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Cromwell (US)
Anirban Lahiri produced another solid round of a 3-under 67 to position himself at tied-11, three behind a trio of leaders, at the midway stage of the Traveler’s Championship. The 30-year-old Indian ace is now a 6-under 134 after 36 holes. Lahiri had four birdies against one bogey. He hit better on the first day than the second, when the conditions were easier but the pin positions were tougher at the TPC River Highlands. Brian Harman shot a 4-under 66 to go with his first round 64 to take a share of the three-way lead with Russell Henley (65-66) and Zach Johnson (63-68) at a 9-under 131.
New Delhi
Karman wins her first singles title on ITF Pro circuit
Karman Kaur Thandi won her maiden singles title on the ITF Pro circuit after demolishing Jia-Jing Lu’s challenge in straight sets in the final of the $25,000 Hong Kong event. The second-seeded Indian beat the top seeded Chinese 6-1 6-2 to clinch her maiden trophy. The 20-year-old Delhi girl did not drop a single set in her campaign.
Dubai
India thrash Kenya in Kabaddi Masters
India overpowered Kenya 48-19 in their second Group A match of the Kabaddi Masters. Left-corner Girish Maruti, Monu Goyat and Rishank were the star performers for India. Iran produced a commanding performance with a 54-24 victory over Argentina in a Group-B match.
Le Castellet (France)
Hamilton wins pole position in French Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton of Britain won the pole position in the French Grand Prix. The British driver set the pace at one minute and 30.029 seconds, claiming his 75th career pole. — Agencies
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