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When opportunity comes, I will be ready—not just to play, but to make it count: Bansari Solanki

New Delhi, June 5 (UNI) For Bansari Solanki, being a reserve goalkeeper for the Indian Women’s Hockey Team is not a place of uncertainty—it is a position of patience, preparation, and pride.
The 24-year-old from Surat, Gujarat, has been part of the senior national camp for the past two years and was recently named as a reserve goalkeeper in India’s squad for the upcoming European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024–25.
Bansari is quietly putting in the work, staying mentally tuned in, and waiting for the moment her name is called.
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Olympic champion Zheng defeated in semifinals at Queen's club

Olympic champion Zheng defeated in semifinals at Queen's club

15 Jun 2025 | 8:55 AM

London, June 15 (UNI) China's Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen ended her journey at the Queen's Club Championships as the world No. 5 lost to American Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the women's singles semifinals here.

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India Women go down 2–3 to Aus Women in thriller

14 Jun 2025 | 8:26 PM

London, June 14 (UNI) The Indian Women's Hockey Team suffered a narrow 2–3 defeat to Australia in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) match at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre here on Saturday, despite a spirited second-half fightback.

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Late collapse costs India in 3-2 defeat to Australia

Late collapse costs India in 3-2 defeat to Australia

14 Jun 2025 | 7:55 PM

Antwerp, June 14 (UNI) Another European heartbreak struck the Indian Men's Hockey Team as they let slip a two-goal cushion to go down 2-3 against Australia in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 match here on Saturday.

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Gill, Prasidh lead India's measured Test build-up

Gill, Prasidh lead India's measured Test build-up

14 Jun 2025 | 7:46 PM

London, June 14 (UNI) In a blend of experience, intensity and calm, India’s red-ball squad kicked off its preparations for the Test season with clarity of purpose and a relaxed yet focused mindset. As skipper Shubman Gill and fast bowler Prasidh Krishna spoke about the group during their ongoing warm-up fixture, the tone was one of measured intensity and self-awareness, knowing exactly when to switch on.

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Pranati bags vault bronze at Asian Gymnastics

14 Jun 2025 | 7:30 PM

Jecheon (South Korea), Jun 14 (UNI) India's Pranati Nayak scripted history once again by clinching the bronze medal in the women’s vault at the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2025 here on Saturday, further cementing her legacy as the most decorated Indian gymnast in the continental meet’s history.

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