Daily Sports Catch-Up: Saina, Srikanth lose, PWL to kick off and IPTL in India

34th issue of our exciting, informative & concise (300 word) newsletter on Indian sports is here.

#Badminton

Disappointing day for India at the Super Series year-ender in Dubai, both Saina & Srikanth lost in straight sets to Japanese Okuhara & Momota respectively. Saina looks to be struggling with fitness issues and her chances of making it to SFs look extremely slim now. Srikanth, on the other hand, played well but the No. 2 seed Momota brought out an exceptional game.

#Pro-Wrestling League

It’s starting today! A league that promises to usher in a wrestling revolution in the country, much the same way as Pro Kabaddi League has done for Kabaddi. Here’s your complete guide for the upcoming tournament!

Rohit Sharma has joined the increasing list of Indian cricketers who own sports franchises by becoming the co-owner of UP Warriors team in PWL. Kohli, is rumored to become the co-owner of Bengaluru Yodhas team.

Quick Byte

• #Cricket Hopes of Indo-Pak series dying, says PCB chief
• #Cricket Sourav Ganguly not involved with Pune IPL team, says owner Sanjiv Goenka
• Saina, may be losing, but is going to contest the IOC’s Athletes' Commission elections

Key matches today

• #Badminton #SuperSeriesFinals Srikanth vs Axelsen, Saina vs Marin
• #IPTL Japan Warriors vs UAE Royals, Philippine Mavericks vs Indian Aces
• #ProWrestlingLeague Mumbai Garude vs Punjab Royals

Feature of the day

Preview of ISL Semi-Final 1, Delhi Dynamos vs FC Goa: Who will make it to the finals & why?

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