Indian Sports Wrap, November 2: Velavan beats World No. 32 to reach final at Czech Open squash

FILE PHOTO: Velavan Senthilkumar had won the mixed team bronze medal at the Asian Games. | Photo Credit: PTI

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Velavan through to final at Czech Open

India’s Velavan Senthilkumar has advanced to the final of the Czech Open in Brno, a $35,000 PSA Copper-level tournament, and will take on top seed and World No. 31 Greg Lobban of Scotland for the title.

The fourth-seeded Indian, ranked 42 in the world, beat French World No. 32 Auguste Dussourd 11-7, 12-10, 11-1 in the semifinals after defeating Argentinian Jeremias Azana 11-3, 11-8, 11-7 in the quarterfinals and Brazil’s Diego Gobbi 11-4, 11-7, 11-2 in the second round following a bye in the opener.

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Herbalife becomes India’s official nutrition partner for Youth Olympics 2026

Herbalife India, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, on Monday announced its partnership with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the official nutrition partner for the Indian contingent at the Youth Olympic Games 2026, being held in Dakar, Senegal from October 31 to November 13.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting India’s next generation of sporting talent, with nutrition playing a pivotal role in athlete development, preparation, recovery, and performance. Through this association, Herbalife India aims to empower young athletes with access to science-backed nutrition and reinforce the importance of holistic wellbeing in competitive sports.

Published on Nov 02, 2026

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