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India Clinches 9th Place at FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 in Thrilling Encounter Against USA
In a captivating showdown, India secured 9th place at the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 by defeating the USA in a thrilling contest. The game, which ended 2-2 after regulation time and extended into sudden death after five shootouts, showcased intense competition. Kiersten Thomassey contributed both goals for the USA (27’ and 53’), while Manju Chorsiya (11’) and Sunelita Toppo (57’) scored for India. Sunelita's crucial goal in the dying minutes leveled the game, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish. In the shootouts, Rutaja's remarkable performance, scoring on both opportunities, propelled India to victory in this closely contested match.
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Rescue efforts continue in Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday, killing at least 1,644 people. In Mandalay, near the epicenter, a woman was pulled alive from the rubble after 24 hours.
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Israeli forces launched a new ground assault on Rafah, southern Gaza, as 24 more Palestinians were killed on Saturday. Meanwhile, Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar, but Israel has submitted a counter-proposal.
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