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Wei, Li won men's & women’s singles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
04:13
Who: Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and Michelle Li of Canada
What: won men's and women's singles title of the Canada Open Badminton tournament
When: 28 June 2015
What: won men's and women's singles title of the Canada Open Badminton tournament
When: 28 June 2015
In the finals played at Calgary, Wei defeated Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong 17-21 13-21 and Li defeated Kaori Imabeppu of Japan 21-17 25-23.
This was second back to back title for the former World Number One following an eight-month doping ban. On 22 June 2015, he won the US Open.
The mixed doubles event was won by Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China). They defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China) 17-21 21-12 21-18.
The mixed doubles event was won by Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China). They defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China) 17-21 21-12 21-18.
Gutta-Ponappa won women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
04:09
Who: Indian pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwni Ponappa
Where: Calgary, City in Alberta, Canada
What: Won the women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
When: 28 June 2015
Where: Calgary, City in Alberta, Canada
What: Won the women's doubles of Canada Open Badminton tournament 2015
When: 28 June 2015
This was first title of the 2015 season for Gutta and Ponappa.
Other Results
Men’s Singles: Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia) defeated Ng Ka Long Angus (Hong Kong)
Women’s singles: Michelle Li (Canada) defeated Kaori Imabeppu (Japan)
Mixed Doubles: Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China) defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China)
Canada Open Badminton tournament was held between 23 June 2015 and 28 June 2015.
Men’s Singles: Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia) defeated Ng Ka Long Angus (Hong Kong)
Women’s singles: Michelle Li (Canada) defeated Kaori Imabeppu (Japan)
Mixed Doubles: Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen (China) defeated Kaixiang Huang and Sijie Wang (China)
Canada Open Badminton tournament was held between 23 June 2015 and 28 June 2015.
First species of Yeti Crab in Antarctica named Kiwa tyleri discovered
04:04
Who: First species of Yeti Crab named Kiwa tyleri
Where: hydrothermal vent systems of East Scotia Ridge in Southern Ocean, Antarctica
What: Discovered
Where: hydrothermal vent systems of East Scotia Ridge in Southern Ocean, Antarctica
What: Discovered
A team of British scientists led by Dr Sven Thatje on 24 June 2015 published the discovery of the first species of Yeti Crab in Antarctica in the journal PLOS ONE. The species has been named Kiwa tyleri after British deep-sea and polar biologist Professor Paul Tyler from the University of Southampton.
The crab that belongs to an enigmatic group of squat lobsters, known as Kiwaidae, was found from hydrothermal vent systems of the East Scotia Ridge in the Southern Ocean, Antarctica.
Earlier when this hairy crab was first discovered in the Antarctic waters, it was nicknamed as The Hoff, in reference to actor David Hasselhoff.
Bajaj Allianz launched weather-based crop insurance scheme for three districts of Maharashtra
04:01
Who: Bajaj Allianz
Where: Nagpur, Hingoli and Washim districts of Maharashtra
What: Launched a weather-based crop insurance scheme
When: 28 June 2015
Why: To protect orange crops
Where: Nagpur, Hingoli and Washim districts of Maharashtra
What: Launched a weather-based crop insurance scheme
When: 28 June 2015
Why: To protect orange crops
The losses will be assessed on the basis of pre-defined and government-approved term sheets and actual weather data received from an approved automatic weather station installed in each block of these districts.
Greece PM called for referendum on extension for bailout programme
03:59
Who: Call for referendum on extension of bailout package
What: Given by Greek PM Alexia Tsipras
When: 27 June 2015
What: Given by Greek PM Alexia Tsipras
When: 27 June 2015
The Greece Parliament is set to vote on 5 July 2015 on the referendum call.
Tsipras called for referendum against the backdrop of austerity demands put forward by the lenders as a pre-condition to extend the bailout programme for six months. It is set to expire on 30 June 2015, the same day IMF’s debt is due.
International Cricket Council approved amendments to playing conditions in ODIs and T20Is
03:57
Who: Amendments to the ODIs and T20Is playing conditions
What: Approved by the ICC
When: 23 June 2015
What: Approved by the ICC
When: 23 June 2015
The approvals were given during the ICC Annual Conference held in Barbados.
The key changes were
• In One Day Internationals (ODIs), there will be no compulsory catchers from the first to the 10th over.
• In ODIs, no batting powerplays will be allowed between the 15th and 40th over.
• In ODIs, five fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle between the 41st and 50th over, rather than the current four.
• In ODIs and T20Is, all no-balls, not just foot faults, will lead to a free hit.
• In ODIs, no batting powerplays will be allowed between the 15th and 40th over.
• In ODIs, five fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle between the 41st and 50th over, rather than the current four.
• In ODIs and T20Is, all no-balls, not just foot faults, will lead to a free hit.
These playing conditions will come into effect for series starting on or after 5 July 2015.
Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena dissolved Parliament
03:34
Who: Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena
What: Dissolved Parliament
When: 26 June 2015
What: Dissolved Parliament
When: 26 June 2015
Sirisena dissolved the parliament within 160 days after assuming his office in January 2015. This dissolution ends the term of the coalition government that was appointed for a period of 100-days after the presidential election. The date of dissolution was extended to implement Constitutional reforms.
To elect a new Parliament, elections will be held on 17 August 2015.
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