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I am not surprised at Manjit winning 800m: Jinson

It was disappointing for Jinson Johnson not to win the 800m but the 1500m Asiad champion was far from surprised that compatriot Manjit Singh pipped him for the top prize in his pet 800m event. "Yes, 800m is my pet event and definitely I would have loved to win gold in it. So, in a way I am disappointed but I am happy that two Indians won gold and silver instead of other countries winning them," Jinson told PTI. "Moreover, I am not surprised at all that Manjit won the gold as there is no big difference in timing between him and me. In the past few years, in the National Championships, he has been my main competitor. I knew if I can win, he (Manjit) can also win," he added. Manjit was behind two-three runners at the final bend but ran past Jinson and others in the final stretch to win the gold. Manjit ran a personal best of 1:46.15 while Jinson clocked 1:46.35. "I felt a bit tight at the final stretch and could not preserve myself for a final burst which Manjit did. But it is all right,

Murali Vijay hopeful of India comeback soon

Indian batsman Murali Vijay, who has been dropped for the last two Tests of the ongoing five-match series against England, has said that he is optimistic about making a return in the national team in the coming future.The 34-year-old further stated that this is not the first time that he has been sidelined from the team, adding that he would continue to play until his body allows."I will be back playing for India. I am positive, will sort a few things out, make runs - (but) firstly, I want India to win the series in England," ICC official website quoted Vijay, as saying."It is not the first time this has happened to me. I believe age is only a number. As long as my feet move and my head is still, I will continue to play," he added.Reflecting on his performances in the first two Tests against England, the opening batsman said that the English bowlers had a game plan prepared which made him play a lot of deliveries."The English pacemen had their game plan worked out this time, bowling ..

England bowled out for 271

England were bowled out for 271 in their second innings on the fourth day here on Sunday to set a 245-run target for India to win the fourth Test.

Red card Mbappe needs to calm down says France coach Deschamps

France's superstar striker Kylian Mbapppe is a target for defenders and will need to learn self-control, his France handler Didier Deschamps said after the teenege sensation was sent off for retaiation on Saturday. Mbappe, who sot to global fame as France romped to the 2018 World Cup, scored the decisive goal in PSG's 4-2 league win over Nimes on Saturday but was sent off in injury time for lashing out after a scything tackle. "He's going to have to learn to control himself. Kylian is a World Cup winner," said Deschamps, who will be working with the striker ahead of the Netherlands v France Nations League match next Sunday. "I'll talk with him, he was likely afraid of getting injured," Deschamps said of the tackle that Mbappe described Saturday as having no place in football. "I'm not accused the Nimes lot, they have a physical game and Kylian has to live with that. It wasn't that bad," said the World Cup winning coach. Mbappe risks a lengthy ban after his red card, but he insisted he

Mind the 'black hole', Olympics chief warns Indonesia

Indonesia needs to keep its momentum and not fall into a "black hole" after the Asian Games if it wants to host the 2032 Olympics, IOC chief Thomas Bach said on Sunday. Bach said Indonesia had the right ingredients to host the world's biggest multi-sports event, following President Joko Widodo's surprise announcement of a bid. The Southeast Asian country has defied expectations to hold a mainly smooth Asian Games, which has a bumper 17,000 athletes and officials, and 40 sports. "With the success of this Asian Games Indonesia has laid a very solid foundation for such a candidature," Bach, the International Olympic Committee president, said ahead of the closing ceremony. "You can see the ingredients are there, you see a young, enthusiastic nation. Passionate about sports, working with high efficiency in the organisation... so, I think it will be a very strong candidature." "I think what is important now for Indonesia is keep the momentum of this Games," he added. "So for you now not to .

Sex scandal didn't harm Japan's Asian display, says JOC

The head of Japan's Asian Games delegation said Sunday that a scandal involving basketball players caught paying for prostitutes had no negative impact on the country's overall performance in Jakarta. "It was unprofessional and unpalatable behaviour," Yasuhiro Yamashita told a news conference after Japan finished second behind China with 75 gold, 56 silver and 74 bronze medals. "Their conduct betrays public confidence in the the athletes and sport as a whole," he added. "It was a huge shock to us and was a setback but I don't think it had any negative impact overall. The rest of the players stepped up, and fought with great pride and gave everything for the shirt." The four Japanese basketball players -- Yuya Nagayoshi, Takuya Hashimoto, Takuma Sato and Keita Imamura -- were sent home in disgrace after being spotted in a notorious red light district of Jakarta, and subsequently banned for a year. Dressed in black suits at a press conference after their return home, Nagayoshi said he ..

Veteran Kohlschreiber upsets youngster Zverev to reach US Open 4th round

German veteran Philipp Kohlschreiber delivered the shock of the mens draw so far after beating his fourth-seeded compatriot Alexander Zverev 6-7 (1), 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 in their third round tie at the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

Summer of 69: India's top show in Asiad promises bright future

Achievements over the past two weeks, in the world's second biggest multi-sport event, matched India's aspirations and set the country on a road that appears far more promising than the path it has been on for decades. The best-ever medal haul at the 2018 Asian Games is a leap forward for India sport after the Commonwealth Games medal spurt. In pursuit for success in the sporting arena and creating a niche for itself, India never had it so good in the continental showpiece that is considered next only to the Olympic Games. Even as the medallists come back with a feeling of accomplishment from Jakarta and Palembang, the surge in podium finishes could trigger new passion for Olympic sports in a country so obsessed with cricket. From teenager Saurabh Chaudhary to 60-year-old Pranab Bardhan, an assortment of athletes combined to produce a top show even as the country endured shocking results in kabaddi and hockey. With 15 gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze, India's medal tally stood at 69, a ..

Sabalenka stuns Kvitova to reach US Open 4th round

Belarus 20-year-old Aryna Sabalenka has added the Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova to the growing list of top-seeded female players to have been eliminated from the US Open.

tn govt announces Rs 30 L each to 3 squash players from TN

The Tamil Nadu government today announced a cash incentive of Rs 30 lakh each to three squash players from the state who won silver medals in the Asian Games in Indonesia. Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced the cash incentive to Dipika Pallikal Karthik, Joshna Chinappa and Sunayna Kuruvilla He also congratulated Karthik and Chinappa for winning their second medals. They had earlier won the bronze in the individual events. In a letter to the three players, the chief minister said "It is my pleasure to extend my hearty congratulations to you for your remarkable achievement in winning a silver medal in the womens squash team event." He recalled that the late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had enhanced the high cash incentive to sportspersons bagging silver medals in international events.

BCA proposes 6-month ban for Sabbir Rahman

Bangladesh Cricket Authorities (BCA) have recommended a six-month ban for right-hand batsman Sabbir Rahman for allegedly abusing a fan on social media.Earlier, the 26-year-old was accused of physically assaulting a fan during a first-class match in December last year, following which he was given a six-month ban from domestic cricket, along with a fine of around USD 25,000.Confirming the recommendations made in the abuse case, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Ismail Haider Mallick said that the ban proposed is by no means a lesser punishment and if the player did not mend his way, he would be served with stricter consequences."We have recommended to the board president that Sabbir Rahman should be suspended from international cricket for six months. He repented that he would never do such a thing again. He also admitted to a lot of things. This is by no means a lesser punishment. Every player has a dream to represent the country. He was banned from domestic cricket because of ..

Bayern beat Stuttgart in German Bundesliga

Defending champions Bayern Munich eased 3-0 past Stuttgart to secure a perfect start to the Bundesliga football season.

Tigres defender Ayala earns Mexico call-up

Tigres UANL centre-back Hugo Ayala has been drafted into Mexico's squad for international friendlies against Uruguay and the United States.

Brazilian midfielder Augusto to miss friendlies

Midfielder Renato Augusto, who plays for Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan, will miss Brazil's upcoming international friendlies against the United States and El Salvador for personal reasons.

Juventus continue perfect start to season

Juventus maintained their winning start to the 2018/19 Serie A football season with a hard-fought away win at Parma here.

Cruz Azul thrash Veracruz to bolster lead

Cruz Azul hammered Veracruz 4-1 to extend their lead at the top of the Liga MX Apertura table.

Cilic enters US Open 4th round

Croatias Marin Cilic fought back from two sets down against 19-year-old Australian Alex de Minaur to advance to the Round of 16 at the US Open tennis tournament.

Pachuca beat Chivas in Liga MX

Argentine Franco Zara scored a brace to help Pachuca beat hosts Guadalajara 3-1 in their Liga MX Apertura football match here.

River Plate continue winless run

San Lorenzo struck late to earn a 1-1 draw with River Plate in the Superliga Argentina football tournament.

US Open: Nadal eyes quarters spot

World number one Rafael Nadal will look to book his spot in the quarter-final of the ongoing US Open while crossing swords with Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia in men's singles event here at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday.The 32-year-old had, earlier, edged past Russia's Karen Khachanov 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(7), 7-6(3) in a high-intensity clash that lasted four hours and 24 minutes.The Spaniard, who had recently clinched the Rogers Cup title, is riding high on confidence, having lost just one match since the Madrid Open quarter-final in May this year.As far as head to head record is concerned, Nadal and Basilashvili have met just once in their career which was during the 2017 French Open. In the match, the king of clay had registered a thumping 6-0, 6-1, 6-0 straight-set victory over the Georgian.In the women's event, American Tennis star Serena Williams will take on Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in their pre-quarters clash to register her name in the last-eight round of the tournament.