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Wrestler Bajrang clinches Asiad gold medal
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia clinched the gold medal in the 65kg category defeating Japanese Daichi Takatani 11-8 in the final of the 18th Asian Games here on Sunday.
Messi 'sees things others don't' says Barcelona coach
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has heaped praise on Lionel Messi's start to the Liga season after the Argentine bounced back from a disappointing World Cup with two goals against Alaves. Messi sent an audacious second-half free-kick under the jumping wall and into the net for the opener, and Barca's 6,000th La Liga goal, at the Camp Nou on Saturday before slotting in his second in injury-time after Philippe Coutinho had also scored in the 3-0 win. "With Messi, you can expect absolutely anything," Valverde said. "He sees things that others don't see on the pitch. "Sometimes we get too used to seeing it, he does things like he did today and we want him to pull a rabbit of the hat every time. "He's a genius and we're lucky to be able to see him play every day." Messi has been left out of Argentina's squad for the first post-World Cup friendlies following reports that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner asked to be excused from the four games. He was unable to prevent a shambolic Argentina
Wrestler Bajrang opens India's gold account in Asian Games
Wrestler Bajrang Punia today clinched India's first gold medal in the 18th Asian Games after defeating Takatani Daichi of Japan in the men's 65 kg freestyle title bout here today. Bajrang, who came into the Asian Games as favourite to win the gold in this category, beat his Japanese opponent 11-8 in the final bout. The 24-year-old Indian had won three consecutive gold medals -- CWG (Gold Coast), Tbilisi Grand Prix (Georgia) and Yasar Dogu International (Istanbul) -- ahead of the Asian Games. En route to his gold medal bout, Bajrang defeated Khasanov Sirojiddin (Uzbekistan), Fayziev Abdulqosim (Tajikistan) and Batchuluun Batmagnai (Mongolia).
Asiad: Defending champions India make winning start in kabaddi
The Indian kabaddi contingent made an impressive start to its campaign at the 18th Asian Games with the women's team mauling Japan and the men's side beating Bangladesh and Sri Lanka here today. Indian men's and women's teams had clinched the gold medal in the last Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea and both the sides today dished out brilliant performances to make a winning start. The men's team outclassed Sri Lanka 44-28 in the second Group A match after opening its campaign with a 50-21 win over Bangladesh early in the day. In another lop-sided encounter, the women's team pulled off a dominating 43-12 win over Japan in its Group A opener here. The women's team will take on Thailand tomorrow, while its men counterpart will lock horns with South Korea. The women's team never looked in any trouble, dominating the contest from start to end against the Japanese. The team is seeking to complete a hat-trick of titles in the continental multi-sporting event. The men's team, perennial gold
Losing is part of game: Sushil Kumar on exit from Asian Games
Star Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar, who suffered an early exit from the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games on Sunday, has said that he is quite clear about the way ahead and has his plan ready for the future tournaments.The 35-year-old further asserted that losing is a part of the game and it is not the first time that he is facing such situation.Speaking to ANI, Kumar said, "This (defeat) is common in sports and I have faced similar situation many times before. But I am clear about the way forward. Now, I know how to tackle a particular wrestler, what game plan to apply, I have a plan ready. If there are weak points, I will tackle them."Reflecting on the weak points during the match, the India wrestler said that he took a hasty decision to attack in the initial minutes of the bout and added that he should have applied the defensive technique instead of being offensive."Coaches will tell me about the weak point but I think I should have countered after getting three 3 points ...
Swimmers Sajan and Srihari finish 5th, 7th
Indian swimmers Sajan Prakash and Srihari Nataraj finished a creditable fifth and seventh in the men's 200m butterfly and 100m backstroke events respectively at the 18th Asian Games here today. Starting in lane 3, Prakash clocked 1:57.75 seconds in 200m butterfly final with Japan's Seto Daiya winning it comfortably with a timing of 1:54.53 seconds. Prakash had qualified as third fastest swimmer in the heats. In the 100m backstroke event, Nataraj clocked 56.19 seconds. His qualification time of 55.86 was the slowest among the eight finalists. Earlier today, Saurabh Sangvekar had crashed out of the 200m freestyle event, clocking 1:54.87 seconds.
East Bengal raise funds for Kerala flood victims
In a noble gesture, Kolkata giants East Bengal has raised funds for flood victims of Kerala during their local league match yesterday. Man-of-the-match Laldanmawia Ralte donated his entire prize money to Kerala flood relief during the 3-0 win over Aryan Club in the ongoing Premier Division match of the Calcutta Football League. "We held a fundraiser campaign during yesterday's game for our brothers in #Kerala. The donation box has been handed over to Joby and co, read a tweet from 'East Bengal Ultras', the Twitter handle of the club's fans. The Kerala players in the team C K Ubaid, Mirshad and Joby Justin collected donations from the audiences in the gallery after winning the match. I will remember this for my entire life. When I will become a former footballer and sitting in Kerala, this is a story I will tell my grandchildren," Justin said.
Juventus, Napoli win in Serie A
Seven-time defending Serie A champions Juventus came from behind to defeat hosts Chievo Verona 3-2 in Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's debut with the Turin football giants, while Napoli overcame hosts Lazio in the opening matchday of the 2018-19 Italian football league campaign.
Asiad 2018: Indian Kabaddi teams start campaign on high
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams started their Asian Games campaign on a positive note, winning their respective games here on Sunday.
Messi knocks down Alaves defensive wall for 3-0 win
Two strokes of genius by FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi and another by Philippe Coutinho in the second half knocked down the defensive barrier that Alaves had erected at the Camp Nou stadium, where the hosts started their La Liga title defence with a convincing 3-0 victory.
Atletico coach says Filipe Luis to play La Liga opener vs Valencia
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed on Sunday that defender Filipe Luis is to appear in his side's La Liga opener against Valencia, despite rumours about the Brazil international's possible move to Paris Saint-Germain before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.
After Asian Games first round exit, Sushil asserts he will come back
Veteran Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar today asserted that his career is far from being over despite a disappointing first round exit from the Asian Games putting a question mark on his future. The two-time Olympic medallist Indian suffered a stunning 3-5 loss in the first qualification round bout against Bahrain's Adam Batirov in the men's 74 kg category here. But the 35-year-old, who won a bronze and a silver respectively in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, said he was determined to make a strong comeback. "It (the defeat) was not expected. The 57 kg world champion was sitting beside me and 'he said he lost. I told him don't worry, I have lost lost. It's part of sport'. I will come back again," Sushil told reporters. "We can't be overwhelmed by defeats or victories. It won't lead you anywhere," he added. Sushil came into the Asian Games after losing his first bout in four years at Tbilisi Grand prix in Georgia, last month. Though he grabbed his third Commonwealth Games gold in April, the ..
England dominate opening session as Indian tail fails to wag
India's tail failed to wag as England dismissed the visitors for 329 in their first innings before reaching 46 for no loss at lunch on the second day of the second cricket Test, here today. Resuming at overnight score of 307 for six at Trent Bridge, the remaining four Indian batsmen could add just 22 runs in 7.5 overs as England bowled out the visitors in 94.5 overs. Skipper Virat Kohli top-scored for India with 97, while Ajinkya Rahane made 81. For England, James Anderson (3/64), Stuart Broad (3/72) and Chris Woakes (3/75) picked up three wickets apiece. At the break, Alastair Cook was unbeaten on 21 runs, while Keaton Jennings was batting on 20 not out. England still trail India by 283 runs. India's opening pacers Mohammed Shami (0/23) and Jasprit Burmah (0/16) lost control of the proceedings as the English openers weathered the first couple of overs to score at 5-run an over thereafter. The Indian slip cordon helped them as Jennings edged through the vacant fourth slip when he was
3rd Test: England trail by 283 runs at lunch vs India on day 2
England were 46/0, trailing by 283 runs at lunch on the second day of the third Test match against India here on Sunday.
Filipe Luis is 'a player we want to keep,' says Simeone
Brazilian left back Filipe Luis, reportedly coveted by Paris Saint-Germain, is an "extremely important player" for Atletico Madrid and "one we want to keep a lot," coach Diego Simeone said on Sunday. "I always want the best for the players who have given us everything, but now we are focused only on the game against Valencia," added Simeone ahead of Atletico's opening league game on Monday. According to Spanish newspapers El Mundo and Marca, Filipe Luis, 33, has received an offer from PSG, where he would join fellow Brazilians Neymar, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos and Dani Alves. He has one season left on his contract with Atletico. The Brazilian international has been at Atletico since 2010, with a one-season spell at Chelsea in 2014-2015, but seems to have become second choice at Atletico to 22-year-old French World Cup winner Lucas Hernandez.
Bengaluru schoolboy shines in national racing meet
Bengaluru schoolboy Yash Aradhya stole the show, winning his maiden race in the MRF F1600 class in the fourth round of the MRF-MMSC FMSCI National Racing Championship near here today. Aradhya, who celebrated his 17th birthday recently, started the third race from third position on the grid, but within two laps, hit the front, getting past pole-sitter Goutham Parekh and Sandeep Kumar before defending his position to score a memorable win. Earlier, Parekh comfortably won second race of the class. After the weekend's triple-header, Raghul Rangasamy with a win in the first race yesterday leads the MRF F1600 championship with 134 points, ahead of Parekh (129), Ashwin Datta (110) and Sandeep Kumar (109). The winner of the championship will earn a ticket to the Mazda Road To Indy Shootout in the United States later this year. The second race of the Indian Touring Cars class saw another tight battle between last year's champion Arjun Narendran (Arka Motorsports) and Arjun Balu ..
England reach 46-0 at lunch on day 2
England reached 46 for no loss at lunch after dismissing India for 329 on the second day of the third cricket Test at Trent Bridge here today. Alastair Cook (21) and Keaton Jennings (20) were at the crease at the break. Earlier, Stuart Broad (3/72) and James Anderson (3/64) took two wickets each in the morning today to dismiss India for 329 in 94.5 overs. Brief Score: India 1st innings: 329 all out in 94.5 overs (V Kohli 97; J Anderson 3/64) England 1st innings: 46 for no loss in 9 overs (A Cook 21; JJ Bumrah 0/16).
Scoreboard at lunch on the second day of the third cricket Test between India and ...
Scoreboard at lunch on the second day of the third cricket Test between India and England here. India 1st Innings 329 England 1st innings A Cook not out 21 K Jennings not out 20 Extras (b4,nb1) 5 Total (for no loss, 9 Overs) 46 Bowlers: Mohammed Shami 4-1-23-0, Jasprit Bumrah 4-0-16-0, Ravichandran Ashwin 1-0-3-0.
Rowers Sayali-Pooja, Sawarn-Prakash, Malkeet-Gurinder in finals
India's rowers Sayali Shelake and Pooja Rajendra, Om Prakash and Sawarn Singh and Malkeet Singh and Gurinder Singh qualified for the finals in different events at the 18th Asian Games here on Sunday.
Holders India eye big win against Indonesia in men's hockey opener
An Olympic berth at stake, nothing less than a gold medal would satisfy the top-ranked Indian men's hockey team, which begins its Asian Games campaign against minnows Indonesia, here tomorrow. Eyes firmly set on securing a direct berth in 2020 Tokyo Olympics , defending champions India will start as overwhelming favourites against the host nation. World no.5 India are unlikely to be challenged by any of their Pool A rivals -- Korea (ranked 14), Japan (ranked 16), Sri Lanka (ranked 38), Hong Kong China (ranked 45) and Indonesia. The Indians should have a smooth run till the semifinals, where they maybe taking on either arch-rivals Pakistan (ranked 13) or Malaysia (ranked 12). Going by rankings, it should be a cakewalk for India in the continental event as they are the only side in the competition to be placed inside top 10 in the world. Indonesia are no where in world hockey map and it is bound to be a lopsided contest tomorrow. It is expected to be a goal fest for India tomorrow and ..