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LS congratulates Hima Das on winning gold
The Lok Sabha today congratulated athelete Hima Das on winning gold in the women's 400m race in the world athletic championship. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said Das had covered 400m in just 51.46 seconds winning gold for India. "It is worthy to mention that Hima Das is from a village in Assam. She is an inspiration. The House prays for her future success," Mahajan said, amid thumping of desks by members. The 18-year old sprinter scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman athlete to win a gold at the world level. Das hails from Shing village in Assam's Nagaon district.
Sri Lanka seeks 'clear rules' on ball tampering
Sri Lanka's sports minister called on the International Cricket Council to establish "simple, clear rules" today after skipper Dinesh Chandimal was punished for ball tampering. "Laws governing the offence / act of altering the condition of the ball are somewhat vague and lack clarity," Faiszer Musthapha said in a statement. "I invite the ICC to revisit the applicable laws and ensure that a set of simple, clear and certain rules and procedures are put in place." He did not elaborate but the statement came after Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusingha and manager Asanka Gurusinha were sanctioned following a tampering scandal. Chandimal refused to take the field for two hours on the third day of the second Test against the West Indies last month after he was accused of ball tampering on the previous day. Chandimal as well as Hathurusingha and Gurusinha were banned for two Tests and four one-day internationals for violating the spirit of the game by holding up the second Test against West
13 members of Wild Boars football team released from hospital
Twelve boys and their football coach, who last week were rescued from a cave in northern Thailand, were discharged from hospital on Wednesday.
OMC becomes official partner of Hockey Men's World Cup 2018
Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) will be the official partner for the Hockey Men's World Cup 2018, scheduled to be held from November 28 - December 16 at Kalinga Stadium here.
Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets in one-day match
Pakistan sealed a series win after strolling to a nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the third one-day international today. Pakistan seamer Faheem Ashraf took a career best five for 22as the hosts were skittled for just 67. The total was the home side's lowest ever against Pakistan, and the lowest ever recorded in 78 ODIs at Queens Sports Club. In reply opener Fakhar Zaman then hit an undefeated 43 as Pakistan needed just 10 overs to seal victory and take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-game series. Once again Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bat first, but their slide began as early as the second over. Prince Masvaure, on his debut, ws caught out on a lifter from Usman Khan and Zimbabwe were under immediate pressure at 1 for 1. The hosts were wobbling at 26 for 3 when matters went from bad to worse when Ashraf came on as first change in the 10th over. He quickly had Peter Moor brilliantly caught in the slips by Babar Azam before trapping Chamu Chibhabha leg before wicket with .
Kohli retains top ODI spot, Root shoots to No.2
India skipper Virat Kohli held on to his No.1 spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI player rankings for batsmen, but had a new man just after him with England Test skipper Joe Root vaulting to the No.2 spot at the end of the three-match rubber.
Iran, Pak will pose the biggest challenge to India at Asian
India's kabaddi team captain Ajay Thakur feels the men's team is primed to win an eighth successive gold in the Asian Games to be held in Indonesia next month and said the biggest challenge will come from Iran and Pakistan. "The men's and womens teams are geared up to achieve their 8th consecutive gold and 3rd consecutive gold respectively at the Asian games," he told PTI in an interaction. "Our athletes have consistently proved their mettle and have performed under pressure. Winning the recently concluded Kabaddi Masters Dubai 2018 has significantly raised the spirits of the team as we went up against a few top contenders for the Asian Games including Pakistan and Iran. We aim to continue the positive momentum at the Asian games as well," Thakur said. He felt Iran, Pakistan and Republic of Korea would be the biggest challenge to the Indian team at the Asiad and said they had a mix of youth and experience to shine in the games. "Among the teams featuring in the Asian ...
Jumping to 5th spot in world hockey rankings a big boost: Sreejesh
India's men's hockey team captain P.R. Sreejesh says that jumping to the fifth spot in the world rankings has come as a big confidence-booster ahead of the 2018 Asian Games and the FIH World Cup later in the year.
Neha takes one-shot lead; Millie holes an ace in 9th leg of Hero WPGT
Neha Tripathi shot an impressive two-under 70 to grab a slender one-shot lead on the first day of the ninth leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Eagleton Golf Resort today. Hot on her heels with another fine sub-par round of one-under 71 was Gaurika Bishnoi, while amateur Pranavi Urs, who has been shaping up well, shot an even par 72 to be sole third. The highlight of the first day, however, was a stunning hole in one by Millie Saroha on the Par-3 17th, which played to 135 yards. Ironically, Mille had dropped five shots in the previous four holes and was going through a wretched run, before the ace lit up her day. This was the first hole-in-one of the season. Millie however finished at 78, way down in T-11th position. Neha had a fine start with three birdies against just one bogey in her first seven holes, but then cooled off with one bogey and just one birdie on the Par-3 17th for a day's work of 70. Amateurs Pranavi and Rhea Saravanan occupied the third and fourth spots with
S. Korea begins search for new men's football team coach
South Korea has begun its quest to find a new head coach for the men's football team after suffering an early exit at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Leverkusen's Pohjanpalo sidelined for months due to injury
Bayer Leverkusen's striker Joel Pohjanpalo will be out of action for a long period, the Bundesliga club said.
Bhuvneshwar fitness issue puts BCCI support staff under scanner
Aggravation of Bhuvneshwar Kumar's back injury during the third ODI against England has raised questions on the role of Indian team physio Patrick Farhart and trainer Shankar Basu in handling of the situation. The UP pacer has been suffering from a stiff back since the start of IPL and also didn't play all the matches during the limited overs tour of the UK leg. Bhuvneshwar has currently not been named in the 18 member squad for the first three Tests "as his condition is being assessed by the BCCI medical team". However, a senior BCCI official privy to team selection was "surprised" as to why he was played in the third ODI if he wasn't fully fit. "Please go and ask Ravi Shastri that question," the official replied when asked about Bhuvneshwar's injury management. "The moment we are saying he has aggravated his injury, we are conceding that he wasn't fully fit. So if he is a vital cog in our Test match scheme of things, why was he risked for an ODI," the official questioned while ...
Analysis: Best XI of World Cup
It is called the world's biggest sporting event as every way you look at it, the 2018 FIFA World Cup did not disappoint. Dramatic late goals, unexpected results and the tension created by the Video Assistance Referee are just some of the elements that will ensure this tournament is likely to always hold a special place in the hearts and minds of fans who witnessed it.
Pant earns maiden call-up to Indian Test team, Rohit ignored again
Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was today named in the 18-member Indian squad for the first three Tests against England, but senior batsman Rohit Sharma was once again ignored for the five-day format. The 20-year-old Pant has been named as the specialist wicketkeeper-batsman alongside Dinesh Karthik, who had played the team's last Test against Afghanistan in the absence of an injured Wriddhiman Saha. Saha continues to be out nursing a thumb injury sustained during the IPL earlier this year. Pacer Mohammad Shami, who was dropped from the one-off game against Afghanistan after failing the YoYo test, has regained full fitness and has made his way back for the five-match series starting August 1. However, there is uncertainly over the participation of key pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the five-match series after he aggravated a "lower back condition" during the third ODI against England yesterday. "His condition is being assessed by the BCCI medical team and a call on his inclusion ..
Tunisia forward Khazri joins Saint-Etienne
Ligue 1 outfit Saint-Etienne has announced the arrival of Tunisia forward Wahbi Khazri on a four-year contract until 2022.
Praneeth crashes out; Subhankar, Ruthvika progress in Singapore Open
Defending champion B Sai Praneeth crashed out of the Singapore Open after suffering a narrow three-game defeat against Japan's Yu Igarashi in the opening round of men's singles competition here today. Sixth seed Praneeth, who has been out of form of late, went down 21-16 16-21 18-21 to Igarashi in a match that lasted an hour and 11 minutes. Meanwhile, Subhankar Dey, Ruthvika Shivani Gadde and former national champion Rituparna Das advanced to the second round after notching up contrasting wins in the opening round. While Subhankar saw off Canada's Jason Anthony Ho-Shue 14-21 21-14 21-16, Ruthvika prevailed over Bulgaria's Linda Zetchiri 21-15 17-21 21-16 and Rituparna emerged victories with Switzerland's Sabrina Jaquet retiring after trailing 3-5 in the opening game. India's best mixed doubles pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy beat Germany's Jones Ralfy Jansen and Carla Nelte 21-19 16-21 21-12 to enter the second round. However, it was curtains for former Commonwealth ...
Gomez steps down as Panama football team coach
Hernan Dario "Bolillo" Gomez, who helped Panama to book its first-ever World Cup berth, has stepped down as the national football team's head coach.
Thai cave boys discharged from hospital: AFP reporter
Twelve Thai boys and their football coach rescued from a flooded cave were discharged from hospital today, according to an AFP correspondent, ahead of a press conference where they will tell their story for the first time. An AFP reporter saw the "Wild Boars" team board several minibuses and leave the hospital where they were recovering in Chiang Rai province in northern Thailand.
Construction of new stadium on track for Tokyo Olympics
Construction work for the new Olympic Stadium here for the 2020 Olympic Games is progressing on schedule and is expected to be completed by the end of 2019, the organizers claimed on Wednesday during a media tour of the games village under construction.
Pant gets maiden call; Shami back for first 3 England Tests
Explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was on Wednesday picked as the second choice stumper as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recalled pacer Mohammed Shami in the 18-member squad for the first three Tests of the five-match rubber against England.