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Shooter Rizvi bags 10m Air Pistol silver at Changwon World Cup
World record holder Shahzar Rizvi had to narrowly settle for the silver medal in the men's 10 metre Air Pistol at the year's second ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage here on Tuesday.
India to open 2019 World Cup campaign against SA on June 4
India will open their 2019 World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 4 instead of June 2 as the BCCI will have to maintain a mandatory 15-day gap between IPL final and international assignment as per the Lodha Committee recommendation. The 2019 World Cup will be held in the UK from May 30 to July 14. The matter was discussed during the ICC Chief Executives Meeting here today. "The 2019 IPL will be played between March 29 and May 19. But we need to maintain a 15-day gap and World Cup starts on May 30. Therefore as per 15 day gap we could have only played on June 4. Earlier, we were scheduled to start on June 2 but we couldn't have played on that day," a senior BCCI official present here told PTI on conditions of anonymity. "South Africa are our first opponents. The CEC agreed and the matter has been referred to the ICC board," he further added. Interestingly, ICC in their various marquee events have always started with an Indo-Pak fixture which is a sureshot sell-out. It ...
IPL: Bangalore up against confident Chennai (Preview)
Flying high on confidence, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be eyeing to keep their winning momentum flowing when they face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) tie at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday.
'Answer questions!' Tokyo 2020 warned by Olympic bosses
Tokyo Olympic organisers were given a sharp reminder Tuesday to raise their game after complaints from several international sports federations about preparations for the 2020 Summer Games. IOC coordination commission chief John Coates warned that as the spotlight falls on Tokyo after a successful Winter Games in Pyeongchang earlier this year, Olympic stakeholders would become increasingly impatient for answers. "You are the next host city so the urgency is quite clear to us," Coates told a news conference in Tokyo. "It is very important that when you do presentations, you just have to answer the questions and be forthright in doing so," he added. "It might not always be in your nature, but the questions are going to come." More than 200 national Olympic committees will visit Tokyo in November but a handful of sports federations have already expressed concerns over Tokyo's preparations, most recently at a SportAccord meeting in Bangkok earlier this month. Coates played down the extent
England's Root backs plans for 100-ball format
England captain Joe Root says controversial plans for a domestic 100-ball competition could attract a new audience to Test cricket. The England and Wales Cricket Board's proposal to introduce a new format, tentatively titled "the Hundred", with 15 regular six-ball overs and one 10-ball over, has proved divisive since an announcement last week but the England skipper is on board with the idea. One of the fundamental aims of the ECB is to simplify the game for a fresh audience, specifically women and children, and Root thinks if the format takes off it could lead to interest in the longer forms of the game. "It's going to appeal to a completely new audience and I think that's great," Root told the i newspaper. "The more people and kids we can get into sport, the better. "We've got to be very careful we don't measure it against the other formats... it's something to gather a new audience and gain interest, not a threat to other formats. As players, working with the ICC (International ...
Basketball: Reliance foundation Jr National finals to start from April 29
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced the Reliance Foundation Junior NBA National Finals, a four-day tournament to determine one boys team and one girls team that will represent the country in the first Junior World Championship, it was announced on Tuesday
Jr Women National Hockey C'ship: Vidarbha play out 4-4 draw against Bengaluru
Vidarbha Hockey Association played out a 4-4 draw against Bengaluru in their Pool A clash on Day Five of the 8th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2018 (B Division) here on Tuesday.Goals for Vidarbha were scored by Palak Sawaimul (28', 31', 43') and Yadnya Sangole (56'), while Kaveri Lenkannavar (6', 46'), Laxmi S Chigadolli (38') and Navya DJ (40') scored for Bengaluru Hockey Association.In Pool B, Manipur defeated Gujarat 13-0 to take the top position in the standings. Goals for Manipur Hockey were scored by skipper Pushpa Mayanglambam (33', 43', 46', 55'), Nirupama Thounaojam (29', 41', 44'), Shileima Chanu Khaidem (33', 45', 54'), Daina Devi Ningombam (7'), Pritampyari Devi Shanglakpam (17') and Silvia Chanu Kangjam (63').In Pool C, Andhra Hockey Association beat Bengal 3-0 to register their second win of the competition. Goals for Andhra were scored by Jyothi Undabanda (14'), Roshitha Pulicharla (44') and Maheswari Balagonda (68').
Mohammad Amir granted visa for UK tour
In what may come as a major respite to Pakistan, pacer Mohammad Amir has been granted visa by the UK authorities to travel to the country to be with the national team for the upcoming series against England.Confirming the news, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the 26-year-old would fly to the United Kingdom to join the remaining squad, who had already headed to the country earlier this week.This means Amir will now be available to feature in Pakistan's four-day game against Kent, beginning April 28 in Canterbury.Amir had earlier faced similar kind of delay during Pakistan's 2016 tour to England, featuring four-match Test series and a five-match ODI series.The PCB had to ultimately approach their England counterpart to help them secure Amir's travel documents after which he was able to depart with the team.Ireland are slated to play their inaugural lone Test against Pakistan from May 11 before the latter side head into England for two-match series, beginning May 24.This will be ...
CM presents cash prizes to TN C'wealth games medal winners
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami today presented cash prizes to sportspersons from the state who won medals in the recent Commonwealth Games in Australia. He presented cheques for Rs one crore to each of table-tennis players A Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan and Rs 50 lakh to weightlifter Sathishkumar Sivalingam (gold), an official release said. Kamal and Sathiyan had won the gold in the men's team event and silver in the doubles. Besides, Kamal also landed the bronze in the singles section. Another table-tennis player A Amalraj (team event gold) received a cheque for Rs 50 lakh while squash players Deepika Pallikal (silver) and Saurav Ghosal (silver) received Rs 60 lakh and Rs 30 lakh, respectively, it said. The government gave away a total of Rs 54 lakh to the coaches of the players, it added. The Indian contingent fetched a total of 66 medals, including 26 gold, in the games held in Gold Coast, Australia, from April 4 to 15, the release said.
Indian Envoy meets South Asian Judo C'ship winners
India's Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri on Tuesday interacted with the Indian team, who recently clinched the title at the 8th series of South Asian Judo Championship.Puri congratulated the team for the success and wished them luck for their forthcoming games during the interaction.The delegation of the 16 members arrived at the DCM Binay Kumar's residence inside the Indian Embassy in capital Kathmandu and had interacted with the members of the Indian mission to Nepal."There is no difference or gap between Nepal and India. They are the people of our own culture, religion and other aspects. If we talk about the people of Nepal, they are very co-operative and caring which we liked the most," Amarjit Sastri, the team manager of the Indian Judo Team, said in the interaction.India in total won 12 Gold medals and three Bronze medals in the three-day competition that was held from April 21 to April 23, 2018 in the Army Physical Training Center, Lagankhel, Nepal.While hosts Nepal stood
Three-day martial arts competition concludes in Srinagar
The three-day martial arts competition, National Muaythai Federation Cup, concluded here at the Indoor Stadium, Srinagar on Tuesday.The competition was organised by Jammu and Kashmir Muaythai Association under the aegis of Muaythai India National Federation in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council.The event saw the participation of male and female martial art players from 15 states around the country.All the participants were full of praise of the tournament as they appraised the step taken by the concerned sports authorities and said the event would help in boosting the sporting skills of local martial art players.It should be noted that it is the first time such type of national event of martial arts was held in Kashmir.Muaythai is a combat sport originating from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques.This physical and mental discipline is known as 'the art of eight limbs' because it is characterized by the combined use of ...
Pakistan hockey hero seeks heart transplant in India
Former Pakistan hockey player Mansoor Ahmed has appealed to the Indian government to grant him a visa so he can travel to the country for a heart transplant.
Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph
Dents on a car are not known to please its owner but Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar calls the ones on his "happy dents" as they are a reminder of his first and only World Cup triumph. Celebrating his 45th birthday today, the batting maestro recalled how his dented car added to the joy the day India won its second ODI World Cup, in 2011 -- a personal first for him in a record sixth appearance at the marquee tournament. "After we won the World Cup, Anjali (Tendulkar), being superstitious, didn't want to be at the ground. I called her and said 'what are you doing at home? You got to be here in the dressing room, we are all celebrating'," Tendulkar recalled at the launch of cricket writer Boria Majumdar's book 'Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians' here last night. "Somehow she (Anjali) made it to the stadium and while she was getting there, just outside the stadium, people were dancing, celebrating, jumping on top of the cars." However, the delirious celebrations came to a halt the .
Arsenal's Elneny to miss Atletico Madrid clash over ankle injury
Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny is to miss the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid because of an ankle ligament injury.
Juventus confirms Chiellini has torn knee muscle
Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has a torn knee muscle and has begun therapy, the Italian club have confirmed.
RCB-CSK to renew rivalry at Chinnaswamy
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings will renew their intense rivalry after two years when they face-off in the Indian Premier League here tomorrow. With CSK not playing in the previous two seasons, fans on either side were robbed of IPL's most celebrated rivalry. Though Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led CSK lead RCB 13-7 in the overall head-to-head record, both teams have won three games each out of the seven played at the high-scoring Chinnaswamy Stadium with one producing a no-result. Dhoni's men have been much better than RCB in their comeback season, winning four out of the five games they have played so far. The Virat Kohli-captained RCB have won two out of their five matches and would be eager to maintain momentum after the win against Delhi Daredevils at home last week. Good news for the hosts is that AB de Villiers is in devastating form, which he exhibited in the last match when he enthralled his fans with a whirlwind unbeaten 39-ball 90 to power his team to a ...
Zverer surges to 3rd spot, Nadal stays top in ATP rankings
German tennis maestro Alexander Zverev surged up by a place to stand at the third spot in the latest ATP men's singles rankings released last evening.Zverer's upward movement in rankings came after he made a semi-final finish in last week's Monte Carlo Masters with a 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 win over France's Richard Gasquet.Third-seed Zverer lost to Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-3, 3-6, 4-6 in the last-four of the tournament to crash out of the tournament.Meanwhile, 16-time Grand Slam Champion Rafael Nadal continues to remain at the top spot and maintains a lead of 100 points over long-time rival Roger Federer after clinching his 11th Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday.Croatia's Marin Cilic, who made a quarter-final finish at Monte Carlo, is standing at the fourth spot, while Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria completes the top five.The latest ATP top 10 are as follows:1. Rafael Nadal2. Roger Federer3. Alexander Zverev4. Marin Cilic5. Grigor Dimitrov6. Juan Martin Del Potro7. Dominic Thiem8. Kevin ...
Barcelona Open: Bopanna-Vasselin look for winning start
Indian tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin are aiming to kick-start their campaign at the Barcelona Open on a promising note at the opening match of their men's doubles event here on Tuesday.Bopanna and Vasselin are due to take on the second-seed Finnish-Australian team of Henri Kontinen and John Peers in the first match of Barcelona Open.Last week, the Indo-French pair made it to the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters, only to see themselves crash out of the tournament after losing to Australia's Oliver Marach and Croatia's Mate Pavic.After losing the opening set, Bopanna and Vasselin bounced back to clinch the second set before they failed to capitalize on it and suffered a 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-10 defeat to Marach and Pavic.In another men's doubles clash, the Bryan Brothers would also look to make a winning start when they take on the Brazilian-British duo of Bruno Soares and Jamie Murray in their first match of the Barcelona Open.
Levante beat Bilbao, move closer to safety
Levante came from behind to defeat Athletic Bilbao Club 3-1 and improve their chances of avoiding relegation from the La Liga.
Off-spinner with leg-breaks is like a multi-lingual: Tendulkar
An off-spinner who can bowl leg-breaks is like a multi-lingual, said Sachin Tendulkar, reflecting on the growing demand for wrist spinners in limited-overs cricket given the difficult questions they are posing to batsmen all around. While Tendulkar did not take any names, his observation on off-spinners trying to bowl leg-break would certainly be music to Ravichandran Ashwin's ears, as he is trying his hand at wrist spin with an eye on national comeback in the shorter versions. "I feel it can only help. It's like you know two to three different languages. Now there is no harm in knowing five or six different languages. It can't take away anything from you," Tendulkar, who is celebrating his 45th birthday today, told PTI in an interview. "It's exactly the same when one develops more variation. So it's wrong to say that they (finger spinners) are joining a bandwagon now that they are bowling leg spin. No, they aren't. Rather, we should see that they have put in effort to develop a ...