Page 1898 - Sports
Golfers Rishab, Sushil qualify for National finals
Rishab Mann and Sushil Gupta qualified for the National finals of Mercedes Trophy golf meet, it was announced on Wednesday.
Mann, Gupta qualify for Mercedes Trophy National Finals
City golfers Rishab Mann Handicap Category A (0-17) and Sushil Gupta - Handicap Category B (18-24) qualified for the National Finals of MercedesTrophy 2018 on day 1 of the Noida leg qualifier held here today. Rishab and Sushil clinched the first two qualification spots available from the leg by carding a nett. score of 71.8 and 72.6 respectively. The MercedesTrophy 2018 has so far seen 39 qualifiers including today who will be competing in the National Finals to be played at the Oxford Golf Resort in Pune from 4-6 April 2018. Speaking on his win CAT A winner Rishab Mann said, "It is a lovely feeling to become a winner today. It is a lovely tournament hosted by Mercedes." Commenting on the qualification CAT B winner Sushil Gupta said, "It is my first national finals and I am delighted. I do play at the Jaypee Greens regularly but today I was competing at the course after a considerable gap. So really happy with the way the course played today despite the heavy breeze." The best Gross .
Delhi Dynamos announce squad for I-League second division
Delhi Dynamos have announced their squad for the I-League second division. The I-League second division is set to kick off on March 16, and Delhi Dynamos FC are one of the seven Indian Super League sides taking part in the competition, which will be played in two phases. Dynamos have been grouped alongside Real Kashmir, Lonestar Kashmir, Hindustan FC, Delhi United and FC Pune City (reserves) in Group A. There will be a total of three groups, with 18 teams in the preliminary phases and the winners from each group will move forward to the final phase while best second placed teams will also find a spot. Delhi Dynamos reserves will be working under the tutelage of head coach Francisco Perez Lazaro, while Rajat Guha and Sandeep Alhan will be the two assistant coaches for the side. Dynamos will play their first game of the season against Lonestar Kashmir on March 20 in Srinagar. The squad: Goalkeepers:Sukhadev Patil, Sneh Tyagi, Shayan Roy, Mohit Dhayal, Mukul Mohindra. Defenders: ...
Gambhir named Delhi Daredevils captain
Delhi Daredevils on Wednesday named veteran batsman Gautam Gambhir as their captain for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Minerva's rise was necessary for Punjab football, feels Sukhwinder Singh
Former national coach Sukhwinder Singh, the man who guided JCT to the inaugural National Football League in 1996-97 feels Minerva Punjab FC's rise was "necessary for Punjab football". "A team from Punjab is finally filling up the void left by JCT. Minerva is a much needed boost, it was necessary for Punjab football. It will motivate the boys in the state to do well as they now have a platform to prove themselves," the man who has been watching almost every match of the Hero I-League stated. "Punjab has a lot of footballing talent and Minerva is providing that platform to them. Winning a league is not easy, but Im excited that they are still in it to win it, he added. With Minervas success, I hope more people will take up the sport." Reflecting on the current season of the I-League, he mentioned that is has been an "extremely" competitive league. "I have been following almost all the matches on television and the fact that all the top four teams stay in contention on the final day ...
Title in sight, East Bengal, Neroca eye three points
With the I-League heading for a photo-finish in a four-way title race, East Bengal will count on home advantage against Neroca FC in their last-gasp bid to win the elusive trophy here tomorrow. On a high after their 7-1 rout of Chennai City, East Bengal were in control of their own destiny, but Khalid Jamil's side blew the advantage with a 2-2 draw at Shillong Lajong FC on Monday. East Bengal have now slipped to fourth (30 points) behind leaders Minerva Punjab FC (32), Neroca FC (31) and Mohun Bagan (30) -- all of them in title hunt, and play their respective matches at the 3pm tomorrow. Minerva Punjab host Churchill Brothers in Panchkula and Mohun Bagan face Gokulam Kerala in Kozhikode. Permutations and combinations are certain to come into the picture. East Bengal can lift their maiden I-League title if they manage to beat Neroca FC and pray that both Minerva Punjab and Mohun Bagan lose their respective games. But it's advantage Minerva Punjab who need only a win to seal the deal, ..
Pope praises Pyeongchang Olympics as bridge to peace
Pope Francis has praised the Pyeongchang Olympics for showing that sport can "build bridges between countries in conflict and give a valid contribution to peace." Francis delivered the message during his general audience today ahead of the start of the Paralympics. Francis praised the paralympic athletes as "examples of courage, perseverance and tenacity in not letting limitations have the last word." During the recent Winter Olympics, North and South Korean officials met, and a summit is now scheduled for the first time in a decade. Francis, who has expressed repeated alarm about the prospects of nuclear conflict on the Korean peninsula, said the just-completed games showed how sport can bring peace, and the paralympics even moreso. He offered prayers "for peace and joy for all.
Blind Cricket Conclave on Friday
The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and the Samarthanam Trust in association with IndusInd Bank will be organising a Blind Cricket Conclave here on Friday, it was announced on Wednesday.
Yuki Ramkumar to clash for place in Indian Wells main draw
India's top singles players Yuki Bhambri and Ramkumar Ramanathan will clash for a place in the main draw of the Indian Wells Masters after winning their respective first round matches in the qualifiers here. Yuki, seeded ninth, edged past America's Dennis Novikov 7-5 7-5 while Ramkumar defeated Michael Mmoh 6-3 7-5 in his first round match. Whoever advances to the main draw will be assured of a prize purse of USD 15,610 for at least playing the first round of the USD 7,972,535 ATP 1000 series event and 26 points (16 for qualifying, 10 for first round). The loser will settle for USD 4,650 and eight ranking points.
Australia Women eye second win
After thrashing India A by 321 runs in their first ODI practise game, the Australia women's team will be eyeing their second win tomorrow when the two sides clash here in the last practise game. The two warm-up games are a prelude to the three-match One Day International series where the visitors will take on India women's team at Vadodara from March 12. Later they will be engaged in a T20 tri-series which also involves England and will be played at CCI here. Australia women, who displayed a stunning performance with both bat and ball, would aim to replicate it tomorrow while the India A team would need to pull up their socks and show some fight at the Mumbai Cricket Association's Bandra Kurla Complex facility. While the Aussies put up a mammoth 413/8 on the board yesterday in the first game, they would be keen to put up another high score on a wicket which is friendly for batswomen. Australian wicket-keeper Beth Mooney who scored a hundred in the first warm-up game ...
Javelin coach Hohn not happy with AFI, SAI
Just four months into the job, India's javelin throw coach Uwe Hohn said he is fast losing his patience, thanks to dilly-dallying by the authorities on his demands for performance based bonus and other perks. The 55-year-old Hohn, the only javelin thrower in history to have crossed the 100m mark, took charge as coach at the national camp here in November last year but four months into his job he is feeling "annoyed" that the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and Sports Authority Of India (SAI) have not fulfilled their promises. "I had decided to come here to help Indian athletics but it is not easy (to work) here. My salary is just basic, not much but it is all right. But I need to get performance based bonus and other perks. There will have to be a system and these things will have to be taken care of. I have been promised a lot but nothing has been fulfilled," he said. "I have approached the AFI with these demands but I am not being heard properly. It is annoying," he ...
Nidahas Trophy: India aim to recover against unpredictable Bangladesh (Preview)
A new-look Indian team will aim to recover from the five-wicket loss against Sri Lanka in the opening match when they face Bangladesh in the second match of the Nidahas Trophy Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket tri-series here on Thursday.
CONCACAF 2026 World Cup bid reshuffles leadership
The joint Canada-Mexico-US bid for the 2026 World Cup announced a reshuffle of its leadership, emphasising diversity as they seek to woo voters at a key FIFA vote in just over three months' time. A statement on the "United 2026" bid website said the leaders of the US, Canada and Mexico federations would now serve as co-chairs of the bid, replacing former United States Soccer Federation chief Sunil Gulati, who steps down. United 2026 said the changes reflect the "unity" at the highest levels of the joint bid, which faces only one other rival -- Morocco -- for the right to host the tournament. The co-chairmen are newly elected USSF president Carlos Cordeiro, Canada Soccer Association president Steve Reed and Mexican Football Federation chief Decio de Maria. As the three co-chairs of our United Bid, we are proud to represent the shared commitment of the people of Canada, Mexico, and the United States to hosting the first ever 48-team FIFA World Cup with unity and unparalleled stability ..
Archery academy flourishes in Naxal-hit Bijapur
A sports academy has been set up in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district to nurture talent among young children.Twenty children are being trained in archery at the academy, and in less than a year, students have won three medals at the state-level championship and have also made it to the national level.Coach Durgesh Pratap Rai told ANI, "It's been nine months that the academy has started. We have 20 children from tribal areas. In such short span of time these children have excelled in the game and have established themselves at the state level."The coach said these children here will surely bring fame to the nation like former world number one archer Deepika Kumari who also did not belong to a well-to-do family."Archery is in their blood. Their journey from traditional bow and arrows used for hunting to the modern sport of archery has been displayed through their performance. They will be able to show their talent on international level as well," the coach added.One of the archers ...
Gambhir to captain Delhi Daredevils
Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir will captain the Delhi Daredevils squad during the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL)."I am more excited than I have ever been," Gambhir said on his return to the IPL franchise based in his home city of Delhi.Gambhir had earlier led the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for seven years in the IPL. He also led the franchise to two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014.The 36-year-old was released by KKR and he was bought by Delhi Daredevils for Rs 2.8 crore at the IPL player auction in January this year."The captain is as good as his team!"- @GautamGambhir on his role as the leader and his influence on the #DDSquad.#DilDilli#DilliKaKaptaanpic.twitter.com/cVRAq10M80— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) March 7, 2018The IPL 2018 will begin from April 7.
Injured Taylor hammers career-best 181 as New Zealand beat England
Injury-hit Ross Taylor played through the pain to score a remarkable unbeaten 181 and seal a series-levelling win for New Zealand in the fourth one-day international against England today. Taylor limped through much of his innings in Dunedin after aggravating a thigh injury, but batted on to compile a career-best innings and make it 2-2 in the series with one to play. New Zealand ended on 339 for five in reply to England's 335 for nine, winning by five wickets and taking the five-match series to a crunch decider in Christchurch on Saturday. Taylor scored 17 fours and six sixes as New Zealand reached the target with three balls to spare, wincing with pain after every shot in the latter half of his innings. "It's still sinking in," he said after tearfully leaving the field to a standing ovation, revealing team medics gave him the option of retiring hurt due to the pain. "I was glad I made the decision to stay out there and swing." New Zealand captain Kane Williamson rated Taylor's ...
It's fun to be in a peaceful Delhi team: Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir has had a few run-ins with Delhi's cricket establishment in the last two years but back in the state as captain of Delhi Daredevils, the batsman is hoping that playing in a "peaceful environment" will bring the best out of him. "It's fun to be in a peaceful environment and I haven't had it in last couple of years," a smiling Gambhir said referring to his regular fall-out with DDCA state selectors, officials and coach. "It's good fun (to be a part of Daredevils) and it can bring the best out of me. It will be good that I will be able to play in a good, peaceful and happy environment," Gambhir said at franchise's jersey unveiling ceremony. Having led a successful franchise like KKR for many years, Gambhir believes that one shouldn't look at impact players like Glenn Maxwell with their hefty auction price in mind. "It's not at all difficult to manage players as it's the performance that will keep them in the playing XI. And it starts with me. I need to perform to be in ...
Wright-Phillips guides Red Bulls to surprise win over Tijuana
United States team New York Red Bulls stunned Mexico's Tijuana 2-0, gaining a two-goal advantage in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals.
IPL-11: Gambhir appointed captain of Delhi Daredevils
The seasoned Gautam Gambhir was today named captain of Delhi Daredevils for the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), which will mark his return to the franchise after a gap of eight years. "It is a huge honour to once again captain DD. To get this responsibility is a way for me to give back to the sport in the city. I firmly believe that with the players currently involved we have the makings of a very good side," Gambhir said. In between the two stints in his native, the 36-year-old left-handed batsman led Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL triumphs during a hugely successful tenure. The two-time World Cup winning player added, "The potential of this group of players is immense and it is now up to us to turn that potential into consistent performances. It is also going to be great to work in unison with Ricky (Ponting), an absolute champion himself." The southpaw was picked by the Delhi outfit for Rs 2.8 crore, and till now has scored 4,132 runs from 148 matches in his IPL .
Club America hammer Tauro in CONCACAF Champions League
Mexico's Club America hammered Panama's Tauro FC 4-0 at home at the Azteca Stadium to put one foot in the CONCACAF Champions League semi-finals.