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Army school to represent India in FC Bayern World Finals
Army Public School from Bengaluru won the FC Bayern Youth Cup India title after beating Mumbai- based Campeon School 4-1 in the 30-minute final match here. This under-16, seven-a-side inter-school football tournament was played at adidas' state-of-the-art football facility - The Base- on February 3 and 4. The matches were conducted across 5 cities from end of November 2017 till January 2018, with more than 2,000 talented players showcasing their skills. Out of the 200 schools that participated in the tournament, 12 schools from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and the North East India had secured qualification for the India finals. French football legend and FC Bayern Hall of Famer Bixente Lizarazu was present in the country to attend the finals of the tournament dedicated to the youth. On his maiden visit to India, Lizarazu met the 10 finalist teams to share his expertise on professional football, awarded the winning team with the trophy as well as the ticket .
Australia cricketer Doug Bollinger retires
Former Australia left-arm quick Doug Bollinger on Monday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.
Barcelona survive derby, Atletico beat Valencia in La Liga
Atletico Madrid rode on Angel Correa's goal to beat Valencia 1-0 to trail La Liga leaders FC Barcelona by nine points after the latter dropped two points following a 1-1 draw against neighbours Espanyol.
Wozniacki leads WTA rankings
Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki maintained the top spot in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings released on Monday, while Germany's Julia Goerges managed to leap into the top 10 for the first time in her career.
Nadal maintains top spot in ATP rankings
Spain's Rafael Nadal remained in the number one spot in the men's Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world singles rankings released on Monday with 9,760 points, ahead of Switzerland's Roger Federer.
S.Africa's crisis deepens as de Kock ruled out of India series
In another blow to the already-depleted South African side, wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock was on Monday ruled out of the remainder of the six-match One-Day International series against India due to a left wrist injury.
Deportivo fire head coach Parralo
Deportivo de La Coruña have announced the dismissal of head coach Cristobal Parralo, who took charge of the La Liga football club at the end of October.
After de Villiers and du Plessis, SA suffer de Kock blow
South Africa's injury list continues to grow as wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock has been ruled out of the remaining four ODIs and the ensuing T20Is series against India. De Kock suffered a left wrist injury whilst batting during the second ODI at Centurion on Sunday and needs two to four weeks to make a full recovery. South Africa were already without the services of star player AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis, who both suffered finger injuries. Cricket South Africa has named no replacement for de Kock in the ODI squad. De Kock had a forgettable Test series with the bat and had scored 34 and 20 in the first two ODIs. Keeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen had already been included in the South Africa squad after the first ODI and can now be expected to make his debut in the third match at Cape Town on Wednesday. India won the first ODI at Durban by six wickets and the second ODI by nine wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the six-match series.
WFI enters into commercial partnership with Sporty Solutionz
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has entered into a commercial partnership with Sporty Solutionz, claiming the deal will push for the overall development of the sport in the country. Sporty Solutionz will also work as a consultant and commercial partner for overall profiling of the sport. The WFI and Sporty Solutionz have inked an exclusive multi-year deal to ensure an overall sustained growth for wrestling in the country. Sporty Solutionz, in consultation with the national governing body for the sport, will create new competitive and commercial opportunities for wrestling. The sports business company will also serve as WFI's adviser for media, events and operations. "We have been looking for commercial partners to extend the reach of wrestling in terms of competition and commercial growth. We were in talks with various professionals and companies. We feel this tie-up with Sporty Solutionz brings the best values on board for us," said WFI president Brij Bhushan ...
Brrr! Brutal cold raises concerns over Olympics opening
Freezing weather at the Winter Olympics may force some athletes and staff to pull out of Friday's opening ceremony as Pyeongchang shivers in temperatures plunging to minus 20 degrees Celsius. Italy are among the countries fearing the dangerous effects of the big chill and are advising their competitors to ensure they are moving at all times during the traditional curtainraiser. Doctors with the Italian team have ordered coaches and staff with heart problems or diabetes to keep in the warm instead -- the stadium for the opening ceremony is open to the elements with no roof. New Zealand are taking no chances and Peter Wardell, their chef de mission in South Korea, admitted on Monday: "We are a little trepidatious about the opening ceremony, which is going to be at night, and how we are all going to keep warm if it's going to be these sorts of temperatures. "They tell us it's likely to be minus eight, minus 10, which is actually quite warm in comparison (to today). "But ...
I can dethrone Vikas, says bulked-up, fit-again Mandeep
He has bulked up to "Indian boxing's golden category" -- the middleweight -- in pursuit of a second successive Commonwealth Games medal and after two podium finishes since the shift, Mandeep Jangra says he is ready to dethrone the more accomplished Vikas Krishan. Mandeep, who claimed a silver medal at the Glasgow 2014 CWG in the welterweight (69kg) category, would be giving it a shot in the 75kg division at the Gold Coast edition come April. But for that, he would have to get past Vikas, an Asian Games gold-medallist, a multiple-time Asian Championships medallist, a world championships bronze-medallist, and an Olympian to boot. "Middleweight and bantamweight (56kg) are the golden categories of Indian boxing. From Viju bhai (Vijender Singh) to Akhil bhai, look at what these guys have achieved. I think I will also achieve a lot in middleweight," the newly-crowned national champion told PTI. His statement is not too off the mark given that Vijender became the country's ...
PyeongChang athletes' village holds first welcoming ceremony
The main athletes' village of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics held the first ceremony to usher in Olympians on Monday, four days before the opening of the games.
Captain's armband is an honour, says Lajong's 19-year-old
Barely 19 but already leading a club in a competitive football league, Samuel Lalmuanpuia, far from wilting under pressure, says it is an "honour" to lead Shillong Lajong FC in the I-League. "I am happy that the coaches selected me and have faith in me to lead the team. It is an honour to lead the club." It has been a season of starts and stops for Shillong. They started on a victorious note with two wins on the trot, but some unfavourable results resulted in them lying mid- table. "We have performed well so far but we need to give a much better performance in the remaining matches as the league is getting very competitive." "Our aim is to collect maximum points from every game but for that, we need to work harder and convert our chances into goals," stated the attacking midfielder. With a few matches still to go, Lajong would surely like to finish higher up the table. Samuel's team is on the lookout for goals. "Goals will help us win games and ultimately we can climb up .
Army Public school to represent India in FC Bayern World Finals
Army Public School from Bengaluru clinched the FC Bayern Youth Cup India title after defeating Mumbai-based Campeon School 4-1 in an enthralling 30-minute final match here.
IOC declines request to invite 15 Russian athletes, coaches to Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) review panel chaired by Valerie Fourneyron has declined a request to invite 13 more athletes and two more coaches from Russia, cleared by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), to the PyeongChang Olympic Games, the IOC said in a statement.
Olympic Truce Wall unveiled in PyeongChang
An Olympic monument symbolising the spirit of peace and truce was unveiled in the PyeongChang Olympic Village on Monday.
Captain's armband is an honour: Shillong Lajong's Lalmuanpuia
At an age when most people are finding their feet in an adult world, 19-year-old Samuel Lalmuanpuia's shoulders carry the weight of being club captain of Shillong Lajong FC in the I-League 2017-18.While others might have wilted under pressure, Lalmuanpuia finds it as 'an honour to lead the club'."I am happy that the coaches selected me and have the faith in me to lead the team. It is an honour to lead the club."It has been a season of starts and stops for Shillong. They started on a victorious note with two wins on the trot, but some unfavourable results resulted in them lying mid-table."We have performed well so far but we need to give a much better performance in the remaining matches as the league is getting very competitive.""Our aim is to collect maximum points from every game but for that, we need to work harder and convert our chances into goals", stated the attacking midfielder.With a few matches still to go, Lajong would surely like to finish higher up the table. Stating ...
Inaugural edition of Suresh and Bharati Shroff Memorial T20 Cricket League underway
The inaugural edition of the Suresh and Bharati Shroff Memorial T20 Cricket League got off to a successful start on February 4, 2018, as veteran Bollywood actor Sharmila Tagore unveiled the silver trophy at the Siri Fort Cricket Ground, New Delhi, in the presence of legal luminaries.The Cricket League, which is being organised to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., will see 8 teams from 7 leading law firms and the Bar Council of India compete in 15 matches spread over a month.The law firms participating in the championship are Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., AZB & Partners, Dua Associates, J. Sagar Associates, Khaitan & Co, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices, and Trilegal.The final of the Cricket League is scheduled on 11th March, 2018, followed by a Prize Distribution Ceremony on April 20. The league will see prominent celebrities including Mithali Raj, politicians and the business world come together to celebrate the love of .
Russian athletes' request to join Winter Olympics declined
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday declined a request to admit 13 more athletes and two coaches from Russia to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.The IOC review panel chaired by Valerie Fourneyron, made the decision and it was cleared by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the TASS agency reported.Earlier, the CAS upheld appeals filed by 28 Russian athletes, who had received lifetime bans on participating in any Olympics event over the alleged doping violations in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. The ruling meant that the athletes' results at the 2014 Olympics were also reinstated.Following the decision, the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) had requested the IOC to invite 13 Russian athletes and two coaches to the PyeongChang Winter Games.Meanwhile, suspensions on 11 other players have been partially upheld, which means they will only miss the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang beginning on February 9, reported the New York Times.The IOC said in a statement, "Based .
Barcelona survive derby, Atletico beat Valencia
FC Barcelona retained their unbeaten record in the La Liga as they came back from a goal down to take a point from a feisty local derby away to Espanyol.