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Corporate houses urged to back budding sporting talents
Union Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh today said corporate houses should extend support to budding sporting talents in the country. Singh said this during a felicitation ceremony of Steel Authority of India Ltd-run SAIL Football Academy cadets, who recently won the 58th International Subroto Cup Football Championship 2017. "Promotion of sports and nurturing talents should be encouraged, and more organisations should come forward to support budding players and help India gain sporting glory," a SAIL release said, quoting Singh. The 16 members of SAIL Football Academy in Bokaro represented Jharkhand State U-17 (boys) in the Subroto Cup tournament held during September 2017. The minister also announced a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh for the team and presented sportswear to each cadet. "These talented boys have proved that with proper facilities and support, our sports persons can be world beaters," Singh said here.
Ex-NBA star Kevin Martin to visit India
The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Thursday announced that former NBA player Kevin Martin will visit India as part of the league's continued efforts to grow the game of basketball in the country.Martin will first stop in Mumbai on January 12, where he will interact with Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA participants at the Dhirubhai Ambani School.He will then travel to Delhi to attend another Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA program at St. Paul School, Safdarjung, followed by a visit to the NBA Basketball School at Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai on January 17.Finally, Martin will travel to Noida on January 18 where he will conduct a clinic for the nation's top basketball prospects at The NBA Academy India."I look forward to visiting India to promote the game of basketball. There's a tremendous amount of momentum for the sport in the country, and I'm excited to do my part to help propel the game forward," said Martin.Martin, a 6'7" guard from Western Carolina University, was selected ...
ISL: Buoyant NorthEast have ATK in their sights (Preview)
NorthEast United FC may have won their first match under the guidance of their technical advisor Avram Grant, but they will need to be at their best to stop a desperate ATK in a ninth round Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Friday.
Mumbai thrash Maharashtra by 7 wickets; Baroda beat Saurashtra
Mumbai registered a thumping seven-wicket win over arch rivals Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 West Zone League match here today. For Mumbai, medium pacer Akash Parkar starred with the bowl as he picked up three wickets to help his side bundle out Maharashtra for a meagre 89. Parkar, who returned with the impressive figures of 3-22, was superbly aided by all other bowlers - Shivam Dube (2-7), Parikshit Valsangkar (2-22), experienced Shardul Thakur (1-13) and Dhawal Kulkarni (1-20). For Maharashtra, except opener Rahul Tripathi and one down Vijay Zol (both 21 runs in 16 balls), no other batsman was able to make a mark and steer the team out of trouble. Another opener Ruturaj Gaikwad (3) and experienced Ankit Bawne (9) too fell cheaply. The Mumbai bowlers took wickets and never allowed the opposition batsman to set in. While chasing, skipper Aditya Tare remained unbeaten on 42 in 26 balls to help the side romp home. The experienced Siddhesh Lad, who was the team's .
Changing Saudi Arabia: Dipika, Joshna recall memorable stay
Not in even her wildest dreams, India's leading squash player Dipika Pallikal imagined that she would visit Saudi Arabia one day but there she was in Riyadh for five days, competing in the first women's PSA event in the kingdom state. Pallikal had the company of her longtime India teammate Joshna Chinappa in the USD 165,000 World Series event that concludes Friday. They did not know what to expect before they landed there but have come back home with fond memories. "I never thought I would go there but it indeed was a memorable experience. I did not get the time to venture out but the stay was very comfortable and the hospitality was great," Pallikal, who did well to reach the quarterfinals, told PTI after her return yesterday night. Chinappa, India's highest-ranked player at 14, too had a good time. "An amazing experience here in Riyadh. Top class hospitality and event! Thank you @zalturki and @rbalsaud for all your efforts in making this happen!" she tweeted. The ...
Golfer Natarajan claims second National finals qualifying spot
Golfer Rajesh Natarajan claimed the second National finals spot, winning the city qualifiers of the Mercedes Trophy golf meet, it was announced on Thursday.
Wenger wants Sanchez to stay longer at Arsenal
Without elaborating on why he relegated star forward Alexis Sanchez to the bench during the 0-0 draw at Chelsea, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insisted he still hopes the Chile international will stay at Arsenal for the rest of the football season.
Steel minister calls for promotion of sports
Making a pitch for the promotion of sports in the country, Steel Miniter Chaudhary Birender Singh today said more and more organisations should come forward to lend a support to young players. "...nurturing talents should be encouraged and more organisations should come forward to support budding players and help India gain sporting glory," Singh said. The minister felicitated Steel Authority of India Ltd-run SAIL Football Academy (SFA) cadets, who recently won the 58th International Subroto Cup Football Championship 2017, at a ceremony held in Kolkata today, the steel PSU said in a statement. Congratulating the players for their efforts, the minister said, "These talented boys have proved that with proper facilities and support, our sports persons can be world beaters." The minister also praised the efforts of SAIL in running various sports academies. SAIL runs a number of sports academies, providing coaching to young talents in football, hockey, athletics, archery and
Women's Power Cup handball tourney from Friday
The Handball Federation of India on Thursday announced the launch of the inaugural Women's Power Cup, starting at the Karnail Singh Stadium here from Friday.
White recalled in Australia's ODI squad
Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday recalled veteran batsman Cameron White for the five-match One-day International (ODI) series against England, starting here on Sunday.
Nadal, Halep named top seeds for Australian Open
World number ones Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep have been named top seeds for the first major of the season, Australian Open, which will commence from January 15 at the Melbourne Park.Recently, Nadal made a rusty return from his injury-layoff as he slumped to a straight sets defeat to veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the exhibition event at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne.In November, Nadal had announced the withdrawal from the ATP World Tour Finals citing a knee injury, which also forced him to subsequently pull out of Paris Masters.The Spaniard was then scheduled to return to court in the season-opening Brisbane International starting on January 1, but he withdrew from that as well.19-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is placed as second seed while Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov and Germany's Alexander Zverev have been named third and fourth seed, respectively, the Daily Express reported.Meanwhile, former world number one Andy Murray and Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori will
Leganes make history, Numancia embarrass Real Madrid
Leganes made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, while Real Madrid, who also qualified, were held 2-2 here by second-division side Numancia.
Ex-NBA player Martin to visit India
Former NBA player Kevin Martin will visit India, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on Thursday.
England to meet Nigeria, Costa Rica in World Cup warm-ups
England will take on Nigeria and Costa Rica in their World Cup warm-up football games.
Former NBA player Martin to visit India to promote the game
The United States-based National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that former NBA player Kevin Martin will visit India as part of the leagues continued efforts to popularise basketball in the country. Martin will first visit Mumbai tomorrow where he will interact with Reliance Foundation Junior NBA participants at the Dhirubhai Ambani School, a media release issued here said today. He will then travel to Delhi on January 16 to attend another Reliance Foundation Junior NBA program at St. Paul School, Safdarjung, followed by a visit to the NBA Basketball School at Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai on January 17. Finally, he will travel to Noida on January 18 where he will conduct a clinic for the nations top basketball prospects at the NBA Academy India, the release added. "I look forward to visiting India to promote the game of basketball. Theres a tremendous amount of momentum for the sport in the country, and Im excited to do my part to help propel the game ...
Spain's Barreda wins Dakar 5th stage
Spaniard Joan Barreda (Honda) won the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally to vault up to fourth overall in the motorbike category.
White replaces injured Lynn in Australia ODI squad
All-rounder Cameron White has been recalled in the 14-man ODI squad as a replacement for injured Chris Lynn for the five-match series against England, beginning January 14 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).Lynn, who was earlier recalled into the team after shoulder surgery ruled him out of the squad a year ago, sustained a calf strain during a Big Bash League (BBL) clash with the Perth Scorchers last week.The Queenslander was subsequently ruled out of the upcoming ODI series and now White has been named as his replacement.White's recall in the squad came as a shock as he hasn't played ODI cricket for the national side for almost three years. He played his last ODI against England in January 2015.The 34-year-old's selection came on the back of his good performance in domestic one-day cricket in recent years and his strong form for the Melbourne Renegades in the BBL."He's in very good form as his figures demonstrate, he's playing very well. He's one of the leading run-scorers in ...
Flamengo eye Paraguay defender Gomez
Flamengo are in the running to sign Paraguay international centre-back Gustavo Gomez from AC Milan, according to the Italian club's sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli.
IOC to decide on N.Korea in 2018 Winter Games
The IOC has said it will host a four-party meeting to decide on the participation of North Korea in the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games to be held in South Korea in February.
Nadal, Federer lead rankings at Australian Open
Spain's Rafael Nadal has been top seeded at the Australian Open, above Swiss great Roger Federer at two, followed by Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov, Germany's Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem of Austria.