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Delhi Soccer Association to be renamed Football Delhi
The Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) will be renamed as Football Delhi with a new brand logo which will be launched by the end of January, it was decided during the executive committee meeting here.
Djokovic pulls out of Abu Dhabi comeback
Former world number one and 12- time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship today with elbow pain to raise fresh doubts over his fitness. The 30-year-old Serbian star had targeted Abu Dhabi for his first match since his quarter-finals loss at Wimbledon in July this year. Djokovic was scheduled to play Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut in the semi-finals of the exhibition tournament at 1900 local time. But four hours before that, Djokovic released a statement on his website announcing his intention. It is not clear still if he will play the Qatar Open where he is top seed next week. "I am terribly disappointed that I am forced to withdraw from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship," Djokovic said in the statement. "Unfortunately, in the past few days I started to feel pain in the elbow and after several tests, my medical team has advised me not to risk anything, to withdraw from the tournament and to immediately continue with .
Pant not perturbed by MSK remark on young keepers
Young Rishabh Pant is unperturbed by chief selector MSK Prasad's less-than-flattering views on the next line of wicketkeepers to fill the big boots of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying his only job is to score runs. Though not in the best of form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, Delhi's 20-year-old Pant is considered a bright prospect and has shown his capabilities in the not-too-distant past. "I should not worry about all this. I don't think about all this at all. My job is to perform, score as many runs as possible," Pant said at the end of opening day's play against Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy finals. But it is precisely the runs that Pant has not been able to score, captaining Delhi this season. Prasad recently made it clear that Dhoni, a two-time World Cup-winning captain, remains India's best wicketkeeper in limited overs cricket. "There is no comparison and I don't see any wicket- keeper, who can even come close to him (Dhoni) in world cricket, leave alone Indian ..
Sushil to represent India at CWG 2018
Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar on Friday prevailed in the trials conducted for entry into India's wrestling squad for the 2018 Commonwealth Games to be held at Gold Coast, Australia, in April.
Work begins on Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Village
Work began on Friday for the Beijing Olympic village for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Matos all praise for Kolkata's passion for football
Indian Arrows coach Luis Norton de Matos today thanked the Mohun Bagan supporters for giving them a standing ovation after a 1-1 stalemate in their I-League football fixture here today. Playing at their home ground for the first time in I- League, Mohun Bagan squandered chances galore and played with a numerical advantage in the last 25 minutes but only to be held one-all by the spirited Indian colts. This was a historic occasion for Kolkata Maidan as I- League made its debut but Mohun Bagan registered their third successive draws, and all of them coming in home matches. A capacity crowd staged demonstrations outside the venue and shouted slogans against their coach Sanjoy Sen, club officials and foreign players. The crowd, however, gave a standing ovation to Indian Arrows, leaving the Portuguese coach overwhelmed. "I want to say that in my whole life as a footballer and coach, I never saw these kind of demonstration of passion of the people for the sport. "I was also ...
Ranji Trophy Final: Shorey's ton lifts Delhi to 271/6 on Day 1
Dhruv Shorey's unbeaten ton helped Delhi score 271/6 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy final match against Vidarbha at the Holkar Cricket Stadium here on Friday.
Ranjit Thapa named DSA adviser at EC meet
Former India international and state chief coach Ranjit Thapa was today appointed adviser to the technical and coaching committee of the Delhi Soccer Association. Thapa is a former vice-captain of the Indian national team. At its executive committee meeting, the DSA also approved 10 standing committees and 15 sub-committees involving members of all the registered clubs covering all aspects of football in Delhi. Some of these committees are finance, audit, development, technical, medical, welfare, social impact, media, marketing and broadcasting. In addition, Hafiz Shahid and VC Bhatt were named the Manager and Assistant Manager respectively for Delhi's Santosh Trophy team.
Kapur keeps share of lead in Pattaya; Bhullar, Joshi fourth
Shiv Kapur continued his quest for a third title this season as he shot a bogey free 68 to share the lead with Prom Meesawat of Thailand after the second round of USD 500,000 Royal Cup here today. After day 2, Kapur aggregated seven-under 137 at the at the Phoenix's Gold Golf and Country. As for the other Indians, Kahlin Joshi (67) moved to T4 and 5-under and at the same position was Gaganjeet Bhullar (71) while Jyoti Randhawa shot 73 and slipped to T35. Winner of two Asian Tour titles this season, Kapur kept mistakes out of his game and carded a bogey-free 68. Similar to round one, he needed a few holes to get his game started. Things went on track for him after consecutive birdies on the sixth and seven. He would have been happier to get an even lower score, but said he was satisfied to have the lead at the halfway stage of the tournament. Kapur said, "I was bogey-free today. I kept the mistakes off the card. I felt that I had a slow start as I didn't give myself birdie
Djokovic pulls out of Abu Dhabi tournament due to elbow pain
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was on Friday forced to withdraw from an exhibition tournament held in Abu Dhabi due to elbow pain.
Sony to live telecast Tata Open Maharashtra tennis meet
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has acquired the exclusive telecast rights for Tata Open Maharashtra tennis tournament, taking place in Pune from January 1 to 6, 2018, it was announced on Friday.
'Hazard rejects Chelsea contract extension'
Amidst links with a move to Spanish football giants Real Madrid, Chelsea star Eden Hazard's father on Friday claimed his son has rejected contract extension with the London club.
Delhi, Vidarbha share honours after Shorey's unbeaten ton
Displaying steely resolve, Dhruv Shorey stood out with an unbeaten century and steered Delhi to 271 for six, but Vidarbha did just enough to share honours on day one of the Ranji Trophy final here. The 256-ball 123 was Shorey's third, and undoubtedly the most important, knock of his first-class career. Batting almost through the day, Shorey hit 17 boundaries. The 25-year-old, who walked into bat in the very first over of the match following Kunal Chandelas dismissal, survived testing opening spells by the Vidarbha seamers before opening up himself at the Holkar Stadium. Shorey added 105 runs for the fifth wicket with Himmat Singh, who produced a fluent 66 off 72 balls with the help of eight boundaries and two sixes. Considering that they lost their openers, including the seasoned Gautam Gambhir, within the first hour of the big final, Delhi would be contend with the way the day progressed. Given the flow he was in, the seven-time winners, though, could be disappointed ...
Profligate Mohun Bagan held by 10-man Indian Arrows
Former champions Mohun Bagan failed to make their 'home debut' count as a 10-man Indian Arrows dished out a spirited show to return with a creditable 1-1 draw in an I-League fixture here today. A profligate Mohun Bagan took the penalty route to draw first blood in the 27th minute through Aser Pierrick Dipanda Dicka in what appeared to be a contentious decision by the referee. But their joy was shortlived as the All India Football Federation's developmental outfit restored parity within six minutes in a fine display of passing football with Rahul Balan slotting it home. It was Rahim Ali who raced past Kingshuk Debanth and Eze Kingsely from the left before a cool-headed Rahul finished it beautifully getting past the Mohun Bagan defenders. Mohun Bagan stepped up their attack in the second-half and the Arrows got a twin blow -- first in the 65th minute when Amarjit Singh Kiyam was sent off and later in the 74th minute when Ashish Rai had to be stretchered off after ...
ISL: Struggling at home, Pune City take on NorthEast United (Preview)
FC Pune City must overturn their poor home form and get back to winning ways without suspended coach Ranko Popovic as they host NorthEast United in the Indian Super League (ISL) season four at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium here on Saturday.
Jitu Rai shoots 50m pistol gold with record score
Ace Indian marksman Jitu Rai today won the men's 50m pistol national title with a new national record score of 233 at the 61st National Shooting Championship here today. Rai got the better of Navy man Omkar Singh who shot 222.4 in the finals while Jitu's army teammate Jai Singh secured bronze with an effort of 198.4. Rai's score of 233 was a new record in the finals of the event. Rai also won the team gold in the event combining with Jai and Omprakash Mitherwal for a total of 1658, besting Team Air Force, who managed a total of 1626. Punjab with 1624 won bronze. Arjun Singh Cheema of Punjab won the junior mens 50m pistol event, shooting 226.5 in the final. Surinder Singh, his state-mate shot 221.9 for silver while Anmol Jain of Haryana won bronze with 205.1. Arjun and Surinder along with Mankaran Preet Singh also won the junior mens team gold in the event, where Haryana won silver and Delhi the bronze. A total of 4800 men and women shooters from across the country are ..
I-League: Neroca host East Bengal in a battle of nerves (Preview)
Imphal city is going to witness another pulsating Hero I-League match between Kolkata powerhouse Kingfisher East Bengal and Neroca FC at Khuman Lampak Stadium here on Saturday.
PM Modi congratulates Anand on World Rapid Title
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Viswanathan Anand for winning the World Rapid title, saying the chess ace has proved his mettle time and again. The 48-year-old, who had been drawing flak from critics for a string of sub-par performances in the recent past, hit back in style, by winning the World Rapid title in Riyadh yesterday. "Congratulations! You've proven your mettle time and again. Your tenacity inspires us. India is proud of your exemplary success at the World Rapid Chess Championship!," the PM tweeted.
Fit-again Du Plessis, Steyn named in SA's full strength squad
A fit-again Faf du Plessis will return to lead a full-strength South Africa squad, also comprising lead pacer Dale Steyn, for the first Test against India beginning here on January 5. Du Plessis and Steyn could not be part of the four-day Test against Zimbabwe due to illness. Ab de Villiers, who played his first Test in almost two years, had led South Africa to a comfortable win against Zimbabwe in Du Plessis' absence. Fast bowling all-rounder Chris Morris too has been added to the 15-man squad, joining the likes of Steyn, Morne Morkel, Kagiso Rabada, Vernon Philander and Andile Phehlukwayo in a formidable pace attack. Morris has not played for South Africa since July when he suffered a back injury during the tour of England. There is stiff competition in the pace department and it remains to be seen who will b picked in the eleven alongside probable starters Rabada and Philander. Steyn, who is returning to action after a shoulder surgery that kept him out of the team for
Montella confirmed as new Sevilla coach
Spanish La Liga football club Sevilla have confirmed that former AC Milan boss Vincenzo Montella will be the man to replace Eduardo Berrizo as their new first team coach.