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Aditi slips over closing holes, lies 90th in Founders Cup
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok stumbled on a bogey and a double bogey on the last two holes to card one-over 73 in the first round of the USD 1.5 million Founders Cup on the LPGA tour here. Aditi was placed Tied-90th and is in danger of missing her third cut in three starts on the LPGA this season. Aditi's previous two starts this season have been in Australia at the Australian Open and the Vic Open and she missed the cut at both. The Indian star, who has three wins on the Ladies European Tour, started birdie-birdie and then bogeyed three times in six holes but also had a birdie. After nine holes, she had three birdies and three bogeys and three pars to turn in even par. She birdied 11th and 14th to get to two-under par, but the finish saw her drop three shots in two holes and she slipped to 90th place. Celine Boutier of France, who had a breakthrough win on the LPGA at the Vic Open last month, opened with an 8-under on the opening day. Boutier closed her late round with a 4-foot birdie ...
Lahiri opens with a creditable one-under at Valspar Championships
Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri opened with a creditable one-under 70 in the first round to sit in a tie for 28th place at the USD 6.7 million Valspar Championship here. Lahiri, who is having a rough time this season, is four shots behind the leaders Joel Dahman of the US and Austrian Sepp Straka, who shot five-under 66 each at the Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead course. The scoring was not easy with only 44 players in the field going under par. Lahiri, who has played the event in the past, said, "It was a decent start on a fair but demanding Copperhead course. One needs to keep the momentum going." Lahiri opened with a string of nine pars on the front nine and then nailed his first birdie on the 10th from inside six feet. He then rolled in another birdie on 15th from 22 feet. The Indian dropped a shot on the Par-3 13th as he two-putted from 40 feet after hitting his tee shot into the left rough from where he had to chip. Luke Donald, Kevin Kisner, and Russell Knox are tied for third at ..
Surrey batsman Will Jacks smashes 25-ball hundred
Surrey's Will Jacks blazed his way to a 25-ball century, including six sixes in an over, during a pre-season T10 clash with Lancashire in Dubai. In all, he smashed eight boundaries and 11 sixes. After producing the brutal assault on Thursday, the batsman said that he was looking to play shots from the first ball. "From the first ball I just tried to play my shots, after the first few overs my intention was to try and hit every ball for six, and I think after four sixes I thought, 'I could hit six sixes here'. I had never done it before and it was nice to do that and something I will cherish," the International Cricket Council quoted Jacks as saying. Had the match been accorded official status, Jasks' effort would have been bettered Chris Gayle's world record for the fastest century in competitive cricket, achieved in the 2013 IPL, by five balls. Jacks hit Stephen Parry for six sixes in an over on the way to his ton. He also passed the top score of 87 for the 10-over format achieved ..
Mandhana, Jhulan continue to top ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings
Indian duo of Smriti Mandhana and Jhulan Goswami continued to led the batting and bowling charts respectively in the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings released Friday. While Mandhana topped the ODI player rankings for batters with 797 points, Goswami was atop the bowlers list with 730 points. India's ODI skipper Mithali Raj was static at the fourth place with 713 points as the only other cricketer from the country in the top 10 batting list. Among bowlers, Indian pacer Shikha Pandey stayed at the fifth spot with 688 points, while leg-spinner Poonam Yadav was steady at the 10th place with 656 points. In allrounder list, India's Deepti Sharma shared the third spot with D van Niekerk of South Africa with 388 points. Among others, England captain Heather Knight and fast bowler Anya Shrubsole inched towards the top 10 for batters and bowlers, respectively after handy performances in their three-match series against Sri Lanka. While Knight has moved up one place to 11th after scoring ..
India to face Japan in the opening match of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
The 28th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is set to commence from 23 March and opening match will be between India and 18th Asian Games gold medallist Japan.India will try to make the most of this year's Sultan Azlan Shah Cup as they finished fifth in the last edition of the tournament. India have won the title five times: 1985, 1991, 1995, 2009 and shared the title with South Korea in 2010.Australia, which clinched last year's Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title, is not playing in this edition of the tournament.The number of teams in this edition of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup will be same but this time around Canada, Japan, Poland and Korea will be participating in the tournament replacing past tournament teams Australia, Argentina, Ireland and England.Australia, Argentina and England are not participating because of the ongoing 2019 Men's FIH Pro League.There will be a total of 18 matches in the 28th Sultan Azlan Shah tournament and will conclude on March 30.
Bhaichung Bhutia Football School wins 2nd Fraternity Football Cup
Bhaichung Bhutia Football School won the 2nd Fraternity Football Cup defeating Rongmei FC in the title clash. The tournament was played at BR Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi.The BBF's defeated Rongmei FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout. The finals saw a goalless first half.The tournament saw many young players from the northeast region and other parts of the country give their best shot and gain some much-needed exposure."It was a great experience to play with the senior team, with the amateur boys who were not playing in the big leagues. But these guys who were in the opponent team were really good in the semi-final and quarter-final. They were tough but you know football is all about mind game and not about toughness," Mahip Adhikary, Captain of BFF'S told ANI."The BBFS is one of the top football academies in India and recently we have got a four-star rating from All India Football Federation. The objective of the school is to nurture and enhance the young players and promote them to a ...
India wins fifth consecutive SAFF Women's Championship
India won their fifth consecutive SAFF Women's Football championship on Friday defeating hosts Nepal 3-1 in the finals.Dalima Chhiber, Grace Dangmei and substitute Anju scored for the team. This win has extended India's run in the tournament history to 23 games.The pace of the match was intense from the word go as both sides pressed hard to score.Dalima was able to provide India with the first goal, just like the semi-final clash against Bangladesh. She was able to give India the lead in the 26th minute of the match when she smashed the ball past the keeper from a free-kick from 30 yards with a powerful drive and put the defending champions into a 1-0 lead.Nepal came back strongly in the 34th minute, as Sabitra equalized for the hosts.At the halfway mark, the scoreline was tied at 1-1. But the second half saw attacking game from both teams. In the second half, India created several chances. India's momentum finally paid off in the 63rd minute when Grace got her name on the scoring ...
WI no favourites, but no underdogs either: Brathwaite
Buoyed by their recent performance against England at home, a rejuvenated West Indies will go into this summer's World Cup as a balanced unit who are not favourites, but at the same time no pushovers either, feels Caribbean all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite.
Indian women clinch fifth straight STAFF title
India continued its dominance at the SAFF Women's Championship by lifting its fifth straight title with a 3-1 victory over hosts Nepal in the final here on Friday. With this win India has extended its unbeaten run in the tournament's history to 23 games. India scored through Dalima Chhibber, Grace Dangmei and substitute Anju Tamang at the Sahid Rangashala Stadium. Both the sides were seen pressing hard from the first whistle. Dangmei fashioned a couple of early chances down the right wing for India, while Nepal registered a couple of shots from distance with Manjali Kumar testing Indian custodian Aditi Chauhan in the 14th minute. Just three minutes into the game, after some excellent build-up play down the right, Sandhiya laid off a ball for Sanju to shoot from the top of the box. The winger's effort was a powerful one but it was saved by the opposition keeper. On the other end, Sabitra Bhandari posed a threat for India inside the penalty area but her curling effort was off target. In
India's star amateur Rayhan excited about Hero Indian Open
Rayhan Thomas, the highest-ever ranked Indian in the World Amateur Golf Rankings at 17th place, is all excited to return to India for the Hero Indian open next week. The 18-year-old Dubai-based Indian, who is due to join Oklahoma State University later this year, feels that he is ready for a solid performance before he moves to the US for college golf. "I have played the event before, and feel that my game is in the right place to do well," said Thomas, who has been hailed by the likes of Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy, who have played with him at the Dubai Desert Classic in recent years. Thomas has been given one of the amateur spots to the storied event, which is now in its 55th edition. Thomas, who has been ranked as high as No. 12 in the world, was also a silver medallist at the star-studded Asia Pacific Amateur Championships in Singapore last year. "That performance and playing with pros in events in the Middle East and MENA Tour has given me immense confidence," he said. Thomas .
Aeronutrix's Sports Nutrition Brand Fast&Up Announced as the Official Energy Drink Partner for Procam International Running Events in India
/ -- Fast&Up, the flagship sports and active nutrition brand of Aeronutrix Sports Products Private Limited, today announced their partnership with Procam International, India's leading sports management company, as the official energy drink partners to all their IAAF Labelled races that includes the Tata Consultancy Services World 10K, the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K, the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon and the Tata Mumbai Marathon. Fast&Up has inked this prestigious partnership for these proclaimed events within 3 years of its inception. As the energy drink partner to these runs, the brand has successfully placed its name amidst the top brands of India. This association will aid the brand to create awareness and cater to more than 12,50,000 runners nationally. The brand will provide energy drink support with their flagship product Fast&Up Reload to the runners during their run that will provide them with energy and help enhance performance. The partnership is a step forward ...
Windies no underdogs, can win 3rd WC: Brathwaite
Buoyed by their performance against England at home, a rejuvenated West Indies side will go into this summer's World Cup as a balanced unit. All-rounder Carlos Brathwaite feels that while they are not favourites to lift the cup, they are no pushovers either.
Allowed to participate for the first time, Saudi Women's basketball team win gold
The whole team jumps in unison, celebrating the victory, with each athlete buzzing with joy as they excitedly embrace each other. It was a moment the Saudi Arabian women's unified basketball team is unlikely to ever forget. The team has just clinched gold in its maiden appearance at Special Olympics World Games here. Saudi women had never participated in the Special Olympics until now. However, in this edition a group of 21 women made history by becoming the first-ever female athletes from KSA to compete across various sports including Basketball, Bocce, track and field and bowling. Saudi female athletes are finally getting the opportunity to participate in international events like their male counter parts. And the female athletes at the Special Olympics did not disappoint. Apart from the basketball, Saudi women's bocce team also won a silver medal with several individuals also picking up medals. "It is fantastic that we got to participate, the athletes were delighted when they got .
India's top woman racer Sneha Sharma grabs second place in Malaysia
India's fastest woman racer Sneha Sharma grabbed the second position in the opening round of the highly competitive MSF Series here at the Sepang International Circuit. Sneha, one of the first women to break into racing circles in the country, was the only Indian driver in this championship too. She raced in a Proton Saga for Team DV Motorsport and was sponsored by JK Tyre, competing against a formidable grid of 70 cars divided into 4 categories: Pro, Advanced, Intermediate and Casual. The 27-year-old airline pilot by profession clocked a best time of 2:57.4 to classify for the Advanced category, an achievement in itself given the mix of top international racers. She, however, stunned the field, taking the first place in Race 1 and the second in Race 2 to win the coveted second position overall in the Ladies Cup Championship. Sneha took a highly creditable sixth position in the overall Advanced category. "I am completely over the moon as it is my first international victory," an ...
Sanga, Styris back Rohit to open for Mumbai Indians
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumara Sangakkara and New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris have backed Rohit Sharma's decision to open for Mumbai Indians in the upcoming 12th edition of the Indian Premier League, which begins Saturday. Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit has already announced his decision to open in all the games. While legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble, who was with the Mumbai Indians earlier, had an advice for the star India batsman, that he should continue opening throughout the tournament. Asked about it, Sangakara said:"I feel he (Rohit) should open, without a doubt. Rohit Sharma should have opened last year also and I am very happy that he is opening this year,that gives Mumbai Indians the best opportunity of scoring hundreds and winning games." Echoing similar views, Kumble said, Mumbai has always had this issue with Rohit (opening). When I was there with Mumbai (as a support staff), he batted at four, there was an option (for him) to open the batting. But what Mumbai ...
UN rights council blasts IAAF over testerone rules for female athletes
The UN Human Rights Council has condemned the IAAF's attempt to regulate the testosterone levels of female athletes, as nations unanimously backed the cause of South African runner Caster Semenya. In a rare intrusion in the world of sport, the United Nations' top rights body has passed a resolution stating that the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) may be in breach of "international human rights norms and standards". The South African-led resolution called on governments to ensure that sports organisations "refrain from developing and enforcing policies and practices that force, coerce or otherwise pressure women and girl athletes into undergoing unnecessary, humiliating and harmful medical procedures". It was adopted by consensus by the council's 47 members on Thursday. South Africa's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko, told AFP she was "pleasantly delighted" the resolution was adopted by acclamation. "It means that in essence all ...
WI good tournament team, don't write us off: Brathwaite
If the West Indies can "replicate" the stunning form they displayed against England recently, they may go all the way in the ICC World Cup, star all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite said Friday. West Indies showed remarkable resurgence at home, winning the Test series 2-1 and drawing the ODI rubber 2-2. "I don't want ourselves to be called favourites or underdogs. But we have recently played some great brand of cricket (against England) and if we can replicate that (in England) we will go somewhere close to challenging for the title," the 30-year-old told PTI in an interview. "We have been traditionally a good tournament team, so hopefully, we can win the third World Cup. From players point of view, we have the belief that we can win and we will play our best cricket," he said. Similar to the 1992 World Cup, all 10 teams will play each other in a round-robin format, with the top four qualifying for the semi-finals and the Barbados all-rounder has done his calculations, as they take on ...
I-League clubs willing to play Super Cup, if qualifiers restart
The I-League clubs are willing to play the Super Cup after All India Football Federation's (AIFF) President Praful Patel reached out to them and assured of holding a meeting in mid-April."We are willing to play provided the qualifiers restart. The three clubs sacrificed not only for themselves but for all the nine clubs. So, all of us agree that we will play the Super Cup only if the qualifiers are played once again. All of us are standing together," goal.com quoted Ranjit Bajaj, owner of Minvera Punjab as saying."We have it in writing from all the clubs that they are not going to participate if the qualifiers are bypassed. AIFF has sent us (Minerva, Aizawl, Gokulam) the letters as well asking our stance (on super cup participation) and so I think they are willing to reschedule the qualifiers," he added.Mohun Bagan also released a statement expressing gratitude to the AIFF President who offered to meet them in the month of April."We express our sincere gratitude to our President who .
IPL 2019: KKR have best batting line-up, says Katich
Two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have the best batting line-up in the tournament, feels former Australia batsman and KKR assistant coach Simon Katich.
Ireland to host Windies, Bangladesh in tri-series
West Indies and Bangladesh will travel to Ireland for a One-Day International (ODI) tri-series, which will begin from May 5, International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Friday.