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Qatar World Cup 2022 will be carbon-free: minister
Qatar's football World Cup 2022 will be a "carbon-neutral" tournament with zero harmful emissions, the country's environment minister told a sustainability conference on Wednesday. Mohammed bin Abdullah al-Rumaihi said strict standards in design and construction would offset the tournament's carbon footprint, despite the huge number of infrastructure projects underway in the Gulf emirate. "The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has been working on planning and organising a carbon-neutral 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament," Rumaihi said. Carbon neutrality is achieved by offsetting the amount of harmful carbon dioxide released to the atmosphere. Hydrocarbon-rich Qatar, which is spending $500 million a week on capital projects for the World Cup, is undergoing a huge transformation for football's biggest tournament. Among major projects, Doha is building or refurbishing eight stadiums, overseeing massive roadworks and the country's first Metro system. Qatar is also building the $45 ...
Warne joins MCC world cricket committee
Australian leg-spin legend Shane Warne will join an elite list of cricketers after being named to the MCC World Cricket Committee on Wednesday.
Sky's the limit for Osaka, says former World No.1
Former World number one tennis star Billie Jean King on Wednesday stated that sky is the limit for the 2018 US Open champion Naomi Osaka, adding that Japan should be proud of her.Ahead of Osaka's match against World number two Angelique Kerber in the ongoing Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Finals, the 39-time Grand Slam champion said that the 21-year-old is an exceptional player as she can hit anything."First of all, she hits a heavy ball. She can hit anything. If she really wants it, the sky's the limit. Beyond the sky. She's an amazing player already. What is she, 20? She's exceptional. I think Japan should be very proud of her. I know America is very proud of her. We are. She's both. I think that's great," WTA quoted King, as saying.Osaka had defeated 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 in the 2018 US Open final. The match was marred with controversy as the American player had lost her cool after chair umpire Ramos handed over three code violations against her for
Srikanth advances at French Open
Indian star Kidambi Srikanth defeated Wong Wing Ki Vincent of Hong Kong in straight games to enter the second round of the French Open badminton tournament here on Wednesday.
One winning ticket in huge USD 1.5 bn US lotto jackpot
A single winning ticket has been identified in a massive USD 1.5 billion Mega Millions US lottery jackpot, the second largest on record, organisers said Wednesday. The winning ticket was bought in South Carolina, but the lucky winner has not yet been identified. Mega Millions, which initially announced a global record USD 1.6 billion jackpot, later revised the figure down to USD 1.537 billion. The new amount makes the prize the second largest, just shy of the USD 1.586 billion jackpot for a rival Powerball lottery in January 2016, which was shared between three winning tickets. Regardless, it's the largest single winning ticket ever and it dwarfed the previous Mega Millions record, set in March 2012 at USD 656 million. The six winning numbers drawn on Tuesday night were five, 28, 62, 65, 70 and another five as the special "gold Mega Ball." The massive jackpot had set off a lottery frenzy across America, with people lining up at convenience stores, supermarkets and liquor stores to buy
PKL: Bengaluru Bulls' home matches shifted to Pune
The home matches of Bengaluru Bulls in the ongoing sixth edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) have been shifted to the Balewadi Stadium in Pune, the organisers Mashal Sports Pvt. Ltd announced on Wednesday.
Indian women's football team mauls Pakistan 18-0 in AFC U-19 Qualifiers
India mauled Pakistan 18-0 with striker Renu scoring five goals in the opening match of the AFC U-19 Women's Championship Qualifiers here on Wednesday. Second half substitute Renu pumped in five goals (52nd, 54th, 75th, 89th and 90th minute) after India led 9-0 at the breather in a completely one-sided match against the hapless Pakistan side. Manisha opened the scoring in the second minute before adding another one in the 25th minute. After that, Devneta (9th and 25th) and Daya Devi (27th) added their names in the scoresheet. Meanwhile, Pakistan goalkeeper Eman Fayyaz scored an own goal in the 30th minute. Papki Devi and captain Jabamani Tudu also scored a goal each in the added time of the first half. Manisha (47th) and Daya Devi (56th) scored two more after the resumption before Renu produced a five-star performance. Roja Devi (59th) and Soumyta Guguloth (77th) were the other scorers for India. "It was a great result for us. This kind of a win gives a lot of boost to our girls, and .
Kapur looks for an encore as Indians start favourites in Panasonic Open India
Defending champion Shiv Kapur will spearhead a strong Indian challenge at the USD 400,000 Panasonic Open India as the home golfers look to continue their domination at the 8th edition of the prestigious tournament starting here on Thursday. The highly-rated event held at the Delhi Golf Club since its inception has been won by six Indians in last seven editions. So the Indians, 69 in the 126-man field, will fancy their chances once again. No player has won the Panasonic Open India more than once since it was first held in 2011 and Kapur will hope to change that statistic when he leads an elite Indian field which includes three other past champions -- Digvijay Singh (2012), Chiragh Kumar (2015) and Mukesh Kumar (2016). "It was one of the best moments of my career," says Kapur, who keeps replaying in his mind the images of him holding the Trophy at his home club and his then two-month old daughter sitting on it. "This is where I have played most of my golf. Winning here was a dream come .
Uddhav promises int'l badminton training facility in Thane
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray Wednesday promised a badminton training facility of international standard in Thane neighbouring Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Sayyed Modi Badminton Training Academy, Thackeray said the Sena-led Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) will make all possible efforts to make available such facility. "I expect only one thing in return and that local players should win gold at Olympics in badminton," he said. Academy coaches, including Srikant Vad, were felicitated on the occasion. In absence of a better training facility, local players have to travel to either Hyderabad or Bengaluru, said Vad.
Thai golfer Tirawat seeks hat-trick at Panasonic Open
After claiming back-to-back victories in the last two weeks, Thailand's Tirawat Kaewsiribandit will be seeking a hat-trick at the $400,000 Panasonic Open India golf tournament which starts here on Thursday.
Coach Harendra Singh not happy with strikers squandering chances
Chief hockey coach Harendra Singh lashed out at Indian strikers for missing half-a-dozen chances against Malaysia to settle for a goalless draw in an Asian Champions Trophy match, on Tuesday. "I am not happy at the way our strikers continue to miss scoring opportunities. The strikers need to work harder. Things will not come on a platter every time," Harendra said after the draw left both defending champions India and Asian Games silver medallists Malaysia on 10 points from four outings. India stayed on top of the standings on basis of a superior goal difference. Harendra said modern hockey requires quick decision-making by the players as rivals would always try to deny them time and space in the scoring zone. We have to do better inside the circle, said Harendra. He said Malaysia were expected to crowd their defence but it was up to the Indian players to create passage. Malaysia coach Roelant Oltmans, who was India's coach until last year, said the game proceeded as expected. "We did
Ritu Malik in bronze contention but crushing defeats for Sakshi, Ritu Phogat
Young Ritu Malik kept India in medal contention by reaching the bronze play-off but there was no end to the woes of Sakshi Malik, who suffered a humiliating quarterfinal defeat, and Ritu Phogat at the World Championship here on Wednesday. Ritu Malik, who had defeated celebrated Geeta Phogat in the trials, edged out Bulgaria's Sofiya Hristova Georgieva 9-8 in the repechage round despite lagging behind twice in an exciting bout. She trailed 0-3 after the first period but a four-point throw in the second period and a step out-point pushed her ahead 5-3. However, the confident Bulgarian reduced the deficit to one point soon. Ritu again found a four-point move to zoom to a 9-6 lead. Sofiya kept Ritu Malik under pressure but the Indian grappler just about managed to maintain her lead to progress to the medal round. Ritu Malik now has a task at hand as she is up against 2017 U-23 world champion and this year's World Cup gold medal winner Ayana Gempei from Japan. There was yet another ...
Record-breaker centurion Kohli steals the show yet again
A record-shattering Virat Kohli became the quickest to reach 10,000 ODI runs on his way to slamming yet another century as India notched up a competitive 321 for six in the second match against the West Indies here Wednesday. Kohli fired 157 off 129 balls, while Ambati Rayudu, who is seen as the answer to the team's persistent problems at the number four slot by none other than the Indian captain himself, made a fluent 73 off 80 deliveries. Kohli hit 13 boundaries and four sixes. During their stay in the middle, the two were involved in a partnership of 139 runs in 142 balls for the third wicket at the Dr YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, set amidst picturesque hills. While he acknowledged the fans' applause by raising his bat after reaching the 10k landmark, the crowd was on its feet again when Kohli creamed Marlon Samuels to the cover boundary to bring up his century, his 37th in this format. Kohli pulled, cut, flicked and drove in the manner he does best before cutting loose towards ...
BCCI should take positive actions to recognise :President CABI
Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) president GK Mahantesh on Wednesday said BCCI should recognise the federation and provide them with proper infrastructure and financial aid. "We have written to the BCCI several times and their response has been very positive till now. However, actions should follow the response. We need positive actions from the custodians of cricket in India," Mahantesh told PTI. The Indian blind cricket team was formed in 1998 and is currently being managed by the CABI, an independent entity backed by the Samarthanam Trust, a non-profit organisation. Asked what CABI expects from the BCCI, Mahantesh said the body is in need of proper infrastructure and financial aid. "Major help that we are expecting from the BCCI is of infrastructure like grounds, regular funding and some cash prizes whenever our boys win the World Cup," he said. "The biggest problem that we face is of the grounds. We have to do with whichever ground is available which is difficult .
Centurion Kohli surpasses Tendulkar, becomes fastest to reach 10K-run mark in ODI
Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday became the fastest cricketer to touch the 10,000-run mark in the one-day international format.The 29-year-old achieved the feat during the second ODI of the ongoing five-match series against West Indies in Vishakhapatnam.With the feat, he shattered the record of legendary former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar. While it took Tendulkar 259 innings to reach the figure, Kohli achieved the same in 205 innings. The right-handed batsman became the fifth Indian to touch the 10,000 ODI-run mark after Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni.With 14 tons as the Indian skipper, Virat is second only to Ricky Ponting with most centuries as a skipper in ODI cricket.Virat, who needed just 81 runs to make it to the 10,000-run mark, tipped Ashley Nurse's half-volley delivery over to long-on and completed a single. He raised his arms to the sky, looked at former skipper Dhoni and grinned. Kohli also became the third Indian batsman to complete .
Kohli ton powers India to 321/6 vs Windies in 2nd ODI
India rode on skipper Virat Kohli's second successive century and a brilliant half century from new No.4 Ambati Rayudu to post a staggering 321/6 against the West Indies in the second One-day International at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.
Scoreboard of the second ODI between India and West Indies here on Wednesday.
Scoreboard of the second ODI between India and West Indies here on Wednesday. RG Sharma c Hetmyer b Roach 4 S Dhawan lbw b Nurse 29 V Kohli not out 157 AT Rayudu b Nurse 73 MS Dhoni b McCoy 20 RR Pant lbw b Samuels 17 RA Jadeja c KOA Powell b McCoy 13 Mohammed Shami not out 0 Extras: (LB-3, W-5) 8 Total: (For six wickets, 50 Overs) 321 Fall of wickets: 1-15, 2-40, 3-179, 4-222, 5-248, 6-307. Bowling: JO Holder 6-0-50-0, KAJ Roach 10-0-67-1, AR Nurse 10-0-46-2, D Bishoo 10-0-48-0, OC McCoy 9-0-71-2, MN Samuels 5-0-36-1.
HC junks MCA plea against shifting of Ind-WI ODI to Brabourne
The Bombay High Court Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) against the BCCI's decision to shift the October 29 India-West Indies ODI from Wankhede Stadium to Brabourne Stadium in the city. A division bench headed by Justice B R Gavai said it does not want to interfere in this issue as several cases pertaining to the administration of the MCA are before the Supreme Court. The MCA can approach the apex court challenging the BCCI's decision, it said. The bench had last week refused to grant stay to the sale of tickets for the One Day International (ODI) match. The MCA and its two members -- Sanjay Naik and Ravi Savant -- said in the petition that the BCCI's decision to shift the match venue was illegal and arbitrary. While Wankhede Stadium is managed by the MCA, Brabourne stadium belongs to the Cricket Club of India. MCA counsel M M Vashi had contended that the BCCI decided to shift the match only because the MCA could not submit a 'hosting ...
One winning ticket in record $1.6 bln US lotto jackpot
A single winning ticket has been identified in the record-setting USD 1.6 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot, lottery officials said Wednesday. A single ticket holder in South Carolina will claim that bounty, Mega Millions said on its website. The six winning numbers drawn on Tuesday night were 5, 28, 62, 65, 70 and 5 again as the special Mega Ball. The record jackpot had set off a lottery frenzy across America, with people lining up at convenience stores, supermarkets and liquor stores to buy a two dollar ticket that gave them a roughly one in 300 million chance of winning. The winner can take USD 913 million in a lump sum cash payment or the whole pile in annuities over 29 years. The jackpot got so big because no one had won since July, when a group of office workers in California shared USD 543 million. Until now the US record jackpot was USD 1.586 billion for a different lottery, called Powerball, in 2016. It was split three ways by ticket holders in California, Florida and ...
Rahane struggles as India B reach Deodhar final
Ajinkya Rahane's struggles in limited overs cricket continued as India B comfortably beat India C by 30 runs to enter the Deodhar Trophy final on Wednesday. It was Hanuma Vihari's fighting half-century under pressure that propped India B to 231 for 9 in 50 overs. Their spinners, Krishnappa Gowtham (3/40 in 10 overs) and Manoj Tiwary (3/44 in 8 overs) did the bulk of the damage to restrict India C to 201 all out in 48.2 overs. However, what stuck out like a sore thumb was India C team captain Rahane's struggles as he managed only 32 off 61 balls. His struggles were compounded as left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem (0/29 in 10 overs) kept the Indian Test vice-captain under check. With three national selectors watching the proceedings, Rahane didn't help his cause a lot as he couldn't even rotate the strike. On a slowish Kotla track, Rahane played a lot of dot balls which increased pressure on the later batsmen. Finally, it was Gowtham who ended his miseries as Rahane could not check his ...