Paddler Manav assures U-21 singles bronze in Belarus Open
November 16, 2018 20:57 ISTManav notched up a 3-0 (11-5 11-7 15-13) win over Katsman in the U-21 men's singles quarterfinals.
Manav notched up a 3-0 (11-5 11-7 15-13) win over Katsman in the U-21 men's singles quarterfinals.
Hima Das won three medals, including gold in 4x400m women's relay at the Asian Games and a historic gold medal in Finland.
The 20-year-old Haryana boxer was making her debut in the World Championships, was in complete control during the whole of first round against the American.
The fourth seed Srikanth lost to eighth seed Kenta Nishimoto of Japan 21-17, 21-13 in straight games.
The OCA president also cited how Spain despite not recognising Kosovo as a sovereign country, allowed its athletes to participate in a sporting event held in the country.
Kidambi Srikanth defeated HS Prannoy 18-21, 30-29, 21-18 in an all-Indian clash to enter the quarters of the Hong Kong Open.
Mary, Sarita are strong contenders for the gold in their respective weight categories in what is possibly the last world championships of both their careers.
Hailing from Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, the athlete was brain dead by the time he was rushed to the Safdarjung Hospital, and could not be revived.
Sadiku, who has not got a visa to travel to the national capital since India does not recognise Kosovo, was to compete in the 60kg category.
Hegde (7 points), Thakur (6 points) and Chillar (4 points) contributed to Tamil Thalaivas score while for the Haryana team Vikas Kandola (14 points) emerged as the star.
Srikanth is currently ranked ninth among men in the world, while Rio Olympics silver medalist Sindhu is ranked second among the women.
Mary Kom, who will fight in the 48 kg, is currently tied with Katie Taylor on five gold medals.
PV Sindhu defeated Thailand's Nitchaon Jindapol 21-15 13-21 21-17 while Sameer Verma got the better of Suppanyu Avihingsanon 21-17 21-14.
Anand, the reigning world rapid chess champion, also said the constant zigzagging of the three formats was unhelpful.
The IOA official said Kosovo also participated in the 2016 Rio Olympics despite the fact that Brazil too doesn't recognise the disputed country.
Five-time world champion and London Olympics bronze medallist MC Mary Kom will spearhead India's 10-member contingent in the World Championships.
The 35-year-old Mary Kom will be competing in her seventh World Boxing Championship beginning on Wednesday.
Sindhu finished second best in the last edition after her gallant fight ended in agony against world no 1 Tai Tzu Ying.
Pakistan Hockey Federation secretary Shahbaz Ahmed informed that Pakistan Super League franchise, Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi has signed a major sponsorship deal with the PHF which will run till 2020.
It was an off day in the office for Bengal Warriors as they slumped to their third defeat in nine games.
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