Indian sports activities wrap, August 16: Mirabai Chanu encourages progress of ice skating on the Nationwide Championships

ICE SKATING

Mirabai Chanu encourages progress of ice skating on day two of the Nationwide Pace & Determine Skating Championships

The nineteenth Nationwide Pace & Determine Skating Championship underneath the aegis of the Ice Skating Federation of India, witnessed the presence of Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu on day two.

Chanu awarded medals to all of the winners on day two, whereas encouraging the skaters and expressing her admiration and help for the game, “That is my first time attending an ice skating occasion, and I’m very blissful and excited to be right here and see so many ladies collaborating within the championship. I feel each state ought to have an ice skating rink in order that skaters can apply simply and hone their expertise. I imagine that with such services accessible throughout the nation, extra proficient skaters will emerge, take part within the Winter Olympics, and assist us carry out higher on the worldwide stage.”

Day two of the championship noticed fierce competitors throughout numerous classes. Within the pre-juvenile boys free skating class, Vir Chugh emerged because the winner, adopted by Yashavi Singh and Suryaa E.S. Within the senior males brief program, Priyam Tated secured the highest spot, with Vishal Anand Mutyala and Manit Singh taking the second and third positions, respectively.

The championship’s last day on August 17, 2024, guarantees to be an exciting conclusion with all last occasions scheduled, together with the much-anticipated 500-meter and 333-meter races. Yogeshwar Dutt, PV Sindhu, and Harmanpreet Singh are anticipated to attend the occasion, including to the thrill.

-Workforce Sportstar

GOLF

Om Prakash playing cards 2-over, in peril of lacking lower

Om Prakash Chouhan, India’s lone participant within the 2024 D+D REAL Czech Masters, shot 2-over 74 on the primary day, and now he’s in peril of lacking the lower.

With two birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey, Prakash was tied 129th in a low-scoring opening day.

The projected lower was 3-under and as many 117 gamers had been underneath par for the primary day.

Shubhankar Sharma, who represented India on the Paris Olympics, skipped the week.

-PTI

Scottish Open: Aditi begins with disappointing tied 128th; Minjee Lee takes lead

India’s Aditi Ashok opened with a disappointing spherical of nine-over 81 on the opening day of the Ladies’s Scottish Open right here on Friday.

At tied 128th, she nearly put herself out of the competitors for the weekend because the projected lower was 2-over.

Aditi, coming into Scotland straight from the Paris Olympics, had seven bogeys, a double bogey and no birdies for a 9-over.

India’s different Olympic star, Diksha Dagar, pulled out of the occasion to get well from a niggle and in addition to take some relaxation.

-PTI

India Legends Championship begins from August 28

The Legends Tour will stage its first-ever occasion in India this month with the India Legends Championship, which is about to be held on the picturesque Jaypee Greens Golf Course from August 28.

The inaugural Legends Tour event in India will carry a good-looking prize purse of USD 500,000 and shall be hosted by the legendary Jeev Milkha Singh.

The occasion will see 10 Indian golfers participating, together with the host in addition to fellow Legends Tour member Jyoti Randhawa.

The Legends Tour, earlier often called the European Senior Tour, is the official tour for gamers over 50. It’s a part of the PGA European Tour alongside the DP World Tour and European Problem Tour.

The Legends Tour contains a sturdy enjoying membership that features former Main Winners, World Quantity Ones and Ryder Cup Gamers and Captains.

“It’s going to be a giant increase to Indian golf. It is rather particular for me, and I’m actually excited that I’m going to be internet hosting and enjoying this occasion at Jaypee Greens,” Jeev mentioned in a launch.

“Golf is the quickest rising sport in our nation at present. There are numerous promising younger gamers popping out – now we have a terrific junior program, and an excellent skilled tour.

“The best way issues are going, we’ll be seeing much more skilled golfers popping out of India who’ll be enjoying on the world stage and making the nation proud.” HSBC India was introduced because the title sponsor for the occasion.

“Our ambition is to go away an enduring legacy within the sport, fostering progress and improvement in any respect ranges,” Sandeep Batra, Head, Wealth and Private Banking, at HSBC India, mentioned.

“By this partnership, we intention to encourage future generations to embrace golf, whereas additionally making certain a sustainable future for the sport. We’re dedicated to supporting golf’s enlargement within the nation, and this collaboration marks an thrilling milestone in our journey.”

-PTI

Mannat reaches semis, seeks to develop into first Indian to win R&A Ladies’ Newbie

Mannat Brar, who trailed until the eighth gap in her quarterfinal in opposition to Switzerland’s Sarah Uebelhart, accomplished a wonderful 1-up win following a see-saw contest to enter the last-four of the R&A Ladies’ Newbie Championship right here.

Mannat will meet Poland’s Krawczynska Matylda within the semifinal. Matylda beat Sweden’s Amanda Gyliner 4&3 in one other quarterfinal match.

Within the different quarterfinal matches, Kylee Choi of the US beat French participant Celeste Bobo Lloret 3&2 and Havanna Torsetnsson of Sweden overcame Norway’s Henriette Spilling Gjelten 5&3.

IGU star Mannat, looking for to develop into the primary Indian to win the R&A Ladies’ Newbie Championship, can be the primary from the nation to achieve the semi-finals.

The Ladies Below-18 occasion was first performed in 1919.

The R&A Ladies’ Newbie Championship is a coveted junior title, which provides the winner exemption within the Ladies’s Newbie Championship, the US Ladies’ Junior Championship, Closing Qualifying for the AIG Ladies’s Open and, by custom, an invitation to compete at Augusta Nationwide Ladies’s Newbie Championship.

Mannat, who misplaced within the first spherical of the match play final 12 months, certified for the match play section of the Championship by ending tied-fourth, however was seeded seventh. She shot rounds of 70-72, and her second spherical included an eagle on the course.

Mannat had a troublesome starting in match play. She gained her Spherical of 32 by one gap in opposition to Matilde Santilli. It grew to become harder within the subsequent spherical as she gained the Spherical 16 on the nineteenth after being 3-down at one stage in opposition to England’s Emily Peabody.

Within the Spherical of eight, she beat Emily’s sister Annabel by an enormous 6&4 margin.

Within the quarter-finals, Mannat moved previous Switzerland’s Sarah Uebelhart 1-up to get into the semi-finals.

The opposite Indian, Zara Anand, shot 73-77 and completed T-Forty ninth to qualify for match play. She gained her Spherical of 32 beating England’s Elizabeth Norwood 5&4, however misplaced to Celeste Bob Lloret 3&1 within the spherical of 16.

Mannat, who has represented India a number of occasions as half the Indian Golf Union’s nationwide squads, made a bogey begin within the quarter-finals in opposition to Sarah. Nonetheless, she birdied the second to catch up instantly.

Mannat dropped bogeys on the fifth and sixth to go 1-down earlier than Sarah dropped a birdie on the ninth. The 2 had been all sq. forward of the again 9.

Each birdied the tenth, and Mannat went 1-up with a birdie on the eleventh. The see-saw battle continued because the Swiss participant birdied the twelfth to even issues. A dropped shot by Sarah on the thirteenth gave the Indian an edge with 5 holes to go. Mannat went 2-up as Sarah double bogeyed the fifteenth.

The Swiss participant parred the final three holes, however Mannat, regardless of a bogey on the seventeenth, held her nerve and progressed into the semis.

“On a day like this, par is commonly ok to win holes. These had been the hardest situations of the week thus far. The opposite occasions I’ve performed, like The Ladies’s Newbie Championship, have actually helped me take care of dangerous situations. I used to be assured coming into this, and it’s rising. I’ve a recreation plan, and I do know when to play secure and when to go for it.”

-PTI

FOOTBALL

Sreenidi Deccan indicators Ajay Chhetri for 2024-25

Sreenidi Deccan FC introduced the signing of midfielder Ajay Chhetri for the 2024-25 season on Friday.

Ajay Chhetri’s soccer journey started with Bengaluru FC’s Academy in 2016. He was promoted to Bengaluru B in 2018, the place he contributed to their victory within the 2018–19 Bangalore Tremendous Division. His spectacular efficiency earned him a spot in Bengaluru FC’s senior squad for the 2018–19 Indian Tremendous League season.

Chhetri has since had profitable mortgage spells with Hyderabad FC and East Bengal, together with stints at Punjab FC earlier than returning to East Bengal for the 2023-24 season.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Ajay to Sreenidi Deccan FC,” mentioned Domingo Oramas. “His expertise within the Indian Tremendous League and his observe document with earlier groups make him a terrific addition to our squad. We imagine his presence will improve our midfield and contribute to our targets for the upcoming season,” he added.

“I’m excited to affix Sreenidi Deccan FC,” mentioned Ajay Chhetri. “This membership has proven nice ambition and potential, and I’m desperate to be part of that journey. I sit up for working with my new teammates and contribute to the group’s success.”

“Ajay Chhetri’s signing is an efficient transfer for us,” mentioned Fabio Ferreira, Chief Soccer Officer. “His earlier expertise and qualities shall be invaluable as we intention to construct a powerful and aggressive squad. We’re assured that he’ll make a optimistic influence on and off the pitch.”

-PTI

Asif Ali joins Kannur Warriors

Cine actor Asif Ali has joined the Kannur Warriors FC, one of many six groups within the new Tremendous League Kerala, as a star proprietor and director.

M.P. Hassan Kunhi is the chairman of Kannur Warriors whereas Ajith Pleasure, C.A. Muhammed Salih and Mibu Jose Nettikadan are the opposite administrators of the membership. The league may have its inaugural match in Kochi on September 7.

Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and his spouse Supriya Menon had acquired a significant stake Forca Kochi FC, which can be a part of the SLK, earlier.

Tremendous go Kerala to advertise new Tremendous League

In the meantime, the Tremendous League Kerala (SLK) introduced a ‘Tremendous Cross Kerala’, an over-1000km go relay occasion throughout Kerala with the theme being ‘collectively let’s kick-off’ to advertise the league within the State.

The go relay, unfold over 22 days, will start at Kanhangad in Kasargod on Saturday and can journey to Thiruvananthapuram earlier than ending in Kochi on the September 7, the SLK’s first match day.

Almost 1 lakh persons are seemingly to participate within the relay which can contact over 75 centres.

“The tremendous go Kerala is greater than only a marketing campaign, it’s a celebration of our love for soccer and the unity it brings to our State. As we go the ball throughout Kerala, we’re not simply sharing the sport but additionally our desires and aspirations for a brighter future in soccer,” mentioned Mathew Joseph, the SLK’s CEO.

-Stan Rayan

TENNIS

Cincinnati Open: Bopanna and Ebden crash out of doubles pre-quarterfinals

Rohan Bopanna, seeded second with Matthew Ebden, was crushed 6-4, 6-7(5), [10-8] by Arthur Fils of France and Nicolas Jarry of Chile within the doubles pre-quarterfinals of the $7,909,030 ATP tennis event in Cincinnati, USA.

The Indo-Aussie pair, which had a bye within the first spherical, gained 90 ATP factors and $29,140.

Within the $40,000 ITF ladies’s occasion in Ourense, Spain, Ankita Raina sustained her sturdy run and reached the semifinals with a 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(5) victory over Valentina Ryser of Switzerland.

-Kamesh Srinivasan

CRICKET

KCSA T20: Defending champion Hubli Tigers beats Mangaluru Dragons by 15 runs

Defending champion Hubli Tigers began its marketing campaign within the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 with a 15-run victory (VJD methodology) over Mangaluru Dragons in a rain-hit match right here on Friday.

The Tigers restricted Mangaluru to 143 for seven in 16 overs, and the goal was lowered to 80 in seven overs after a pointy spell of rain.

A brisk partnership between skipper Manish Pandey (24 not out) and Thippa Reddy (19 not out) helped the Tigers attain 69 for one in 5.1 overs, 15 runs forward of the VJD par rating at that stage.

Earlier, the Dragons’ openers dictated the tempo as Macneil Noronha (23) and Rohan Patil (24) made 44 runs within the first 4 overs.

The Dragons had been in a powerful place at 69 for two on the finish of the powerplay.

Nikin Jose (33) then dropped anchor, permitting KV Siddharth (44) to take cost as their mixed effort noticed the Dragons reaching a superb rating when the skies opened as much as convey a untimely finish to the innings.

-PTI

CUE SPORTS

Western India Billiards and Snooker C’Ships: Advani, Srikrishna attain quarters

Pankaj Advani, representing ONGC, and S. Srikrishna (BPCL) scored an identical 4-0 victories to storm into the quarterfinals of the Senior Snooker occasion on the Western India Billiards and Snooker Championships right here on Friday.

The Benguluru-based Advani, winner of 27 world titles, brushed apart the problem of Railways’ Siddharth Parikh, charging to a 65-14, 71-60, 63-8, and 64-20 victory.

Chennai-based Srikrishna performed regular to clean Md Hussain Khan (Rlys) 65-27, 69-34, 68-39, and 65-14.

Railways’ Faisal Khan rallied from two frames all the way down to register a 4-2 (30-74, 2-79, 75-13, 69-27, 58-29, 78-19) win in opposition to Mumbai’s Rayaan Razmi and safe a spot within the quarterfinal.

Reigning nationwide champion Sourav Kothari (ONGC) additionally progressed to the quarterfinals, defeating West Bengal’s Saqlain Mushtaque 4-1 (71-8, 44-60, 92-24, 66-15, 91-0).

Former Nationwide champion Kamal Chawla acquired a walkover from Aditya Mehta, who reported sick.

-PTI