GOLF
Yuvraj Sandhu prime Indian at T-23 in Taiwan
Yuvraj Sandhu, who had a terrific begin to the week, completed as the highest Indian in tied twenty third place after closing it with 3-under 69 at Yeangder TPC in Chinese language Taipei.
After his first spherical of 65, Sandhu was tied second however slipped on the second and third days with 71-74, earlier than ending with 69 for a 9-under whole.
Amongst different Indians, Karandeep Kochhar (67-68-73-73) was unable to maintain up the great begin over the primary two days and ended T-32. Ajeetesh Sandhu (67-72-69-73) was additionally T-32 and Shiv Kapur (68-70-72-77) ended T-63.
Thailand’s Suteepat Prateeptienchai put the ending touches to a cultured wire-to-wire win after signing off with a three-under-par 69 for a two-shot victory.
After a superb week, the 31-year-old Thai completed the USD 1million occasion on 21-under, holding off Asian Tour primary John Catlin, who claimed second place after a usually sturdy closing 65. The American had an explosive begin, making birdie on his first 5 holes.
Miguel Tabuena from the Philippines was outright third, one shot again, following a 70, whereas Lee Chieh-po from Chinese language-Taipei was fourth, one other stroke behind, after a 67, at Linkou Worldwide Golf & Nation Membership.
– PTI
Sharma lands two eagles, strikes as much as T-44 in Spain
India’s Shubhankar Sharma compiled an fascinating spherical of two-under 69 that included two eagles as he moved up from T-57 to T-44 with yet one more spherical to go within the Acciona Open de España introduced by Madrid.
Sharma had two eagles, two birdies and 4 bogeys within the third spherical and this week he had landed three eagles – he had one within the first spherical – however has additionally dropped two doubles and two bogeys every on the primary two days and 4 on the third.
At even par for 54 holes, he’s T-44.
Angel Hidalgo will take a two-shot lead into the ultimate spherical after producing a 68 on day three at Membership de Campo Villa de Madrid.
The house favorite has led the way in which since carding a gap 65 within the Spanish capital and produced a assured show of front-running to get to 13 underneath after 54 holes.
– PTI
Pranavi twenty sixth, Tvesa fiftieth on LET Order of Benefit; Diksha set for China
Diksha Dagar stayed as the highest Indian golfer on the Girls European Tour Order of Benefit at twentieth place with Pranavi Urs at twenty sixth and Tvesa Malik in fiftieth place after the Lacoste Girls Open de France right here.
This week in France, Dagar skipped the occasion, whereas Pranavi and Tvesa, each a number of winners on Hero WPG Tour at residence, missed the reduce.
Diksha will function in subsequent week’s Aramco Sequence in China.
In the meantime, a dramatic finale on the Lacoste Girls Open de France ended with Chiara Tamburlini successful a playoff over Kirsten Rudgeley.
With the pair locked at seven-under par it was again to the 18th gap at Golf Barriere the place the Swiss rookie, Tamburlini, produced a wonderful birdie after her Australian opponent’s effort got here up quick.
The victory is Tamburlini’s second of 2024 after she dominated in South Africa to assert the Joburg Girls Open.
– PTI
FOOTBALL
Chanmari FC qualifies for I-League 2 2024-25
Chanmari FC.
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Chanmari FC.
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Chanmari FC continued to dazzle within the I-League 3 Play-Off because it gained its third match on the trot on the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday.
The two-1 victory towards Abbas Union took the Mizoram outfit to 9 factors from three matches in Group B and ensured its qualification for the I-League 2, 2024-25.
In I-League 3, 10 groups have been divided into two teams of 5 every, and are being performed in a single round-robin format. The highest two groups from every group will earn promotion to the 2024-25 I-League 2. The 2 group winners will contest the ultimate to be topped the I-League 3 champions.
Chanmari, which gained 4 straight matches within the qualifiers too, scored first within the thirty third minute by means of KC Malsawmzuala. Abbas Union, nonetheless, cancelled the lead inside 5 minutes by means of Krishna Soren. Within the second half, Malsawmzuala scored the winner for Chanmari within the 56th minute.
– Staff Sportstar
VP Suhair Returns to Gokulam Kerala FC for I-League Push
VP Suhair returned to his former membership Gokulam Kerala FC, with the membership formally asserting the information on Sunday.
After a profitable stint with East Bengal FC, the place he gained the Tremendous Cup title, Suhair hopes to assist the Malabarians safe the I-League title and earn a spot in subsequent season’s ISL.
Suhair, identified for his attacking prowess and flexibility, has a robust monitor document in Indian soccer. His most notable achievement got here in 2020 when he lifted the I-League trophy with Mohun Bagan.
Expressing his pleasure at rejoining Gokulam, Suhair mentioned, “I’m actually completely satisfied to be again at GKFC, a membership the place I’ve so many good recollections and associates. I’ll give my finest to assist the workforce elevate this 12 months’s I-League trophy.”
GKFC President VC Praveen additionally shared his delight at Suhair’s return, stating, “We’re thrilled to welcome VP Suhair again to Gokulam Kerala FC. He has been an essential a part of our membership’s journey, and having him with us once more will strengthen our pursuit of the I-League title this season.”
– Staff Sportstar
MOTORSPORT
Arjun Maini finishes third in DTM race from maiden pole place
Arjun Maini completed third in race one in all DTM on the Purple Bull Ring after changing into the primary Indian to safe pole place within the sports activities automotive sequence.
After many adjustments on the prime of the timings sheet, it was the Mercedes-AMG driver who held his nerve in Saturday morning’s session and clocked the quickest time of 1:30.128 minutes on his remaining lap.
In race one, Maini got here third behind winner Mirko Bortolotti and Maro Engel.
“That was actually loopy, as a result of my radio was not working so I didn’t know the outcome at first. I attempted to see the occasions on the screens across the monitor. Nevertheless, they have been too far-off.
“Pole place feels unimaginable. I can benefit from the second for a number of hours, till the race begins,” mentioned Maini after his effective show in Spielberg.
The DTM grid is a extremely aggressive grid of 20 drivers representing all of the producers from Mercedes AMG, BMW, Audi, McLaren, Ferrari, Porshe and Lamborghini.
– PTI
TENNIS
Laxmi, Dheeraj attain finals of twenty ninth Fenesta Open Nationwide Tennis Championship qualifiers
High seeds Laxmi Dandu and Dheeraj KS reached the finals of the qualifiers of the twenty ninth Fenesta Open Nationwide Tennis Championship of their respective classes on the DLTA Complicated in New Delhi on Sunday.
Telangana’s Laxmi started the second-round match of the ladies’s singles class on prime after getting a bye within the first spherical. She took the lead within the first set after which registered a 6-2, 6-0 victory in straight units towards Mahi Trivedi of Gujarat. She is going to now face Tamil Nadu’s Vitula Velumani for a spot in the principle draw.
Dheeraj of Tamil Nadu continued his successful run within the event and moved into the finals of the qualifiers after beating Maharashtra’s Pranav Korade in a three-set thriller by 6-3, 3-6, [10-8]. The highest seed started the match on a constructive word and rapidly took a two-game lead earlier than successful the primary set.
Nevertheless, Pranav made a marvellous comeback within the second set and gained it by 6-3 to power the competition into the third set which went right into a tie-breaker. The Tamil Nadu participant saved his cool and clinched the victory by 10-8 to maneuver into the finals the place he’ll face Yash Yadav of Madhya Pradesh.
Within the boys u-18 class, prime seed Ojas Mehlawat of Delhi defeated Parag Jain 6-0, 6-0 in straight units to maneuver into the finals the place he’ll tackle Vaibhav Kr Charotia of Uttar Pradesh.
Haryana’s Dhatri Dave certified for the principle draw of the women u-18 class after beating Maharastra’s Shreya Pathare 6-4, 6-3 in straight units. Second seed Pal Upadhyay of Gujarat additionally certified for the principle draw of the occasion with an exhilarating 6-3, 5-7, [10-4] win towards Haryana’s Snigdha Ruhil.
The finals will be performed later, whereas the principle draw will happen from September 30 to October 5. The Boys and Women Beneath-16 & Beneath-14 class qualifying and essential draw matches can be performed from October 5 to October 12.
-Staff Sportstar
ITF girls’s tennis event: Rutuja Bhosale in doubles remaining
Rutuja Bhosale in partnership with Ema Burgic of USA beat Ayana Akli and Eryn Cayetano 7-5, 6-4 within the doubles semifinals of the $25,000 ITF girls’s tennis event in Berkeley, USA.
Within the remaining, Rutuja and associate will play Elysia Bolton and Maegan Manasse, who beat Alicia Linana and Sahaja Yamalapalli 10-4 within the tremendous tie-break.
The outcomes:
$25,000 ITF girls, Berkeley, USA
Doubles (semifinals): Elysia Bolton (Aus) & Maegan Manasse (USA) bt Alicia Linana (Esp) & Sahaja Yamalapalli 6-0, 4-6, [10-4]; Rutuja Bhosale & Ema Burgic (USA) bt Ayana Akli & Eryn Cayetano (USA) 7-5, 6-4.
-Kamesh Srinivasan
CHESS
Sujin, Vaghela transfer as much as joint second in world junior blind chess
India’s Rahul Vaghela and John Harris Sujin moved to joint second spot with fast wins within the boys’ part of the World Junior and Girls Chess Championship for the Blind and Visually Impaired right here on Sunday.
Vaghela (1.5 factors) defeated compatriot Omkar Sameer, whereas Sujin (1.5 factors) overcame fellow Indian Rahul Sahani within the second spherical.
Poland’s Racis Michal is main the desk with two factors, and on this present day, he strolled previous fellow Polish Fabian Spionkowski.
India’s Sam Peniel gained his second-round match over Bor Gradisek of Slovakia. Within the battle of the Indians, Ashwin Rajesh overcame Tanish Waghmare.
Within the women’ part, Asian Para gold medallist Megha Chakraborty misplaced to Emelia Egeman of Poland.
Shobha Lokhande gained a win over Bland Marilyn of the USA to log her first level of the occasion, and Aiysha Sainab of India too, received onto the factors desk with a facile victory over Kazakhstan’s Ainagul Tashenova.
-PTI