Loh Kean Yew beats Spain's Abian, moves into second round of BWF World Championships
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Loh Kean Yew cruised into the second round of the BWF World Championships after a victory over Spain's Pablo Abian on Monday (Aug 21).
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Hockey India Names 39-Member Men's Core Probable Group For National Coaching Camp Ahead Of Asian Games
Gearing up for the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games, Hockey India on Sunday named a 39-member core men's probable group for the national coaching camp beginning in Bengaluru on Monday. The camp, which will serve as an opportunity for the players to fine-tune their skills, is scheduled to be held at SAI Centre from August 21 to September 18. The Asian Games is scheduled to be held from September 23 to October 8 in China. The Indian men's team, which lifted the Asian Champions Trophy title for a record fourth time in Chennai early this month, will begin their campaign at the Asian Games against Uzbekistan on September 24.
England, Spain pursue history in Women's World Cup final
SYDNEY: History will be made at the Women's World Cup on Sunday (Aug 20) when England and Spain clash in the final in Sydney, with both bidding to win the tournament for the first time.
Hockey India Names 39-Member Men's Core Probable Group For National Coaching Camp Ahead Of Asian Games
Gearing up for the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games, Hockey India on Sunday named a 39-member core men's probable group for the national coaching camp beginning in Bengaluru on Monday. The camp, which will serve as an opportunity for the players to fine-tune their skills, is scheduled to be held at SAI Centre from August 21 to September 18. The Asian Games is scheduled to be held from September 23 to October 8 in China. The Indian men's team, which lifted the Asian Champions Trophy title for a record fourth time in Chennai early this month, will begin their campaign at the Asian Games against Uzbekistan on September 24.
Pakistan Players Reluctant To Sign Central Contracts Due To This Reason: Report
Pakistani players are reluctant to sign a long-term central contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after differences over sale of licensed digital rights of players between the two parties. Though the last set of central contracts of the players expired on June 30, the PCB has so far not been able to convince them to sign the new contracts. The Pakistan squad has already reached Sri Lanka for their One-Day series against Afghanistan and for the subsequent Asia Cup.
Former F1 driver Massa claims conspiracy and says he is ‘rightful’ 2008 champion not Hamilton
SAO PAULO: Former Formula One driver Felipe Massa has accused auto racing’s governing body of conspiring to prevent him from winning the 2008 title, and the Brazilian claimed he is the “rightful” champion.
Massa's lawyers seek compensation for lost 2008 F1 title
:Lawyers for former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa have started legal action against Formula One bosses and the governing FIA seeking substantial damages resulting from an alleged 'conspiracy' that denied him the 2008 championship.
India Men's Football Team To Face Iraq In King's Cup
The Indian senior men's team will face Iraq in the semi-final of the 49th King's Cup football tournament in Chiang Mai, Thailand on September 7. The match will take place at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai. Thailand will take on Lebanon in the other semi-final later on the same day, as per the draw announced by the Football Association of Thailand on Wednesday. The finall of the tournament will be played on September 10. The losing semi-finalists will meet in the third-place play-off.