Jelang FIBA Asia Cup, Erick Thohir Minta Ini ke Timnas Basket
Menteri BUMN Erick Thohir meminta persiapan Timnas Indonesia menuju FIBA Asia Cup 2022 terus digenjot. Soal penyelenggaraan jangan diragukan, levelnya disebut sudah kelas dunia.
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Manchester United pair Hannibal Mejbri and Shola Shoretire feature in world's top young footballers list
Two Manchester United youngsters Shola Shoretire and Hannibal Mejbri have featured in Goal's NXGN (Next-Generation) award.
Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup T20 tournament from August 27 to September 11
Asia Cup T20 tournament from August 27 to September 11, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced on Saturday after its annual general meeting here. All five Test teams of the continent -- India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and hosts Sri Lanka -- will feature in the tournament, along with one more Asian side that will be decided after a qualifier tournament which will be held from August 20. "The Asia Cup 2022 (T20 Format) will be held in Sri Lanka from 27 August - 11 September later this year. The Qualifiers for the same will be played 20 August 2022 onwards," the ACC tweeted after its AGM.
Asia Cup 2022 To Be Held In Sri Lanka From August 27, Will Be In T20 Format
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Saturday announced that the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup will be held later this year from August 27 to September 11. The tournament will be played in the T20 format while the qualifiers for the same will begin from August 20. "The Asia Cup 2022 (T20 Format) will be held in Sri Lanka from 27 August - 11 September later this year. The Qualifiers for the same will be played 20 August 2022 onwards," the ACC said in an official statement.
Young hockey striker Sangita Kumari eyeing bigger laurels after making successful India debut
Sangita Kumari has set eyes on achieving bigger laurels in future after making a memorable debut with the Indian senior women's hockey team recently. While Sangita has been an integral part of the junior national side, she got her first opportunity with the senior team against Spain in the FIH Pro League double-header here recently. She grabbed the opportunity with both hands by scoring a fine goal in her maiden outing.
Hockey India congratulates Varun Kumar on completing 100 international caps
Hockey India on Saturday congratulated Varun Kumar on completing 100 international caps for India. The defender and drag-flick specialist achieved this milestone during India's first match on Saturday against Spain at the FIH Hockey Pro League home-leg which began in Bhubaneswar. Varun, who hails from Jalandhar in Punjab, made his Senior International debut in 2017 at the Europe Tour of Belgium and Netherlands. He was one of the most promising talents to emerge from India's victorious Men's Hockey Junior World Cup 2016 side.
Men's hockey Asia Cup set for May-end start, three venues in race to host
men's hockey Asia Cup, which is also a qualifying event for the World Cup, is expected to be held towards the end of May this year, with a three-way race between venues to host the tournament. "We have zeroed in on May-end as the window for the men's Asia Cup," Asian Hockey Federation's (AFH) chief executive Tayyab Ikram told TimesofIndia.com over the phone. Teams finishing in the top four at Asia Cup also qualify for the 2023 World Cup, which is scheduled for next January in Odisha. It will be held at two venues -- Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur is the frontrunner in the race to play host. However, Ikram refused to confirm anything except the fact that there are three countries that have offered to host the tournament "Three countries are interested (to host), but it would not be fair to comment on this further...The pandemic situation also keeps changing...but we hope to make an official announcement in the coming couple of weeks," he added during his brief conversation with TimesofIndia.com. Narinder Batra 'concerned' with India's performanceNarinder Batra, the president of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Indian Olympic Association, has written to the president of Hockey India (HI), expressing "serious concerns over the way the Indian men's hockey team has performed after the Tokyo (Olympics) bronze medal finish in Bangladesh and in South Africa".
U-19 World Cup: Shaik Rasheed's suggestions helped me, says Yash Dhull
Yash Dhull opened up on his bond with vice-captain Shaik Rasheed and how he helped him in the leadership role as a vice-captain. India lifted a record fifth U19 World Cup title after defeating England in the summit clash here at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium on Saturday. "Shaik Rasheed is my best friend, we have dinners together.