Dumfries squash player wins silver medal at Masters Championships
Robin Ridley from Dumfries brought home a silver medal after his stunning success at this year’s BETARD WSF Masters Squash Championships in Warsaw, Poland between August 21 and 27.
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Kristian Campbell's effectiveness in defence and attack leaves Dartford player on the spot when it comes to picking his favourite position
Dartford’s Kristian Campbell doesn’t know whether to stick or twist this season.
Kalyan Chaubey beats Bhaichung Bhutia, AIFF gets first player president
Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its first president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post here. The 45-year-old Chaubey, a former goalkeeper with Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, won 33-1, a result that was expected as former captain Bhutia did not have many supporters in the 34-member voters' list made up of state association representatives. The 'Sikkimese Sniper', also 45, could not even get his state association representative as proposer or seconder for filing his nomination papers.
Kalyan Chaubey Beats Bhaichung Bhutia, 1st Player To Become Football Body Chief
Kalyan Chaubey on Friday was elected as the new president of All India Football Federation (AIFF). Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia was also in contention for the president's post but he ended up losing the election to Chaubey. Bhutia received just one vote whereas Chaubey received 33 votes. As a result of this victory, Chaubey has also become the first player-president of India's governing body for football.
Dalbeattie wheelchair tennis player becomes Scottish pickleball champ
Dalbeattie wheelchair tennis player Keith Thom became Scottish champion at the weekend – in a different sport.
Jim Goodwin issues Aberdeen player demands as he insists he had 'anticipated much more' from revamped squad
Jim Goodwin has watched Aberdeen go from toothless to ruthless by bagging 28 goals in 10 games. But the Pittodrie boss insists he’s still not satisfied.