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Federation Cup Soccer
Talking Tough
Karnataka defeat Punjab in final
Dinesh advances with fine win
Punjab boxers falter
Punjab beat Hyderabad
BSF move up in Durand
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Champions League T20 Chennai, September 28 Chasing a target of 140 and needing 17 runs from the last over, NSW fell one run short to tie the match and take it to the first Super Over Eliminator of the tournament. In the Super Over Eliminator, NSW batted first and scored 18 for no loss with Moises Henriques smashing four fours and a two off Ravi
Rampaul. T&T, who looked set for a win in the normal play before losing the plot in the final over, could score 14 off Steve O'Keefe to slump to their second successive loss in the tournament. Earlier, NSW made a steady start in their chase of 140 by reaching 67 for two after 10 overs, but lost the way suddenly before being saved by the heroics of Henriques and Pat Cummins in the final over, which in the end proved crucial in registering their first win of the tournament. Brief Scores: CSK beat Cobras Defending champions Chennai Super Kings wobbled a bit before defeating Cape Cobras by four wickets here today. Earlier, Owais Shah and J P Duminy chipped in with useful contributions as Cape Cobras set Chennai Super Kings a modest target of 146. Cobras, who at one stage looked set to score over 170, were done in by pacer Albie Morkel, who put the breaks on the visitors' scoring rate by claiming two important wickets. At the end of 16th over, Cobras were comfortably placed at 124 for three, thanks to some brisk batting by Shah and Duminy. — PTI
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india v eng ODI Series
Chennai, September 28 Apart from Tendulkar and Yuvraj, there is also a question mark over Virender Sehwag's fitness alongwith a host of other players who suffered injuries during India's disastrous tour of England recently. While the selectors, who meet on Thursday, may find the replacements in the batting department, the bowling unit is of more concern as three premier speedsters in Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma and Munaf Patel are out of contention. The first two games of the five-match ODI series against England will be played in Hyderabad on October 14 and New Delhi on October 17. The other matches will be held in Mohali (Oct 20), Mumbai (Oct 23) and Kolkata (Oct 25). Tendulkar, who was ruled out of the last ODI series in England due to a toe injury, is yet to play a match in the Champions League Twenty20 and indications are that he may miss out the first two matches. Sehwag, who had hearing problems as well as recuperating from shoulder surgery, may also have to sit out of the first two one-dayers though there is still no clear indication on his fitness status. The good news is that Gautam Gambhir has recovered fully and he has now played two matches for KKR in the ongoing Champions League and should be back in the team. Similarly Harbhajan Singh's name would also come up for consideration as the stand-in captain of Mumbai Indians appeared to have regained full fitness from the stomach injury as he has contributed with both bat and ball. Among the batsmen, the certainties are skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli, Parthiv Patel and young Ajinkya Rahane. With Rohit Sharma yet to recover from his fractured finger, Manoj Tiwary who was rushed on SOS during last England series is likely to retain his place along with Subramanium Badrinath. The bowling still remains a concern as save Praveen Kumar, none of the other premier fast bowlers are fit. Although paceman Ashish Nehra's name is doing the rounds, he has not played a single competitive match since World Cup semifinal against Pakistan. But with the team in desperate need for some experience, the services of the 32-year-old left-arm seamer with 120 ODIs behind his may be sought. The name of Karnataka left-arm seamer Sreenath Aravind, who has impressed for RCB in T20 format, could also come up discussion when the selectors meet on Thursday. For the third seamer's role, the likes of R Vinay Kumar, Varun Aaron, Umesh Yadav, Ashok Dinda will be fighting for the pace-bowling slots. Among the spinners, Harbhajan Singh and Ashwin may both find place in the line-up along with Ravindra Jadeja who will be the lone all-rounder in side with his handy batting and slow left-arm orthodox. left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was also in the fray.
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Federation Cup Soccer
Kolkata, September 28 The much-awaited encounter between the two sides — both have already qualified for the AFC Cup on the the basis of their performance in the I-League and the ongoing tournament respectively — will be a repeat of the summit clash in 1997 when the Goans prevailed 2-1. Cut to this edition, East Bengal did not look convincing in their wins, with dubious refereeing in their match against Dempo and Prayag United SC playing a role in their passage to the final. The reigning I-League champions, on the other hand, have been clinical in their approach and are yet to concede a goal after four matches (three in quarterfinal group league and one in semifinal). More than winning the title, the final will give East Bengal coach James Morgan an opportunity to set the record straight against a side, which pipped his boys for the I-League crown last season. However, it will not be easy for the Englishman as he will have to make do with a half-fit Mehtab Hussain, the playmaker who gives thurst to East Bengal's attack. Hussain, who has been chosen the 'Best Player' of the country recently, is grappling with a groin injury that ruled him out of the semifinal, along with defender Raju Gaikwad. Known for his bold decisions, it will be interesting to see Morgan's ploy in case Hussain and Gaikwad fail the fitness test before kick-off. In their last match, Morgan was not afraid to bench the seasoned Orji Penn in place of new recruit Alan Gow. It's a move that did not pay immediate result but Morgan persisted with the duo as United SC faltered before conceding two red cards.
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Talking Tough
Patiala, September 28 Hailing from an economically weak family, 26-year-old Rajesh is the youngest of three siblings. He started bodybuilding at the age of 16. “I saw people who had good bodies and wanted to be like them,” he said. “I started bodybuilding on my own but later gave up as I could not afford the diet. “Even my parents were very upset when I expressed my desire of pursuing bodybuilding as a career because we could not even afford proper meals for the family. One day I decided that I would start again and so I took up a small job. I had to discontinue my studies because I could either afford to study or do this. Later, I took financial help from relatives and opened a gym which helped me sustain my bodybuilding. Now I am not only practicing but have also resumed my studies,” he added. Rajesh is currently doing his M.PEd. from the National College of Physical Education, Chupki, which is affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala. Taking about his professional achievements, Rajesh said that his first success was winning the Mr. Mohindra College title in 2004 and then he became Mr. Patiala in 2005. He then won the title of 2005 Mr. Junior Punjab in 2005 and Mr. North India in 2008. He has won two gold medals during the All-India Inter-University Bodybuilding Championships as well. About his selection for the Mr. World and Mr. Universe Championships, Rajesh said it a dream come true. Giving the credit of his achievement to his trainer, Anil Raj from Gurdaspur, Rajesh said that more than 110 bodybuilders from across the country had participated in the selection trials held at Pathankot. Had the Government provided me facilities before, I would already have done something big at international level but I guess it’s time to think about positive things now. |
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UEFA Champions League
London, September 28 The drama at Bayern Munich took place off the pitch with Carlos Tevez refusing to come on for Manchester City during its 2-0 loss. Tevez's former club United threw away a 2-0 halftime lead against Basel and the three-time champions required Ashley Young's 90th-minute header to recover a second successive draw in Group C. Real Madrid swept aside Ajax after goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Karim Benzema in the Group D meeting of two sides with 13 European Cups between them. Inter Milan picked up its first points in Group B after Mauro Zarate clinched a 3-2 win at CSKA Moscow but Trabzonspor stays top after drawing 1-1 with Lille. At Old Trafford, United did not appear to miss its injured first-choice strike force of Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez. The 20-year-old Danny Welbeck scored twice in two minutes in the first half to put United 2-0 up by the 17th minute, with 37-year-old Ryan Giggs providing both goals. But United's defense crumbled in the second half after Fabian Frei pulled Basel's first goal back in the 58th minute. Alexander Frei headed Basel level two minutes later after meeting Fabian Frei's cross and then put the Swiss champion in front from the penalty spot in the 76th after Antonio Valencia fouled Marco Streller. But Young produced a late leveler, sending a downward header into the net after meeting Nani's cross.
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Indian Navy get past ONGC
Chandigarh, September 28 In the first match, Indian Navy defeated ONGC 5-4, after a 3-3 draw in the stipulated time of 70 minutes. ONGC took the lead through Aijub Ekka in the 4th minute while they extended their lead in the 11th and 14th minute. But the Navymen came back in the match after Surinder reduced the margin to 1-3 in the 26th minute of the game. Sajit Lakra scored the second goal for the team in the 28th minute while Surinder again struck the board in the 63rd minute to level the scores. Indian Navy won the match in the tie-breaker after converting all the spot shots into goals. In the second match of the day, IOC defeated Namdhari XI by 5-2. Gagandeep drew first blood in the 14th minute for IOC while Deepak doubled the score in the 29th minute. Didar took the score to 3-0 in the 37th minute. Deepak(48th ) and Vikram(55th) score a goal each to seal the team’s win. For Namdhari XI, Gurpeet (46th & 68th) scored twice to reduce the margin. |
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Karnataka defeat Punjab in final
Dharamsala, September 28 Karnataka defeated Punjab by a narrow margin of 5 points with final scores remaining at 22/17 in favour of Karnataka. Karnataka team started aggressively in the first half taking a lead of 10 points. The experienced raiders of Karnataka gained upper hand over the comparatively inexperienced team of Punjab that had many new players. The Karnataka team played in tandem to catch the new inexperienced raiders of Punjab that broke their rhythm. In the second half, however, Punjab team bounced back using brute force and aggressive play. At one time the difference in points between two teams was reduced to just two points. However, the experience and better technique of Karnataka team that had two international players finally paid and they won the match by 5 points. It is for the second consecutive year that Karnataka team has won the All India Power Board Kabadi tournament. The Chief Minister, Prem Kumar Dhumal who presided over the final matches handed over trophy to winning team. |
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Dinesh advances with fine win
Patiala, September 28 Participating in the light heavyweight category, the 25-year-old Dinesh dominated proceedings from the beginning. He took a 10-3 lead in the first round and the world number 12 continued to dictate terms throughout the rest of the bout, completing a 20-8 victory. Dinesh will now lock horns with Bosko Draskovic of Montenegro. Draskovic defeated Maxwell Amponsah of Ghana to set up the clash on October 2. Dinesh is making his second appearance at the World Championships. |
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Punjab boxers falter
Patiala, September 28 Results: Junior (46 kg) Sonia (Haryana) b Sophiya (Manipur) 9-4; Padma Cherry (Assam) b V. Jayaprada (Tamil Nadu) 14-7; (48kg): Nikku Tokus (Delhi) b Priyanka Rani (Punjab) 8-1; Lalenkivali (Mizoram) b Mijudwara (Assam) 11-3; (50kg): Neelam Saini (Haryana) b HD Devi (Manipur) 20-0; Poornima (MP) b Naina Rajput (Assam) 12-6; N Jarina (Andhra Pradesh) b Ranjana (Punjab) 11-2; (54kg): Dalima Jose (Kerala) b Simranjeet Kaur (Punjab) RSC; Lalu Rataefey Lee (Mizoram) b Deepa Bisht (Uttarakhand) RSC; (57kg): Anjana Kumary (Himachal Pradesh) b G. Sara (Andhra Pradesh) 16-4; Manju (Assam) b Roni Bala Devi (Manipur) 14-8. (60kg): Shelly Singh (UP) b Deeksha Shoda (Haryana) 11-2; Neeraj (Punjab) b Jyotsana Dolly (Assam) RSC; (63kg): Shashi Kala (Himachal Pradesh) b Indu Bala (Punjab) 43-13; Mehak Chadar (MP) b Babita Bisht (Uttarakhand) 24-17; (66kg): T. Devi (Manipur) b Shivani Bharti (Bihar) 13-2; S Marthama (Andhra) b Mukesh (Haryana) RSC; (70kg) Babita Basera (Uttarakhand) b Rajji (Punjab) 17-7; (75kg): Ramandeep Kaur (Punjab) b Arti Bhosle (Maharashtra) 19-4; Preeti (Haryana) b M. Pandeshwari (Tamil Nadu) RSC; (80 kg): S. Satavi (Maharashtra) b Preema Chota (Himachal) 10-8. |
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Punjab beat Hyderabad
Patiala, September 28 Hyderabad won the toss and chose to field. Punjab, batting first, scored 295 for 8 in 88 overs. Ankit made 125 runs, Sachin Sohel 48, Shiv Luv made 49 and Gurkirat Singh remained not out at 35. For Hyderabad Akash Bhandari claimed three wickets for 68 runs, Vinay Gopal took two wickets for 70 runs and C.V. Milind bagged two for 45 runs. In reply, Hyderabad were 211 all out with useful contributions coming from Rajan Kaundinya (34), J.V. Bhaibhav (27) and Vamsi Vardhan Reddy (23). For Punjab Rahul Kanojia took 5 for 65, Amrit Pal took 2 for 41 and Gurkirat 2 for 71. |
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BSF move up in Durand
New Delhi, September 28 BSF’s triumph was, however, sweeter as they played with ten men after Inaotomba Singh was shown the red card early in the second half. BSF next meet Tata Football Academy on Friday. Earlier, Assam Rifles pounded Delhi League champions Delhi United 4-2. Thursday’s fixtures: Indian Air Force vs ARC Shillong (1.30 p.m.); Navy vs CRPF (3.30 p.m.) Ambedkar Stadium. |
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Chennai, September 28
Chennai, September 28
“I secured first place and reserved my berth for this tournament. Now that I have got an opportunity, I will make the most of it. Had the Government provided me facilities before, I would already have done something big at international level but I guess it’s time to think about positive things now,” he added.
circle, Zaheer was associated with the game in various capacities. He was the secretary of the erstwhile popular City Football Club for several years. During the 1982 Asian Games here, Zaheer was appointed the administrator of Ambedkar Stadium by the All India Football Federation.