Briefly: Anjli wins silver, Chirag assured of one in U23 World Wrestling

Tirana

India’s 59kg woman grappler Anjli clinched a silver medal, while free-style exponent Chirag assured the country of at least a second-place finish when he reached the 55kg final in the in the U23 World Championships here. Ramchandra More, in 55kg greco-roman, and Neha Sharma (57kg), Shiksha (65kg) and Monika (68kg) too bagged bronze as India took their tally to five medals in the event. Anjli, after securing a victory by fall against Italy’s Aurora Russo in the semifinal, lost on points to Ukraine’s Solomiia Vynnyk in the title showdown.

Chonburi

India one win away from U17 Asian Cup qualification

India are one step away from qualifying for the AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, needing a crucial victory over hosts Thailand in their final Group D match here on Sunday. With two wins from two games, the Ishfaq Ahmed-coached India Colts sit level on points with Thailand but trail on goal difference, making this clash a must-win to secure the top spot and an automatic berth in the tournament.

Guwahati

NorthEast United hammer Jamshedpur FC 5-0

NorthEast United FC delivered a sensational performance in front of their home crowd, claiming a resounding 5-0 victory against Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League here on Saturday. This victory marks the Highlanders’ biggest win in ISL history and their first time scoring five goals in a single match. The match kicked off with NorthEast establishing dominance early on, taking the lead just five minutes in through Alaaeddine Ajaraie.

Incheon

Shubhankar slips to 51st at Genesis Championships

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma carded a disappointing four-over 76 in the third round to lie Tied-51st at the Genesis Championship on the DP World Tour.

Sharma (71-68-76) struggled to build on his solid second round that had helped him make the cut as he was one-under for three rounds. The home favourite had birdied the most holes during the first two rounds and looked set to accelerate from the chasing pack when he picked up a shot at the first on a glorious Saturday at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea.

Hyderabad

Bengal Warriorz, U Mumba play out thrilling tie

Bengal Warriorz and U Mumba played out a thrilling draw in a Pro Kabaddi League match here on Saturday. The final scoreline of season’s first tied encounter was 31-31.