Neeraj Chopra set to part ways with coach Bartonietz

New Delhi: The successful partnership between star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and his long-time coach Klaus Bartonietz of Germany is set to end after five years. The 75-year-old has cited his age and family commitments to part ways with Chopra. “He (Bartonietz) is 75 and he now wants to be with his family,” an official of the Athletics Federation of India said. The 26-year-old Chopra has been working with Bartonietz, who is a biomechanics expert but doubled up as Chopra’s coach, since 2019.

Hyderabad

ISL: Hyderabad earn first point of season

Hyderabad FC opened their account after a goal-less draw against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League. Hyderabad FC were down to 10 men after Parag Shrivas was sent off in the 71st minute when he got a second yellow card after a foul on Chennaiyin FC forward Connor Shields. However, the home team held together admirably well to keep the Marina Machans at bay and earn their first points of the campaign.

Riyadh

Ronaldo scores winner in AFC Champions League Elite

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal as Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia defeated Al-Rayyan of Qatar 2-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage on Monday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner missed Al-Nassr’s opening 1-1 draw against Al-Shorta of Iraq two weeks ago because of a viral infection. On Monday, he had a goal ruled out for offside, but his shot into the top corner with 14 minutes remaining. Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane headed home for Al-Nassr just before the break.