TTFI likely to appoint German coach
New Delhi: The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) is likely to name Germany’s Peter Engel as the new head coach of the national team. TTFI Secretary General Dhanraj Choudhary said that the Federation had recommended the German coach’s name to the Sports Authority of India (SAI). “We have recommended Engel’s name for the post of India’s foreign coach to SAI. We received 7-8 applications for the post and we shortlisted four of them and sent their names to SAI,” Choudhary said. Engel, who is currently in charge of the Spanish women’s team, is expected to come to India in August and fill up the top position that has been lying vacant since the 2012 london Olympics.
FPAI explain players’ grievances to FIFPro
New Delhi: Highlighting the Indian footballers’ grievances over non-payment of salaries as per terms laid down in their contracts, former captain Bhaichung Bhutia recently presented a report at the FIFPro Asia Conference in Melbourne. The International Federation of Professional Footballers, usually known as FIFPro, is a worldwide representative organisation for professional players. At the moment, there are 49 national players associations who are members of FIFPro. Bhutia is the president of the Football Players Association of India (FPAI). A few Indian clubs have, in recent times, were learnt to have failed to fulfil their players’ contractual obligations.
PVP Group owns Hyderabad Hotshots in IBl
New Delhi: After two postponements, the Indian Badminton league (IBl) today finally took a step forward as they announced its first franchise - the PVP Group that succesfully bid for the Hyderabad Hotshots. A Hyderabad-based multi business house that has interest in realty, media and entertainment and particularly Bollywood, PVP Group makes its debut in sports league and comes with no previous connect with the sport.
injured Nicollet pulls out of Slovak Open
New Delhi: Indian golfer Sharmila Nicollet has withdrawn from Allianz ladies Slovak Open staring on Thursday due to a foot injury. She has been playing with injuries on her toes which have aggravated over a period of time. Nicollet is currently undergoing treatment and has been advised rest. The tournament will be held between June 20-23 at the Golf Resort Tale Brezno, Tále, Slovakia. Nicollet has had a promising start to her season on the lET this year. She did a commendable job at the Turkish Airlines ladies Open at Antalya, where she finished tied 17th and was positioned well on the leaderboard in the Unicredit ladies German Open before the weather intervened, cutting short the tournament.
‘No danger to 2014 Indian GP’
New Delhi: The organisers of Indian GP rebutted reports on Tuesday that the 2014 F1 race was in danger of being scrapped, saying that they are committed to fulfill their contract. A motorsport website had claimed that the 2013 Indian race was on track but the 2014 edition was doubtful since organisers, Jaypee Sports International ltd are near bankruptcy.
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