Virat adds audi r8 lmx to list
New Delhi: Virat Kohli added limited edition Audi R8 lMX to his collection of two previous Audi R8 and Audi Q7. R8 lMX is a limited edition sports car which is only owned by 99 people across the globe. Speaking on the purchase, Virat said, “I am delighted with my new limited edition super sports car Audi R8 lMX. I am especially proud and excited to be one of only 99 owners of this special car. I have always loved automobiles and have been an admirer of Audi. I already own an Audi R8 and Audi Q7. I am looking forward to some exciting drives with this new machine.”
Eng coach moores facing sack
london: Peter Moores is set to be sacked for the second time as England coach after Andrew Strauss takes up a new post in the national set-up, several British newspapers reported on Friday. Strauss is the overwhelming favourite to land the newly-created post of England director of cricket, a post created by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) last month following Paul Downton’s sacking as managing director. Former Australia bowler Jason Gillespie, now the coach Yorkshire, has been touted as a possible replacement.
Sardar named for Khel Ratna
New Delhi: Indian men’s hockey team captain Sardar Singh has been recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award while 11 others: Danish Mujtaba, Dharamvir Singh, VR Raghunath, P R Sreejesh, and SV Sunil (men) and Asunta lakra, Deepika, Rani, Ritu Rani, Sushila Chanu and Vandana Katariya (women), have been put forward by Hockey India for the Arjuna award. Sardar has already been conferred with the Arjuna Award in 2012.
Govt gives Rs25 lakh to Saina
New Delhi: The government has rewarded badminton star Saina Nehwal with Rs25 lakh for reaching the final of the prestigious All England Open Championship in March. “Cash Award has been given to Ms. Nehwal from the Ministry’s Scheme of Special Awards to Medal Winners in International Sports Events and their Coaches,” a release from the Sports Ministry said. The 25-year-old Saina had become the first Indian woman shuttler to reach the finals of All England Open Badminton Championships but lost to Spain’s Carolina Marin. She became world number one player following her stupendous title win in the Indian Open.
Jitu recommended for Arjuna
New Delhi: Champion pistol shooter Jitu Rai, Rahi Sarnobat and P N Prakash have been recommended by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for the prestigious Arjuna Awards this year. The 28-year-old Jitu won an Indian record seven medals during a dream phase that started in June last year, the most recent being the bronze in 10-metre air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in South Korea last month. Recruited in the 11th battalion of the Gorkha regiment, Rai clinched the gold medals at the 2014 Commonwealth and Asian Games and silver at the ISSF World Championships in Spain, which helped him, earn a quota place for next year’s Rio Olympic Games.
lahiri four-over-76 after rd 1
Florida: Anirban lahiri managed to get the hang of the tough TPC Sawgrass only on the back nine but by then he had already dropped enough shots to fall back in the first round on day one of the $10 million PlAYERS Championship here. The 27-year-old lahiri, winner of two co-sanctioned events this year, shot four-over 76 in the first round and at the time of going to press, he was four-over after 8 holes. He will need a great score to make the cut, which is expected to fall at even par.
Sakshi, lata win bronze in doha
Doha: Sakshi Malik and lalita on Friday bagged bronze medal in Women’s Freestyle 60kg and 55kg categories, respectively, even as Babita Kumari lost out on a third-place finish in 53kg division of the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Doha. lalita was defeated by North Korea’s Han Kum-ok 3-9 in the semifinal but she managed to settle for a bronze medal in the end in her category. In a total of five rounds in the 60kg category, Sakshi won two of her bouts to claim the third position.