Indian Open to return to capital
New Delhi: The Hero Indian Open, the oldest international event in India, will return to the prestigious and historic Delhi Golf Club for the 2016 edition. The tournament, which was first held in 1964, will be played from March 17-20, 2016. The Hero Indian Open will once again be tri-sanctioned by the Indian Golf Union, the Asian Tour and European Tour, and will carry a prize fund of $ 1.5 million. The Delhi Golf Club, established in the 1930s, has played host to the Indian Open on 28 occasions since its inaugural staging in 1964. In 2015, the Hero Indian Open was won by India’s latest golfing superstar Anirban lahiri.
2016 HIl get young crusaders
New Delhi: A host of promising players is all set to showcase their talent against some formidable names of the game in the fourth edition of the Hockey India league to be held across various cities of the country from January 18 to February 21. One such youngster is 17-year-old defender Dipsan Tirkey, vice-captain of the Indian junior team. He is expected to begin his campaign against Uttar Pradesh Wizards on in the opening match of the league. Another formidable name in the young brigade this year is Dabang Mumbai’s 20-year-old drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh. Harmanpreet, who hails from Punjab, will represent the Mumbai outfit for the second consecutive year. In his stint last year, Harmanpreet left a strong mark in the Indian hockey circle by slamming five goals for the side. 21-year-old half-back, Arman Qureshi along with Varun Kumar, representing Jaypee Punjab Warriors, are two youngsters who also are expected to turn heads this season.
Mizoram, MP post big wins
Nagaon: The day 4 at the 6th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2016 (B Division) saw Mizoram and Madhya Pradesh dominate the days’ proceedings. The first match in Pool B between Hockey Gujarat and Hockey Mizoram ended with the latter winning by a margin of 0-10. The second match of the day in Pool C saw Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeating Hockey Jammu & Kashmir by 5-0.
Suarez suspended for 2 cup games
BARCElONA: The Spanish football federation has suspended Barcelona striker luis Suarez for two Copa del Rey matches for insulting Espanyol rivals. The referee’s report for the heated cup match at Camp Nou that ended 4-1 for Barcelona on Wednesday said Suarez insulted Espanyol players in the tunnel after the match. Espanyol had two players sent off in the loss. Barcelona says in a statement it will appeal the ruling, denying Suarez insulted his opponents. The return leg is next week at Espanyol.