PAlTAN, DElHI TIED 27-27
mumbai: A closely fought game between the two teams produced the first tie of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi season 4. In a cliffhanger of a game, Dabang Delhi KC and Puneri Paltan produced the first tie of the fourth season of Star Sports PKl. In a see-saw of a game which saw both sides exchange leads several times, it was Manjeet Chhillar who had an extremely quiet game in defence but came up with a crucial tackle in last minute to tie game. Meanwhile, Mamtha Poojari led from the front as Firebirds beat Ice Divas to win the first game of Women’s Kabaddi Challenge. In a historic match, the Firebirds beat Ice Divas in the inaugural match of the Women’s Kabaddi Challenge. This was a momentous occasion as it was the first time that women Kabaddi players played on a platform of such grandeur. Firebirds skipper Mamtha Poojari produced a splendid performance to lead the team to a comfortable victory.
RAJPUT WINS SIlVER IN WC
baku: Ace shooter Sanjeev Rajput clinched the silver medal for India in men’s 50-metre rifle 3 position event of the ISSF World Cup here on Tuesday. Rajput shot 456.9 to win the silver medal in the last World Cup before the Rio Olympic Games. Croatia’s Petar Gorsa won the gold medal with 457.5, while Hyeonjun Kim of Korea bagged the bronze after he shot 445.5.
FIH RANKING: MEN’S AT 5TH
new delhi: Following their silver medal winning performance at the Champions Trophy in london, the Indian men’s hockey team on Tuesday jumped two places to fifth spot in the latest rankings, issued by the FIH. The Indian team, which played inspiring hockey throughout the tournament, leapfrogged Belgium and Argentina while entering the top-5 nations in the world. World Cup holders and Champions Trophy winners Australia remained at the top of the men’s rankings while Netherlands, the Olympic and World Champions held on to top spot in the women’s rankings. There is no change in the men’s top three nations, with Netherlands ranked second and Germany third. While England (and Great Britain) remain fourth.
MIlIND TO RUN IN TGIR
new delhi: In an effort to promote running as a sport in the country, actor and celebrity runner Milind Soman will participate in the Great India Run scheduled to be held from the July 17th to 6th August. ‘Ironman’ Soman will cover a distance of 570 kms from Ahmedabad to Mumbai via Silvassa beginning on July 27th. 15 of the best Ultra Marathoners from India and the world would participate in the six state run which will include Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Mahrashtra and Delhi covering a total distance of 1480 kms.
WADA SUSPENDS KAZAKH’S lAB
montreal: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Tuesday it had suspended the accreditation of the athletes’ doping control laboratory in Almaty, Kazakhstan, for four months. The suspension, which took effect on Wednesday, prohibits the laboratory from carrying out any anti-doping activities including all analyses of urine and blood samples, WADA said in a statement. “The decision to suspend the laboratory is a direct result of the more stringent quality assessment procedures enacted by WADA to ensure laboratories maintain the highest standards,” WADA added.
SFI WITH KSA ANNOUNCE GNAC
mumbai: The Swimming Federation of India and Karnataka Swimming Association are pleased to announce that the Glenmark 33rd Sub Junior National Aquatic Championship and 43rd Junior National Aquatic Championship will be conducted in Bengaluru. The event would feature over 1,300 athletes from across the country vying for top honours in swimming, Diving and Water polo disciplines.
RICKY DOMINATES
new delhi: The 2nd Round of the 13th JK Tyre FMSCI National Rotex Max Karting Championship 2016 was held in Hyderabad and once again Ricky Donison from Bangalore confirmed his domination in the Senior Max Category by winning the 2nd Round by winning the race. He had already won the first round at Bangalore by claiming both the Pole and Podium. The Second place went to Vishnu Prasad. The Third place went to Dhruv Mohite.