It has been a fantastic year: PV
Mumbai: Describing the year that's coming to an end as "fantastic" for her personally, Rio Olympic Games silver medal-winning shuttler Pusarla V Sindhu said she was now targeting the No 1 world ranking among women after reaching a career-best six at present. "It has been a fantastic year for me, because winning a medal at the Olympics is a big achievement. It's a dream come true. Also, I always had in mind that I wanted to win a Super Series title and that also was fulfilled (at the China Open)," Sindhu told reporters on the sidelines of a promotional event here on Thursday. "Definitely, the aim is to become No 1. I have achieved my career-best six, so am really very happy. I wish this can continue and I can continue improving further," said Sindhu who has two World Championship singles bronze medals too in her kitty through her exploits in 2013 and 2014.
PBl Partners with CRY
Bengaluru: The second edition of the Premier Badminton league is not going to be just about the game or about victories and losses; it is taking up a noble cause as well to make optimum use of its tremendous star power and reach. late on Wednesday here, the PBl management announced that it has joined hands with CRY- Child Rights and You, to raise awareness about the need to educate every child in India. Among other things, the league will be conducting auctions in which top players' autographed merchandise will be up for grabs. The money raised will be funneled to CRY to carry out its mission.
TN attack face Karun-Rahul Test
Visakhapatnam: Fresh from their exploits in the final Test versus England, India's new batting stars Karun Nair and Kl Rahul will be aiming to send an inexperienced Tamil Nadu attack sans world's leading off-spinner R Ashwin on a leatherhunt in a Ranji Trophy quarter-final on Friday. The absence of Ashwin and Murali Vijay against a full Karnataka side will defibitely hurt Tamil Nadu. Ashwin is taking rest as he is suffering from sports hernia after a stellar all-round performance through the year earned him ICC's 'Cricketer of the Year' award. Vijay is out with a shoulder injury sustained while fielding during Chennai Test. With the distinction of being India's second triple centurion, Karun's presence can be intimidating for a pace attack with a combined experience of 35 first-class matches.
Indian eves clinch bronze
Bangkok: Sangita Kumari scored twice as India blanked Korea 3-0 to clinch a bronze medal in the 4th Women's Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Thursday. Sangita scored in the 55th and 58th minutes after Ritu had put India ahead in the 45th minute in the bronze-medal play-off. The two teams played out a goal-less first half, with India content with dropping deep and relying on the counter to create opportunities. Korea earned several penalty corners but failed to convert from any, as India's defence closed them down perfectly.
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