Ronaldo, Santos honoured
Dubai: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's Euro 2016-winning coach Fernando Santos scooped the top prizes at the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. Ronaldo claimed the best player award after helping his country land their first major title at this year's European Championship and firing Real to a record 11th European Cup triumph. "Probably (this) was my best year so far," Ronaldo, who earlier this month won the Ballon d'Or for the fourth time in his career, said in a short video message. "The people still doubt about me, about Real Madrid, about national team, and you have the proof. We win everything, so amazing year, I'm so happy." The 62-year-old Santos was named best manager after masterminding Portugal's success in France, while Champions league winners Real Madrid took home the prize for club of the year.
South Africa lead Sri lanka by 302
PORT ElIZABETH: Opener Stephen Cook made his second century in two tests and South Africa built a 302-run lead over Sri lanka by tea on Day 3 of the first test on Wednesday. Cook was 108 not out and South Africa powered on to 221-2 in its second innings for a big advantage over the tourists after the teams tussled for superiority over the first two days. Cook's century, his third in seven tests since making his debut at the beginning of the year at the age of 33, came after his second century opening stand of the game with Dean Elgar (52). They put on 116 for the first wicket, and Cook then combined with Hashim Amla for a 105-run stand. Amla was out for 48 on the stroke of tea.
Harika wins one and draws two
Doha: Indian Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli came up with an inspiring performance to register one win, two draws and one loss on day two of the 2016 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships (Open and Women) here. Harika, who is playing in the Women World Rapid category of the tournament, started her day against International Master Sarasadat Khademalsharieh of Iran with an ElO rating of 2386. With time running out, none of them were willing to take any risk and eventually settled for a draw. In her second game, she drew against ElO rated 2321 Woman Grand Master of Dinara Saduakassova of Kazakhstan. In her third tie, she was up against fourth seeded Grand Master Stefanova Antoaneta of Bulgaria. With victory on her mind, the Hyderabadi lass started off aggressively and it paid rich dividends as she was able to beat the 2552 ElO rated Bulgarian to register her second win in the tournament.
lalchhanhimi and Sathish win gold
Nagercoil: lalchhanhimi and Sathish Kumar won gold medals on day three of the 32nd Senior National Weightlifting Championships here on Wednesday. lalchhanhimi topped in the 69kg women's category, lifting a total of 214kg. She managed 94kg in snatch and 120kg in clean and jerk. Punam Yadav (211kg) and Rakhi Halder (197)of Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) finished second and third respectively. Sathish won the men's 77kg gold with an overall lift of 317kg.