BSF organises Half-marathon for martyrs
New Delhi: The Border Security Force (BSF) is organizing a Half Marathon on 22nd October at JlN Stadium to commemorate the martyrs who laid down their life protecting India's borders. Route for the run is JlN Stadium-India Gate-Connaught place inner circle, Rail Bhawan, Rajpath, Nizamuddin Circle-lodhi Road Flyover, CGO Complex and back to JlN Stadium. The total prize money for the event is around Rs 35 lakhs. Categories are divided into National and International for both men and women. It is a recognized Half Marathon from Athletics Federation of India. Similarly, a Run-for-fun of five kms will also be organized on the same day to include masses who wish to run and contribute to the cause. The prizes and trophies are named after the brave Bordermen who sacrificed their life in the line of duty. Family members of the valiant Bordermen are invited in the function for felicitation.
17 from U-17 squad in probables for AFC U-19
New Delhi: As many as 17 players from India's U-17 World Cup squad were on Friday named among the 29 probables for the AFC U-19 Qualifiers, to be held in Saudi Arabia next month. Head coach luis Norton de Matos has summoned 29 probables for the preparatory camp being held in the Capital. "The probable list of 29 has players from the AIFF U-19 Academy as well as the Indian U-17 World Cup squad which played in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017," the All India Football Federation said in a release. India have been clubbed with hosts Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Turkmenistan in Group D. They play their first match against Saudi Arabia on November 4 followed by matches against Yemen and Turkmenistan on November 6 and 8 respectively. The Indian squad will leave New Delhi on October 25 to Doha before proceeding to Dammam, Saudi Arabia for the AFC U-19 Qualifiers.
Arjun bowls in nets to Indian batsmen
Mumbai: Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun was the cynosure of eyes at the Wankhede Stadium here on Friday as he bowled to the likes of Virat Kohli and his Indian team-mates at the nets. Watched by India head coach Ravi Shastri and bowling coach Bharat Arun, 18-year-old Arjun bowled at the nets as soon as the team's training session ahead of the three match ODI series against New Zealand began at around 4.15pm. Arjun bowled first to left-handed Shikhar Dhawan and then to Kohli. He also bowled to Ajinkya Rahane and middle order batsman Kedar Jadhav among others. He was also seen interacting with Bharat Arun. It's not new for Arjun to bowl at the nets as he had done the same to the women's team at the iconic lords before their ICC World Cup final against England. Arjun is a budding left-handed seamer.
Minerva sign Bhutanese forward Chencho
new delhi: With the Hero I-league scheduled to start in a fortnight's time, Northern Giants Minerva Punjab FC have bolstered their attacking force with the addition of Bhutanese forward Chencho Gyeltshen. Popularly known as CG7 and The Ronaldo of Bhutan, Chencho Gyeltshen is highly regarded for his lightening speed and physical dominance. He also holds a unique record of being the first Bhutanese footballer to play professionally with an international club. 21-year-old Gyeltshen started his career at Yeedzin FC in the Bhutan National league, where he helped the club win The league Championship in 2013.