ATK signs cameroon defender Bikey
kolkata: Cameroon defender Andre Bikey was on Saturday roped in by Indian Super league Kolkata franchise ATK. Formerly of Reading, Burnley and Middlesbrough, 33-year-old Bikey was one of NorthEast's best performers on his ISl debut in 2015, capping off nine appearances. "I am looking forward to joining ATK and helping them achieve success in season 5 of the Indian Super league. I have much respect for head coach Steve Coppell and that made it an easy decision for me to sign here," Bikey who represented Jamshedpur FC last season said. "The passion for football in Kolkata is one of the best in India, I can't wait to get started." Meanwhile, ATK also announced that they would be flying out to Spain for their pre-season camp from August 21-September 15.
MCA to hold condolence meet
mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will organise a condolence meeting in memory of former India skipper Ajit Wadekar. Wadekar (77) died at a South Mumbai hospital on August 15 after a prolonged illness. He was cremated on Friday with full state honours at the Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar in central Mumbai. "A condolence meeting of the members of the affiliated clubs, cricketers and umpires under the auspices of Mumbai Cricket Association to condole the death of our beloved late Shri Ajit Wadekar, former India and Mumbai captain will be held on Wednesday, August 22 at 5 PM at MCA lounge - Wankhede Stadium," MCA Joint Secretary Prof Dr Unmesh Khanvilkar said.
Manav wins 2 Bronze at Asian C'ship
new delhi: India's junior paddlers, led by World No 5 Manav Thakkar, continued their stellar show, bagging three medals in the individual events at the Asian Junior and Cadet Championships in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. India had earlier created history by entering the finals of the team championship for the first time. On Saturday, they scripted their names on the medals too, winning three Bronze medals in the doubles competitions. In the boy's doubles, the duo of Manav and Manush Shah lost to formidable Chinese pair of Xu Yingbin and Yu Heyi and had to settle for a Bronze. Manav then paired up with Archana Kamath to win his second Bronze medal in the mixed doubles category.
Schalke advance in German Cup
berlin: Five-time German Cup winner Schalke reached the second round of the competition with a hard-fought 2-0 win at fourth-tier side Schweinfurt on Friday. Midfielder Nabil Bentaleb scored a penalty midway through the first half. The home side held out until an own goal from Adam Jabiri with 15 minutes left ensured the Bundesliga side went through - and ended Schweinfurt's 15-game unbeaten run. Elsewhere, Wehen Wiesbaden beat second-division St Pauli 3-2 with two goals in extra time, and second-division Darmstadt won 1-0.