EB face Vietnam outfit in afc cup
Kolkata: Unbeaten East Bengal will look to top group H before the knockouts as they face Vietnam oufit Sai Gon Xuan Thanh in their last league match of the AFC Cup here on Tuesday. East Bengal have already qualified for the prequarterfinals as they lead the table with 11 points, while the Vietnam outfit lie second with eight points. A draw will be enough for the red and gold brigade to top the pool that will ensure that the knock-out match will be held at home.
Delhi boy wins Special Olympics Golf
New Delhi: Delhi boy Ranveer Saini won two gold medals and a trophy at the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Golf International held in Macau. The youngest delegate at the event, 12-year-old Ranveer represented India at the April 22-27 event and bagged three out of four prizes at the level 1 and 2 competitions. Ranveer now gets an automatic card entry to the World Special Olympics to be held in los Angeles.
Jwala to have new mixed doubles partner
Hyderabad: Ace India shuttler Jwala Gutta said on Monday that she is likely to have a new mixed doubles partner in Manu Atri from the next tournament. Jwala and V Diju represented India in mixed doubles category for a long time. The duo had bowed out in the second round of the mixed doubles event at the just-concluded India Open Super Series. Jwala has a new partner -- Prajakta Sawant -- in women’s doubles category also.
Anand draws against Kramnik
St Petersburg: World Champion Viswanathan Anand got off to a good start in the second leg of Alekhine Memorial Chess Tournament by holding Vladimir Kramnik for an easy draw in the sixth round that concluded here. Ending the Paris leg on a high with a victory against Ding liren of China, Anand has every reason to cheer with the result against Kramnik as in the remaining three rounds the Indian ace will get two white games.
Atwal last at South Georgia Classic
Valdosta (Georgia): Wrapping up a disappointing outing, Indian golfer Arjun Atwal finished right at the bottom with a final round of four-over 76 at the South Georgia Classic here. The Indian ace, who slipped after a third round 78, began his final round with three birdies in the first six holes but lapsed into errors later to sing off 65th.
EB, Prayag United win matches in ManU cup
Jamshedpur: East Bengal and Prayag United defeated Uttar Pradesh XI and Sambalpur FA 4-1 and 1-0 respectively on inaugural day of Phase I of Manchester United Premier Cup U-15 India round here on Monday. Prayag United had to sweat it out to defend the solitary first half goal against the Sambalpur team, which exhibited brilliant show throughout the proceedings. PNS/Agencies