Indian conquers Europe’s highest peak
New Delhi: After scaling the Mount Everest, Jogabyasa Bhoi, a primary teacher from Kalahandi in Orissa, has succesfully conquered the highest mountain peak in Europe — Mount Elbruse — spreading the message of women’s empowerment in the process. The 32-year-old Bhoi completed the expedition in Russia on May 7 along with nine others after one member of the 11-strong contingent beat a retreat due to illness. This was Bhoi’s third continental summit without oxygen support.
Indian boxers leave for tourney in Russia
New Delhi: A fit-again Thokchom Nanao Singh and rising pugilist Shiva Thapa are the strong medal bets in a 10-member Indian boxing team that left for Khabarovsk, Russia today to compete in the Konstantin Korotkov Memorial International tournament scheduled from May 15 to 20. Former Asian Championships silver-medallist Nanao, who did not compete at all last year while recovering from injuries, would compete in the 49kg division. Also there would be Asian Games silver-medallist V Santhosh Kumar (64kg) along with multiple-time national champion Kuldeep Singh (75kg). The Team: Thokchom Nanao Singh (49kg), Sunil Kumar (52kg), Shiva Thapa (56kg), Vikas Malik (64kg), V Santhosh Kumar (64kg), Dilbag Singh (69kg), Kuldeep Singh (75kg), Rahul (81kg), Jasveer Singh (91kg) and Satish Kumar (+91kg).
Anand loses to Nakamura
Bryne, Norway: World champion Viswanathan Anand was in for a rude shock as he lost to Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the fourth round of Norway Chess 2013 Super tournament here. While Sergey Karjakin of Russia remained on path of creating history after he scored a victory over levon Aronian of Armenia. Anand blundered his way from a level position and the concern about his white results remained. Out of the three white games so far in the tournament, the Indian has scored one win, one loss and one draw to keep it on an even keel.
Indian eves arrive in Bahrain for friendlies
Manama: The Indian Women’s Senior National football team arrived here for two friendlies against Bahrain to be played on May 14 and 16, respectively. The 23-member squad, which reached here late last night, had been preparing for a month at a camp in Pune. India will play in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup (Qualifiers) in Palestine in a week’s time from May 21. The SAFF Cup Champions will open their account against Myanmar (May 21) followed by Chinese Taipei (May 23) and Palestine (May 25). They have been drawn in Group D.
Mahi Racing riders crash out of race
New Delhi: Bad weather dashed Mahi Racing team’s hopes of a good finish as Kenan Sofuoglu and Fabien Foret, crashed out in Monza, Italy. The race was marred by rain and crashes on Sunday. Reigning champion Sofuoglu lost the front at turn 8 during the 4th lap, while he was in the lead. Foret didn’t take part after a crash at turn 1 that brought out a third red flag — which eventually led to the decision to postpone the race. Foret has undergone medical check-up. Kenan was leading when the race was called off. This was the first time that three red flags were shown during a WSS race in three interruptions due to bad weather and oil spill.
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