Kenyans retain titles
Kochi:Defending champions Bernard Kipyego and Helah Kiprop of Kenya retained the men's and women's titles in the second edition of Cochin International Half Marathon Sunday breaking their own course records. Kipyego crossed the finish line in 62.38 min, 18 seconds faster than his own time of 62.56, set last year. He was followed home by compatriot Helah Kiprop, who demolished the talented field to finish in 71.40 min, 14 seconds faster than her time of 71.54 min set last year.
Randhawa finishes seventh
Jakarta: Five birdies in the last 10 holes saw Jyoti Randhawa turn in another top-10 finish, as he continued his fine form at the USD 750,000 BANK BRI Indonesia Open. Randhawa carded a five-under 66 to close with a total of eight-under 276 and at tied seventh position, the best among all Indians this week. But things finished on a very disappointing note for Anirban
lahiri, who triple bogeyed the final hole to drop to tied 15th from a possible six finish. He ended with a round of one-over 72 and a total of six-under.
‘phelps plans comeback’
Washington: Michael Phelps' coach Bob Bowman said that Phelps is back in training and plans to return to competition after his six-month ban ends in March. Bowman said Saturday they have not decided what event Phelps would be entering when the 18-time Olympic gold medallist is eligible, Xinhua reported citing AP. Phelps was suspended by USA Swimming Oct 6 due to his second drunk-driving arrest.
The 29-year-old was also banned from competing at the 2015 worldchampionships in Russia.
india Colts beat japan 7-0
Brisbane: After a convincing 5-1 win against New Zealand in the opening match of the five-match Test Series in Australia, the Indian junior men's hockey team Sunday downed Japan 7-0 here, giving a boost to its preparation for the 8th Men's Junior Asia Cup in 2015. From the first minute of the match, the Indian colts did not give any room to the opposition team.