Sarjubala, Pinki strike gold
New Delhi: Rounding off a reasonably successful campaign for India, Shamjetsabam Sarjubala (48kg) and Pinki Jangra (51kg) clinched god medals at the 22nd President's Cup Open International Boxing Tournament at Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Pinki, a Commonwealth Games bronze-medallist, defeated Mongolia's Nandintsetseg 2-1 to notch up the yellow metal. World Championships silver-medallist Sarjubala, on the other hand, got the better of Russian pugilist Iseva Joya in the final as India ended with two gold medals at the event.
kipchoge wins london marathon
london: Eliud Kipchoge won the london Marathon for the first time on Sunday, leading home a Kenyan top four ahead of defending champion Wilson Kipsang. Kipchoge, a former world 5,000-meter champion, completed the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) route in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 42 seconds in overcast conditions in the British capital. In a tight finale, Kipchoge broke clear of Kipsang in the final 800 meters before waving and pointing at the crowd in front of Buckingham Palace as he finished five seconds in front of his compatriot. Kipsang still holds the course record of 2:04.29, which he set last year.
Schumi Jnr claims maiden victory
Berlin: Mick Schumacher Jnr enhanced the famous name on Sunday by claiming victory in only his third Formula Four race on his debut weekend in the sport. The 16-year-old son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was the fastest over the 18 laps at the Oschersleben track, between Hanover and Berlin. Having started second on the grid, Schumacher Jnr led from the front living up to the famous name by controlling the race without any mistakes. His place on the podium caps a successful weekend for the German, who won the best rookie title on his debut behind the Formula Four wheel when he finished ninth on Saturday despite starting 19th on the grid.
Kapur finishes tied 31st
Shanghai: Shiv Kapur ended with a modest one-under 71 to finish tied 31st at Volvo China Open here on Sunday even as Wu Ashun became the first Chinese to win a European Tour event on home soil when he held off a spirited challenge from David Howell. Kapur, who started the day in tied 47th place, looked set to make a good improvement as he opened with two birdies in first three holes. He gave one shot back on sixth and had eight other pars to come to the 12th at one-under. A birdie on 13th and bogey on 14th saw him end with a 71 and a total of 288.
Swimmer Masadur Rahman dies
Kolkata: Indian double-leg-amputee swimmer Masudur Rahman Baidya, who created a sensation by crossing the English Channel 18 years ago, died on Sunday in a city hospital after multi-organ failure, his close associates said. He was 46. Masadur is survived by his mother, wife and two daughters. A patient of acute diabetes having high blood sugar, he was hospitalised on Sunday morning as his haemoglobin count had dipped and he also developed other health issues. His condition deteriorated some time after his admission, and the swimmer was put on ventilator, but passed away soon after.
James smashes meet record
Des Moines (United States): Grenadian superstar Kirani James sent a stern warning to his rivals ahead of the imminent track and field season by smashing a 19-year-old record in 400 metres at the Drake Relays here. The Olympic gold medallist clocked a brilliant 44.22 seconds to stun a field that included nemesis and reigning World Champion American laShawn Merritt, who could only manage fifth place in a modest 45.27 seconds, reports CMC. James’ time — set in cold and windy conditions — was the fastest in the world this year and it eclipsed the meet record of 44.41 set by world record holder, legendary American Michael Johnson in 1996.
Gowda wins discus event in US
New Delhi: Ace Indian discus thrower Vikas Gowda continued with his fine form as he came up with an effort of 65.75m to win his event in the Triton Invitational at la Jolla in San Diego in United States on Sunday. Gowda, the reigning Commonwealth Games champion and silver winner in 2014 Asian Games, added half a meter more to his performance at Chula Vista a few days back where he had come up with a throw of 65.25m to qualify for World Championships in Beijing in August.
Nishikori wins barcelona title
Barcelona: Top-seeded Kei Nishikori successfully defended his title at the Barcelona Open by beating Spaniard Pablo Andujar 6-4, 6-4 in Sunday's final. The fifth-ranked Japanese fought back from early breaks in both sets to claim his second clay-court title in as many years at the Real Club de Tenis. Nishikori finished off Andujar with a final break to win in 1 hour, 34 minutes.