Ethiopian Dibaba sets 1500m WR
Monaco: Ethiopian Genzebe Dibaba powered down the home straight to set a world record in the women’s 1,500 meters at a Diamond league meeting in Monaco on Friday. Dibaba collapsed to the ground in apparent disbelief after crossing the line in 3 minutes, 50.07 seconds — eclipsing the long-standing mark of 3:50.46 set by China’s Qu Yunxia in 1993. Roared on by a cheering crowd on a warm night at Stade louis II stadium, the 24-year-old Dibaba crushed her own personal best of 3:54.11 — the leading time this year which she set last week at a meet in Barcelona.
Mohammed Shami becomes father
Kolkata: India pacer Mohammed Shami, who is recovering from an injury, had another reason to celebrate Eid after becoming a proud father for the first time following the birth of his daughter. The big moment for Shami came on Thursday afternoon when his wife Hasin Jahan gave birth to his daughter at 2.40pm at a private hospital. “The baby is fine and healthy... Both are doing fine,” an elated Shami said.
Shami, who’s out of the team for about three months, had a surgery on his left knee and was undergoing rehab at the Bangalore-based NCA. “The recovery is going perfectly and I will once again go for rehab after a few days,” the pacer added. It is understood that Shami may miss the upcoming Tests in Sri lanka next month and his return is likely against the home series against South Africa in September-October.
Gatlin continues fine form
Monaco: American sprinter Justin Gatlin continued his fine form by clocking 9.78 to win the 100 meters at the Herculis Diamond league meet on Friday - and then warned his rivals that he can go even faster at the world championships next month with the right start. Gatlin, undefeated in the 100 since 2013, comfortably beat countryman Tyson Gay and Frenchman Jimmy Vicaut. Gay, who earlier teamed up with Gatlin as the American men won the 4x100 meter relay, clocked 9.97 and Vicaut was timed in 10.03.
Bolivia FA president arrested
la Prez: Police in Bolivia have arrested the president of the nation’s soccer federation for alleged corruption. The prosecutor’s office issued a brief statement on Carlos Chavez’s arrest that offered no details beyond saying it was part of an “investigation of presumed corruption” in managing state resources. Chavez was arrested after eight hours of questioning and ordered jailed in Sucre, where the prosecutor’s office is located.
Beckham chooses site for stadium
Miami: David Beckham is one step closer to bringing Major league Soccer to Miami. The retired soccer star and his partners told Miami city officials on Friday that they have selected a site in little Havana next to Marlins Park for their planned stadium, which would be financed privately and built on city-owned land at an estimated cost of around $200 million. The announcement came after about 18 months of back-and-forth between Miami Beckham United — the group trying to bring a team to South Florida — and officials from both the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County.
World Jump Rope C’ship from July 20
New Delhi: Indian Rope Jumpers set to make a mark in upcoming World Championships are being viewed with much anticipation in Rope Jumping arena worldwide. The 10 day World Championship starts from July 20 in Paris. Being groomed under the aegis of Jump Rope Federation of India,Indian rope jumpers are billed as making a good haul of gold and bronze medals in Paris. Brimming with confidence, they are like ‘Paris Men Gold ke liye Kuchh Bhi Karenge (In Paris, will leave no stone unturned to win gold)’.
India U-21 beat Germany 3-0
Breda (Netherlands): India U21 hockey side began their Volvo International tournament campaign on a high with a 3-0 win over Germany on Saturday. Armaan Qureshi put India ahead in the 29th minute with a field goal. Winners of the Sultan of Johor Cup, India added to the lead at the start of the third quarter helped by the brilliance of captain Harjeet Singh. The game was put beyond doubt in the 52nd minute by Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corner. India take on New Zealand today in second group game.
U Mumba pip holders Jaipur in PKl opener
Mumbai: Hosts U Mumba pulled off a thrilling 29-28 win over defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers to kick off their campaign in the Star Sports Pro-Kabaddi league on a rousing note at the NSCI Stadium here on Saturday. The Mumbai franchise had the better hold of the proceedings almost throughout the game and came up with important points to clinch the opening game of season 2 against last year’s champions. After taking a comfortable 9-5 lead Mumbai allowed their Jaipur rivals to claw the way back to 10-all and even held a one point lead before Mumbai edged in front to 16-15 with a two-point super tackle just before half time. Mumbai led again in the beginning of the second half to take a 23-20 lead only to see Jaipur regain the advantage by making the hosts all out.