All Black legend lomu dies
Wellington: Rugby great Jonah lomu, the game’s first global superstar whose speed and power terrorised opponents, died unexpectedly on Wednesday aged 40 with tributes pouring in for “a legend of the game”. lomu had for decades battled the kidney disease that ended his playing career, but close acquaintances said his death still came as a shock. He passed away suddenly at his Auckland home, family spokesman Mayhew said.
Mary for AIBA’s Oly Test event
New Delhi: Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom is the lone woman boxer in a six-strong Indian team which has been selected by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) to compete in its Test event for next year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. “Six Indian Boxers have been selected by International Boxing Association AIBA to participate in the Test Event to be held at Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from the 4-6 December, 2015,” the AIBA ad-hoc committee running the sport in country said in a statement.
Eves leave for Argentina tour
New Delhi: Indian senior women’s hockey team left early on Wednesday morning for Argentina tour under the guidance of famed Chief Coach Neil Hawgood. The 18 member squad will play against the host country and Australia in matches scheduled from 18th to 30th November 2015. The 18 member India squad will be led by experienced campaigner Ritu Rani. The goalpost will be guarded by Savita and Rajani Etimarpu. The defence line will see vice-captain Deepika alongside Sunita lakra, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Jaspreet Kaur and Deep Grace Ekka. The midfield will have Captain Ritu Rani with Renuka Yadav, lilima Minz, Navjot Kaur, Monika and Namita Toppo. Navneet Kaur, Preeti Dubey, Poonam Rani, Vandana Katariya and Anuradha Devi Thokchom will complete the forward line for the Indian team