Indian ref selected for Oly
New Delhi: International referee from India, Ashok Kumar has been selected for officiating in the Rio Olympics next year. This is the first time in Indian wrestling history that a referee from India will be officiating at the Olympic Games. A total of 50 referees, including supervisors and instructors, have qualified for the Olympics. The United World Wrestling (UWW) has picked nine referees from Asia and Ashok Kumar, currently serving as a warrant officer in the Indian Air Force, is the only one from India. The referees have been selected based upon their performance during the 2015 World Senior Wrestling Championship, las Vegas and subsequently the clinic conducted for these referees at Sochi, Russia from December 11-13.
AIFF to take action on Goa
Panaji: The AIFF disciplinary Committee which meets next week will decide what action to be taken against FC Goa’s “unreasonable, undisciplined and bullish” behaviour after their 2-3 loss to Chennaiyin FC in the finals of ISl. Match Commissioner AK Mamukoya in his report have asked the AIFF to take necessary action against FC Goa to save Indian Football from being taken hostage by few FC Goa people. He mentioned in his two page report that the three Japanese referees were threatened with physical assault by FC Goa staff and players from the substitute bench.
Afghanistan, Maldives post win
Thiruvananthapuram: Defending champions Afghanistan and Maldives recorded comfortable victories over Bhutan and Bangladesh, respectively, in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championships here on Saturday. Afghanistan registered a comprehensive 3-0 win over Himalayan nation Bhutan, while in the day’s first match Maldives defeated Bangladesh 3-1 to almost confirm a semi-final berth at the Trivandrum International Stadium. Khaibar Amani scored two goals, in the 14th and 51st minutes while, Masih Saighani found the net on the 43rd minute to ensure an easy win for Afghanistan.
Inter-ministry tourney begins Jan 4
New Delhi: The inter-ministry badminton tournament will commence here from fourth to 14th January. The last date to submit the entry form for the event which takes place at AIIMS Gymkhana/Tyagraj stadium here, is 30th December, says a release from Central Civil Service Cultural and Sports Board.