Chandigarh to host David Cup tie
new delhi: Chandigarh will host the second round of the Asia/Oceania Group I Davis Cup tie between India and Korea from July 15 to 17. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Monday announced that the David Cup tie will be held at the grass courts of Chandigarh club. "India is scheduled to play Korea in the 2nd Round of Asia/Oceania Group 1 Davis Cup tie. It will be played on the grass courts of Chandigarh Club from July 15 to 17 under the supervision of Haryana Tennis Association," an All India Tennis Association release stated. last time Chandigarh hosted a David Cup tie was against New Zealand in 2012.
Jeje double guides Bagan to win
Vasco: Jeje lalpekhlua scored a goal in each half to guide Mohun Bagan to a 3-2 win over Salgaocar FC in the Hero Federation Cup first leg football match at Tilak Stadium on Monday. Jeje scored in the very first and 85th minute, while substitute Abhishek Das added one in the 77th. Martin Scott (26th) and Calvin Mbarga (31st) found the net for Salgaocar. Mohun Bagan, who have placed themselves in an advantageous position by winning the away match, play their return game at home on May 8.
Oly qualification beckons athletes
New Delhi: Indian athletes are all set to get another shot at seeking Olympic berths at the second Indian Grand Prix athletics meet, to be held at NIS Patiala on May 6. In all 18 events — 10 for men and eight for women — will be held during the second leg, which will be the third qualification competition for the Rio Games. The season commenced with the 1st Indian Grand Prix, followed by the Federation Cup National Championships, both the events were held in the capital's Jawaharlal Nehru stadium. The best eight athletes of National Federation Senior Athletics Championships in each event will participate in the upcoming tournament.
FC Goa to learn its fate soon
New Delhi: The regulatory commission of the Indian Super league will meet on Tuesday in Mumbai to pronounce its final verdict on the controversy relating to the scuffle between Chennaiyin FC's Brazillian marquee player Elano Blumer and FC Goa officials after the summit clash of the ISl second season in December last. FC Goa, who lost to Chennaiyin FC in the final, did not appear before the ISl regulatory commission on April 11 and 12 despite a notice being sent to them. "The ISl Regulatory Commission will meet on May 3 and 4 on the issue in Mumbai," a source privy to the development said. "There will be a hearing tomorrow and on May 4 hopefully the final verdict will come," the source added.
FIFA ordered to admit Gibraltar as member
lAUSANNE: The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ordered FIFA to accept the Gibraltar soccer federation as its 210th member. CAS says it upheld Gibraltar's appeal against FIFA blocking admission, but its panel of judges could not directly grant membership. The ruling means Gibraltar should now be fast-tracked into a 2018 World Cup qualifying group which kicks off in September. CAS says FIFA "shall take all necessary measures to admit the Gibraltar Football Association as a full member of FIFA without delay."