red Devils Hammered
london: Manchester United’s hopes of Champions league football took a hit on Tuesday in a 3-2 defeat at West Ham that followed an attack on the visiting team’s bus as it arrived for the match. Objects were thrown as the bus reached the stadium for West Ham’s last ever game at the Boleyn Ground, ahead of its move to the Olympic Stadium next season. Video footage showed damage to sections of the tinted external windows, while the clear internal windows appeared intact. Inside the ground, Winston Reid headed a late winner to give West Ham a victory that left United in fifth place in the standings with 63 points, two points behind crosstown rival Man City with one round to play on Sunday.
Soldra promises to shock Vijender
Bolton: Confident of ending Vijender Singh’s unbeaten streak, Poland’s Andrzej Soldra on Wednesday said the Indian boxing star has “had it easy” so far and is set to be shocked in his sixth professional bout come Friday. The middleweight from Nowy Sacz in Southern Poland said it’s his destiny to defeat Vijender. Vijender and Soldra will go head-to-head at Bolton’s Macron Stadium Premier Suite. Soldra, who has the edge in experience over Vijender with 81 rounds under his belt compared to Vijender’s 14, holds a record of 12-3-1 and is planning to spoil the party when he makes his first appearance in England.
Star Sports campaigns for Kabaddi
new delhi: In its endeavor to promote a multi-sporting culture in the country, India’s leading sports broadcaster Star Sports has organised an inter school state level kabaddi tournament, KBDY STARS in New Delhi. The tournament was organised with support of the Delhi government to encourage sporting talent and stimulate the indigenous game of kabaddi amongst young kids. A big step towards boosting interest and participation for kabaddi, KBDY Stars inter school state level tournament witnessed participation from 13,000 students from 700 schools across 70 constituencies in Delhi.The main categories of students who participated in the tournament were U-14 and U-17 for boys whilst girls participated in an open category.
Ritu, Raghunath recommended for Arjuna award
new delhi: Indian women’s team captain Ritu Rani and senior’s men’s team drag-flicker VR Raghunath were on Wednesday recommended by Hockey India for the Arjuna Award. “VR Raghunath, Dharamvir Singh & Ritu Rani have been recommended for Arjuna Award while Sylvanus Dung Dung has been recommended for Major Dhyan Chand lifetime Achievement Award and Coach CR Kumar recommended for Dronacharya Award,” HI said.