MTB HIMAlAYA CYClE RACE FROM TODAY
Shimla: The 12th edition of the Hero MTB Himalaya cycle race is all set to begin from Shimla on Sunday. It will conclude at Dharamshala on October 3 after covering 650 kms of Himalayan track in eight days. The event is organised by the Himalayan Adventure Sports & Tourism Promotion Association (HASTPA). The Hero Action Team which is sponsoring the Indian team was conceptualised by HASTPA and Hero Cycles in 2014 with an objective to provide a platform and ecosystem for budding biking talent in the country. The race will be done in eight stages, and every day there will be a different base camp on the tricky track. According to HASTPA spokesperson Ashish Sood: "This year, we are expecting 60 entries. Several world famous riders, including seven woman riders, have confirmed their participation."
NEW BAI PROGRAMME
New Delhi: In an effort to help amateur coaches, school trainers and Physical Education (PE) teachers to improve their skills and get certified from the Badminton World Federation (BWF), Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Akhilesh Das Gupta launched a school programme, Shuttle Time India on Saturday. With this programme, the participants are provided insights and techniques by BWF coaches along with teacher's manual, lesson plans and a range of instructional video clips. BAI President and Badminton Asia Confederation Vice-President Akhilesh Das Gupta said: "Badminton is on the rise in India and it is slowly gaining the popularity that was long overdue. This programme will surely popularise the sport in this country and will increase the badminton participation in youngsters."
MINISTRY SEEKS PUBlIC FEEDBACK
New Delhi: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) has invited suggestions from all stakeholders and general public for improving performance of India in Olympics and other mega sports events. It has already been announced that government will create a Special Task Force keeping in mind 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Sports loving public can give their suggestion logging in https://mygov.In/group-issue/improving-performance-india-olympics-and-other-mega-sports-events-commensurate-its-size/.
ADITI IN HUNT FOR TOP-10 FINISH
Marbella (Spain): Aditi Ashok stayed in the hunt for a second successive top-10 finish on the ladies European Tour as she finished her penultimate round with a 75 at the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España Femenino on Saturday. The 18-year-old Ashok, who was fourth by the time the second round ended late yesterday, had an adventurous day with three birdies, but also had six bogeys and nine pars as she shot three-over. That saw her at even par 216 for 54 holes and she was Tied-eighth. Aditi was unable to make good use of the clear blue skies and light airs, when the conditions are ideal for low scoring. Beth Allen took over sole lead as she shot 67, including a closing birdie while overnight leader local Spaniard Azahara Munoz (70) was one behind at eight-under.