Include Chitra in World C’ship: HC
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the central government and Athletic Federation of India (AFI) to ensure participation of PU Chitra at the World Athletics Championships in london next month. Justice PB Suresh Kumar, in an interim order, directed the government, AFI and Sports Authority of India (SAI) to make all arrangements to ensure that Chitra participates in the 1,500 Metres race at the IAAF world championship. The court also observed that the selection process for the championship appears to be not transparent and qualified athletes were ignored. The material on record disclosed that the petitioner has been sidelined and discriminated, it observed.
BCCI picks Subramaniam as manager
New Delhi: Former Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner Sunil Subramaniam was on Friday appointed as the administrative manager of the Indian cricket team for a one- year tenure. Subramaniam, who is best known as Ravichandran Ashwin's childhood coach, will join the team before the second cricket Test against Sri lanka in Colombo, starting August 3. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday appointed former First Class cricketer Mr. Sunil Subramanian as the Administrative Manager of Team India (Senior Men)," a BCCI statement said. "He will be contracted for a one-year term and join Team India in Sri lanka before the start of second Test."
Narwal to captain Pirates
New Delhi: Two-time defending champions Patna Pirates on Friday named Pardeep Narwal captain for the fifth edition of Vivo Pro Kabbadi. Narwal, who played a vital role in Patna Pirates' campaign in the fourth edition, will lead the charge for the franchise. In 38 matches, Pardeep has made 190 successful raids, earning 263 points. The team is banking on his experience and exposure for repeating the success of 3rd and 4th season. Another star Vishal Mane, with 57 matches under his belt, is the new vice-captain of the team in Season 5. Veteran coach Shri Ram Mehar Singh will be coaching the team.
Falcons TTC storm into UTT final
mumbai: Wu Yang and liam Pitchford won both their matches to help Falcons TTC beat DHFl Maharashtra United 14-5 in the first semifinal of the inaugural CEAT Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) here on Friday. The team which secures 14 points first is declared winner in the knockouts. Hong Kong world No 8 Wong Chun Ting put DHFl Maharashtra United ahead with a 2-1 win over southpaw Sanil Shetty, ranked 201 in the world, in the men's singles (Foreign v Indian), the opening match of the tie. Agencies