Heena equals qualification world record
New Delhi: Former world number one Heena Sidhu equalled the women's 10m air pistol qualification world record at the national selection trials 1 and 2 while Youth Olympics champion Manu Bhaker finished second here on Wednesday. The trials are being held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. Heena shot a qualification score of 587 in trial 1 to top the 319 strong field. Her score equalled the world record held by reigning Olympic and world champion Anna Korakaki of Greece. Youth Olympic Games winner Bhaker came in second with a score of 579. In other key results of the day, Divyansh Singh Panwar of Rajasthan and Hema K C of Gujarat caused quite a flutter. Divyansh won all the 10m air rifle events including the senior men's, youth men's and junior men's events. Hema K C upset World Championship Silver medallist Anjum Moudgil in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event 457.3-454.
Real Madrid leads UEFA rankings
Madrid: Real Madrid heads the rankings of the UEFA club coefficients at the end of 2018, while Spain's La Liga led the UEFA association club standings by football's governing body. The Spanish club, winner of the last three UEFA Champions League editions, surpassed second-placed Bayern Munich and third-placed Barcelona in the five-year coefficient used for the seeding which was released on Tuesday, reports Efe. Real Madrid, which also won the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday, topped the rankings of the 10-year coefficient, used for the distribution of revenue, coming in ahead of Barcelona and Bayern, respectively. Atletico Madrid came in fourth in both the five-year and 10-year coefficient rankings.
Celta's Lago Aspas OUT WITH injury
Vigo: Celta Vigo and Spain striker Iago Aspas is set to be sidelined for about four weeks due to a muscle injury on his right leg, his club announced on Wednesday. The 31-year-old forward, who is the top Spanish scorer in La Liga this season with 10 goals, sustained the injury during Celta's last match in 2018 against Barcelona on Saturday, reports Efe. "The player suffers a probable muscle tear in the internal calf of his right leg," the club said. "He will undergo an ultrasound scan in the next few days to find out the exact extent of the injury." Celta's statement added: "If the existence of broken muscle fibres is confirmed, the period of absence will be around four weeks, according to the medical services of the club."
Asier Garitano fired from real sociedad
San Sebastian: Spain's Real Sociedad on Wednesday announced that it has parted company with its first team's head coach Asier Garitano as well as his staff member Miguel Perez. Sociedad currently lies in the 15th spot in the La Liga standings with 19 points, having collected eight defeats and four ties, in addition to five wins, reports Efe. "Real Sociedad has made the decision to terminate Asier Garitano's contract as the first team's coach," the club said in a statement. "Miguel Perez, member of the first team's coaching staff, also ceases to belong to the club." La Real thanked both Garitano and Perez for their work and dedication, wishing them luck in the future. In another statement, the side announced that its team B manager, Imanol Alguacil, will be replacing Garitano until the end of the 2018-2019 season.