Assam Govt appoints Hima Das as DSP
New Delhi: Star sprinter Hima Das, who is currently looking to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, has been appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police by the Assam Government. Hima thanked Assam Chief Minister and former Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal for the job, saying it will motivate her. “I thank our Hon'ble Chief Minister @sarbanandsonwal sir @himantabiswa sir for my appointment as Deputy SP with @assampolice The decision is a huge motivation for me. I look forward to be of service to my state and my nation. Jai Hind!” Hima said in a tweet.
Natarajan released from Hazare squad
Chennai: India's newest pace sensation T Natarajan has been released from the Tamil Nadu squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy trophy as the BCCI wants him to stay fresh for the limited-overs series against England next month, a top TNCA official said on Thursday. “The BCCI and the Indian team management wanted Natarajan to be fresh for the white ball leg of the series against England. Keeping the Indian team's interests in mind we said yes,” Tamil Nadu Cricket Association secretary R S Ramasaamy told PTI.
Mori set to resign over sexist remarks
Tokyo: Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori is to resign after he sparked outrage in Japan and abroad with his claims that women speak too much in meetings, reports said on Thursday. Multiple major Japanese media outlets, citing anonymous sources, said Mori told officials of his wish to step down and intends to announce his resignation at a meeting of Games organisers on Friday.
Unadkat to lead Saurashtra
Rajkot: Experienced left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat will lead the Saurashtra team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, beginning February 20. The Saurashtra Cricket Association announced a 20-member squad on Thursday. Saurashtra are placed in Elite Group E, along with Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Bengal, Chandigarh and Services and will be playing their matches in Kolkata.
2021 Super League Kho Kho from Feb 12-15
New Delhi: The Kho Kho Federation of India's 2021 Super League tournament will be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi from February 12 to 15. A total of 138 players have been divided into 10 teams (eight for men and two for women) and the tournament will be held under new playing rules framed by Ultimate Kho Kho.
Neymar walks off during psg win
Paris: Neymar walked off the pitch without waiting to be substituted after being on the receiving end of a series of fouls during Paris Saint-Germain's 1-0 French Cup win at second-tier Caen on Wednesday, with coach Mauricio Pochettino saying he had "pain in his thigh". The Brazil attacker, captaining PSG with Marquinhos and Presnel Kimpembe absent, was fouled twice in the space of three minutes. He was visibly upset after the second foul and continued to complain before walking down the tunnel to the dressing room in the 57th minute.