Independence Day run in Jowai
JOWAI: The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, West Jaintia Hills District will organize the Independence Day Run which will commence from Jrisalein playground at 7.30 am on August 14. The run will be held under two categories-14 years and below (boys and girls) and 15 years and above (male and female). From Jrisalein playground, the race will head towards Mission compound, Iongpiah, Panaliar, Dulong, Poh Hali, Salaroh, Kiang Nangbah College, Bypass (lad Nartiang), Wah Myntdu, Iew Musiang, D.C. Office, Mynthong from where it will head back to the point where it commenced. The winner of the race will take home Rs 10,000 cash, whereas the runner up and the third prize winner will take back Rs 7000 and Rs 3000 respectively. Prizes would also be given to the oldest participants in both male and female categories. Participants can register themselves at the office of the District Sports Officer, Ladthadlaboh, West Jaintia Hills District, during office hours on or before August 13.
St. Anthony’s emerge winners in inter-school computer games
SHILLONG: St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School emerged champion in the 1st Meghalaya Inter-School Computer Games held here from August 5-6. The championship was organized by Plug & Play and supported by the District School Education Office, East Khasi Hills. In the final round, St. Anthony’s Hr. Sec. School defeated BSF Hr. Sec. School. The final, which was played in the best of five format, saw BSF Hr. Sec. School win the first game following which St. Anthony’s claimed the 2nd, 3rd and 4th games to emerge winners.
Real’s Di Maria too pricey: PSG
PARIS: Paris St Germain have ended talks with Real Madrid on buying Angel Di Maria because the Argentina midfielder is too expensive, the president of the Ligue 1 champions was quoted as saying on Thursday. PSG had discussed a bid for Di Maria, whom Spanish media have reported has a price tag of around 75 million euros ($100.33 million), with European champions Real, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi told reporters at the presentation of new signing David Luiz, according to French media. “But it was too expensive and we ended the talks,” he added. Di Maria, who shone for Argentina at the World Cup before picking up an injury in the last-eight game against Belgium that ruled him out of the semi-final and final, returned to training with Real on Tuesday. The club have not officially confirmed they are looking to sell the player and coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he is counting on the 26-year-old for the coming season. Di Maria joined Real from Benfica in 2010 and was a key performer last term when the club won a record-extending 10th European crown and the King’s Cup. He was voted man of the match in the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid. (Agencies)
Colaco against playing Ranti and Dudu in all matches
Kolkata: With a packed calendar ahead, East Bengal coach Armando Colaco on Thursday said he would not like to put his top forwards Ranti Martins and Dudu Omagbemi under stress as the defending champions kick off the season against Mohammedan Sporting in the local league Sunday. “We had 21 days pre-season practice. I appreciate the way the team has shaped up and feel quite comfortable ahead of the season. I consider CFL a launching pad for the youngsters. We need to promote the youngsters in order to build a strong team. “I obviously would not like to put players like Ranti Martins or Dudu Omagbemi under stress by playing them in every match,” Colaco, the most successful Indian club coach, said during the Calcutta Sports Journalists Club meet-the-press here. Colaco was against the idea of playing on the “injury prone” artificial turf at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan at Saltlake. (PTI)
Phelps distant seventh in 100m free
Irvine (US): A botched turn Wednesday ruined Michael Phelps’ first bid to qualify for his first international meet since the London Olympics, with the superstar admitting: “It stinks.” Phelps, on the comeback trail after retiring, finished a distant seventh in the 100m free final won by reigning Olympic champion Nathan Adrian at the US Swimming Championships, unable to recover after misjudging the turn. (AFP)