Meghalaya shines in national karate meet in Gujarat
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: 27 karatekas from the All Meghalaya Karate – Do Association lead by coach Mingson Rymbai and manager Arjun Sewa participated in the Kanninjuku National Shoto Cup Karate Championship & Training Camp 2016 held at Sanjan, Gujarat from December 29 – 31, 2016. The Meghalaya team bagged the Overall Team Champion title winning 20 gold, 12 silver and 21 bronze medals. The gold medal winners included Ram Lanong, Gregorwilson Makdoh, Bhawanchwadame L. Mawphlang, Zimeon Sun, Jeremy K. Kurkalang, Gary Daniel L. Mawlong, Banteilang Pdahsiej, Edmund J. Rynjah, Brandon Sun, Stephanie Sun, Phidawan Sanilee Wahlang, Stella Shallam and Phikerbha Kharbihkhiew.
Shillong Cantonment Board organises mini marathon
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: As nominated by the Ministry of Defence, the Cantonment Board, Shillong organized a 5km Mini Marathon on Sunday with 421 participants registering for the event. The Mini Marathon was flagged off by Lieutenant General Depinder Singh Ahuja, GOC 101 Area. T-shirts and medals of participation were distributed to all the participants along with prize money to the winners of the Mini Marathon. The winners in the men’s category were Anish Thapa (1st), Saroj magar (2nd) and Emphius Nongrum (3rd) while the winners in the women’s category were Pynhun Shullet (1st), Kyntimon Marwein (2nd) and Dateiban Kynmaw (3rd).
Valencia ease tensions with win over Espanyol
Undated: Valencia beat Espanyol 2-1 on Sunday with a goal either side of halftime to earn their first league win since October and temporarily ease tensions at the crisis-stricken club, who remain one place above the relegation zone. Supporters staged protests against club owner Peter Lim and president Layhoon Chan before the first home league game since the resignations of coach Cesare Prandelli and sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch. Martin Montoya, however, lifted the crowd by opening the scoring in the 17th minute. The former Barcelona defender slid in to finish off an impressive spell of short passing around the Espanyol area, while striker Santi Mina pounced from close range in the 73rd minute after goalkeeper Diego Lopez parried Dani Parejo’s free-kick. Espanyol defender David Lopez bundled in a late goal for the visiting side in the 85th minute to set up a nervy finish but Valencia saw out the game to claim a first home league win since September 22. (Reuters)
Nice lead under threat after home draw against Metz
PARIS: Nice’s Ligue 1 lead is under threat after they were held to a goalless draw at home by bottom club Metz on Sunday. A week after being knocked out of the French Cup, Nice were toothless in the absence of playmaker Younes Belhanda and striker Mario Balotelli, who missed the game through injury and suspension respectively. The result left them with 45 points from 20 games, only three ahead of second-placed Monaco who are likely to overtake them shortly. (Reuters)