SCL: Aurobindo thrashes Madanrting in semis
SHILLONG: The Shillong Cricket League (first division) semi finals match was played between Aurobindo CC vs Madanrting CC. Team Aurobindo won the toss and elected to bat first scoring a total of 166/10 in 34.3 overs. Parvez scored 51 runs off 48 balls and Akash scored 44 runs off 73 balls. For Madanrting, Anup Ale grabbed 3 wickets and Sonu Sharma took 2 wicket. In reply, Madanrting CC was bundled out at just 38/10 in 11.2 overs, in which Rahul Bun scored 13 runs off 30 balls. Aurobindo’s bowlers, Bikash Thapa picked 3 wickets and Suraj Rai took 2 wickets.
India gets 2019 Combined World Cup for shooting
New Delhi: India will be hosting the Combined World Cup for shooting in 2019, a qualifying event for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which will further boost the country’s profile as a global shooting destination. The National Rifle Association of India’s (NRAI) bid was approved by the International Shooting Sport Federation’s Executive Board in its meeting held in New Delhi. Combined World Cup comprises all the three categories — shotgun, rifle and pistol –, and at stake in the 2019 edition will be a number of quota places for the Tokyo Games.The tournament will be one of the last few events heading into the quadrennial extravaganza in the Japanese capital. “Yes, India has been awarded the hosting rights of the 2019 Combined World Cup by the ISSF Executive Board. The decision to allot India the top tournament was unanimous,” a well-placed NRAI source said. ISSF delegates are in the city for the season’s first World Cup, to be held at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range from February 22 to March 4, and are holding its executive committee and administrative council meetings. NRAI President Raninder Singh had yesterday said they were looking at the upcoming World Cup as a stepping stone to prepare a strong bid for hosting a qualifying event for the Games. With the decision coming through smoothly, it can be assumed that the ISSF brass is impressed with the existing infrastructure at the range. In the upcoming tournament, a total of 50 countries will be represented by 452 athletes and among them will be reigning and former Olympic champions, world champions and continental champions lining up against India’s top guns. (PTI)
Sarkar named vice chairman of Asian Hockey Federation
New Delhi: Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) on Tuesday appointed Abhijit Sarkar as it’s new Vice Chairman and also the chief of AHF Commercial and TV Committee. Sarkar, who has been associated with the Sahara India Pariwar since 2004, was appointed on the basis of an Executive Board Meeting held on February 7. Sarkar had led the group in promoting various sports in India by sponsoring both the Indian National Cricket Team as well as the Indian National Hockey Team. “I am deeply honored to be selected for this position at the Asian Hockey Federation. Over the years with my deep involvement in the development of the sport, I am keen to support all Asian hockey playing countries to achieve better success and make a mark in the world of hockey,” Sarkar said. Sarkar has served as the Head of Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs and Relations, and the Sports Division at Sahara India Pariwar. His ability to form and execute strategies relating to the promotion of sports in India has played a major role in his appointment as the Vice President of AHF. Sarkar has also been deeply involved in the development of Indian hockey in recent times, as under his leadership Sahara India bought the Uttar Pradesh Wizards’ franchise in the Coal India Hockey India League. Earlier this year, Sahara had also renewed its sponsorship with Hockey India until 2021 which includes promoting both the men’s and women’s senior and junior teams. (PTI)
Rad Belgrade stadium closed over racist insults
Belgrade: The stadium of Serbian football club Rad Belgrade has been temporarily closed due to persistent racist chants by a group of fans against a Brazilian player. Rad fans chanted racist slurs against FK Partizan Brazilian player Everton Luiz in a Serbian league match on Sunday, local media reported, reports Efe. The Brazilian, who joined Partizan last year, was subjected to monkey noises, jeers and other abuse, including a racist banner in the stands. The closure of the stadium was ordered on Monday by Serbian league director Vladimir Bulatovic and will remain closed until a final decision is issued by the Football Association of Serbia. Partizan condemned the act, considering that it was not only racist, but also represents an act of hatred against Partizan and all the citizens of Serbia. (IANS)