Lajong’s Isaac called up for India Camp
Shillong: Shillong Lajong FC midfielder Isaac Vanmalsawma who is currently playing in the I-League and is training with the team for the next match against East Bengal FC to be held on Saturday has been called up for the Senior Team Camp. The Indian Senior National Team will be camping in Mumbai prior to their crucial Group A match against Myanmar in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers UAE 2019. The boys would be assembling in Mumbai from March 12 as per their Club commitments in the Hero I-League and the AFC Cup.“We have recruited players on basis of their consistent performances both from the Hero I-League and the Hero Indian Super League. I reiterate that the door is open for anyone who is eligible to play for India. But for that he must be prepared to do the work we need. We have selected the players from what we have seen over the last few months,” National Coach Stephen Constantine stated.
Awareness-cum-competition on archery held
Shillong: The Sankardev College NSS Unit had organised an awareness-cum-competition on Khasi traditional archery on February 25 at Kyrdemkhla Village of Laitkroh Elaka. There were around 80 archers from different parts of the adjoining areas who took part. Dr.Roplyneda Lyngdoh of the Department of Cultural and Creative studies, NEHU, Shillong gave a theoretical presentation on the evolution of Khasi archery before the competition.
Shillong Cricket League finals from today
Shillong: The finals of the First division will be played between Aurobindo and Young Guns on Wednesday, while the finals of the Third division will be played between Khalsa Warriors and Sporting Cub on Thursday. In the Super Divison, the final between Sputnik and United XI will be on Friday. Meanwhile in the Second Division, the final will be played between Occult CC and YAWS CC on Saturday.
Former FIFA Secretary General Valcke appeals 10-year ban
ZURICH: Former FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke has appealed against his 10-year ban from all soccer related activities, the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Tuesday. Valcke is appealing against the decision issued by FIFA’s Appeal Committee dated June 24, 2016, Lausanne-based CAS said, following a corruption investigation. The French national, the right-hand man to FIFA’s now-banned president Sepp Blatter for eight years, was found guilty by the soccer body of misconduct over the sale of World Cup tickets, abuse of travel expenses, attempting to sell TV rights below their market value and destruction of evidence. (Reuters)
Shakespeare favourite to replace Ranieri at Leicester
LONDON: Craig Shakespeare is the bookmakers’ favourite to succeed Claudio Ranieri as manager of Leicester City after taking charge of Monday’s impressive 3-1 victory over Liverpool. Assistant coach since 2011, Shakespeare is now 5-4 favourite ahead of Dutchman Guus Hiddink, former England manager Roy Hodgson and Nigel Pearson, the man who was succeeded by Ranieri. “It appears that the shortlist for Leicester manager is down to four with Craig Shakespeare leading the way following Leicester’s victory over Liverpool,” a spokesman for bookmakers William Hill said on Tuesday. As job interviews go, Shakespeare could hardly have done better on Monday as champion Leicester produced their best display of the season in the Premier League. Jamie Vardy scored twice and Danny Drinkwater once as Leicester ended a run of five successive defeats to move out of the relegation zone. “I have said before that, do I think I’m capable of it? Yes. Does it faze me? No,” Shakespeare said.(Reuters)