Swiss coin to have Federer image
Zurich: Switzerland have honoured tennis legend Roger Federer by creating a 20-franc silver coin with his image on it. The 38-year-old, frequently rated as the greatest men’s tennis player of all time, is pictured in the coin in the initial stages of serving his trademark one-handed backhand. This is the first time that Swissmint, the official mint of the country, has created a commemorative coin in honour of a person. Federer tweeted about the honour. “Thank you Switzerland and Swissmint for this incredible honour and privilege,” he said. He also gave a cheeky reply to Switzerland’s Tourism’s congratulatory tweet, “Thanks, Fed’s or tail?” Federer is among the most well known exports from the country in the world of sports. Outside of his tennis honours, Federer has won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year a record five times. Even at the age of 38, he remains one of the best tennis players in the world with his current ATP ranking being third. (IANS)
Mandeep wins in Big Bout IBL
Greater Noida: Mandeep Jangra marked his return to the boxing ring with a hard fought split decision over Dinesh Dagar in the mens 57kg bout to help his team, NE Rhinos, draw abreast of Bengaluru Brawlers 1-1 on the second day of the Big Bout Indian Boxing League at the Gautam Buddha University here on Tuesday evening. The Brawlers’ Reyal Puri left Uzbek boxer Ergashev Timor with a bloodied nose in the second round of the opening bout to force the referee to stop the 91kg class contest. That result did put pressure on the 2013 Asian Championship finalist, Mandeep Jangra, when he stepped into the ring against the taller and younger Dinesh Dagar. (IANS)
Jess named skipper of WBBL Team
Melbourne: The 2019 Women’s Big Bash League on Tuesday revealed their first official Rebel WBBL team of the Tournament with three Melbourne Renegades cricketer making it to the side.Captained by Renegades’ skipper Jess Duffin, the team features players from six of the eight clubs.Adelaide Strikers Sophie Devine, who was in a red hot form in the showpiece event was named the Player of the Tournament. The 30-year old all-rounder from New Zealand smashed 699 runs at an average of 77.66 and scalped 16 wickets at 20.25. (ANI)