Fernandez leads Canada past Chile in nail-biter in United Cup
Sydney, Dec 31: Leylah Fernandez’s twin win led Canada to 2-1 victory over Chile in a United Cup nail-biter here on Sunday.Chile was two points from claiming a riveting United Cup Group B tie on Sunday afternoon when Tomas Barrios Vera and Daniela Seguel led Canadian duo Steven Diez and Fernandez 8/6 in the Match Tie-break of the deciding mixed doubles. But the Canadians rallied to win 7-5, 4-6, 10-8.Earlier in the day, Fernandez got Canada off to the perfect start in its first-ever United Cup match when she cruised past Chile’s Seguel 6-2, 6-3 before Nicolas Jarry beat Diez 7-5, 6-4 to level the tie scores. (IANS)
Anahat clinches girls’ U-19 title at Scottish Junior Open squash
New Delhi, Dec 31: Talented teenager Anahat Singh led a dominant Indian performance at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open squash, bagging the girls’ under-19 title with an 11-6, 11-1, 11-5 victory over home favourite Robyn McAlpine in the final.Saturday’s title win capped off a spectacular year for Delhi’s Anahat, who recorded the under-19 and senior National championship double and won mixed doubles bronze along with Abhay Singh both at the Asian Games and the inaugural Asian Mixed Doubles Championships. (IANS)
POA president Arif Hasan steps down after 19 years in office
Karachi, Dec 31: Pakistan’s second longest serving sports official, Lt General (retd) Arif Hasan has stepped down as the president of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) after 19 years due to health problems.Hasan had succeeded Syed Wajid Ali Shah as the president of the Olympic body in 2004 after the latter remained in power for 26 years.Hasan was in his fourth term as president of the powerful POA but has now sent a letter to the executive council members submitting his resignation from January 1, 2024. (IANS)
UP Yoddhas aim to start the new year with win against Patna Pirates
Noida, Dec 31: UP Yoddhas are aiming to start the new year with a win as they host Patna Pirates in Match 52 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 which will be held at the Noida Indoor Stadium here on Monday.This is the third match for the GMR Group-owned Yoddhas’ home leg and the team hopes to kick off the New Year with a win after going down to Dabang Delhi KC 25-35 on Friday.The home side are currently on ninth position in the table with 20 points. (IANS)
