Raj Kumar’s hat-trick helps India thrash Malaysia 8-1

Raj Kumar’s hat-trick helps India thrash Malaysia 8-1

Thursday, 12 September 2024 | PTI | Hulunbuir (China)

Young striker Raj Kumar Pal struck a hat-trick as title-holders India sealed a semifinal spot after thrashing Malaysia 8-1 for their third consecutive win in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, here on Wednesday. Apart from Raj Kumar (3rd, 25th and 33rd minute), Araijeet Singh Hundal (6th and 39th minute), Jugraj Singh...

Twin titles for Shubhi Gupta in chess meet

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

India’s Shubhi Gupta underlined her prowess as she clinched the girls U-16 gold and girls U-20 bronze medals in the just-concluded Commonwealth Chess Championships in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. A Women FIDE Master and the reigning U-19 girls’ national champion, Shubhi left a lasting impression with her performance in the U-16 category,...

Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over US soccer friendlies

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 | AP | Milford (US)

Mauricio Pochettino’s pending arrival looms over interim coach Mikey Varas and his players. Coming off a dismal performance in Canada’s first win over the U.S. On American soil in soccer since 1957, players say they realize more intensity is needed when the team faces New Zealand on Tuesday night. “All we can...

France rests Mbappé and beats Belgium while Haaland is decisive in the Nations League

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 | AP | Geneva

Even after leaving star forward Kylian Mbappé on the bench, France handed Belgium yet another loss in the Nations League. Two of Mbappé’s former teammates at Paris Saint-Germain, Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembélé, struck with powerful shots either side of halftime in a 2-0 win in Lyon on Monday. The latest...

Paralympic champs return to hero’s welcome

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Swarmed by hundreds of supporters, garlanded and fed sweets, India’s Paralympic medal-winners returned to a jubilant welcome on Tuesday after securing an unprecedented haul of 29 medals at the just-concluded Games in Paris. There was the customary dhol and euphoric chants hailing them as the athletes made their way out of...

Led by young strikers, India aim to maintain winning run in Asian Champions Trophy

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 | PTI | Hulunbuir (China)

India’s new-found ability to score field goals will be crucial as the defending champions will look to extend their winning streak when they face Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Wednesday. Field goal conversion was a key concern during India’s bronze medal-winning campaign at the Paris Olympics...

F1 car design great Adrian Newey to join Aston Martin after leaving Red Bull

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 | AP | Silverstone (England)

Formula 1’s most influential car designer, Adrian Newey, is joining Aston Martin in March 2025 after leaving Red Bull, ending months of speculation over a backroom figure who seemed more in-demand than any driver. Newey has spent nearly two decades with Red Bull and is widely credited with putting the team...

SAI, Steel Plants Sports Board make quarters

Wednesday, 11 September 2024 | PTI | Pune

Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Steel Plants Sports Board entered the quarterfinals from their respective pools after recording contrasting results in the 4th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship here on Tuesday. On a day of do-or-die battles for qualifications, SAI beat Central Board of Direct Taxes (CDT) 5-1...

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