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CLOSE-IN: Women's cricket - A rose by any other name would smell as sweet
The recent success, as regards the selling of the Rights of Women's IPL cricket tournament, truly reflects the progress that has been made by both the BCCI and cricket as a sport, in India. The game of cricket is the true benefactor, as it smells as sweet when played by either men or women.
Politician shouldn't be allowed to occupy WFI chief's post: Mahavir Phogat
Mahavir's comments came a day after several wrestlers, including Olympic medalists Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, protested at the Jantar Mantar against the functioning of the WFI and its president. On Wednesday, Vinesh Phogat alleged that Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and a few other coaches at national camps in Lucknow sexually harassed female wrestlers.
Indian women's hockey team continue winning streak, beat South Africa 4-0
Having won the first two matches rather convincingly, the Indian team stuck to basics as they executed the chances really well and played a disciplined structure to stay ahead. Rani (2'), Deep Grace Ekka (18'), Vandana Katariya (20') and Sangita Kumari (46') scored one goal each for India.
WTT Contender: Manika storms into singles quarters, mixed doubles semis
World No. 36 Manika took just 24 minutes to register an emphatic over her Korean opponent ranked 129 on the ITTF rankings. Manika will now clash with another Korean, Choi Hyojoo, ranked 53rd in the world, on Friday evening for a place in the semifinals.
Hockey World Cup: Graham Reid blames faulty execution, poor finishing for India's struggle against Wales
Reid was not surprised by his forwards failing to take an early lead against Wales, who packed their defence. "If you see the England-Wales game, they did not score till the second quarter. It's quite common against a team that plays like they do to have the first quarter bumping head against the defensive wall and trying to find a way through.
ISL 2022-23: Mumbai City FC continue cruise mode with 4-0 win over NorthEast United FC
Ahmed Jahouh, Jorge Diaz, and Vinit Rai were on target for the Islanders. The third goal of the match was classified as an Alex Saji own goal. The result was another example of their dominance this season -- in all, Mumbai City FC have now scored 45 goals in 15 games, putting them just a goal behind FC Goa's league stage record of 46 goals in 2019-20 with five games to go.
ILT20: Vince, Wiese and Jordan shine in Gulf Giants 101-run win over Dubai Capitals
Gulf Giants posted an impressive 181 for 6, riding on their heavy scoring skipper Vince's 76 off 48 balls with four boundaries and four sixes. Thereafter, Wiese (3 for 3) and Jordan (3 for 12) backed by Richard Gleeson (2 for 14) bowled out Dubai Capitals for a paltry 80 runs in 14.3 over for a big-margin victory.
Hockey World Cup: India vs Wales match witnesses full-house at Kalinga Stadium
The iconic Kalinga Stadium was fully packed with hockey lovers from different parts of India to witness the important match between India and Wales. Hockey fans including women and children have enjoyed the wonderful match, in which India won with 4-2 goals against Wales.
Deadlock continues, Sports Minister to meet wrestlers again on Friday
The four-hour meeting, however, ended without a statement. The second round of the meeting is scheduled for Friday morning at 8 a.m. IANS has learnt that the wrestlers were adamant for the sacking of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers will continue their protest at Jantar Mantar on Friday if the next meeting with the Sports Minister doesn't materialise.
Hockey World Cup: India beat Wales 4-2 to finish second in group D
Midfielder Shamsher Singh (22'), Akashdeep Singh (33', 46') and Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh (60') scored the goals for India while Gareth Furlong (43') and Jacob Draper (45') netted for World Cup debutants Wales. India will now play New Zealand, who came third in Pool C, for a place in the quarter-finals in the crossovers.
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