Sports News

Hyderabad, Nov 22 (PTI) Pankaj Advani suffered a shock defeat to crash out of the IBSF World Snooker Championship even as three others Indians including seasoned Yasin Merchant advanced to the pre-quarterfinals here today.

Hyderabad, Nov 22 (PTI) Padmanabhan trained +Celestial Way+ ably ridden by C D Hayes claimed the Golconda 1000 Guineas 2009 in 7th day of Hyderabad Winter Races held here today.

Bargarh(Orissa), Nov 22 (PTI) JCB Brothers, Bhilai defeated Chand Club, Cuttack 2-0 in the East Zone qualifying round of the inaugural 31st All India Federation Cup Football tournament here today.

Shillong, Nov 22 (PTI) The fifth edition of the Indo-Nippon Golf Cup 2010 will be held in Shillong, which is expected to attract over a hundred golfers to the picturesque place.

Khanty Mansiysk (Russia), Nov 22 (PTI) Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran will have to fight it out in the tiebreaks after the Indian played out his second successive draw with GM Erwin L'Ami of Holland in the second game of the first round of the World Chess Cup here.

Chandigarh, Nov 22 (PTI) Haryana government has decided to soon open a Wrestling Academy in Jhajjar district to promote traditional sports among the enthusiastic youth of the state.

Dubai, Nov 22 (PTI) A top-10 finish slipped through his grasp as seasoned Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh carded an eventful two-under 70 in the final round to end tied 13th at the Dubai World Championships here today.

Karachi, Nov 22 (PTI) Pakistani players' participation in the next Indian Premier League remains doubtful as IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has told the PCB that the league cannot obtain Indian Foreign Office's NOC for them.

Karachi, Nov 22 (PTI) Out-of-form Younus Khan has got the much-needed backing from PCB Chairman Ezaj Butt, who expressed his desire to see the regular captain's comeback in next month's Australia tour.

From Our Chess Correspondent Khanty Mansiysk (Russia), Nov 22 (PTI) World's second youngest Grandmaster ever Parimarjan Negi scored a hard fought victory over higher rated Vadim Milov of Switzerland to raise his hopes of a place in the second round of the World Chess Cup here.

Chandigarh, Nov 21 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today announced the setting up of a State Sports Fund to promote sports and sportspersons and enhance the amount of cash awards being given to the medal winners of National Games.

Islamabad, Nov 21 (PTI) Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt has got verbal assurances from the government that it would have no objections regarding the national players travelling to India for the Indian Premier League next year. After attending a hearing of the Public accounts committee here today, Butt said he had also spoken to IPL commissioner Lalit Modi last night.

Duliajan (Assam), Nov 21 (PTI) North Imphal Sporting Association (NISA) defeated Arhima Club of Meghalaya 2-1 in the extra-time to emerge champions in Group D (North-East Zone) knock-out phase and make it to the next round of Federation Cup football qualifiers here.

Mumbai, Nov 21 (PTI) Former India stumper Chandrakant Pandit is all set to be the coach of the India squad which would be defending its title in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup scheduled in New Zealand from January 15-30.

Mumbai, Nov 21 (PTI) Holders Mumbai have retained the squad that defeated Himachal Pradesh at home for their Ranji Trophy fourth round Elite Division league tie against Railways to be held at Delhi from November 24-27.

Kolkata, Nov 21 (PTI) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly today said India should retain Amit Mishra notwithstanding the suggestions that the leg-spinner should be replaced in the second Test against Sri Lanka from November 24-28.

Kapurthala, Nov 21 (PTI) Western Railway won 31st All India Railway women hockey championship defeating Rail Coach Factory 3-2 here today.

Chandigarh, Nov 21 (PTI) Looking to prop up Punjab's performance in the remaining Ranji matches, the selectors today axed out-of-form captain Ankur Kakkar and replaced him with Pankaj Dharmani.

New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) Injured drag-flicker Sandeep Singh was today ruled out of the Champions Challenge I hockey tournament in Argentina next month and will be replaced by Diwakar Ram in the 21-member Indian squad.