Новости за 20.07.2018

Indian wrestler Mansi settled for a silver medal after being outplayed in the 57kg category final by Japan's Akie Hanai and Swati Shinde claimed a bronze at the Junior Asian Wrestling Championship on Friday.

A day after the International Hockey Federation (FIH) found itself at the receiving end for messing up with the Indian national flag at a promotional event for the women's hockey world cup in London, the sport's apex body issued an apology for the goof up.

Fakhar Zaman blazed Pakistan's first ever double century in a one-day international in his team's record 244-run victory against Zimbabwe on Friday.

The IOA rejected the government's proposal to relax Asian Games selection norms for some specific sports, saying the sports ministry's concerns have already been addressed while picking the contingent earlier this month.

Sixth-seeded Lakshya Sen caused one of the major upsets so far in the Badminton Asia Junior Championships when he toppled second-seeded Chinese Li Shifeng 21-14 21-12 to enter the men singles semis on the third day of the individual events at Jakarta.

India all-rounder Kedar Jadhav, who underwent a surgery after suffering a hamstring injury during the IPL, on Friday said he would start playing in another two to three weeks' time.

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj claimed a career-best eight for 116 to prevent Sri Lanka from making the most of a strong start and limiting them to 277 for nine on the opening day of the second and final Test on Friday.

Compound mixed pair of Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha Vennam kept India in the hunt for a second medal, advancing to the bronze play-off at the stage four of the Archery World Cup on Friday.

The India Under-19 cricket team produced a fine all-round performance to thump Sri Lanka U-19 by an innings and 21 runs in the first Youth Test at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, on Friday.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday overturned a European ban imposed on AC Milan for violating UEFA's financial fair play rules, calling the punishment "not proportionate."

Bangladesh on Friday appointed former South African batsman Neil McKenzie as their new batting consultant to help shape up their woeful batting unit.

Sachin Tendulkar waited five years since retirement before launching his own academy and the India batting great wants to take the venture beyond cricket's traditional pockets, he said on Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar waited five years since retirement before launching his own academy and the India batting great wants to take the venture beyond cricket's traditional pockets, he said on Friday.

Fakhar Zaman became the first Pakistan player to hit a double century in one-day internationals, racing to 210 not out in the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe on Friday.

Pakistan openers Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq have created record for the highest opening partnership in ODIs, achieving the milestone during the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo on Friday.

Former off-spinner Graeme Swann foresees a strong Indian comeback in next month's Test series against England if the ball fails to swing, the chances of which are high due to a warmer-than-usual English summer.

WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was officially appointed as the Chef de Mission CDM of the Indian contingent for the upcoming 18th Asian Games to be held in twin cities of Jakarta and Palembang from August 19 to September 2.

The All India Football Federation on Friday confirmed that its senior national team will play China in an international friendly in October, as part of preparation for the 2019 Asian Cup.

India are not only keen, but possess the ammunition too to retain the men's kabaddi gold at next month's Asian Games, feels star player Monu Goyat.

England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has said he is open to the possibility of making a Test return for the series against India, just months after he opted out of playing red-ball cricket to concentrate on shorter formats.

Pep Guardiola fears his preparations for Manchester City's Premier League title defence have been affected by the World Cup.

Tiger Woods' much anticipated return to the British Open after a two-year hiatus sparkled early on before ending in a level-par 71 at Carnoustie on Thursday.

Rory McIlroy provided the perfect riposte to being called a robot by renowned coach Butch Harmon as he played aggressive golf to card a two-under-par 69 in the first round of the British Open on Thursday.

"In terms of other teams approaching me, one did, but I didn't give it any air," said Lewis Hamilton, whose contract extension will keep him with Mercedes until the end of 2020, matching Vettel's commitment to Ferrari.