MANUJA VEERAPPA
Crisis in BJP, Bihar chief quits before poll
South African swimmer Roland Schoeman waded into a racial controversy by branding the Indian crowd at the S.P. Mukherjee aquatics complex “monkeys” on Friday.
SA swimmer says crowd like monkeys
South African swimmer Roland Schoeman waded into a racial controversy by branding the Indian crowd at the S.P. Mukherjee aquatics complex “monkeys” on Friday.
Indian stars missing from flag-hoisting...
When the Indian flag went up at the Games Village on Friday afternoon, there were more onlookers present than members of the Indian contingent itself. The home squad, boasting of 619 athletes, hardly showed their numbers at the flag-hoisting ceremony with most star athletes choosing to stay away citing reasons like practice and rest.
D’Souza leaves camp midway
India goalkeeper Adrian D’Souza on Sunday withdrew from the ongoing national camp in Pune citing “personal reasons”.
Although the 26-year old refused to state any reason, sources said the talented goalkeeper who was a part of the national squad for the World Cup earlier this year was disappointed as he may not find a place in the team for the European tour.
Fancied runners take beating as Mbieshei, Wude win crown
On Friday, when the little known Kenyan athlete Titus Mbieshei landed in India for the Sunfeast World 10K Run, he came with a single-minded mission of triumph. For him it was not about participation, it was about winning and the prize money meant a lot to him. It would provide a better living for his extended family of 16.
Fatigued Merga wary of Kipsang
As the skies opened up on Saturday evening, one couldn’t help but pray that the Bengaluru roads would be conducive for the runners on Sunday morning.
Chikka bags maiden title, Thais win
Even before the final round of the HP Asia-Pacific Junior Golf Championship began on Sunday, it was a foregone conclusion that the young golfers from Thailand would defend their title without much ado
Chikka takes day’s honours, Thailand in control
In any team event, it is very rare for an individual effort to power them to a title. Going into the final round of the HP Asia-Pacific Junior Golf Championship, India too find themselves in a similar situation.
Red-hot Thais steam ahead, India 5-stroke behind
It is not just Thai curry that is red hot, even their golfers sizzle on the course. On the second day of the HP Asia Pacific junior golf championship on Friday, the Thai golfers extended their lead over the hosts to five strokes.
Stylish Chikka scorches the greens
The white T-shirt and grey shorts didn’t quite go with S. Chikkarangappa’s usual, flamboyant style. But once the 16-year-old Bengaluru boy took to the greens, the style was on show in abundance as he completed a blemish-
