Grand Welcome for Sakshi Malik, Awarded Rs 2.5 Crore
Haryana honoured its ‘daughter’ Sakshi Malik by appointing her as brand ambassador of the Prime Minister’s flagship ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign and presented the Olympic bronze medallist a cheque of Rs 2.5 crore.
A rousing reception in the capital, after the freestyle wrestler arrived from Rio de Janeiro in the wee hours, was followed by another grand welcome by the Haryana government.
The 23-year-old, who is the first woman wrestler from India to win an Olympic medal, then travelled to Bahadurgarh in Jhajjar district, where she was felicitated by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.es of people.
“My 12-year long dream has been fulfilled. But I will work hard to change the colour of my medal at next Olympics,” Sakshi said.
No Issues as Far as I’m Concerned: Rio Marathoner Kavita
Marathon runner Kavita Raut sought to steer clear of the O P Jaisha controversy, asserting that there was enough water for her during the gruelling marathon event in the Rio Olympics.
Jaisha, the second Indian participant in the marathon race, stoked a controversy by alleging that Athletics Federation of India officials did not arrange for water and energy drinks during the race under scorching heat, a claim denied by the AFI.
As far as I am concerned I have no issues. It was a normal race for me though I felt thirsty along the way as the race was run under scorching heat. I don’t know at what intervals were the water stations kept. But there were water stations and I felt water, kept along the course of the race, was enough.Kavita Raut
Abhinav, Sudeep Score Tons on Day 2: Duleep Trophy
It was purely a ‘Batsman’s Evening’ with Tamil Nadu opener Abhinav Mukund and talented Bengal boy Sudeep Chatterjee’s twin tons took India Red to a commanding 354-run lead against India Green on the second day of the Duleep Trophy.
After the bowlers ruled the roost with 17 wickets on the first day, it was the turn of southpaws Abhinav (162 batting, 212 balls) and Sudeep (114, 182 balls) to conjure up a 240-run partnership for the second wicket.
The Reds reached 344/3 at stumps after bowling out the Green team for 151 in their first innings with young Rajasthan pacer Nathu Singh picking up 6/53 in 12.4 overs of brisk fast medium bowling.
England Beats Pakistan in Rain-hit 1st ODI
Jason Roy overcame a bout of dizziness to inspire England to a 44-run win over Pakistan using the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected one-day international on Wednesday, putting the hosts 1-0 ahead in the five-match series.
Chasing 261 to win in Southampton, England was 194-3 after 34.3 overs and well ahead of Pakistan on run rate when rain forced an end to play. Roy scored a 56-ball 65 to get England off to a flying start, while Joe Root hit 61 in England’s latest impressive display in the 50-over format.
Azhar Ali struck 82 and Sarfraz Ahmed weighed in with 55 as Pakistan was restricted to 260-6 by tight death bowling by England.
Man City, Moenchengladbach Cruise Into Champions League
Manchester City and Borussia Moenchengladbach built on commanding first-leg advantages to cruise through the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday, while Russian side Rostov thrashed Ajax 4-1 to reach the group stage for the first time.
City will play a sixth straight season in Europe’s elite competition after beating Steaua Bucharest 1-0 thanks to Fabian Delph’s 56th-minute goal and completing a 6-0 win on aggregate. Goalkeeper Joe Hart made what could be his last start for City after losing his regular place under new coach Pep Guardiola.
Raffael and Thorgan Hazard scored hat tricks as Moenchengladbach routed Young Boys 6-1 for a 9-2 win on aggregate, sealing an immediate return to the group stage for the German side.
Both Germany and England will have a full quota of four teams in Thursday’s draw. City, a semifinalist last season, will be one of the second seeds.
Brazil Legend Ronaldo to Return to Real Madrid
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazario will return to Real Madrid as an advisor to president Florentino Perez and as a global ambassador for the club. Ronaldo will rejoin Los Blancos in September, Spanish sports daily Marca reported on Wednesday.
Ronaldo’s wish to return to Real Madrid was the contributing factor in Perez’s decision to hire the Brazilian, who joined the Merengues in August 2002, reports Efe. The former international’s return to Madrid was on the table for years, but with Brazil hosting both the World Cup in 2014 and Olympic Games in 2016, the return has not been possible until now.
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