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India face Russia challenge in BRICS
BAMBOLIM (GOA): India would look for a positive start when they open their campaign against Russia in the BRICS U-17 football tournament which commences on Wednesday
BAMBOLIM (GOA): India would look for a positive start when they open their campaign against Russia in the BRICS U-17 football tournament which commences on Wednesday at the GMC Stadium.
The inaugural match will be played between Brazil and China. South Africa, the other team among the five nations, was to arrive late on Tuesday. The final is slated for October 15.
India coach Nicolai Adam said except for a few minor injuries he has a full squad at his disposal for the match against Russia who are a strong opponent to beat.
“Although the team could not make it to the knock out round, on the whole the performance was good. It was a good experience for the boys and now that we are playing among the top four nations in BRICS tournament we are looking to improve further before we travel to Brazil to train and also play a tournament before the U-17 World Cup,” stated Adam.
“Russia are a strong side who have won all their three matches of the qualifying round of next year’s U-17 World Cup and we will have to play at our best to beat them. All the four teams are strong and it will be a good exposure for the boys,” Adam said.
ADITI, VANI TO LEAD HOME CHALLENGE
NEW DELHI: Golfer Aditi Ashok, who represented India at the Rio Olympics, and rising golfer Vani Kapoor will spearhead the Indian challenge at the 2016 Hero Women’s India Open, which will tee off at the picturesque DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurgaon from November 7th.
Aditi secured tied ninth position at the ISPS Handa Ladies European Masters and then bettered it with a sixth place finish at the Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open De Espana Femenino.
She will be joined by Vani, who won six of the 10 events in the Women’s Professional Golf Tour, Amandeep Drall, who clinched three titles this season, and Hero MotoCorp sponsored Sharmila Nicollet in a highly competitive field.
KATARIYA TO LEAD WOMEN’S HOCKEY TEAM
NEW DELHI: Forward Vandana Katariya was named as captain of the 18-member Indian women hockey squad for the Asian Champions Trophy, to be played in Singapore from October 29.
Defender Sunita Lakra was named as the vice-captain of the side as Sushila Chanu, who led the side during the Rio Olympic Games has been omitted.
The Indian team has two goalkeepers, five forwards, six midfielders and five defenders.
The tournament will feature Japan, China, Korea and Malaysia apart from India.
