An autorickshaw driver, who is a veteran athlete, has become a role model for others by his achievements at the national and international level. The veteran athlete Vishweshwara Aradhya Diddapura, 67, a resident of 11th Cross, Ramanuja Road, who is an autorickshaw driver, in his spare time practises hard in several disciplines like speed walking,…
Hockey brings joy to flood-ravaged Kodava families
April 26, 2019Terming the decision to drop the traditional Kodava family hockey tournament this year in the wake of last year’s natural calamity that ravaged Kodagu district as a wrong move, Kodagu Press Club President Ajjamada Ramesh Kuttappa has regretted that the 22-year-old record of the tournament has been broken. The annual Kodava Hockey Festival, which is…
RCB wins over KXIP Stays in race for playoffs
April 25, 2019Navdeep Saini’s fabulous penultimate over kept Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) afloat as they beat Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 17 runs in an Indian Premier League encounter at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru yesterday. Chasing a daunting 203 runs for victory, KXIP were off to a flying start as Chris Gayle scored a quickfire 23…
Asian Athletics: Chitra bags gold as India finishes with 17 medals
April 25, 2019The 23rd edition of the Asian Athletics Championships held in the premises of the Khalifa International Stadium here, has drawn to a close with the arena lying witness to some classic performances. In the previous edition of the Championships held in Bhubaneswar, India had topped the medal tally with 17 medals and likewise, in this…
MDAA invites application for Nandi Awards
April 25, 2019The Mysore District Athletic Association (MDAA) has invited application from athletes for the Nandi Awards 2018-19 given for the best athletes of Mysuru district for both boys and girls category under the age group of 14, 16, 18, 20 years, men and women and also Sports Promoters for the Sports Promoters Award. The athletes should…
Bangalore Open 3 – FIDE Rating Chess Tourney: Girish Koushik wins title
April 25, 2019Mysuru lad IM Girish A. Koushik (Rating 2437), taking part in Bangalore Open 3 – FIDE Rating Chess Tourney held at Silicon City Academy of Secondary Education, Konakunte, Bengaluru, from Apr.17 to 21, won the title by securing 9.5 points from ten rounds. IM M. Chakravarthi Reddy and FM Niranjan Navalgund tied with 8.5 points…
Watson plunders boundaries as Chennai beat Hyderabad
April 24, 2019Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 6 wickets in match 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chasing 176 runs, CSK lost Faf du Plessis (1) early through a run-out. Shane Watson, who was joined by Suresh Raina, then plundered boundaries at will as…
Women’s T20 to begin on May 6
April 24, 2019Three teams are set to play four Women’s T20 Challenge matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur as standalone games during the IPL Playoff week, beginning May 6. The teams — Supernovas, Trailblazers and Velocity — will comprise current and future stars of Indian cricket playing alongside a selection of the world’s best players….
Asian Wrestling Championships : Bajrang Punia wins India’s first Gold Medal
April 24, 2019World No.1 Bajrang Punia won India’s first gold medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2019 in Xi’an, China on Tuesday with a resounding win in the final. Bajrang was fighting in the 65kg category and beat Sayatbek Okassov of Kazakhstan 12-7 to bag the top honours. Praveen Rana had to settle for silver in the…
Kanjithanda Cup Badminton Tournament from May 1
April 24, 2019The first edition of Kanjithanda Shuttle Badminton Cup Tournament among Kodava families will be held at the Health Club premises in Bittangala, Virajpet taluk, from May 1 to 5. Announcing this at a press meet here on Monday, Kanjithanda K. Aiyappa said that Kanjithanda family from Podakeri’s V. Badaga will be hosting the Tournament, which…
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