M.P. Ajith of Mysuru (Rating 1927), taking part in the Belagavi Open Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament-2018 at Belagavi from May 19 to 20, won the title with 7.5 points from eight rounds on Sunday. Ajith won a cash prize of Rs.15,000 and a trophy. He had wins over Advaith Jingouda, Prabhu Trupti, Bhagwat, D….
Rafael Nadal wins eighth Rome Masters Title
May 21, 2018Rafael Nadal won the Rome Masters for the eighth time on Sunday when he defeated defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 after a stunning comeback. German second seed Zverev was 3-1 up in the decider before two rain stoppages halted his momentum. Top seed Nadal raced away with the last five games to secure…
Talented Skater: Rea Achaiah
May 20, 2018Roller skating is a popular sport in Mysuru city and many roller skaters have gone on to do well in the National and International level. Our city’s Rea Elizabeth Achaiah, a talented roller skater, performed well in the speed skating selection trials held at Gurugram recently, to represent the country and earned selection to represent…
Chrish Lynn, Robin Uthappa star in Kolkata Knight Riders’ win
May 20, 2018Hyderabad: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made to the play-offs of the IPL with a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) yesterday, rising to the occasion and displaying in abundance the quality that sets apart a two-time champions. Opting to bat, hosts SRH were restricted to 172 for nine after a flying start at the Rajiv…
Karnataka State U-13 Chess: Sanjana triumphs
May 20, 2018Sanjana Raghunath of Bengaluru with eight points from nine rounds won the Karnataka State U-13 Girls Chess title in the Tournament conducted by Nalanda Chess Academy, Shivamogga, yesterday. Mysuru girl Hemadri Sathish with 7.5 points secured the second place and was followed by 10 players with 6.5 points each and were placed from third to…
SPORTS QUIZ
May 20, 2018What does the term YAS stand for? In which sport is the term ‘Medley’ associated with? The ‘Duleep Trophy’ is associated with which sport? Whom did Rafael Nadal beat in the men’s singles semi-finals in the ongoing Rome Masters tennis championships ? Who is the well known football goalkeeper who played his last game for…
Sports Events
May 20, 2018Cricket KSCA Mysore Zonal League 2018 26.5.18 & 27.5.18 : II Division League Matches at Gangothri Glades, JSS-SJCE grounds, PET Mandya. Swimming Karnataka State Sub-Junior and Junior Aquatic Championships 2018 31.5.18 to 3.6.18: Conducted by Mysore District Swimming Association (MDSA) at University Swimming Pool, Saraswathipuram, Mysore.
Dhoni becomes fifth Indian to score 6,000 runs in T20s
May 19, 2018Mahendra Singh Dhoni added yet another feather to his glittering cap as the former India captain yesterday completed 6,000 runs in Twenty20s. Dhoni achieved the feat during CSK’ IPL 2018 match against DD at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium here on Friday. Dhoni became the fifth Indian to complete 6000 runs in T20s. Suresh Raina (7708),…
Bowlers shine in Delhi Daredevils win over Chennai Super Kings
May 19, 2018Bowlers finally delivered for Delhi Daredevils (DD) as they defended 162 and defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 34 runs at Feroz Shah Kotla yesterday. Spinners led by Amit Mishra (2/20) and teenager Sandeep Lamicchane (1/21) got wickets at key intervals as Chennai’s chase simply failed to take off. Pacers Trent Boult (2/20) and Harshal…
Karnataka State U-13 Girls Chess: Sanjana emerges sole leader
May 19, 2018Sanjana Raghunath with 5.5 points from six rounds emerged as the sole leader in the Karnataka State U-13 Girls Chess Championships 2018 held at Nalanda Chess Academy in Shivamogga yesterday. Mysuru girl Hemadri Sathish with 5 points from 6 rounds is in the second place. She is followed by Manya (Kundapura – 5 points), Zoya…
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