11 MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighters (7 male and 4 female) who will be representing India at the MMA World championship to be held in Bahrain between Nov.12 and Nov.19 underwent a rigorous National training camp at City’s Academy of Martial Science (AMS) which ended recently. The 11 member team is drawn from various States…
Annual Sports Meet held
November 15, 2017The Annual Sports Meet of Acharya Vidya Kula, Mysuru, was inaugurated by M. Yogendra, Veteran International Athlete and Superintendent of Central Tax and Customs, Bengaluru, recently. Yogendra, in his address to the students, motivated them to spare enough time for physical exercise and sports along with academics and co-curricular activities. Track and field events were…
Top Spin Tennis Academy Men’s Tennis Tournament: City’s Manish Deepak duo enter quarter-finals
November 15, 2017City’s upcoming youngsters, G. Manish (Sapient PU College, Mysuru) and A. Deepak, taking part in the AITA Rupees One Lakh prize money tennis tournament conducted by Topspin Tennis Academy, Bengaluru, entered the quarter-finals in the men’s doubles event on Monday. In the men’s doubles first round, Manish and Deepak beat Sheikh Mohammed Ifthikar and Rahul…
Hero Women’s Indian Open Golf Tournament for Women: Pranavi Urs gets best amateur player award
November 14, 2017Mysuru golfer Pranavi S. Urs won the Low Amateur award in the Hero Women’s Indian Open which concluded at the DLF Golf and Country Club on Sunday last. Pranavi had a three-day aggregate score of 226 (77+70+79) and finished T-61st. Camille Chevalier produced a fairy-tale finish with birdies on the last two holes to grab…
Now, Indian cricketers to fly in Business Class
November 14, 2017The Indian cricketers will now fly in business class after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) approved the proposal to upgrade their domestic air travel. Reportedly, the players have been facing problems while flying within the country with some complaining about selfie requests from fellow passengers and less leg space. The proposal…
Italy miss out on FIFA World Cup
November 14, 2017Italy failed to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958 yesterday as they were held to a 0-0 draw in the second leg of their play-off at the San Siro by Sweden who qualified with a 1-0 aggregate victory. The four-time champions dominated possession but struggled to create enough clear-cut chances as…
KSCA Mysuru Zonal League 2017: Vishnu Priyan, Surendra Prasad shine for MUCSC
November 14, 2017Centuries by Vishnu Priyan 127 (10×4, 3×6) and Surendra Prasad 117 (10×4, 6×6) and their vital 210-run seventh wicket partnership enabled Mysore University Colleges Sports Council (MUCSC) to score 385 in 87.1 overs. In reply, National Cricket Club (NCC) were restricted to 254 in 68.4 overs and gained the first innings lead of 131-runs in…
Eastern India Amateur Golf Tournament: City lad Yashas triumphs
November 14, 2017M.S. Yashas Chandra scored a 3 & 2 win over Harimohan Singh to emerge winner in the Eastern India Amateur Golf Championship in Kolkata on Sunday last. Yashas Chandra had taken a 4-up lead after 18-holes of the 36-hole final. In the second session, Yashas slipped a bit, but held his nerves to pull out…
Wins medal at Nationals
November 14, 2017P. Punith, a student of SVEI Composite PU College, Mysuru, won a silver medal in Muaythai competition held in Shillong (Meghalaya) between Nov.2 and Nov.11, in the U-18 57 kg weight category. He represents fighting club, Kimura Martial Arts and Fitness.
Mayor’s Gold Cup Kabaddi Tournament 2017: Vijaya Bank, Palam (Delhi) bag titles
November 13, 2017Excellent play by Dinesh Gowda and Sachin Suvarna helped Vijaya Bank, Bengaluru to register a well earned 36-23 win over Hi-Tech, Chennai and clinch the coveted men’s title and a cash prize of Rs.2 lakh on the concluding day of the Mayor’s Gold Cup Kabaddi Tournament 2017 jointly organised by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Karnataka…
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