Theetharamada Sinchal Kaveramma shattered the national record in the 400-metre hurdle and met the qualifying mark for the Asiad (Asian Games), during the 62nd Inter-State Athletics Championships in Odisha. Notably, she broke the national record, crossing the finish line in a thrilling photo-finish with a time of 56.76 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 57.02…
Roger Binny’s love for farming ‘bowls over’ many
June 20, 2023Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Roger Binny has added a new vehicle to his fleet. No, not a swanky car, but a tractor for agriculture purpose, as the former cricketer owns 36 acres of land in the fringes of Bandipur forest in Gundlupet taluk. Binny was the cynosure of all eyes…
‘Karate for Self-Defence’ programme held
June 20, 2023As part of World Karate Day, the Mysore Karate Association had organised a ‘Karate for Self-Defence’ programme at University of Mysore Sports Pavilion in city on June 18. SP Seema Latkar inaugurated the event which featured ‘Kata’ demonstration by students of various Karate Schools. University of Mysore Physical Education Department Director Dr. C. Venkatesh, Association…
City skaters shine at Nationals
June 20, 2023Six skaters of Elite Roller Skating Academy, Mysuru, participated in the 4th National-level Ranking Roller Skating Championship was held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, recently. Among them, G. Vijay, belonging to 14 to 17 years age group Quad Category, has won 2 Gold Medals in the Road 1 Lap event and 100 meters event. Aarav Kiran, belonging…
City girl excels in State Aquatic Championship
June 20, 2023S. Thanya from Mysuru, who represented Dolphin Aquatics in State Aquatic Championship 2023-24 held at Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, recently, won 3 Gold, 2 Silver & 3 Bronze Medals in Group-2 Girls Category. Over 840 swimmers from all over Karnataka participated in this competition. The 14-year-old Thanya participated in the following 5 Individual &…
Medal-winner in Athletic Meet
June 20, 2023N.P. Vagesh, a student of Computer Science and Engineering Department, ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru, secured 2 medals in VTU Inter-Collegiate State-level Athletic Meet-2023 held at VTU in Belagavi recently. Vagesh secured silver medal in the Triple-Jump event and a bronze medal for 110 mts Running Race.
Indoor Cricket: Represents India in New Zealand-Asia Cup 2023
June 20, 2023Ashik Christy, an alumnus of St. Philomena’s College, Mysuru, recently made his debut at New Zealand-Asia Cup 2023 and represented India in Indoor Cricket. He is the younger son of A.S. Alexander and Theresa Pushpa from Somwarpet, Kodagu.
Karnataka State Open & Girls U-11 Chess: Aarav, Pratitee bag titles
June 15, 2023Aarav Sathish Amonkar with 8 points from 9 rounds and Pratitee Bardoloi with 8.5 points from nine rounds won the Open and Girls U-11 titles respectively on the concluding day of the Akshayakalpa Organic Milk-sponsored Karnataka State Open & U-11 Girls Chess Championship 2023, conducted by Mysore Chess Centre at Dasprakash Paradise hotel premises here…
Indisputable GOAT Novak Djokovic lifts coveted 23rd Grand Slam Trophy
June 12, 2023By V.N. Prasad The indisputable GOAT (Greatest of All Times) Novak Djokovic yesterday lifted the coveted 23rd Grand Slam Trophy at Roland Garrows, Paris, at French Open 2023. Before going into the Championship details and historical facts, I am constrained to recall the beautiful words Novak Djokovic spoke during the post match presentation ceremony. While…
Mysuru lad excels in Tennis in West Vancouver
June 12, 2023Mustafa Murtuza Raja emerged Doubles Champion and Singles Runner-up in the U-16 Tennis BC Nationals Selection Series held at Hollyburn Country Club in West Vancouver recently. Mustafa defeated top seeded Owen in the Singles semi-finals but fell short in a closely contested 3 set finals with the second seeded player Gary. In the Doubles finals,…
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