Association of Indian Football Coaches launched in India
The All India Football Association has recognised the Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC) that was launched in India to provide a platform and for the welfare of the coaches. Derrick Pereira of FC Goa, Sanjoy Sen of Mohun Bagan, I.M Vijayan, the National Observer of Government of India, Thangboi Singto of Kerala Blasters FC and Dinesh Nair of Mumbai...
Shubhankar Sharma wins PGTI season-ending championship
India's latest golf sensation, Shubhankar Sharma, won the PGTI season-ending championship at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club. In a one shot thrilling finish, Shubhankar prevailed over Rashid Khan to snatch Rs 1.5 crore McLeod Russel Tour Championship 2017. Trailing by two shots till the 14th hole, Shubhankar turned it around in the final stages to end up with a round...
26th Day of January
1954 Diana Edulji, the foremost left-arm woman spinner for India, was born on this day. Edulji played 20 Tests and 34 ODIs for India between 1976 and 1993. Her best figure came against Australia in Delhi when she took 6 wickets for 64. Edulji was a regular in India’s ODI team. She played three World Cups and her best figure...
Vijender Singh wins his 10th successive professional title
Vijender Singh remains the king as he continues his unbeaten run in the professional circuit. In his 10th bout he defeated African champion Ernest Amuzu with an unanimous verdict at a packed Sawai Mann Singh Stadium in Jaipur. The 32-year-old Olympic bronze medallist has enjoyed a great run in the professional career, winning all his ten fights. Amuzu was aggressive...
23rd Day of January
1946 Asif Masood, the right-arm fast-medium bowler, was born on this day. He played for Pakistan quite for almost 7 years after making his debut in 1968-69 against Pakistan. He played 16 Tests, with 5 for 111 at Edgbaston in 1971 as his best figure. 1948 Don Bradman scored his 12th double hundred and it was the last one for him. He...
22nd Day of January
1921 Andy Ganteaume, the man who played one Test and has the highest Test average, was born on this day. Ganteaume made 112 for West Indies against England in Trinidad in 1947-48. He never played a Test after that and thus had an average of 112. 1970 Barry Richards, whose Test career was cut short due to South Africa’s ban from international...
Where ‘their’ body is without fear: its Transplant Games that breaks all shackles
10th National Transplant Games Date: 24th December, 2017 Venue: Shivaji Park, Mumbai Description: Sports brings out the best in oneself. It is such an avenue that releases bodily weaknesses and wins over physical disabilities. The National Transplant Games are organised with a similar motive where organ donors and receivers are encouraged to participate in certain sports disciplines. This conveys the message that transplant...
Khelo India Games face hurdle from Railways in terms of allowing concessions
The revamped Khelo India programme, approved by the Union Cabinet at a cost of Rs 1,756 crore for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20, faces a challenge from the Railways in terms of allowing concessions to the travelling athletes. This under-17 tournament for school students from across the states, will be having a participation of over 5,000 school students and...
20th Day of January
1967 Michael John Procter, the immensely talented South African, made his Test debut against Australia in Durban. He took 3 for 27 and 4 for 71 as South Africa comfortably won the third Test. But the political situation in South Africa allowed him to play only seven Tests. He took 41 wickets in those at an average of 15.02. 1977 Paul Adams,...
19th Day of January
1922 Arthur Morris, the man with the magic touch, was born on this day. The Aussie was often referred to as the Run Machine. At the age of 18, Morris became the first man to make a century in both innings of his first-class debut. He made three hundreds in his first four Tests against England in 1946-47. But he...