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16 Indians qualified enter knock-out round for title Hyderabad, Nov 20 : Sixteen Indians qualified for the knock-out stage of last 64 of men’s event at the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker Championship 2009 being held at Hyderabad International Convention Centre here today.

FIH ties up with SAIL as World Cup sponsor New Delhi, Nov 20 : The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Hockey India (HI) Friday announced a sponsorship tie-up for the 2010 World Cup with the Steel Authority of India (SAIL).

Meenal Thakur in quarterfinals of World Snooker By Anand Philar, Hyderabad, Nov 20: National champion Meenal Thakur saw off a spirited challenge from her younger sister Anuja Chandra for a 4-3 decision and progressed to the quarter-finals in the women's section of the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker championship, here Friday.

Harinder Pal Sandhu in Challenger series squash final Chennai, Nov 20 : India's Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu raised his game to upset top seeded Andrew Wagih Shoukry of Egypt 11-3, 11-6, 11-7, to enter the final of the PSA Challenger Series squash tournament, here Friday.

Bhaichung injured, advised three-week rest New Delhi, Nov 20 : India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been advised three weeks' rest after he stretched calf-muscle at the national training camp at Margao in Goa.

No decision on hockey team's captaincy: Mattoo New Delhi, Nov 20 : Hockey India (HI) president Ashok Kumar Mattoo's assertion in Pune that Rajpal Singh was not the choice of selectors for captaincy is factually correct -- but an HI release clearly mentioned the striker as captain for the Champions Challenge tournament in Argentina.

Gaurav stretches lead at ONGC Noida, Nov 20 : Gaurav Pratap Singh produced his third consecutive round of two under 70 at the ONGC Masters golf to establish a five-stroke lead ahead of the final round here Friday.

Kapur shoots 67, moves to tied second at Cambodian Open Siem Reap (Cambodia), Nov 20: Indian golfer Shiv Kapur in his bid to retain his Asian Tour card put himself in a position to end his four-year title drought with a five-under 67 that put him shared second place at the midway stage of the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open here Friday.

Frustrating day on the greens for Jeev; Westwood in lead By V. Krishnaswamy, Dubai, Nov 20 : Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh endured a frustrating day on the greens but managed to hang in there with a par-72 to be two-under 142 for two days at the Dubai World Championship here Friday.

Fujiwara to meet Jovanovski in Pune ITF final Pune, Nov 20: Sixth-seeded and 237th-ranked Rika Fujiwara of Japan Friday set up a title clash with third-seeded Bojana Jovanovski of Serbia at the $50,000 NECC-ITF Women's Tennis championships here.

World snooker: Rock concert leads reshuffling of schedule By Anand Philar, Hyderabad, Nov 20 : A rock concert in the neighbouring hall at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre caused the rescheduling of the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker championship as it would have unduely disturbed the players.

Absence of elected HI has resulted in ongoing mess: FIH New Delhi, Nov 20 : FIH President Leandro Negre today asserted that the absence of a democratic unified hockey body in India has led to the ongoing mess for the sport in the country.

Punjab Police suspends Khali, orders inquiry Jalandhar, Nov 20 : The Punjab Armed Police (PAP) have suspensded WWF champ, Dalip Singh Rana alias the Great Khali for remaining absent from duty and have ordered a departmental inquiry into his case, perhaps to give him another chance to explain his 'conduct' and remain in service.

Indian hockey coach Brasa denies tiff with players Pune, Nov 20 : The Indian hockey team's Spanish coach, Jose Manuel Brasa, has denied reports of a rift between him and the players.

Commonwealth preparations in full swing: Gill New Delhi, Nov 20 : There was hard work ahead but preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2010 were in full swing, Sports Minister M.S. Gill said here Friday.

Punjab suffer innings defeat at hands of Tamilnadu Amritsar, Nov 20 : Hosts Punjab suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Tamilnadu, losing by an innings and 45 runs on the last day of the four day Super League-II Ranji trophy match at the Gandhi Grounds here today.

China proves its supremecy in Asian TT team events Lucknow, Nov 20 : China proved its supremacy in both men and women section team events in the 19th Asian Table tennis championship being played at the Uttar Pradesh Badminton Academy hall here.

Tamilnadu to host PYKKA national competitions Patiala, Nov 20 : The Group-I national level sports competitions, under the Union Government's sports promotion scheme of Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA), would be organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, at Chennai, from November 21 to 24.

15 countries for India Open International Table Soccer Chandigarh, Nov 19 : As many as 15 countries will compete in the ITSF India Open International Table Soccer Tournament which commences tomorrow at the Manav Mangal Smart School in Mohali.

Yasin highest 134 break, Pankaj, Geet wins; 5 ladies in KO round Hyderabad, Nov 19 : Twice Asian Snooker champion and one of the finest exponent of Indian Snooker, Yasin Merchant blazed the green baize with a scintillating total clearance break of 134, highest so far in the tournament, in the opening frame against Muhammed Asif of Pakistan in the men’s category of the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker Championship 2009 being held here at International Convention Centre.

Saina, Arvind bow out of China Super Series New Delhi, Nov 19 : India's Saina Nehwal bowed out of the China Super Series badminton in Shanghai, going down to Chinese qualifier Xia Jingyun in the second round of the women's singles Thursday.

Mattoo brings about momentary peace in hockey camp Pune, Nov 19: Hockey India (HI) president Ashok Kumar Mattoo appears to have brought about at least a temporary truce between the players and national coach Jose Brasa.

World snooker: Foreign players hit by 'Hyderabad belly' By Anand Philar, Hyderabad, Nov 19 : Some of the foreign players participating in the ongoing ONGC-IBSF World snooker championship here have been struck down by "Hyderabad belly", the latest being Thailand's Santhinee Jaisuekul who was admitted to a hospital Thursday afternoon, but was said to be recovering.

Gaurav moves into lead at ONGC Masters Noida, Nov 19 : Gaurav Pratap Singh of the Noida Golf Course fired his second successive 70 here Thursday to grab the second round lead at the ONGC Masters 2009.

World snooker: Merchant advances to knock-out stage By Anand Philar, Hyderabad, Nov 19: Yasin Merchant notched the tournament's highest break of 134 en route to the knock-out round of the ONGC-IBSF World snooker championship here Thursday along with a clutch of Indians, including Pankaj Advani and Geet Sethi.

Mattoo brings about a truce between Brasa and players Pune, Nov 19 : Hockey India (HI) president Ashok Kumar Mattoo appears to have brought about at least a temporary truce between the players and national coach Jose Brasa, attributing the recent stand-off between them to a lack of communication.

Chadha, Bhandarkar tied for lead at Gujarat Open amateur Ahmedabad, Nov 19 : Pune's Aditya Bhandarkar shot one of only two under-par rounds Thursday to set up a final-day clash with overnight leader Abhijit Chadha at the LG Gujarat Open at the par-72 Kensville Golf Club.

4th World Games from Nov 22 Bangalore, Nov 19 : More than 900 sportspersons from 45 countries will be seen in action vying for top honour in the IV International Wheel Chair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) World Games to be held in the city from November 22 to December 2, Organising Committee Chairman R Ratan Singh said today.

Brasa quashes reports of rift with senior players New Delhi, Nov 19 : Chief coach Jose Brasa today rubbished reports that there were problems brewing up between him and players which has forced some of the senior players to boycott the ongoing national camp in Pune.

Jeev tied 14th at Dubai World Championships By V. Krishnaswamy, Dubai, Nov 19 : Jeev Milkha Singh poured in a tense 15-footer for par at the end of two-under 70 round and that kept him in a tie for 14th at the inaugural Dubai World Championships here Thursday.

Chopra tied eighth, Kapur, Lahiri and Gangjee 14th Siew Reap (Cambodia), Nov 19 : Golfer Vikrant Chopra drained three birdies on the back nine to bring home the best card among the four Indians with a three-under 69 that placed him tied for eighth at the end of the first round of the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open here Thursday.

Spotlight on Wood at Dubai World Championship By V. Krishnaswamy, Dubai, Nov 19 : A "four-under par mile" at the Greg Norman layout at the Dubai World Championship may not quite be a Roger Bannister-like "sub-four minute mile", but Bitish golfer Chris Wood will take it.

Exciting finale for INRC series Chikmagalur, Nov 19: The stage is all set for an exciting finale of the Speed-Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 2009 at the picturesque hub of Coffee Estates, Chikmagalur from Friday.

Sandhu enters semi-finals of PSA challenger Chennai, Nov 19 : Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu kept Indian hopes alive by advancing to semi-finals in the PSA Challenger Series-5 squash tournament here Thursday even as his compatriots fell by the way side.

Fashionable Villegas brings glamour to Dubai World Championships By V. Krishnaswamy, Dubai, Nov 19 : Camilo Villegas, golf's poster boy and a new member of the European Tour, gives the season-ending Dubai World Championships the glamour quotient that a tournament offering the world's biggest prize money in a single week needs.

TT Champ: 5 Indian women enter 2nd round in singles event Lucknow, Nov 19 : Altogether five Indian women today moved in the second round of the singles event in the 19th Asian Table Tennis Championship being held here.

SAI releases Rupees 45 crore under PYKKA Patiala, Nov 19 : The Sports Authority of India, Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports has released a sum of Rupees 44,97,43,650 as grant to various states and UTs, during 2009-10, under the Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) Scheme of the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

73 NSS volunteers will be on duty during Commonwealth Games Chandigarh, Nov 18: As many as 73 selected NSS volunteers from different colleges of Chandigarh will perform various duties during the Commonwealth Games slated to be held in New Delhi in October, 2010.

Indian cueist prosper on Day 4; keeps title hopes alive Hyderabad, Nov 18 : Having defeated Ryan Somaratna of Sri Lanka 4-0, Alok Kumar of India kept hopes alive for the top spot at the knock-out stage of the men's event in the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker Championship 2009 being held in Hall 3 of Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad.

Chai Zhenhua elected president of Asian Table Tennis Union Lucknow, Nov 18 : Chai Zhenhua of China and Tony Yue of Hongkong has been elected as the new President and Secretary General of the Asian Table Tennis Union here today.

Dixit, Nandrajog advance in PSA Challenger Chennai, Nov 18 : Unseeded Ravi Dixit upset fourth seed Aqeel Rehman of Austria while Gaurav Nandrajog overcame eighth seeded Baseem Makram of Egypt in the pre-quarterfinals of the Indian PSA Challenger Series squash here Wednesday.

World snooker: Advani cruises into knock-out stage By Anand Philar, Hyderabad, Nov 18 : Pankaj Advani, the 24-year-old from Bangalore, lit up the rather damp day with two century breaks en route to a 4-1 win against Qatar's Ali Obaidly and qualify for the knock-out phase in the men's section at the 35th ONGC-IBSF World snooker championship here Wednesday.

Kapur looking for a good finish at Cambodian Open Siem Reap (Cambodia), Nov 18 : Indian golfer Shiv Kapur, who has secured his playing rights in Europe, hopes to keep the same streak going on Asian Tour as he gets ready for a strong showing at the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open starting Thursday.

Arjun Singh in the lead in ONGC Masters Noida, Nov 18 : Arjun Singh Chaudhri of Noida fired a five under 67 at the Noida Golf Course to grab the first round lead at the ONGC Masters 2009 golf.

Jeev looking to end season in style at Dubai World Championships By V. Krishnaswamy, Dubai, Nov 18 : Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh is looking to end the European Tour in style with an impressive finish at the Dubai World Championships starting here Thursday.

Alok Kumar enters knock-out stage in World Snooker By Anand Philar, Hyderabad, Nov 18 : Alok Kumar continued his quiet and virtually unnoticed progress to the knock-out stage in the men's category as he wrapped up his fourth win in as many group matches of the ONGC-IBSF World Snooker championship here Wednesday.

Indians lose in ITF tennis Pune, Nov 18: India's Nirupama Sanjeev, Poojashree Venkatesha, Sanaa Bhambri and lucky loser Sheetal Goutham crashed out of the singles event of the $50,000 NECC-ITF Women's Tennis championships here Wednesday.

Hockey players up in arms against coach Brasa New Delhi, Nov 18 : A rattled Hockey India (HI) president A. K. Mattoo is flying down to Pune following a reported revolt by senior players spearheaded by deposed captain Sandeep Singh against coach Jose Brasa.

Abhijit Chadha stays in front at Gujarat Open Ahmedabad, Nov 18 : Chandigarh's Abhijit Chadha maintained his ascendancy on the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the LG Gujarat Open at the par-72 Kensville Golf Club here Wednesday.

West Bengal trounces Delhi MTNL, Kerala crushes Delhi NTR in All India BSNL Kannur, Nov 18 : Defending champions West Bengal defeated Delhi MTNL 4-0, while hosts Kerala crushed Delhi NTR 6-0 in the group league matches of the ninth all India BSNL-football tournament here.

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