Father seeks help to bring back footballer''s body

New Delhi

The father of a 15-year-old footballer from Delhi who drowned at the Glenelg Beach in Australia has requested the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to help bring back his daughter’s body as soon as possible. Nitisha Negi had gone to take part in the unrecognised Pacific School Games in Australia. Nitisha’s father Puran Singh Negi said, “I request Sushma Swarajji to help us bring back my daughter's body as soon as possible.” 

New Delhi

Men’s hockey team ends year on 6th, women 10th

The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams remained static at sixth and tenth positions, respectively, in the latest rankings released by the International Hockey Federation. The Indian men’s team was at the sixth spot since the beginning of this year and maintained its position throughout 2017. India’s third place finish at the Men’s Hockey World League Final though helped them reduce the gap with fifth-placed Germany significantly but they failed to topple them. India now have 1566 points, while Germany have 1680. The Australian men’s team reclaimed the top position from Argentina after posting a 2-1 win over the them in the title clash of the HWL Final.

Aizawl

Aizawl face Churchill in first home game

Defending champions Aizawl FC will host Goan outfit Churchill Brothers in their first home fixture of the I-League this season at their fortress Rajiv Gandhi Stadium tomorrow. Last season, Aizawl had scored six goals while conceding two against Churchill Brothers, collecting maximum points against the Goan side. — Agencies