Ghosal, Dipika clinch national titles

Mumbai
Dipika Pallikal Karthik dethroned defending champion Joshna Chinappa to regain the women’s title in the 73rd Senior National Squash Championship here today. She won 4-11 11-6 11-2 11-8 in 43 minutes. The men’s crown was captured by title holder and top seed Saurav Ghosal, who created history by winning it for the 11th time. He defeated fourth seed Harinderpal Singh Sandhu 11-7 7-11 3-11 11-8 14-12 in five hard-fought games.

Rhode Island, US
Henin, Safin ushered into Hall of Fame

Justine Henin, a shy, petite Belgian with a fierce desire to win, and Russian Marat Safin were honoured as the new inductees into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. Henin and Safin were joined in the festivities by Amelie Mauresmo, who was inducted last year but was unable to attend induction ceremonies due to the birth of her son. 

Barbados
Garner appointed Windies team manager

Former West Indies fast bowler Joel Garner has been roped in as the team manager of the national cricket team ahead of the Test series against India. The 63-year-old will serve at the post for the next three years. Garner said he is looking forward to sharing his experience with the players.”It is always an honour to serve in any capacity in West Indies cricket and I’m pleased to be back with the team as manager to share my knowledge and experience,” Garner, who played 58 Tests and 98 ODIs, said. 

kolkata
Pink Panthers beat Puneri Paltan 33-27

Jaipur Pink Panthers overwhelmed Puneri Paltan 33-27 to return to winning ways in the Pro Kabaddi League at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. Having lost to home team Bengal Warriors yesterday, the inaugural edition champions looked sharp in their attacks, and were equally smart in tackling to seal their sixth win of the season. 

New Delhi
Reliance Jio backs Indian Olympics contingent

The Rio-bound Indian contingent will be sponsored by Reliance Jio, the digital services arm of Reliance Industries Limited. “Reliance Jio is honoured to be part of India’s largest ever contingent for the Olympic Games,” said a Reliance Jio spokesperson. — Agencies