U Mumba pip holders Jaipur in Pro-Kabaddi opener
Mumbai
Hosts U Mumba pulled off a thrilling 29-28 win over defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers to kick off their campaign in the Pro-Kabaddi League on a rousing note here today. The Mumbai team had the better hold of the proceedings almost throughout the game and came up with important points to clinch the opening game of Season 2. In the second game of the day, Bengaluru Bulls made a splendid fightback after trailing 12-2 early in the first half to get the better of Bengal Warriors 33-25.
Breda (Netherlands)
India U-21 beat Germany at Volvo Invitational hockey
India’s U-21 men’s team beat Germany 3-0 in their inaugural match of the Volvo Invitational hockey tournament here today. India scored in the 29th minute through Armaan Qureshi. Captain Harjeet Singh doubled the lead in the 46th minute. In the 52nd minute, Harmanpreet Singh efficiently converted a penalty corner. The men will clash with New Zealand, while the junior women’s team will take on The Netherlands in its first match tomorrow.
Mende (France)
Cummings wins 14th stage, Froome leads
British journeyman Stephen Cummings earned South African team MTN-Qhubeka a landmark victory on Mandela Day when he spoiled a French party to take a surprise win in the 14th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday. Cummings beat Thibaut Pinot into second and Romain Bardet into third. Briton Chris Froome retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey after holding off his rivals and gaining further ground at the end of the 198.5-km ride from Rodez. — Agencies
