Youth Boxing Nationals: SSCB, Haryana win titles

Chennai

Services Sports Control Board and Haryana won the team championship titles in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at the fifth Youth National Boxing Championships that concluded here today. The Services boxers won nine of the 11 finals on the final day to finish atop the men’s standings and claim the team championship with 81 points. Haryana (44 points) and Madhya Pradesh (28) claimed second and third positions, respectively, in the men’s section.

Biel (Switzerland)

Ganguly wins Fischer Random event at Biel Chess

Indian Grandmaster Surya Sekhar Ganguly today emerged winner in the Fischer Random event at Biel Chess Festival here with compatriot SP Sethuraman finishing in second place. The 39-year old GM scored 6.5 points from 7 rounds to take the top prize ahead of Sethuraman (5.5 points) and French Woman Grandmaster Vera Nebolsina (5.5 points).

Manchester

Spain midfielder Rodri signs extension with Man City

Manchester City’s Spanish international midfielder Rodri has signed a new 3-year contract with the Premier League champions which will keep him tied to the club until 2027. The extension follows City bringing in England midfielder Kalvin Phillips into the centre of midfield to replace veteran Fernandinho who left the club.

London

Thiem ends 14-month wait for Tour-level win

Former world No. 3 Dominic Thiem won his first match in 14 months with victory at the Bastad Open today as the Austrian looks to resurrect his career following a wrist injury. The 28-year-old snapped a 10-match losing streak on the Tour when he beat Emil Ruusuvuori 3-6 6-1 7-6(5). — Agencies