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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
World University Games silver part of my prep for Worlds, says TN triple jumper Praveen Chithravel
CHENNAI: Triple jumper is in the middle of a wonderful season. The Tamil Nadu athlete equalled his own national record at the Federation Cup and then went on to bag silver at the Asian Athletics Championships. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He did not stop there as he clinched silver in the recently-concluded World University Games. While the 24-year-old Praveen played with caution at the University Worlds in Germany, it was enough to take him to the second spot. 'I wanted to compete in tournaments consistently in the build-up to the World Championships. I did not prepare separately for the University Games and did not strain myself. I knew that I would win a medal,' Praveen told TOI. What made the moment even more special for Praveen was that he secured the medal on his sister's birthday, a detail he mentioned on his bib. He dedicated the second-placed finish to his new-born nephew and said that he could not have given him a better gift. Prior to the University Worlds, Praveen had a brief training stint in Spain with Olympic medallists like Yulimar Rojas and Juan Miguel Echevarria. The spell in Spain helped him understand certain aspects which he could apply to his game. 'I could not stay relaxed when I was training with them as I always wanted to stay competitive. One important thing is that they come to train with a peaceful mind and do not take pressure while we are not like that. We sometimes put more pressure on ourselves and that goes against us. This is something I learnt personally,' Praveen added. In Spain, Praveen tried his hand at long jump and succeeded, recording his personal-best mark of 7.86m, one of the best jumps by an Indian this season. 'Many asked why I am competing in long jump when I am doing very well in triple jump. I do long jump as it helps me progress in triple jump. Personally, I love long jump, and I have the capacity to cross 8m and achieve a good jump. When I do triple jump, I am very cautious but when it comes to long jump, I do it without much stress. 'Unfortunately, I am not able to compete in three to four competitions in a year in long jump due to the hectic schedule. I am confident that I will spring a surprise in long jump in the future,' Praveen said.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Toor takes gold, Damneet impresses on day two of the Indian Open
National record holder and two-time Asian Games champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor expectedly took the shot put gold on the second and final day of the Indian Open athletics in Sangrur on Monday. Toor, one of the very few prominent names to turn up for the competition, managed a best throw of 19.51m in his fourth competition of the season. Toor, who is consistently battling injuries, is yet to cross 20m this season, his best being 19.74m at the National Games. In fact, he has not breached the mark since the 2024 Federation Cup in May, but was still good enough for the rest of the field. Also impressive was the 25-year-old Damneet Singh, winning the hammer throw with a personal best of 69.87m – just shy of the 2016 National record of 70.73m by Neeraj Kumar. Damneet, a silver medallist at the 2017 World under-18 championships and 2018 Asian under-20 championships, improved on his own previous best of 68.30m at the Federation Cup earlier this year. Mohd. Lazan VK also set a new personal best of 14.08 seconds to win the 110m hurdles. Among the women, JSW trainee Pranjali Patil was the only one to dip under 14 seconds to win the 100m hurdles in 13.66s while Niharika Vashisht of Punjab took the triple jump gold with 13.17m. Asian Games bronze medallist Priti Lamba took the 3000m steeplechase gold in 10:05.60. The results (day two, winners only): Men: 800m: Vinod Kumar Banot (Tel, 1:50.69); 110mH: Mohd. Lazan VK (Ker, 14.08s); 3000 SC: Sharukh Khan (UP, 8:46.21); Triple jump: Karthik Unnikrishnan (Air Force, 16.11m); Hammer throw: Damneet Singh (Rel, 69.87m); Shot put: Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Pun, 19.51m). Women: 800m: Priscilla Daniel (NCOE, 2:08.77); 110mH: Pranjali Patil (JSW, 13.66s); 10,000m: Soniya (Utk, 37:47.51); 3000 SC: Priti Lamba (NCOE, 10:05.60); Triple jump: Niharika Vashisht (Pun, 13.17m); Hammer throw: Manpreet Kaur (CISF, 59.79m); Shot put: Vidhi (UP, 15.38m).
United News of India
23-07-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Boulter, Kartal & Raducanu in GB team for BJK Cup
London, July 22 (UNI) Great Britain captain Anne Keothavong has named a strong line-up for the Billie Jean King Cup, with Katie Boulter, Sonny Kartal, Emma Raducanu and Jodie Burrage all included. Boulter is ranked 41 in the world, with Kartal at 45, Raducanu at 46 and Burrage 116. Great Britain beat Germany and Netherlands in April to seal their place in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China in September. They will play Japan in the quarter-finals on September 18 and, if they get through, face the winner of the tie between the United States and Kazakhstan. Britain have never won the women's team event and last reached the final in 1981 when the competition was known as the Federation Cup. Kartal recently impressed at Wimbledon as her progress to the fourth round was the furthest of any of the GB women, according to a BBC news. Raducanu reached the third round before she was beaten by world number one Aryna Sabalenka. UNI BM
Biz Bahrain
16-07-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Khaleeji Bank announces its sponsorship of the Bahrain Padel Federation Cup
Khaleeji Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently signed a sponsorship agreement with the Bahrain Padel Federation to support the Federation Cup under the title of 'Khaleeji Federation Cup' between 16th – 19th July 2025, in Padel Kingdom Courts, with the participation of top local players. The signing ceremony was held at Khaleeji Bank's headquarters in GFH Tower, Manama, where Mr. Mohamed Abdulla Saleh, Assistant General Manager of legal, regulatory and Corporate Affairs, signed on behalf of the Bank, while Mr. Fahad Fawzi Kanoo, Chairman of the Bahrain Padel Federation, signed for the Federation, in the presence of senior officials from both sides. This sponsorship underscores Khaleeji Bank's dedication to supporting Bahrain's youth and sports sector as a key pillar of its corporate social responsibility. It reflects the Bank's commitment to investing in the future of the youth and national sport, in line with the Kingdom's vision of promoting sport as an essential driver of social progress, the directives of the wise leadership, and the tireless efforts spearheaded by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, with the follow-up of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee. On this occasion, Mr. Mohamed Abdulla Saleh, Assistant General Manager of Legal, Regulatory, and Corporate Affairs at Khaleeji Bank, stated: 'We are delighted to announce this sponsorship, which embodies Khaleeji Bank's ongoing commitment to supporting national sporting initiatives and enabling the youth to develop their abilities across various sports, particularly Padel, which has witnessed remarkable growth and popularity in recent years. We are confident that the Khaleeji Federation Cup will elevate local competition and reinforce the Kingdom's position on the regional sporting map, in line with our vision to invest in talent and empower it to achieve sustainable success both locally and internationally.' On his part, Mr. Fahad Fawzi Kanoo, Chairman of the Bahrain Padel Federation, said: 'We are pleased with our partnership with Khaleeji Bank to launch the Khaleeji Federation Cup, an important step towards enhancing padel and attracting more players and fans. This support will enable us to organise a championship that raises standards, provides a platform to discover and refine promising talents, and strengthens Bahrain's presence regionally and globally in the sport.' Khaleeji is a leading Islamic bank that strives to achieve clients' ambitions through an Islamic banking model that offers a comprehensive range of high quality Shari'a-complaint banking services and investment opportunities to individuals and companies.
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Jamshedpur FC likely to sign Nishu Kumar after confirming Jayesh Rane for upcoming season
Jamshedpur FC is likely to sign Indian full-back Nishu Kumar and after confirming the arrival of Jayesh Rane for the upcoming season. The club is at an advanced stage of negotiations with Nishu, who was spotted training with the Jamshedpur FC squad, as confirmed by Sportstar. Nishu, a product of the AIFF Elite Academy, made his senior debut with then-I-League side Bengaluru FC in 2015. He spent five seasons with the Blues, winning four trophies—the Indian Super League (ISL), the I-League, the Federation Cup, and the Super Cup—before moving to Kerala Blasters. He helped the Blasters reach the 2022 ISL final but left for East Bengal in 2023, where he won the Super Cup a year later—the club's first trophy in 12 years. ALSO READ | East Bengal completes quota of foreign signings; Jay Gupta joins EBFC from FC Goa 'Thank you, East Bengal FC. It has been a privilege to wear the red and gold and be part of such a historic club,' Nishu wrote on social media. 'Grateful to the coaches, teammates, staff, and especially the fans who stood by us throughout. Getting to experience the football culture here up close has been truly special. There are so many moments I will always cherish.' Meanwhile, Rane joined Jamshedpur on a free transfer after being released by Mumbai City FC. The 32-year-old is a three-time ISL Cup winner—with Chennaiyin FC (2015), ATK (2019-20), and Mumbai City (2023-24)—and also won the I-League (2016-17) and the Durand Cup with ATK. Johar Jayesh Bhau! 🙏⚽️ The attacking maestro is here to ignite the pitch! 🔥💥 Get ready for the magic of Jayesh Rane in the 134th Durand Cup!🎉⭐ [Jam Ke Khelo, Indian Football, Indian Super League, Jamshedpur, Durand Cup 2025, Men Of Steel] — Jamshedpur FC (@JamshedpurFC) July 15, 2025 Rane's biggest moment in the ISL came at Mumbai City, where his two assists, coming on as a substitute in the 2023-24 semifinal against FC Goa, sparked a 3-2 comeback win. Rane will reunite with coach Jamil at Jamshedpur, under whom he had won the I-League. Both the players are expected to sign short-term contracts with Jamshedpur FC. The club remains hesitant in committing to long-term term contracts for new signings this summer due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the ISL.
