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Indian Sports Wrap, August 8: Manika Batra loses in first round at WTT Champions Yokohama
TABLE TENNIS Manika Batra loses in first round at WTT Champions Yokohama Manika Batra suffered a first-round defeat at the WTT Champions event in Yokohama, Japan, on Friday. World No. 52 Manika, the only Indian participant, went down 0-3 (16-18, 8-11, 10-12) to World No. 34 Yangzi Liu of Australia in half an hour. -Team Sportstar BOXING The 4th edition of the Sub-Junior Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships kicked off with an action-packed session at Galgotias University, Greater Noida, on Thursday. Over 80 bouts were contested on Day 1 as India's youngest boxing talents stepped into the ring with Haryana (Girls) and Services Sports Control Board (Boys) entering as the defending champions. In the girls' section, boxers like Hitaish Nahar (HP), Garima (HAR), and Naomi Kom (Manipur) impressed with dominant wins. Clean sweeps by Maanyata Chettri (SIK) and Lavanya Patil (Goa) caught the eye, while walkovers helped Vaidehi Chaudhari (GUJ) and Ekampreet Kaur (SSCB) advance. Among the boys, strong performances came from the likes of Aryan Shekhawat (RAJ), Rehan Ansari (BIH), and Anmol Sharma (HP), who won their bouts with control and confidence. The championship continues till August 13. -Team Sportstar U19 Asian Boxing Championships: 10 Indians book final berth Ten Indian boxers, including seven women, will be vying for gold in the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 after registering convincing victories in their respective semi-final bouts here on Friday. Women boxers Nisha (54kg), Muskan (57kg), Vini (60kg), Nisha (65kg), Aarti Kumari (75kg), Parchi Tokas (80+kg) along with Mausam Suhag (65kg), Rahul Kundu (75kg) and Hemant Sangwan (90kg) in the men's event have reached the final. Kritika (80kg) has a direct entry in the final. India have fielded a strong contingent of 40 boxers -- 20 in each age group -- with a perfect mix of proven champions and potential talents who have impressed in the domestic circuit. India are also assured of 13 medals in the U22 category with five boxers set to fight for gold. - PTI E-SPORTS S8UL's Jonny storms into the EAFC playoffs at Esports World Cup 2025 After a thrilling run in Group E, Jonas Wirth (Jonny), representing S8UL Esports, qualified for the playoffs of the FC Pro 25 World Championship at the ongoing Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament features 32 of the world's best competing for $1.5 million (INR 12.5 crore) prize pool. All playoff matches will be played in a single-elimination format, with Jonny set to take the stage for his round of 16 match on Friday. 'It feels amazing to qualify for the playoffs,' said Jonas Wirth aka Jonny. 'Every match challenged me, but I stayed calm and played my game. I'm proud to represent S8UL and excited to give it my best in the Round of 16,' he added. Jonny earned his place at EWC 2025 by finishing in the top four of the Virtual Bundesliga 2024–25, where he won three of his four group stage matches before narrowly missing out in the semifinals. -Team Sportstar GOLF Ridhima finishes second in Taiwan Junior Open Indian golfer Ridhima Kapoor shone at the Taiwan Junior Open – the most prestigious junior golf event in South East Asia — clinching second place. Ridhima's score over three days: Day 1 – 75 (+3) Day 2 – 75 (+3) Day 3 – 72 (Even Par) Ridhima Kapoor poses with the Indian flag after finishing second at Taiwan Junior Open. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It was the second podium finish for the youngster in the last two years. Ridhima was crowned champion at the Bali International (D Category) in 2024. Bhatia shoots career-best 62 to lead St. Jude Championship on PGA Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia stole the show in the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind, carding a career-best 8-under 62 to take outright lead after day one. It was a day of birdie streaks and ensured great early drama in the first of the three FedExCup play-offs on the PGA Tour. The 23-year-old Bhatia, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, was brilliant in his final few holes. After a fine front nine of four-under, Bhatia birdied 11th but gave back a shot on the 12th. Then he was on fire on the final stretch. He eagled the par-5 16th and that was followed by consecutive birdies on 17 and 18. He said, 'I just felt really in rhythm. The course sets up well for my game, and once I made that eagle, everything clicked. I wasn't trying to chase anything — I just stuck to my process and got into a great zone.' Bhatia had seven birdies, one eagle, and one bogey and it was a personal best on the PGA Tour. It sets him up with a great chance to not only win his first playoff event, but also move into contention for the FedEx Cup. Indo-British Aaron Rai shot an even par 70 with two birdies and two bogeys. He was tied 39th. He is currently 55th and needs to be inside Top-50 to play the next event. - PTI Veer Ahlawat placed 43rd, Shubhankar 77th in Nexo Championship India's Veer Ahlawat opened with a round of 1-over 73 and was placed 43rd, while compatriot Shubhankar Sharma endured another rough start before settling for the tied 77th position in the first round of Nexa Championship on the DP World Tour. Ahlawat opened with four pars and then had five birdies, four bogeys and a double bogey in his 73. Sharma shot 3-over 75 in the opening round at Trump International Golf Links. Starting from the first tee he double bogeyed the third and then had three more bogeys to turn in 5-over. He did pick three birdies on the back nine against one bogey, but that was not enough to give him breathing space. - PTI Angad Cheema coasts to four-shot win at India Open for back-to-back titles Angad Cheema continued playing close to his best as he shot a two-under 70 in the fourth round to clinch the trophy with an overall 13-under 275 in the Rs. 1 crore Coal India Open at the Kensville Golf and Country Club on Friday. It was the second successive title on the PGTI Tour for the 35-year-old Angad as he had won the last tournament in April, the Kapil Dev Grant Thornton event in Bengaluru that had fetched him Rs. 30 lakh. This time around, Angad who had shot 69, 67, 69 in the first three rounds, pocketed Rs.15 lakh prize, that catapulted him to the second spot in the Order of Merit with Rs.55,56,726, a few thousands of rupees behind leader Yuvraj Sandhu. Champion Angad Cheema in the Coal India Open golf tournament in Ahmedabad on Friday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement 'It feels great to win back to back. It makes me more determined to play better in the events ahead,' said Angad who had stepped it up in the front nine with four birdies and a bogey. He had two more birdies on the back nine, but dropped three shots as well. 'I played well from start to finish. I putted better than others. I made some long conversions in every round. I would like to give credit to my caddie Khushi Ram who gave me the correct lines and speed on the greens,' said Angad. Angad's friend and room-mate Amardeep Malik finished second with a nine-under 279, following one-over 73 in the final round. He pocketed Rs. 10 lakh. There was no fairy tale finish for Udayan Mane who had improved dramatically with rounds of 66 in the second and third, after having endured a six-over 78 in the first round. He shot one-under 71 in the fourth, to be tied third with Shaurya Bhattacharya on 281. The two collected Rs. 5,49,800 each. The scores: 1. Angad Cheema (69, 67, 69, 70) 275; 2. Amardeep Malik (69, 65, 72, 73) 279; 3T. Shaurya Bhattaharya (71, 66, 74, 70), Udayan Mane (78, 66, 66, 71) 281; 5. Yuvraj Sandhu (70, 70, 71, 71) 282; 6. Karandeep Kochhar (69, 70, 69, 75) 283; 7. Arjun Prasad (71, 70, 69, 75) 285; 8T. Ravi Kumar (70, 73, 74, 69), Om Prakash Chauhan (70, 74, 71, 71) 286; 10T. Saarthak Chhibber (74, 71, 74, 68), Rakshit Dahiya (72, 71, 71, 73) 287. - Kamesh Srinivasan ARCHERY Four Indian archers in World Games QF, mixed team suffers first-round exit Four Indian archers, Abhishek Verma, Rishabh Yadav, Parneet Kaur and Madhura Dhamangaonkar, reached the quarterfinals of compound individual events at the World Games in Chengdu, China, on Friday. However, the top-ranked Indian mixed team, comprising Abhishek and Madhura, exited in the first round. The results: Compound: Individual: Men: Abhishek Verma got a bye (1st round), bt Jean Pizarro (Pur) 149-143 (2nd round), in QF; Rishabh Yadav bt Riku van Tonder (NZ) 150-147 (1st round), bt Julio Barillas (Gua) 147-143 (2nd round), in QF; Rakesh Kumar lost to Batuhan Akcaoglu (Tur) 146-147 (1st round). Women: Parneet Kaur bt Jeanine van Kradenburg (SA) 144-141 (1st round), bt Mariana Bernal Sanchez (Mex) 145-145, shoot-off: 10-9 (2nd round), in QF; Madhura Dhamangaonkar got a bye (1st round), bt Geesa Bybordy (Iri) 141-136 (2nd round), in QF. Mixed team: India (Madhura and Abhishek) lost to Korea (Moon Yeeun, Lee Eunho) 151-154 (1st round). -Team Sportstar HOCKEY Punjab wins India Sub Junior Men National Championship title Punjab beat Jharkhand 4-3 in the final to win the 15th India Sub Junior Men National Championship title on Friday. The summit clash between Jharkhand and Punjab was a closely contested one, with both teams fighting till the final whistle. Jharkhand scored two back-to-back goals in the second quarter through Ashish Tani Purti (21st) and Anish Dungdung (24th). However, Punjab equalised with Akshit Salaria (29th) and Varinder Singh (30th) scoring in quick succession. Jharkhand's Sukhu Guria (42nd) scored to give his team the lead once again. But a brace from Punjab's Mandeep Singh (45th, 53rd) sealed the deal for Punjab. Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh beat Madhya Pradesh 5-3 to win the bronze medal. - PTI TENNIS Mahika wins AITA women's tournament Top seed Mahika Khanna subdued first-time finalist Jeetesh Kumari 6-4, 7-5 in the Rs. 100,000 AITA women's tennis tournament at the DLTA Complex on Friday. Mahika Khanna won the women's singles and doubles titles at AITA tennis tournament in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In a gripping contest of high-quality stroke play, the wiry Mahika pulled through with grit, technical proficiency and an explosive game. Jeetesh missed her chances to force a third set, as she slithered to a nervous finish. Mahika went on to clinch the doubles title with Durganshi Kumar. The duo beat Jeetesh and Jasmine Rawat in straight sets. The results (finals): Singles: Mahika Khanna bt Jeetesh Kumari 6-4, 7-5. Doubles: Mahika Khanna & Durganshi Kumar bt Jasmine Rawat & Jeetesh Kumari 6-4, 6-3. - Kamesh Srinivasan Mukund reaches semifinals at ITF tournament in Bali S Mukund fought his way past Alexander Chang of USA 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-6(7) in the quarterfinals of the $30,000 ITF men's tennis tournament in Bali, Indonesia, on Friday. In the semifinals, Mukund will play Yanki Erel of Turkey. RESULTS €91,250 Challenger, Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland Doubles (quarterfinals): Cleeve Harper (Can) & Dhakshineswar Suresh bt Blake Bayldon (Aus) & Cristian Rodriguez (Col) 6-4, 6-3. €91,250 Challenger, Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland Doubles (quarterfinals): Prajwal Dev & Nitin Kumar Sinha bt Erik Grevelius(Swe) & Stefan Latinovic (Srb) 6-3, 7-5. $30,000 ITF men, Monastir, Tunisia Singles (quarterfinals): Robin Bertrand (Fra) bt Manas Dhamne 7-6(6), 3-2 (retired). $30,000 ITF men, Bali, Indonesia Singles (quarterfinals): S Mukund bt Alexander Chang (USA) 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-6(7). $30,000 ITF men, Brazzaville, Congo Singles (quarterfinals): Bor Artnak (Slo) bt Digvijay Pratap Singh 6-1, 6-4. $100,000 ITF women, Landisville, USA Doubles (quarterfinals): Carmen Corley & Ivana Corley (USA) bt Arianne Hartono (Ned) & Prarthana Thombare 6-2, 6-0. $60,000 ITF women, Amstetten, Austria Singles (quarterfinals): Renata Jamrichova (Svk) bt Riya Bhatia 6-4, 6-3. $30,000 ITF women, Roehampton, Britain Doubles (quarterfinals): Mary Lewis & Brandy Walker (USA) bt Yeonwoo Ku (Kor) & Ankita Raina 6-4, 6-4; Naiktha Bains (GBR) & Rutuja Bhosale bt Victoria Allen & Lauryn John-Baptiste (GBR) 3-6, 6-4, [10-6]. $15,000 ITF women, Astana, Kazakhstan Singles (quarterfinals): Ekaterina Maklakova bt Anjali Rathi 6-3, 6-3. -Team Sportstar SQUASH Tanvi falls to top seed Nour in PSA Challenger tournament Top seed Nour Khafagy of Egypt tamed Tanvi Khanna 11-3, 5-11, 11-5, 12-10 in the women's final of the HCL Tour $9,000 PSA Challenger squash tournament at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. Nour Khafagy, Yassin Shohdy, the champions in the PSA Challenger squash tournament in Jaipur. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In the men's final, top seed Yassin Shohdy of Egypt beat compatriot Mohamed Gohar in straight games. The results (finals): Men: Yassin Shohdy (Egy) bt Mohamed Gohar (Egy) 11-5, 11-7, 11-3. Women: Nour Khafagy (Egy) bt Tanvi Khanna 11-3, 5-11, 11-5, 12-10. - Kamesh Srinivasan HORSE RACING Suraj Narredu to Captain Team Asia at Shergar Cup 2025 Suraj Narredu is will be captain for the debut of Team Asia at the Shergar Cup. He will be joined in Team Asia are Japanese jockeys Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata, the latter having claimed the World All-Star Jockeys crown in 2023. Great Britain and Ireland are captained by Hollie Doyle, along with Robbie Dolan and Joanna Mason. Team Europe is captained by Per-Anders Gråberg, with Delphine Santiago and Darrio Di Tocco. Karis Teetan will captain the Rest of the World team, joined by Hugh Bowman and Katie Davis. The Shergar Cup brings together top jockeys in four teams – Asia, Europe, Great Britain & Ireland, and the Rest of the World. The event features six exciting races. Riders score points individually, but it's the team with the highest tally that walks away with a share of the £500,000 (₹5.3 crore) purse. -Team Sportstar
India Today
25-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
India Today Institute, Galgotias launch BA in digital media and communication
The India Today Media Institute (ITMI) has partnered with Galgotias University to launch a new undergraduate programme, BA (Hons) in Digital Media and Communication, starting in September 2025. The four-year course is open to students who have completed Class 12 with at least 50% who complete the programme will be awarded a degree from Galgotias University along with a professional certificate from ITMI, providing a strong academic and industry-recognised foundation, making them job-ready for the digital process involves registration and interview before final admission to the STRUCTURE COMBINES THEORY AND DIGITAL PRACTICE The curriculum has been carefully designed to meet the demands of today's digital-first media industry. It includes a balance of theory, multimedia production, and communication course covers video production, digital marketing, journalism, storytelling, branding, and data-led content will gain hands-on experience with video editing, graphic design, social media tools, and modern AI-based technologies. The course aims to develop both creativity and technical skills across FIELD VISITS AND GUEST LECTURESStudents will complete two mandatory internships, one after Year 3 and another after Year 4. In addition, regular fieldwork assignments will bring students into contact with real media houses and digital marketing programme will feature guest lectures, workshops, and certification courses in relevant tools such as SEO and Google Analytics, conducted by industry professionals and subject ON COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP AND LIFELONG LEARNINGGraduates will emerge with strong oral, written and visual communication skills, and be equipped to design and execute digital communication programme also places emphasis on problem-solving, ethics, and team leadership. Students will be trained to innovate and think independently, preparing them for roles in a fast-evolving media DETAILS FROM THE PROGRAMME STRUCTUREStudents will be introduced to emerging trends such as immersive media, AI-driven communication, and conversational commerce. The programme encourages original thinking in campaign design and promotes a lifelong learning is placed on designing integrated digital campaigns, contributing to sustainable development, and nurturing entrepreneurial course also includes mentorship by industry experts, preparing students for leadership roles in the digital communication ecosystem.- Ends
India Today
25-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
India Today Media Institute offers two short-term certificate courses in digital media
The India Today Media Institute (ITMI) and Galgotias University have introduced three forward-looking programmes designed to equip both students and working professionals with the skills needed for the digital include a short-term course in AI in the Newsroom, a specialised programme in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC).AI IN THE NEWSROOM: JOURNALISM MEETS TECHNOLOGYThis 9-day classroom-based course (August 23-31, 2025) focuses on how artificial intelligence is transforming media. Participants will learn about machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, followed by practical applications like AI-powered video editing, deepfake detection, personalised recommendations, and newsroom The course also covers ethical considerations and the future impact of AI on journalism. Designed for reporters, editors, content creators, researchers, and even tech developers working in media, it aims to enhance strategic thinking and streamline Undergraduates/graduates (preferably in journalism) and media professionalsFee: Rs 55,000 + GSTCertification: Jointly awarded by ITMI and Galgotias UniversityAdmission: Registration -- Interview -- Course CommencementINTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION (IMC)Also running from August 23 to 31, 2025, the IMC certificate course focusses on creating cohesive, multi-channel marketing strategies. It teaches students how to merge advertising, public relations, digital marketing, and content development to deliver consistent brand for marketing professionals, MARCOM students, entrepreneurs, and creative strategists, the course prepares learners to handle real-time consumer engagement and data-driven campaign Graduates and working professionalsFee: Rs 55,000 + GSTCertification: Jointly awarded by ITMI and Galgotias UniversityModules: Branding, content marketing, SEO, PR, social media, campaign evaluationThese programmes reflect the real demands of today's digital-first media you're a journalist learning to work with AI, a marketer creating cross-platform campaigns, or a student aiming to build a future in digital media, these courses offer the tools, training, and vision to stay LINK HEREFor admissions and details, visit the official websites of India Today Media Institute or Galgotias University.- Ends
India Today
21-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
A buffet of choices School of Hospitality & Tourism, Galgotias University, Greater Noida
Students at SOHT Galagotias thrive in a multidisciplinary learning environment that helps cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM, GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY, GREATER NOIDA No. 24 (2025) up from No. 49 (2020) The School of Hospitality and Tourism (SOHT) at Galgotias University stands out as a premier institute due to its progressive, interdisciplinary and student-centric approach. 'Beyond traditional academics, we foster a multidisciplinary learning environment by integrating inputs from business, design, information technology and communication, ensuring students develop the holistic skills necessary for today's global hospitality industry,' says Prof. Rajiv Mishra, Dean, School of Hospitality and Tourism, Galgotias University, Greater Noida. One of the school's defining features is its commitment to experiential learning. Students engage in real-world projects such as local, community-based tourism development near Jewar Airport, Greater Noida, and live consultancy assignments for logistics and service sectors like the Indian Railways. The faculty contributes to industry knowledge through high-impact research on topics such as guest satisfaction technologies, sustainability in hospitality and digital innovation, with several works published in the abstract and citation database, Scopus, and other internationally indexed journals. Another hallmark of SOHT is its practical exposure through executive development workshops, culinary masterclasses and simulation-based training sessions. The school regularly organises hospitality hackathons and collaborative coursework co-designed with partners from the hotel industry. In terms of pedagogy, SOHT has implemented advanced evaluation systems based on Bloom's Taxonomy, a hierarchical framework of educational goals that encourage analytical thinking and deep learning. 'The school emphasises entrepreneurial development, providing incubation support and mentorship to students who wish to launch their own ventures. This has led to the successful establishment of hospitality enterprises like Urban Mirchi, Caf Mocha and Caf The Downtown by alumni,' adds Prof. Mishra. SOHT currently offers undergraduate programmes such as the Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) and BSc in Hospitality Management. Aligned with NEP 2020, these programmes are structured around outcome-based learning (OBL) and project-based learning (PBL) models. With over 286 students currently enrolled, and hundreds of graduates successfully placed in leading hotel brands worldwide, SOHT consistently demonstrates exceptional academic and professional outcomes. A recent and notable development is the rise of a student-led governance ecosystem, where students actively contribute to quality assurance cells, feedback committees, event planning, and academic review panels. This participative model has enhanced accountability, strengthened student engagement, and significantly improved satisfaction levels.
India Today
21-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Not quite business as usual School of Business in Galgotias University, Greater Noida
Behind the phenomenal ascent of the School of Business in Galgotias University lies a commitment to excellence—research-driven programmes, foreign partnerships and cutting-edge pedagogy SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY , Greater Noida No. 35 (2025) up from No. 82 (2020) Latest teaching methods, collaborations with top foreign B-schools and a commitment to research have propelled the School of Business at Galgotias University, Greater Noida, to the position of the most improved college for BBA programmes. With over 6,700 students enrolled in various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in business and management, the School of Business buzzes with energy. The school is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A+ grade, and has forged international collaborations to provide a global perspective to students. Partnerships with top institutions such as Purdue University, US; SRH, Germany; Kedge Business School, France; Goethe University, Germany; and Northern Illinois University, US, result in student and faculty exchanges, joint research projects and exposure to international business practices. The school has a diverse range of programmes, such as an integrated MBA (BBA with MBA), BBA in marketing and automobile management, BBA in business analytics, MBA with dual specialisation and MBA in digital marketing. According to Professor Jagannath Mohanty, Dean, School of Business, 'Research acquires a significant place in the academic ecosystem of the School of Business. Our faculty members have published in top journals, including those in the prestigious ABDC A*. The research is mostly interdisciplinary and co-authored by top researchers in the world.' While the School has made management education affordable to many, it has not come at the cost of quality. For instance, most courses have a technology-based multiplayer simulation. Similarly, it is the only institution in India to follow the novel 'active learning pedagogy' for all courses. In the post-pandemic period, one of the biggest pedagogical challenges was to stem declining physical attendance amidst health scares, and redesigning curricula accordingly. The School made significant investments in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and learning management systems to integrate offline engagement with online content. Video lectures and live sessions were arranged for students to learn continuously. 'The pandemic also offered the opportunity to examine old and outdated content and make the curriculum modern and relevant to emerging business trends and realities. As a response, we introduced a lot of digital learning and embedded technology in classrooms,' says Prof. Mohanty. The school also started involving industry more than ever before to deliver cutting-edge content to students. Partnerships with IBM and Zell Education are examples. The curriculum was also globalised by onboarding international faculty and assessment systems were overhauled by assigning more weight to continuous evaluation. In the past two years, the School of Business has added new programmes in collaboration with IBM in Analytics and tied up with the reputed Kedge Business School of France to jointly deliver four cutting-edge programmes in entrepreneurship and sustainability. It also established an innovation lab with inputs from top academics and researchers to assist faculty in conducting high-quality research in management and allied disciplines. Going forward, many BBA students choose the MBA with dual specialisation as it opens up a range of jobs, including an industry-driven switch from one function to another. For instance, a dual specialisation in marketing and business analytics equips you for a job in both marketing and marketing analytics. The School of Business is future-ready, and its burgeoning roster of students is a testament to its excellence.
