Monthly Sports News 2016 March

Sports News For The Month March

India Open: Srikanth crashed out, Saina had easy outing

Defending champion and World No. 6 Saina Nehwal took very little time, 34 minutes to be exact, to see off her first challenger Tanvi Lad in the Yonnex India Open at the Siri Fort Complex.
2016-03-31

Roach keen as Pacquiao mulls Olympic bid

Veteran trainer Freddie Roach has vowed to back Manny Pacquiao if the boxer decides to take advantage of rule changes which could see professional fighters allowed to take part in this summer's Olympics.
2016-03-31

Nagpur shuttler Mugdha cherishes India Open Super Series outing

The ongoing India Open Super Series became the first major tournament for Mugdha Agrey. The promising city shuttler was the only one from Nagpur to play at the annual tourney being held at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi.
2016-03-31

Saina, Sindhu won but men's challenge ended at India Open

World No. 6 Saina, PV Sindhu and unheralded Rituparna Das, however, advanced to the second round of the India Open Super Series badminton.
2016-03-30

Defending champion Srikanth crashed out of India Open

Defending champion Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the first round of men's singles but Saina Nehwal advanced to second round of women's event in the India Open Super Series.
2016-03-30

Jwala Gutta set for return to mixed doubles

One of the most experienced doubles shuttlers of India, Jwala Gutta, who restricted herself to playing only in women's doubles till now, has decided to make a comeback in the mixed category.
2016-03-30

India Open: Saurab, Rituparna enter main draw

Saurabh Verma and Manu Attri-Ashwini Ponnappa duo marched in to the Round 3 of the Qualification in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open BWF World Badminton Super Series 2016.
2016-03-30

Saurabh Verma stuns Tago to reach main draw of India Open

Making his way back to international circuit after a series of injuries, Indian shuttler Saurabh Varma stunned former top 10 player Kenichi Tago of Japan in straight games to reach the main draw of the India Open Super Series.
2016-03-29

Mary Kom, Shiva in Asian Olympic Qualifiers semis

Three Indian boxers, including top seeds MC Mary Kom (51kg) and Shiva Thapa (56kg), stood just one win away from clinching an Olympic berth.
2016-03-29

Smriti Irani confers honorary degree to Mary Kom

Union Minister Smriti Irani today conferred honorary degree to Olympian and five-time Boxing World Champion MC Mary Kom and first woman Chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission Rose Millian Bathew for their contributions in respective fields.
2016-03-29

Anand draws with Svidler; Karjakin new challenger

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand ended his stint with a draw against Peter Svidler of Russia, while another Russian Sergey Karjakin emerged the new challenger for the next World Championship match after the conclusion of the Candidates chess tournament.
2016-03-29

Candidates Chess: Viswanathan Anand draws with Anish Giri

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a thrilling draw with Anish Giri of Holland and inched himself up to seven points after his 13th and penultimate round game in the Candidates Chess.
2016-03-27

British fighter placed in coma after brain injury

British boxer Nick Blackwell has been placed in an induced coma after losing a domestic title fight.
2016-03-27

Vijender invites Tendulkar for WBO Asia title fight

Star boxer Vijender Singh invited Sachin Tendulkar for his WBO Asia title fight here and briefed the cricket legend about the structure and future of professional boxing.
2016-03-26

India's campaign ended in New Zealand Open

It turned out to be a dismal day for India at the New Zealand Open badminton tournament after all the three Indian pairs suffered straight-game losses to bow out of the USD 120,000 Grand Prix Gold event.
2016-03-25

Champ Broner facing assault, robbery charges: Report

American world champion boxer Adrien Broner faces assault and robbery charges in his hometown of Cincinnati just one week before he is scheduled to make his first defence of his junior welterweight crown.
2016-03-25

Anand beat Karjakin to come back in joint lead

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand avenged his defeat against Sergey Karjakin of Russian and came roaring back into the lead after the 11th round of the Candidates Chess tournament.
2016-03-25

Three Indian pairs in quarter-finals of New Zealand Open badminton

India had a mixed day at the New Zealand Open badminton tournament with the women's doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa and men's doubles duo of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy reaching the quarter-finals.
2016-03-24

After Swiss win, Prannoy rises to World No. 20

After clinching the Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold title last week, Indian shuttler HS Prannoy jumped seven places to World No. 20 in the latest BWF rankings released .
2016-03-24

Anand loses to Caruana in Candidates

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a defeat at the hands of Fabiano Caruana of United States in the 10th round of Candidates Chess tournament now underway here.
2016-03-24

Badminton: Lifetime bans warning in betting, fixing crackdown

Badminton players and others linked to the sport face possible lifetime bans for betting on or fixing matches under toughened rules announced by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) .
2016-03-24

We can win two medals at Rio Olympics: BAI Chief

Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Akhilesh Das Gupta said India will win at least two medals at the Olympic Games scheduled to be held at Rio de Janeiro in August.
2016-03-23

Viswanathan Anand beats Aronian to jump to joint lead in Candidates

Viswanathan Anand proved his true mettle yet again as he outclassed Levon Aronian of Armenia in a long-drawn game in the ninth round of the Candidates Chess tournament .
2016-03-21

Boxer Vijender's next pro bout postponed to April 30

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh's next bout was postponed from April 2 to April 30 due to technical reasons. The fight will now be held at the Copper Box Arena instead of the Harrow Leisure Centre.
2016-03-21

BAI announces cash reward of 5 lakh for Prannoy

BAI president Akhilesh Das Gupta heaped praise on HS Prannoy for clinching the men's singles title at the Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold and announced a cash award of Rs 5 lakhs for his stupendous performance.
2016-03-21

Anand draws with Topalov to remain joint third in Candidates

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with his former challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria to remain joint 3rd after the end of the eighth round of Candidates chess tournament .
2016-03-21

HS Prannoy clinches Swiss Open GP Gold badminton title

H S Prannoy clinched his second Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament title by notching up a straight game victory over Marc Zwiebler of Germany in the summit clash of the Swiss Open .
2016-03-20

Viswanathan Anand draws with Anish Giri in Candidates

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw as black against Anish Giri of Holland in the seventh round of Candidates Chess tournament.
2016-03-19

Anand held by Nakamura

After suffering a pivotal defeat to Sergey Karjakin , V Anand was slightly better against Hikaru Nakamura in the fifth round of the Candidates chess tournament in Moscow .
2016-03-17

Hamilton, Vettel expect closer title fight in 2016

Defending Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and his predecessor Sebastian Vettel are agreed that the competition between their Mercedes and Ferrari teams should be a lot closer in 2016 than it has been over the past couple of seasons.
2016-03-17

Viswanathan Anand draws with Hikaru Nakamura in Candidates chess tournamen

Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw as white against Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the fifth round of the Candidates chess tournament.
2016-03-16

Viswanathan Anand draws with Hikaru Nakamura in Candidates chess tournament

Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw as white against Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the fifth round of the Candidates chess tournament.
2016-03-16

Viswanathan Anand loses to Karjakin in Candidates Chess

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a shocking loss against Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the fourth round of Candidates Chess tournament .
2016-03-15

Vikas, Devendro to spearhead Indian boxing squad for Olympic qualifiers

Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Laishram Devendro Singh (49kg) will spearhead an experienced 13-member Indian boxing squad that will participate in the Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifying tournament scheduled to be held in Qian'an, China, from March 23 to April 3.
2016-03-15

Mike Tyson's Las Vegas palace up for grabs

Mike Tyson is thinking of a change, so he is selling his huge Las Vegas palace for $1.5 million.
2016-03-14

Lin Dan wins sixth All England title

Lin Dan, already regarded by many as the greatest player of all time, made another entry into the record books when he regained the All-England Open title and won it for a sixth time .
2016-03-13

Dedicate my win to Pathankot terror attack martyrs: Vijender

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh has dedicated his fourth successive professional triumph to the Indian Armed Forces personnel who were martyred in the Pathankot terror attack.
2016-03-13

Candidates Chess: Anand draws with Aronian; Karjakin catches up

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw as black against Levon Aronian of Armenia in the second round of the Candidates Chess tournament .
2016-03-12

Newcomer Gene Haas has modest ambitions for F1 season ahead

Formula One newcomer Gene Haas has modest expectations for his fledgling team this season: he wants drivers Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutierrez to stay on the track and take it from there.
2016-03-12

Saina Nehwal loses in All England quarters

Saina Nehwal's wait for the prestigious All England title continues following her loss to Tzu Ying Tai of Chinese Taipei 21-15, 21-16 in the quarter-finals at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham .
2016-03-12

Anand beats Topalov in Candidates' opener

Defying expectations, his position and odds, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand today won a nerve wracking contest against former challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the first round of Candidates to go into early lead here.
2016-03-12

Indian men's campaign ends in All England Championships

Indian male shuttlers' campaign in the All England Badminton Championships came to a halt with the trio of B Sai Praneeth, Kidambi Srikanth and Sameer Verma making an exit in the second round of the singles event.
2016-03-11

Chen Long crashes out at All-England

World number one Chen Long became the victim of a second seismic shock in less than 24 hours at the All-England Open when his title defence was upended in the second round.
2016-03-11

Johnson to learn prison term on March 24

Former Sunderland and England winger Adam Johnson faces a substantial prison term after it was confirmed that he will be sentenced on March 24 for sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
2016-03-11

Pele to auction off World Cup winner's medals

Brazilian legend Pele is to auction off more than 2,000 items of memorabilia charting his dazzling football career including his three World Cup medals and the ball used when he scored his 1,000th goal, it was announced Thursday.
2016-03-11

Sai Praneeth stuned Lee Chong Wei in All England 1st round

Lee Chong Wei, the former world number one, who has been making a sensational comeback at the age of 33, suffered one of the biggest shocks of his career when he was dumped out in the first round of the All-England Open.
2016-03-10

Huge economic loss for Dharamshala

The news of India-Pakistan World T20 match being shifted from Dharamshala to Kolkata came as huge shock for the business community of this hill town. Many feel that the losses will run into crores.
2016-03-10

History-maker Marin chases another first

Carolina Marin, the scourge of China and one of the most surprising champions ever, will attempt another improbable record at the world's oldest tournament starting.
2016-03-09

Sameer, Lalita won first round of All England qualifier

Young Indian shuttlers Sameer Verma and Lalita Dahiya crossed the opening round of All England qualifiers in the men's singles and women's singles events respectively.
2016-03-08

Maria Sharapova says she failed drug test at Australian Open

Former tennis world No.1 Maria Sharapova said that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open due to a substance she has been taking the last 10 years for health issues.
2016-03-07

Pro star Vijender Singh in Olympics? Looks unlikely

The AIBA may have thrown the Olympic door open for professional boxers but it is unlikely that Indian star Vijender Singh would be able to grab the opportunity even though he is keen to make it.
2016-03-06

Browne stops Chagaev to win WBA heavyweight belt

Australian boxer Lucas Browne won the regular WBA heavyweight title by beating defending champion Ruslan Chagaev by technical knockout early Sunday.
2016-03-06

Dhole-Bhagwat pair wins veteran national badminton title

Age is just a number for Jayendra Dhole. The experienced campaigner brought laurels to the city by emerging champion in the 40th Indian Masters (Veteran) National Badminton Championships at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, .
2016-03-05

German Open: Indian challenge ends with defeat of Sindhu and Kashyap

PV Sindhu fought her heart out before losing her quarter-final while Parupalli Kashyap retired hurt midway through his match at the German Open, dealing a fresh blow to his Olympic qualification hopes.
2016-03-04

Indian boxers could be barred from Rio

Indian boxing has suffered ever since the AIBA decided to suspend the IABF in December 2012 and then provisionally suspended the new federation - Boxing India - in September last year.
2016-03-03

England soccer player Johnson facing jail after child sex conviction

Johnson had admitted kissing and grooming the teenager at the beginning of his trial but had denied two more serious accusations of sexual activity.
2016-03-03

Gopichand terms Jaiswal as Indian version of Chen Long

Healthy competition brings out the best in you. An intense rivalry among a dozen top men's singles shuttlers of the country is yielding good results and it bodes well for the future of sports in the country.
2016-03-03

Amir Khan unconcerned by appearances in Alvarez clash

Amir Khan says he didn't want to demand a rehydration clause for his forthcoming fight with Saul Alvarez because he wants to make the biggest possible statement in his first bout above welterweight.
2016-02-29

Boxing: New rules on pros fighting at Olympics set for vote

Boxing's global governing body will vote within three months on proposals that would allow all professional fighters to compete in the Olympic Games, including in Rio, AIBA's president told AFP .
2016-02-29

Lewis says no to professional boxers at Olympics

Former World and Olympic champion Lennox Lewis has slammed a proposal to allow professional boxers to compete at the Olympics, saying that it could be dangerous for young amateur boxers.
2016-02-28

Arundhati, Vaishnavi go down fighting in semifinals

The impressive run of Arundhati Pantawane and Vaishnavi Bhale came to an end in the semifinals of the All India Senior Ranking Badminton tournament at Atul, Gujarat, .
2016-02-28

Huck set sights on Glowacki after Afolabi win

Marco Huck has set his sights on regaining his WBO title after his technical knock-out win over Britain's Ola Afolabi gave him the IBO cruiserweight belt.
2016-02-28

Santa Cruz stops Martinez in 5th to stay undefeated

Leo Santa Cruz stopped Kiko Martinez for his first defence of the WBA featherweight title, which could put him in line for a super-fight in one of boxing's strongest divisions.
2016-02-28

McIlroy tops Rooney thanks to Frampton title win

Carl Frampton defeated Scott Quigg on a split points decision to become the WBA and IBF super-bantamweight champion and guaranteed fellow Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy a night out at Wayne Rooney's expense.
2016-02-28

US firm to produce documentary on Yuvraj Singh

A US-based firm will produce a documentary on 2011 Cricket World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh's life, TOI has learnt.
2016-02-28

Indian hockey team to attend coaching camp in March-April

The Indian men's hockey team will undergo a month-long coaching camp to prepare for the upcoming tournaments at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from March 7 to April 8.
2016-02-27

Virat Kohli's Pakistani fan who hoisted tricolour gets bail

A Pakistani court has granted bail to a young die-hard fan of ace Indian batsman Virat Kohli after he spent more than a month behind bars over treason charges for hoisting the Indian tricolour atop his home.
2016-02-27

Arundhati enters quarters in All India Senior Ranking Badminton

Making a comeback to the national-level badminton after her wedding early last month, Arundhati Pantawane stormed into the quarterfinals of the All India Senior Ranking Badminton tournament at Atul, Gujarat, .
2016-02-27

Salve benefit one-day boxing tournament on March 6

Kamptee Taluka Boxing Association under the auspices of Nagpur District Boxing Association (NDBA) is holding a one-day boxing meet 'Champions Night' on March 6 here at the Divisional Sports Complex, Mankapur.
2016-02-27

Indian boxers running risk of being barred from Olympics

This is the latest missive from the International Boxing Association (AIBA) after a meeting of its various commissions in Manchester recently.
2016-02-26

Little Afghan Messi fan still keen to meet idol

The five-year-old Afghan boy who won the Internet's heart when he was pictured wearing a plastic bag as an improvised Lionel Messi jersey is still eager to meet the Argentine football superstar, he said .
2016-02-26

Will give my all to be in Rio: Vijender Singh

Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Vijender Singh has welcomed the world body's (AIBA) suggestion to allow professional boxers to participate in the Olympics.
2016-02-26

Source : Times of India News