Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he was shutting out the noise surrounding his move to Ferrari next year, saying he didn’t need “vindicating” that it was right for him. Hamilton was asked on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix if Ferrari’s strong start to the season—they have been consistently closest to the dominant Red Bulls—meant the decision to switch had been justified. “I don’t feel like I need my decision vindicating,” Hamilton told reporters. “I know what was right for me, and that hasn’t changed since the moment that I made the decision.” Also Read: French Open will be the moment to give everything: Rafa Nadal after exit This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 April,2024 08:04 AM IST | Shanghai | AFPRafael Nadal said the upcoming French Open will be the moment to “give everything and die” on the court after his comeback from injury in Barcelona was curtailed by Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. Also Read: Modern CC clinch Shamrao Thosar Memorial cricket title The 22-time Grand Slam title winner, battled well but eventually crumbled 7-5, 6-1 against the World No. 11 from Australia in the second round. “It wasn’t today that I had to give everything and die, I have to give myself the chance to do that in a few weeks, or at least try to,” Nadal told reporters. “I will try to take a step further in Madrid, then another one in Rome and, in Paris... there is the moment to do it, whatever happens, there is no better place to.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 April,2024 08:02 AM IST | Barcelona | AFPDon Bosco (Matunga) ‘B’ entered the boys U-14 final of the 43rd Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana (WCG) rink hockey tournament in Santacruz on Thursday. The Bosco boys beat arch-rivals St Stanislaus 6-0 to storm into the summit clash where they will face India Rush. Daksh Gaikwad and Bhavik Parocha scored two goals each for the Bosco boys while Sanjith Narayan and Samarth Singh added one each. India Rush beat Children’s Academy 2-1 in their first game and then got the better of Our Lady of Egypt (Kalina) by the same scoreline to enter the final of the eight-team competition. Also Read: Bandra Gymkhana rink hockey from April 22
19 April,2024 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentDefending champions Mumbai Customs ‘A’ in the men’s category and Central Railway in the women’s division will look to uphold their titles as the Bandra Gymkhana rink hockey tournament begins from Monday, April 22. This year’s event will be held across four categories—men’s open, women’s open, boys U-14 and girls U-14. The men’s draw has attracted 18 teams while the women’s event will see 10 sides competing for top honours. In the junior competition, there are eight boys and 10 girls teams. The finals will be held on April 27. Also Read: MFA League: Kambli strikes as Bank of Baroda win
19 April,2024 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentGrandmaster D Gukesh played out a creditable draw against top seed Fabiano Caruana but slipped a rung to the joint second position on a day when two other Indians endured frustrating losses in the Candidates Chess Tournament’s 11th round. Also Read: Two Indian wrestlers stranded at Dubai airport Nerves finally came into play as R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi lost their way against American Hikaru Nakamura and Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi respectively.In the other encounter, Frenchman Firouza Alireza proved superior to Nijat Abasov of Azerbaijan. With just three rounds remaining, the die seems to be cast in favour of Nepomniachtchi, who is gunning for his third straight Candidates title. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 April,2024 07:40 AM IST | Toronto | PTIIndian wrestlers Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalakal’s chances of qualifying for the Paris Olympics hit a roadblock as the two Kyrgyzstan-bound grapplers were left stranded at the Dubai International Airport due to unprecedented rains in the gulf nation. Also Read: ‘Depression, under-eating caused early retirement’ Deepak (86kg), who had come close to winning a medal at the Tokyo Games, and Sujeet (65kg), were on their way to Bishkek for the Asia Oly qualfiers, but were stuck in Dubai after heavy rains left highways, roads and one of the world’s busiest airports in disarray. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 April,2024 07:35 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIIndia's ace long jumper Murali Sreeshankar has withdrawn from the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics after sustaining a knee injury in training. In a social media post, the 25-year-old Sreeshankar said that he hurt his knee during training on Tuesday and will need surgery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sreeshankar Murali (@sreeshankarmurali) "All my life, I've had the courage to look at a setback in the eye, accept situations I can't change, and work hard at dictating the outcomes of those I can. Unfortunately, in what feels like a nightmare, but is a reality, my Paris Olympic Games dream is over," Sreeshankar said in a post on social media on Thursday. After multiple tests, it has been decided that he will need surgery, which rules him out from the Paris Olympics. "I suffered a knee injury during training on Tuesday, and all the tests and consultations later, it's been decided that I would need surgery, ruling me out of the one single thing I have chased relentlessly all these years," the post further read. Also Read: Indian wrestlers 'sleeping on floor' after Dubai airport flooded: Reports Sreeshankar qualified for the Olympics with an 8.37-meter leap at the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok. The effort also earned him a silver medal in the event. The men's long jump qualification mark for Paris 2024 is 8.27 metres. "To wake up healthy every single day, and watch yourself get into the best shape of your life, is every athlete's dream. I was living it, until this incident. Life writes strange scripts, and some times there is courage in accepting it and moving on. That's what I will do," he added. Sreeshankar said his comeback journey started the moment he injured his knee and expressed optimism that he will "have a lot to give" on a "difficult" road of recovery. "My journey to a comeback began the minute I injured my knee. This road is going to be long, difficult and will take a lot out of me. The good thing is, I have a lot to give. I will overcome this because that's what Mamba Mentality is all about," he added. The ace jumper said he need positive energy and prayers while he takes "biggest" leap. "I will need your prayers, love and positive energy. I may jump alone, but it takes a collective push before every leap. This is my biggest one yet," he added.
18 April,2024 06:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentTwo top Indian wrestlers have been "sleeping on the floor" at Dubai airport after record rainfall disrupted travel to and from the Middle East financial centre, Indian media reported. The Indian Express newspaper said Paris Olympics hopeful Deepak Punia and fellow wrestler Sujeet Kalkal had been stuck at the airport since Tuesday while en route to Bishkek for the Asian Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Scores of flights were delayed, cancelled or diverted during Tuesday's torrential rain, when planes were seen taxiing on submerged runways. Kalkal's father said the athletes were hoping to get on a flight from Dubai late on Thursday to make it in time for their bouts, scheduled in Bishkek for Friday. "They have been sleeping on the floor of the terminal and have not been able to eat proper food. They are in a terrible situation," the newspaper quoted Kalkal's father Dayanand as saying. Operations have slowed to a crawl at Dubai airport, the world's busiest by international traffic, because staff were unable to arrive with roads flooded and most public transport suspended. With nearly every flight repeatedly delayed, passengers were told to stay away "unless absolutely necessary", Dubai Airports said. Also Read: Vinesh Phogat takes center stage as Indian wrestlers embark on Olympic quota pursuit Meanwhile, as many as 36 quotas will be up for grabs in 18 weight categories across three disciplines -- freestyle, women and greco-roman -- during the event, with India representing in all but one weight category. Antim Panghal, 19, has already sealed a quota place in women's 53kg for India en route to her bronze medal winning feat at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. It will be time for the rest of the Indian wrestlers such as Vinesh (50kg), Reetika Hooda (76kg), the current Under-23 world champion Anshu (57kg), Mansi (62kg) and Nisha (68kg) to put their best foot forward and seal their quota places. However, none of the Indians will be under the scanner like Vinesh, the 2018 Asian Games and 2022 Commonwealth Games medallist, who was one of the face of Indian wrestlers' protest against former national federation (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. (With agency inputs)
18 April,2024 05:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe spotlight will be on two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat as she along with 16 other Indian wrestlers begin their chase for Paris Olympics quota places at the Asia Olympic qualifiers beginning here on Friday. As many as 36 quotas will be up for grabs in 18 weight categories across three disciplines -- freestyle, women and greco-roman -- during the event, with India representing in all but one weight category. Antim Panghal, 19, has already sealed a quota place in women's 53kg for India en route to her bronze medal winning feat at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. It will be time for the rest of the Indian wrestlers such as Vinesh (50kg), Reetika Hooda (76kg), the current Under-23 world champion Anshu (57kg), Mansi (62kg) and Nisha (68kg) to put their best foot forward and seal their quota places. However, none of the Indians will be under the scanner like Vinesh, the 2018 Asian Games and 2022 Commonwealth Games medallist, who was one of the face of Indian wrestlers' protest against former national federation (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The 29-year-old, who has been in the news for wrong reasons of late, had won the national trials in March in 50kg. Though, at the selection trials in Patiala, she had competed in the 53kg category as well after the authorities allowed her but she lost in the semifinals. Vinesh also had alleged that her personal coach and physio were being denied accreditation for the Asian Olympic qualifying tournament. She will be desperate to put all the noise behind her and put up a good show to make it to what could be her third Olympics. Also Read: Vinesh accuses WFI chief of trying to end her Olympic dream In men's freestyle category, Aman Sehrawat (57kg) will hog the limelight after he earned his place after outwitting Tokyo Olympic medallist Ravi Dahiya in the national trials. He also looks in good form as he had claimed a gold at the Zagreb Open in January this year. Among others, Sujeet too will be closely watched as he leads the challenge in 65kg category following the failure of Tokyo bronze medallist Bajrang Punia. Deepak Punia (86kg), who had come close to winning a medal at the Tokyo Games, will also eye a good outing, while Jaideep (74kg), Deepak (97kg) and Sumit (125kg) will also look to produce their best game to claim a quota for India. There will be no gold medal, repechage or bronze-medal bouts in the continental qualifiers with winners of both semi-finals in each Olympic weight class earning a quota for their countries at the Paris Olympics. In greco-roman, Sumit (60kg), Ashu (67kg), Vikas (77kg), Sunil (87kg), Nitesh (97kg) and Naveen (130kg) will look for a good show. (With agency inputs)
18 April,2024 04:15 PM IST | Bishkek | mid-day online correspondentSt Stanislaus High School (Bandra) clinched top honours, defeating St Joseph’s High School CBSE (Panvel) by a convincing 4-0 margin in the Hockey Raigarh-organised inter-school Champions Cup at the St Joseph’s High School ground, Panvel, on Tuesday. The Bandra boys dominated play and scored at regular intervals through Dann Extross, Mikhial Miranda, Roosevelt Vaz and Ethan D’Souza to run away with the match and emerge champions. Also Read: IPL 2024: Punjab Kings to take on struggling Mumbai Indians in Mohali Earlier, in the semi-finals, St Stanislaus beat Don Bosco (Matunga) 3-2. Stanislaus scored through Ethan Dsouza, Skye D’Costa and Jordan Desmond, while Don Bosco’s Swayam Gangurde scored a brace. In the other semi-final, St Joseph’s beat Ryan International 2-1. Dhariya M and Shreya D scored for St Joseph’s, while Shubham Shinde scored for Ryan. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
18 April,2024 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesIndian Grandmaster D Gukesh will have his task cut out when he takes on top seed Fabiano Caruana in the 11th round, hoping to consolidate his position at the top as the Candidates chess tournament heads towards its final phase here. Also Read: Nadal’s comeback ends in second round defeat Gukesh, 17, is in joint lead with Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi. Among other Indians, R Praggnanandhaa, 18, will be up against resurgent American Hikaru Nakamura after a rest day. With just four rounds remaining, it is a level-playing field for the two Indian teenagers, while Vidit Gujrathi has kept himself in reckoning and only needs to finish well. Nepomniachtchi, the only unbeaten player so far, is playing under the FIDE flag and has a tough opposition to tackle in the next two rounds Gujrathi meets Nepomniachtchi in the next round followed by Praggnanandhaa. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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