Friday, Mar 29 2024 | Time 17:53 Hrs(IST)
image
Sports


Runner up Japan survives fight back by New Zealand

Bengaluru, Oct 29 (UNI) Runner-up Japan began its campaign with a winning note by registering 77-62 win against New Zealand in Division A match of the FIBA Women’s (Under-18) Basketball Championships that here at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium here on Sunday evening.
Though Japan took early lead by winning the first Quarter (23-13), they had to sweat it oout as Kiwis lass pulled up and gave tough fight in the remaining three quarters. The Kiwis staged a fine rally in the second which Japan won narrowly at 18-16. New Zealand produced an array of fine three and two pointers to snatch the third at 21-11. But Japan reserved their best and kept a seven or eight point lead all through. At one stage the Kiwis reduced it to just five at 57-52. But the tatically superior Japanese pressed the accelerator and won the last quarter at 25-12. Charllotte Whittaker was the towering performer for New Zealand with 23 baskets while Norika Kono sunk in 16 to be their top scorer.
It was a cake walk for holders China against Malaysia 102-28 in the same group league match earlier.
More News

I’m very proud of my players, we are living a dream : Sergio Lobera

29 Mar 2024 | 4:34 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar 29 (UNI) Odisha FC head coach Sergio Lobera has truly been a globetrotter in his career.

see more..
Australia open to extra spinner in T20 World Cup squad

Australia open to extra spinner in T20 World Cup squad

29 Mar 2024 | 3:51 PM

Sydney, Mar 29 (UNI) Despite missing out from the central contracts announced on Thursday, spinner Ashton Agar is firmly in the mix for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean Islands and USA, according to Australia Men's selection chairman, George Bailey.

see more..

Kenya backs WRC Safari Rally's extension from three to five days

29 Mar 2024 | 2:54 PM

Nairobi, Mar 29 (UNI) Kenya is planning to extend the annual FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally from three to five days, the country's President William Ruto announced on Thursday.

see more..

La Liga returns with big game in Bernabeu

29 Mar 2024 | 2:49 PM

Madrid, Mar 29 (UNI) La Liga returns to action in Spain following the international break with a round of games that comes a week before another break for the final of the Copa del Rey.

see more..

Argentinos Juniors show title credentials

29 Mar 2024 | 2:35 PM

Buenos Aires, Mar 29 (UNI) Argentinos Juniors rose to the top of Argentina's Primera Division
Group A by recovering from a goal down to win 2-1 at Instituto.

see more..
image