DAILY SUARGAM | JAMMU SPORTS THURSDAY | JULY 22, 2021 11 WHO leader says virus risk inevitable at Tokyo Olympics 2nd ODI: Chahar takes India to TOKYO: The Tokyo more international ath- “There is no zero risk in The WHO leader also Tedros said, predicting thrilling 3- win Olympics should not be letes testing positive at life,” said Tedros, who had a more critical mes- more than 100,000 deaths COLOMBO: Pace bowler Deepak Chahar Krunal Pandya (35 off 54 balls) to leave India judged by the tally of home and unable to trav- began his keynote speech sage and a challenge for from COVID-19 world- hammered 69 off 82 deliveries and shared an tottering. However, Hasaranga could not COVID-19 cases that el. minutes after the first leaders of richer coun- wide before the Olympic unbeaten 84-run partnership for the eighth find support from the other bowlers. arise because eliminating “The mark of success in softball game began in tries about sharing vac- flame goes out in Tokyo wicket with Bhuvneshwar Kumar to bring Earlier, Chamika Karunaratne’s unbeaten risk is impossible, the the coming fortnight is Fukushima, and added cines more fairly in the on Aug. 8. India back from the dead and win the second 44 off 33 balls towards the end of the innings head of the World Health not zero cases,” Tedros Japan was “giving world. It was a “horrifying One-day International by three for took Sri Lanka to 275 for nine in their allotted Organization told sports said, noting the athletes courage to the whole “The pandemic is a test injustice,” he said, that an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match 50 overs. officials Wednesday as who already tested posi- world.” and the world is failing,” 75% of the vaccine shots series. Sri Lanka had made 275/9 in their 50 Opener (50 off 71 balls) events began in Japan. tive in Japan, including at delivered globally so far overs while India reached the target with five and batsman Charith Asalanka (65 off 68 How infections are han- the athletes village in were in only 10 countries. balls to spare. balls) scored half-centuries to lead the dled is what matters Tokyo Bay, where most Tedros warned anyone The Indian team looked down and out Lankans to a challenging total. most, WHO director gen- of the 11,000 competitors who believed the pan- after left-handed batsman Krunal Pandya Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (3/50) and eral Tedros Adhanom will stay. demic was over because was dismissed as the seventh man with the Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/54) were the most Ghebreyesus said in a Teammates classed as it was under control in team score on 193. Although there were 89 successful bowlers for India. Seamer speech to an close contacts of infected their part of the world deliveries to get the remaining 83 runs, India Bhuvneshwar got rid of both the half-centu- International Olympic athletes can continue lived in “a fool’s para- had only three wickets left. rions after Chahal had got the first two wick- Committee meeting. training and preparing dise.” The world needs to But Chahar played calmly, hitting seven ets. “The mark of success is for events under a regime produce 11 billion doses fours and a six while vice- This was India’s 93rd win over Sri Lanka, making sure that any of isolation and extra next year and the WHO Bhuvneshwar scored 19 off 28 deliveries and the most by a team against a particular team cases are identified, iso- monitoring. wanted governments to importantly guided his junior through the in ODI . lated, traced and cared Health experts in Japan help reach a target of vac- chase. India had won the first ODI on Sunday by for as quickly as possible have warned of the cinating 70% of people in India were caught by surprise as the Sri seven wickets. and onward transmission Olympics becoming a every country by the Lankans brought in leg-spinner Wanindu Brief scores: Sri Lanka 275/9 in 50 overs (C is interrupted,” he said. “super-spreader” event middle of next year. “The Hasaranga in just the third over of the Asalanka 65, A Fernando 50, C Karunaratne The number of Games- bringing tens of thou- pandemic will end when innings. The leggie’s googly beat Prithvi 44 , Y Chahal 3/50, B Kumar 3/54) linked COVID-19 cases in sands of athletes, officials the world chooses to end Shaw (13 off 11 balls) who was bowled. lost to India 277/7 in 49.1 overs (D Chahar 69 Japan this month was 79 and workers during a it,” Tedros said. “It is in Hasaranga got the other two important not out, S Yadav 53, M Pandey 37, K Pandya on Wednesday, with local state of emergency. our hands.” wickets of Shikhar Dhawan (29 off 38) and 35, W Hasaranga 3/37) by three wickets. Olympics 2020 with Doordarshan Only five Top-20 women tennis Australian showjumper players not competing in Tokyo suspended from Olympics TOKYO: Despite a number list has 15 of the WTA Top 20 Simona Halep, and Belarus’ TOKYO: An Australian show jumper has been sus- and All India Radio of pull-outs, the women’s ten- confirmed for Tokyo, including Victoria Azarenka have opted nis event at the Tokyo World No.1 and Wimbledon out. pended from participating in the Tokyo Olympics after NEW DELHI: Behold DD Sports. The cover- daily on DD Sports testing positive for cocaine, just two days before the start the mega coverage of age spans from pre to from 5 AM to 7 PM. Olympics wears a healthy look champion Ashleigh Barty and The women’s singles event with the final entry list having world No.2 and Australian will be a 64-player draw while of the Games from July 23. Olympics 2020, brought post-Olympics and will Details of the same will 15 of the WTA top-20 confirm- Open champion Naomi Osaka. the women’s doubles event will Jamie Kermond, 36, was set to make his Olympic to you by Prasar be available on TV, be made available every ing their entries for the quad- The field also features the top be a 32-team draw and the debut. But his ‘A’ sample returned positive for cocaine Bharati, through its Radio and Digital plat- day on DD Sports and rennial showpiece. nine players on the Porsche mixed doubles will be a 16- use, leading to his provisional suspension. Equestrian twin network of forms across the coun- AIR Sports Twitter The WTA confirmed on Race to Shenzhen.” team draw. Players would be Australia communicated on Kermond’s suspension Doordarshan and All try. Different sporting Handles (@ddsports- Tuesday that the “The ITF Amongst the top-20, only the entitled to enter all three events through a statement on Wednesday morning. India Radio, and dedi- events at the Olympics channel & @akashvanis- (International Tennis United States’ Sofia Kenin and if they qualify. The mixed dou- “Equestrian Australia has provisionally suspended Federation) has published the Serena Williams, Canada’s bles teams will be determined cated sports channel will be broadcast Live ports). Jumping athlete Jamie Kermond under the Australian final entry list. The final entry Bianca Andreescu, Romania’s once the players reach the DD News National Anti-Doping Policy 2021. The mandatory Special programme – venue. The WTA announced that “no WTA ranking points Provisional Suspension Notice asserts Mr Kermond Monday to Friday – 7 will be offered”. The last time returned a positive A-sample for a metabolite of cocaine PM, Saturday – 5 PM points were offered at the following a test conducted by Sport Integrity Australia Special segments in Olympics was the 2012 London on 26 June 2021. Mr Kermond is prohibited from partic- Breakfast News, Mid Olympics. Between the men’s ipating in any WADA compliant event, including the Day Prime and News and women’s fields, a total of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, while the provisional sus- Night 46 nations will be represented pension is in place.” The Australian Olympic DD India at the Olympic tennis event Committee (AOC) commented on the matter through a which will commence on July Special programme release. “The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has every day at 8.30 PM 24. According to the ITF’s Olympic qualification system, been made aware of the provisional suspension of Special segments in entries were based on the WTA equestrian athlete Jamie Kermond after being informed Breakfast News, Mid rankings on June 14, the by Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) as an interested party. Day Prime and News Monday after the French Open The Australian Olympic Team Selection Committee will Night final. consider the matter later today.” Formula 1 world unites in Sandesh Jhingan named AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year condemning racism against Hamilton NEW DELHI: Indian foot- es of the ISL (Indian Super 2018 and played out a memo- ball team defender Sandesh League) and the I-League as rable draw at the home of the SILVERSTONE: The Formula 1, The FIA and Other teams rallied any kind towards our ly a pundit with Sky Jhingan was on Wednesday the Footballer of the Year is a Asian champions Qatar in Formula 1 world has Mercedes-AMG Petronas around to express their team, our competitors Sports, was highly critical named AIFF Men’s Footballer huge honour. I take this 2019. come together to con- F1 Team condemn this support as well. and our fans. As a team, of the abuse against of the Year 2020/21, while award as a motivation to do Besides, he has captained demn the racist abuse on behaviour in the strongest Red Bull, whose driver we are disgusted and sad- Hamilton. “Disgusted to midfielder Suresh Singh better, and inspire others to the senior team on five occa- social media against possible terms. These Verstappen crashed out of dened to witness the hear the Racism and Wangjam was named the follow their passion for the sions, the most recent being Lewis Hamilton after the people have no place in Sunday’s race, said in a racist abuse Lewis online abuse aimed at winner of the AIFF Men’s sport. This award comes with the international friendly British Grand Prix on July our sport and we urge release posted on Twitter, endured yesterday on Lewis Hamilton after the Emerging Footballer of the a huge responsibility — not to against Oman in Dubai in 18. The British driver won that those responsible “While we may be fierce social media after the col- British GP. #bekind,” Year 2020/21 award. let anyone down,” said March this year. He also the race at Silverstone in a should be held account- rivals on track, we are all lision with Max. There is read his tweet. McLaren’s Both the players were voted Jhingan. received the Arjuna Award in dramatic fashion which able for their action,” read united against racism. We never any excuse for it, Australian driver Daniel by the club coaches. Jhingan made his senior 2020. Twenty-year-old Suresh saw him send Max the statement. condemn racist abuse of there is certainly no place Ricciardo, who came fifth It is the first time that the national Team debut in 2015 Singh Wangjam, who made Verstappen crashing into for it in our sport and in the British Grand Prix, central defender Jhingan has in Guwahati and has since his India debut earlier this the tyre wall at the ninth those responsible should had his say on the abuse received the Player of the Year gone on to make 40 appear- year against Oman, became turn in the opening lap. be held accountable.” against Hamilton. “I’ve award, having won the ances for India, scoring four the latest midfielder to win the Formula One, the FIA McLaren F1 team tweet- seen some of the remarks Emerging Player of the Year goals. He was part of the Emerging Footballer of the and Mercedes-AMG ed, “McLaren stands with aimed at Lewis after yes- award in 2014. Indian sides that lifted the Year award. A former AIFF Petronas F1 team released Formula 1, the FIA, and terday. No matter what “Being voted by club coach- Hero Intercontinental Cup in Academy cadet, Wangjam a joint statement on social our fellow teams and happens on track there is was part of the Indian side media, addressing the drivers in condemning absolutely zero place for that competed at the FIFA U- “unacceptable instances the deplorable racist racism and hate. Please 17 World Cup in 2017 and spent two seasons with the of online abuse”. abuse towards Lewis we have to be better than AIFF’s developmental side “During, and after, yes- Hamilton. Racism must this,” said his Instagram Indian Arrows in the I- terday’s British Grand be driven out of our sport, story on Monday. League. The midfielder has Prix, Lewis Hamilton was and it’s our shared Hamilton is yet to com- notched up five senior nation- subjected to multiple responsibility to unite ment on the abuse. The al team caps and started all instances of racist abuse and eliminate it.” next F1 race is the three of India’s games at the on social media following 2009 F1 world champi- Hungarian Grand Prix on FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in an in-race collision. on Jenson Button, current- August 1. Doha in June. Tamim Iqbal ton helps B’desh Starc decimates West Indies as make clean sweep of ODI series Australia take 1-0 lead : Bangladesh, ing a stellar innings, scor- hosts to an imposing total. Zimbabwe turned belated- BRIDGETOWN: West Hayden Walsh Jr (20) He was supported by return to the same venue riding on a century from ing 84 off 91 deliveries to Liton Das and Tamim ly to Wessley Madhevere’s Indies failed to handle an were the only players to fast bowler Joseph (2/40) on July 22 for the second skipper Tamim Iqbal, lay the foundation for a Iqbal then opened the bat- off-breaks, it did the trick. incisive spell of pace reach 20. Pollard, who hit and left-arm spinner ODI. defeated hosts Zimbabwe big total. After a middle- ting for Bangladesh and it Liton (32 off 37 balls) went bowling from Mitchell five fours and three sixes, Akeal Hosein (2/50), both Brief scores: Australia by five wickets in a high- overs slump, when the soon became evident that for the sweep and got a Starc as the hosts went inspired a 68-run, seventh of whom claimed two 252/9 in 49 overs (J scoring third and final hosts were reduced to Zimbabwe bowlers had top edge, which down to Australia by 133 wicket partnership with wickets. Philippe 39, A Carey 67, One-day International at 172/5 in the 35th over, their task cut out. Tamim’s Marumani caught behind runs under D/L Method Alzarri Joseph (17) to hold Australia captain Alex A Turner 49; H Walsh the to Raza and Burl accelerated fifty came off 46 balls, with square leg. in the first One-day the innings together. Carey top-scored with 67 5/39, A Joseph 2/40) beat make a clean sweep of the the innings with 57 and 59 Donald Tiripano proving Shakib and Tamim then International at the When Australia batted while Ashton Turner West Indies 123 in 26.2 series. respectively to take the expensive, but when took runs almost at will, Kensington Oval on earlier in the day, Walsh struck a breezy 49 off 45 overs (K Pollard 56; M Chasing 298, Iqbal punishing the Zimbabwe Wednesday (IST). followed up his brilliance balls, the pair staging a Starc 5/48, J Hazlewood struck a 97-ball 112 as he bowlers, and it came as a The left-arm pacer took in the recent five-match fifth wicket stand of 104. 3/11) by 133 runs (D/L guided Bangladesh to surprise when the former 5/48 while new-ball part- T20 International series. The two teams will Method). 302/5 with two overs slashed rather loosely at a ner Josh Hazlewood cap- He finished with a career- remaining. Earlier, ball from Luke Jongwe tured 3/11 as West Indies best 5/39 off 10 overs to Zimbabwe’s Regis outside the off stump and fell for 123 in 26.2 overs, limit the Australian run Chakabva, Ryan Burl and was caught. well short of their revised pursuit. Sikandar Raza notched up Brief scores: Zimbabwe target of 257 for victory He returned the best fig- half-centuries to help the 298 in 49.3 overs (R off 49 overs. ures by a West Indian leg- home team to 298, giving Chakabva 84, R Burl 59, S Earlier, new Australia spinner in history, beating them a good chance of vic- Raza 57; M Rahman 3/57, M skipper Alex Carey the 4/26 by Rajendra tory on Tuesday. Saifuddin 3/87, smashed a workman-like Dhanraj back in 1996. Chakabva was promot- Mahmudullah 2/45) lost to 67 off 87 balls to guide the Walsh was also the first ed to open the Bangladesh 302/5 in 48 tourists to 252/9 in 49 West Indian spinner to with Tadiwanashe overs (T Iqbal 112, N Hasan overs. take a five-wicket haul Marumani and while the 45*, L Das 32; W Madhevere West Indies captain since had latter departed on 8, 2/45, D Tiripano 2/61) by 5 top-scored 6/27 against South Africa Chakabva ended up play- wickets. with a 56 off 57 balls and five years ago.