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]I hope to keep playing and scoring in foreseeable future: Chhetri
I hope to keep playing and scoring in foreseeable future: Chhetri after equalling Pele
Published on Oct 11, 2021 05:56 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Winners would have remained same without fans' participation: FIH CEO
India swept the FIH annual awards last Wednesday, claiming all top honours based on a voting system which was lambasted as a "failure" by men's Olympic champions Belgium, prompting the global body to say that it would try to figure why some associations did not cast their ballot.
![Thierry Weil, FIH CEO(Twitter) Thierry Weil, FIH CEO(Twitter)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/148x111/Thierry_Weil_1633947092027_1633947099034.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 03:43 PM IST
PTI | , Lausanne
Svitolina survives Cirstea onslaught, Swiatek reaches Indian Wells fourth round
Ukraine's Svitolina, who won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, saved 12 of the 16 break point opportunities Cirstea set up in the two-hour-and-32-minute contest, and had to fight back from 4-2 down in the third set to survive.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:34 PM IST
Reuters |
Mbappe winner as France beat Spain in Nations League final
After a subdued first half, the game sprung into life in the 64th minute when France full-back Theo Hernandez struck the underside of the bar after a swift break.
![Mbappe winner as France beat Spain in Nations League final(TWITTER) Mbappe winner as France beat Spain in Nations League final(TWITTER)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/148x111/TOPSHOT-FBL-EUR-NATIONS-ESP-FRA-7_1633939207915_1633939235504.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:30 PM IST
Reuters | , Milan
Messi scores unusual goal as Argentina beat Uruguay 3-0
- Two goals in the minutes before half time, one of them an unusually fortunate counter from Lionel Messi, helped Argentina on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier.
![Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team. (Getty) Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team. (Getty)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/148x111/messi-argentina-WC-Q_1633927415159_1633927427283.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 10:25 AM IST
Reuters |
Neymar says World Cup in Qatar may be his last for Brazil
- Brazil star Neymar says next year's World Cup in Qatar could be the last of his career.
![Neymar recently returned from a serious foot injury. (Getty) Neymar recently returned from a serious foot injury. (Getty)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/148x111/neymar-getty_1633922173167_1633922180009.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 08:52 AM IST
AP | , Sao Paulo
Shubhankar rise continues with T3 finish at Acciona Open European Tour event
The 25-year-old two-time winner on the tour produced his third top 10 finish on the European Tour.
![India's Shubhankar Sharma India's Shubhankar Sharma](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/GOLF-EPGA-WENTWORTH-35_1633885006611_1633885058103.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:28 PM IST
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Saina retires injured, but India overcome Spain 3-2
- After Saina conceded her match, Malvika Bansod and Aditi Bhatt along with the doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Rutaparna Panda won their contests in straight games to give India a winning start in Group B at the Ceres Arena.
![Saina retires injured, but India overcome Spain 3-2(Getty Images) Saina retires injured, but India overcome Spain 3-2(Getty Images)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/yonex-2017-england-open-badminton-championships-day_7ee72ef2-8ba6-11ea-8f61-783f666b6086_1633884725108.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:24 PM IST
By Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Bottas wins in Turkey, title advantage to Verstappen
Verstappen, 24, was runner-up and 14.584 seconds behind the Finn at a wet Istanbul Park to overturn a two-point deficit to Hamilton and walk away six points clear with six races remaining.
![Mercedes' Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas drives during the Formula One Grand Prix of Turkey Mercedes' Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas drives during the Formula One Grand Prix of Turkey](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/AUTO-PRIX-F1-TUR-RACE-123_1633879755968_1633879769036.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:00 PM IST
Reuters | , Istanbul
Mumbai in the margins as India cheers the Tokyo hockey high
Once abuzz with top hockey teams and players, the metro today presents a sad picture with the sport’s ecosystem having crumbled while the nation’s Olympic hopes have been revived.
![Mumbai in the margins as India cheers the Tokyo hockey high Mumbai in the margins as India cheers the Tokyo hockey high](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/image00001_1633878528899_1633878537848.jpeg)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 08:39 PM IST
By Rutvick Mehta
Top-seeds Medvedev, Pliskova roll to wins at Indian Wells
- Top seeds Daniil Medvedev and Karolina Pliskova rolled to straight-set victories at the BNP Paribas Open, when several lower-seeded players were knocked out.
![Daniil Medvedev and Karolina Pliskova advanced to the next round. (Getty Images) Daniil Medvedev and Karolina Pliskova advanced to the next round. (Getty Images)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/medvedev-pliskova-getty_1633856270611_1633856278940.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 02:30 PM IST
AP |
This world champ wants an iPhone!
Delhi-based Naamya Kapoor, 14, recently became the youngest shooter to win a gold medal at ISSF Junior World Championships 2021 in Peru, at the 25-metre women junior pistol shooting event. And now, she is shooting request to her parents for an iPhone.
![Delhi-based Naamya Kapoor recently won gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Championships 2021, Lima. Delhi-based Naamya Kapoor recently won gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Championships 2021, Lima.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/fee0b2fa-2997-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633850035886.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 12:43 PM IST
By Siddhi Jain
Fury defeats Wilder with 11th round knockout to retain WBC belt
- Tyson Fury won a slugfest with Deontay Wilder with an 11th round knockout to retain his WBC heavyweight title.
![Tyson Fury (R) and Deontay Wilder exchange punches. (Getty) Tyson Fury (R) and Deontay Wilder exchange punches. (Getty)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/tyson-fury-getty_1633843658423_1633843664308.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 10:59 AM IST
Reuters |
Dominant Denmark dismantle Moldova in 4-0 win
- Andreas Skov Olsen grabbed one goal and created two others as Denmark scored four times in a dominant first-half display to thrash Moldova 4-0 in their World Cup Group F qualifier.
![Denmark's defender Joakim Maehle celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal.(Getty) Denmark's defender Joakim Maehle celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal.(Getty)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/denmark-getty_1633836928351_1633836936104.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:14 AM IST
Reuters |
Dramatic late winner keep alive Scotland’s World Cup dreams
- Scott McTominay headed home deep in stoppage time as Scotland twice came from behind to beat Israel 3-2 and keep alive hopes of a first World Cup finals appearance since 1998.
![Ryan Christie congratulates Scott McTominay on scoring the winning goal. (Getty) Ryan Christie congratulates Scott McTominay on scoring the winning goal. (Getty)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/mctominay-getty_1633833809186_1633833842985.jpg)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 08:15 AM IST
Reuters |
Grealish opens England account in 5-0 win over Andorra
- Jack Grealish scored his first goal for England after coming on as a substitute to add some late gloss to a 5-0 rout of Andorra.
![Jack Grealish of England celebrates with Bukayo Saka after scoring their team's fifth goal. (Getty) Jack Grealish of England celebrates with Bukayo Saka after scoring their team's fifth goal. (Getty)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/148x111/jack-grealish-getty_1633830937501_1633830949378.jpg)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 07:27 AM IST
Reuters | By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: First-half goals give Ukraine 2-1 win over Finland
West Ham United forward Yarmolenko put the visitors ahead less than five minutes after kickoff when he drove home from 20 meters past the Finnish goalkeeper.
![FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: First-half goals give Ukraine 2-1 win over Finland(AP) FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: First-half goals give Ukraine 2-1 win over Finland(AP)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/Finland-Ukraine-WCup-2022-Soccer-3_1633803936849_1633803949234.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:56 PM IST
Reuters | , Helsinki
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Isak nets wonder strike as Sweden crush Kosovo 3-0
The home side took the lead box after a lengthy VAR review when Florent Hadergjonaj was found to have handled the ball and winger Forsberg rolled the resulting penalty into the bottom right corner in the 29th minute.
![FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Isak nets wonder strike as Sweden crush Kosovo 3-0(AP) FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Isak nets wonder strike as Sweden crush Kosovo 3-0(AP)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/Sweden-Kosovo-WCup-2022-Soccer-21_1633803766704_1633803777386.jpg)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 11:53 PM IST
Reuters | , Stockholm
France’s Rabiot out of Nations League final with Covid-19
The rest of the French team underwent rapid tests and were all in the clear.
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:22 PM IST
Reuters | , Milan
My target is to play the Asian Cup, says Bala Devi
Recovering from ACL surgery, the India striker knows it is a long shot but then so was playing for Rangers.
![Bala Devi(Rangers FC/Twitter) Bala Devi(Rangers FC/Twitter)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/_12670b8a-5a14-11ea-88d7-2ebec7a61521_1633798349683.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 10:23 PM IST
By Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
SAFF Championship: India face Nepal in must-win match
Nepal are leading the points table at the moment with six points having won both their matches against the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Published on Oct 09, 2021 07:51 PM IST
PTI | , Male
F1: Hamilton takes pole for Turkish GP ahead of Bottas
- Hamilton's record-extending 102nd pole saw him finish .13 seconds ahead of Bottas and .33 clear of Verstappen's Red Bull.
Published on Oct 09, 2021 07:06 PM IST
AP | , Istanbul
Army's Narender Rana set to be appointed Indian men's boxing team's head coach
A former Asian Championship bronze-medallist and a four-time national champion, the 49-year-old Rana has been a seasoned coach with the Services Sports Control Board.
![File image of The words boxing gloves.(REUTERS) File image of The words boxing gloves.(REUTERS)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/california-weekly-parkinson-steady-patients-written-boxing_92db9510-3925-11eb-9f36-50fd60b20345_1633784563438.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 06:33 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
We are in talks with IOC for 2036 Olympics, Motera best venue: IOA chief
After it was rebuilt to make it the world's largest cricket stadium, the Motera facility was renamed as `Narendra Modi Stadium' by the Gujarat Cricket Association in February 2021.
![We are in talks with IOC for 2036 Olympics, Motera best venue: IOA chief(ANI ) We are in talks with IOC for 2036 Olympics, Motera best venue: IOA chief(ANI )](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/20210224042L_1614207012387_1614207020754_1633784328799.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 06:29 PM IST
PTI | , Ahmedabad
Nothing is certain but want to stay with this team till Paris Olympics: Sreejesh
The 33-year-old from Kerala was recently given the best goalkeeper award in men's section at the FIH annual awards for his performance in India's historic bronze medal-winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics.
![Nothing is certain but want to stay with this team till Paris Olympics: Sreejesh(PTI) Nothing is certain but want to stay with this team till Paris Olympics: Sreejesh(PTI)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/PTI08_05_2021_000145B_1633778803457_1633778819366.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 04:57 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Leaving Barcelona was a shock, but Messi adjusting well in Paris
The 34-year-old, who started his professional career with Barca and is their record scorer with 672 goals, joined PSG on a two-year deal in the close season after being told by the Catalan club they could not afford to keep him.
Published on Oct 09, 2021 04:02 PM IST
Reuters | , Paris
Indian Wells: Bopanna-Shapovalov cruise; Murray marches on
The Indo-Canadian pair defeated the team of Hubert Hurkacz and Felix Auger Aliassime by 6-1, 2-6, 10-4 in the Californian tournament opener.
![Indian Wells: Bopanna-Shapovalov cruise; Murray marches on(TWITTER/FILE) Indian Wells: Bopanna-Shapovalov cruise; Murray marches on(TWITTER/FILE)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/bopanna_1633773219305_1633773225895.jpg)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 03:25 PM IST
ANI | , California [usa]
US Open champ Emma Raducanu loses in 2 sets at Indian Wells
- Emma Raducanu came down to earth in her first tournament since her surprising U.S. Open victory, losing in straight sets to Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the BNP Paribas Open.
![Emma Raducanu of Great Britain shows her dejection during her straight sets defeat. (Getty) Emma Raducanu of Great Britain shows her dejection during her straight sets defeat. (Getty)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/emma-raducanu-getty_1633751682067_1633751687903.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 09:26 AM IST
AP | , Indian Wells, California
Wales fight back for 2-2 draw against Czech Republic in World Cup qualifier
- A Daniel James strike helped Wales fight back to draw 2-2 with the Czech Republic in an entertaining World Cup qualifier game.
![Wales' midfielder Aaron Ramsey (C) and Czech Republic's defender Filip Novak vie for the ball. (Getty) Wales' midfielder Aaron Ramsey (C) and Czech Republic's defender Filip Novak vie for the ball. (Getty)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011131614im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/09/148x111/wales-czech-republic-getty_1633746274767_1633746280287.jpg)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 07:56 AM IST
Reuters | , Prague