Moscow: A Moscow court on Wednesday sentenced two Russian international soccer players to prison terms for their involvement in assaults last year in a case that a top official said should serve as a lesson to other privileged athletes. Moscow’s Presnensky District Court sentenced Alexander Kokorin to 18 months in jail, while Pavel Mamayev was ordered to serve 17 months after months of hearings that have drawn extensive public interest. Kokorin’s defence is planning to appeal, RIA news agency reported. Kokorin and Mamayev, who before their arrest played in Russia’s top league and with the national team, had been in custody since October last year over drunken assaults that prompted strong reactions from the authorities. — Agencies
Archers advance to Round 3 of World Cup
Shanghai: India’s Ankita Bhakat, Preeti, Vakilraj Dindor and Gurwinder Singh advanced to the third round in their respective events at the Archery World Cup Stage II here today. The lowest ranked Indian in the qualification, Gurwinder (44th), created an upset of sorts in the men’s compound event when he eliminated his teammate Lovejot Singh (21st) by a two-point margin (145-143). Former Youth World Championship bronze medalist Ankita defeated Elena Osipova of Russia 7-3. Preeti ousted teammate Sangeeta 6-2 in the second round. In the men’s recurve individual event, Vakilraj ousted higher-ranked Denis Gankin of Kazakhstan 6-2. In the recurve men’s team event, Jagdish Choudhary, Chaman Singh and Sukhchain Singh breezed past their opponents from Iran in straight sets. In recurve mixed event, Choudhary and Preeti beat Ghenadi Iepuri and Madalina Amaiestroaie of Romania 6-2.
Karachi
Shoaib Malik to rejoin Pak squad after 10-day break
Senior batsman Shoaib Malik will rejoin the national team in England tomorrow after a 10-day break owing to personal reasons, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said. “Shoaib Malik will rejoin the Pakistan team in Southampton on Thursday and will be available for selection for the second ODI against England to be played on Saturday,” the PCB said in a statement. The 37-year-old earlier announced his retirement from ODIs after the World Cup.
Sydney
Australia pacer Richardson out of World Cup
Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson was ruled out of the World Cup today after failing to recover from a dislocated shoulder, with Kane Richardson replacing him. He picked up the injury during Australia’s series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in March, but was included in the squad for the World Cup in England starting later this month. But recent tests showed he would not be ready in time.
Bengaluru
Cuadrat signs new 2-year deal with Bengaluru FC
Carles Cuadrat will continue to stay with ISL champions Bengaluru FC after he signed a new two-year agreement with the club. “I am delighted to continue my stay at a club that functions like a family,” he said. agencies
London
Chelsea to challenge FIFA transfer ban at CAS
Chelsea will challenge a transfer ban from FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the London club said after football’s world governing body rejected a first appeal. The ban on Chelsea signing players over the next two transfer windows remained largely in place after FIFA issued their ruling on Wednesday. In February, the Blues were banned from signing players for their men’s teams for the next two transfer windows after being found guilty by FIFA’s disciplinary committee of breaching regulations relating to the recruitment of minors.
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