Indian sports wrap, October 14: Pragathi impresses in Rallye Du Centre Alsace in France
Here are all the major updates, scores and results of Indians in the world of sports on October 14.
Published : Oct 14, 2024 16:34 IST , Chennai - 3 MINS READ
File photo: Pragathi, will take part in the Rally de Espana, in Spain, on October 18 and 19 in order to prepare for the World Motorsport Games to be held between October 23 and 28, where she will be representing India in the Rally Category. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
MOTORSPORTS
Pragathi Gowda impresses in Rallye Du Centre Alsace in France
Indian rallyist Pragathi Gowda finished 16th overall in the Rallye Du Centre Alsace, her fourth international event, held here.
Competing against 67 other drivers in the asphalt rally on Sunday, she achieved an impressive average speed of 108.5 km/h.
The two-day Rallye Du Centre Alsace covered a total distance of 306.11 km.
After ending the first leg in 36th place, Pragathi gained confidence in the second leg, successfully navigating the challenging conditions and reaching the 16th position by consistently hitting the small goals set by her team.
“This was just my fourth International rally and every rally I’ve been making huge steps and improvements which is positive. Every rally has been different from the other. And this was the toughest so far in terms of driving conditions and the grip level,” Pragathi said after the event.
“I am very happy that we could adapt and inhale the nature of it quickly and the car kept responding every step of the way, which built more confidence and inspired consistency.”
Rossel Yohan and Fernandes Steve were the race leaders on Rally 2 cars Citreon C3 and Hyundai I20 N respectively.
Pragathi, will take part in the Rally de Espana, in Spain, on October 18 and 19 in order to prepare for the World Motorsport Games to be held between October 23 and 28, where she will be representing India in the Rally Category.
-PTI
FOOTBALL
Chennaiyin FC’s U-12 side impresses in Mina Cup, beats Borussia Dortmund
Chennaiyin FC’s under-12 side stunned the same age-group side of European heavyweight Borussia Dortmund 4-2 at the Norwich City Mina Cup in the United Kingdom on Sunday.
The prestigious tournament, played on Saturday and Sunday, at Norwich City FC’s training facility, saw the young Marina Machans impress as the only Indian club in the competition.
Players in action during a Norwich City Mina Cup UK match. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Manipur-born attacker Nepolian Laikhuram was the star of the match, scoring all four goals against Dortmund. He also finished as CFC’s top scorer with six goals, which included a brace against Bermuda FA.
Rohit Tenshubam and Hitaansh Dipesh were the other scorers for Chennaiyin.
Chennaiyin qualified for the Silver Cup following the group stage, wherein it lost to Inter Milan (0-1) and Liverpool (0-2).
-Team Sportstar
Hockey
Naval Tata Academy wins 41st Nehru sub-junior hockey tournament
Naval Tata Academy, Jamshedpur, outscored Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, Bhopal, 5-1 after the teams were locked 1-1 at halftime in the final of the Steelbird 41st Nehru sub-junior hockey tournament at the Shivaji Stadium on Monday.
Sukhu Guria opened the account for the Jamshedpur team in the second minute. Ningombam Ronin Singh equalised towards the end of the second quarter.
Naval Tata Academy, the champion team of the Nehru sub-junior hockey tournament in Delhi on Monday.
Naval Tata team secured control over the proceedings by hammering four goals in the third quarter through Patras Hassa (2), skipper Afridi and Sabian Kiro.
Best player of the match award was bagged by Patras Hassa. The best player of the tournament award, and the only cash prize of Rs.25,000 was presented to Afridi.
For the first time, the organisers expressed their inability to award cash prizes to the teams for lack of funds.
The results (final):
-Team Sportstar