Saturday Sports Special dt.22-02-2020 @ 9.00.p.m.IST

SPORTS QUICKLY

Shailesh Padhye - February 22, 2020February 22, 2020

WrestlingRavi Kunar Dahiya won the lone gold medal for India in 57kg at Asian Championships.Satyawart Kadian settled for silver medal in 97kg in New Delhi.Gourav Baliyan also won silver in 79kg.Bajrang Punia once again fell to nemesis Otoguro 10-2 in the final of 65kg.CricketNew Zealand lead India by 51 runs

Laishram Bombalya Devi (Archery)

Archery

Shailesh Padhye - February 22, 2020

Bombalya Devi Laishram is an Indian archer who was born on 22nd February 1985 in Imphal.She won silver medal at World Archery Championship in 2011.Besides,she won 4 gold,5 silver and 4 bronze medals at various editions of World Cup.She won gold at 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games and bronze at 2010

Sawarn Singh (Rowing)

Rowing

Shailesh Padhye - February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

Indian rower Sawarn Singh was born on 20th February 1990 in Punjab.He participates in single sculls event.He secured 16th position at 2012 Summer Olympics.He won a bronze medal at 2014 Asian Games in South Korea.In 2015,he was conferred with Arjuna award. By Shailesh Padhye for Sportsnasha.comSource:Internet

Manu Bhaker (Shooting)

SHOOTING

Shailesh Padhye - February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker was born on 18th February 2002.At the age of 16,she burst onto international scene winning gold medals at ISSF World Cup.She also won gold medal at 2018 Commonwealth Games in 10m Air Pistol.She is one India's brightest medal hopes for Tokyo Olympics. By Shailesh Padhye for Sportsnasha.comSource:Internet

Today’s Birthday in Sport-Michael Jordan (Basketball)

Basketball

Shailesh Padhye - February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Michael Jordan,one of the most successful basketball player of all time was born on 17th February 1963.He led Chicago Bulls to 6 NBA titles.He was awarded NBA's most valuable player 5 times in his career.He was nicknamed MJ. By Shailesh Padhye for Sportsnasha.comSource:Internet

Today’s Birthday in Sport-John McEnroe (Tennis)

Tennis

Shailesh Padhye - February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

Former US tennis star John McEnroe was born 16th February 1959 in West Germany.He won 3 Wimbledon and 4 US Open titles besides 77 career titles which put him 6th in all time list of ATP winners.He was known for his shot making artistry and volleying skills.His controversial on court

Sportsman Angel Di Maria (Football)

Football

Shailesh Padhye - February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

Angel Di Maria is an Argentine football star who plays for french club Paris St.Germain.He can play either as a winger or attacking midfielder.He was part of gold medal winning team at 2008 Beijing Olympics.In 2014 World Cup,Argentina finished runner up. By Shailesh Padhye for Sportsnasha.comSource:InternetFeature image Image by Dessie_Designs from Pixabay

Sportsman- -Somdev Devvarman (Tennis)

Tennis

Shailesh Padhye - February 13, 2020February 14, 2020

Former Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman was born on 13th February 1985.He is the only collegiate to reach three consecutive finals at NCAA.He won gold medal at 2010 Commonwealth Games as well as Asian Games both in singles and doubles.His best result on ATP tour is reaching the finals of