Indian Sports Highlights, January 11: Vicky just misses out the medal at the Zagreb open Ranking series

Zagreb Open Ranking series: Vicky lost out in a very close bronze medal bout

Vicky fought hard but lost 5-8 in the bronze medal match to reigning U23 world champion I. Trumble of USA in the men's 97 kg freestyle category at the Zagreb Open wrestling ranking series tournament.

Super Cup: Chennaiyin FC shares spoils with Punjab FC

Punjab FC (PFC) were held on to a 1-1 draw by Chennaiyin FC in their first match of Group C in the Kalinga Super Cup being played here at the Kalinga Stadium. Wilmar Jordan Gil scored for Punjab in the fourth minute and the score was equalised in the 81st minute through a Jordan Murray header. Both team were reduced to ten men with Amarjit Singh Kiyam for Punjab FC and Rafael Crivellaro for Chennaiyin were sent off.

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Yoshimi Yamashita to become first woman referee in AFC Asian Cup history

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed today that Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita will take charge of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ fixture between Australia and India on 13 January 2024 (Saturday) – a landmark appointment that will make her the first woman ever to referee a match in the flagship tournament.

It is the latest feather in the cap of pioneering Yamashita, who is one of five trailblazing female match officials to be involved in the 18^th edition of Asia’s crown jewel in Qatar. She will be ably supported in the Group B encounter at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium by assistant referees Makoto Bozono and Naomi Teshirogi – an iconic Japanese trio who made history as the first women officials to oversee matches in the AFC Cup™ (2019), AFC Champions League™ (2022) and J1 League (2023).

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Zagreb Open Ranking series: Vicky into the semifinals of 97 KG

Vicky into the semis of 97 KG at Zagreb Open ranking series. He won 5-0 against Georgian wrestler Mamuka Kordzaia

He will play two time U23 world champion and defending silver medalist Amir Ali Azarpira of Iran in the semis.

IWL: Sethu FC takes a close 1-0 victory of Sorts Odisha FC

Sethu FC takes a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sports Odisha FC at the Tilak Maidan, Vasco in the Indian Women's League. Kaviya scored the lone goal for the team.

On the contrary, Sports Odisha, who yet to register any pints the table lost their fifth straight game in a match where they looks much improved and also takes 10 shots towards the goal.

Local duo sets Gokulam Kerala's I-League 2023-24 campaign on fire

Gokulam Kerala FC two time I-league champions are currently holding the sixth position in the 2023-24 season with a commendable record of 4 wins and five draws from 11 games. What elevates their journey is the electrifying partnership between two homegrown heroes, Sreekuttan V.S and Noufal P.N, whose indomitable spirit and skillful prowess have become the driving force behind their team's reign as the highest-scoring squad in the league, boasting an impressive tally of 23 goals.

Noufal P.N, a local luminary hailing from Thiruvambady, Kozhikode, embarked on his footballing journey at Cosmos Football Club at the age of 7. The club became a nurturing ground for his talent, witnessing his growth for seven pivotal years. 

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Who is Fedor Černych: Everything you need to know about the new Kerala Blasters recruit

You've heard of Captain America before, and now you know of Captain Lithuania. That is Fedor Černych, the newest recruit of Kerala Blasters and one of the earliest foreign signings of this winter transfer window.

Černych joins Kerala Blasters as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with AEL Limassol on January 1st. This marks the inaugural venture outside Europe for the 32-year-old Lithuanian international. His signing is anticipated to fill the void left by club captain Adrian Luna's absence due to injury.

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AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Format, Groups, Schedule and live streaming info

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 marks the tournament's return after five years. Taking place in Qatar from January 12, the host, also the defending champion, aims to make an impact both on and off the field, following their successful organization of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The competition will feature 51 matches across nine stadiums, with the final set for February 10. Qatar, hosting for the third time (previously in 1988 and 2011), stepped in as the venue due to COVID-19-related circumstances, originally scheduled for China in 2023.

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Kalinga Super Cup: Mumbai City FC takes a 2-1 win over Gokulam Kerala

El Khayati scores an injury time winner after winning a penalty to gave Mumbai City full three points to start their campaign at the Kalinga Super Cup.

Gokulam scores the first goal of the match but conceded two late goals and end up losing the match.

Malaysia Open 2024: Satwik-Chirag into the quarters with a straight-game win

Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty into the quarterfinals of Malaysia open with a 21-11, 21-18 win over Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar of France.