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DPR Korea 4 squeez past Oman, to clash with Islamic Republic of Iran in Semis

Panaji, Sep 27 (UNI) DPR Korea squeezed past Oman 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in last night's quarter-final to set up a semi-final date with the Islamic Republic of Iran in AFC U-16 Championship India 2016 to be played on September 29.
Yun Min missed a first-half penalty for the East Asians at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, in South Goa, before Muadh Al Jahdhami gave Oman the lead with 11 minutes remaining only for captain Kim Pom-hyok to head home the equaliserfive minutes later and, with no extra-time at AFC U-16 level, send the match to penalties.
With Oman trailing 3-2 in the shootout Al Jahdhami hit the woodwork to allow Kim to fire his side into the last four as DPR Korea also confirmed their passage to the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India as one of the four highest-placed teams.
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Softball-Baseball C’ship takes off in Jammu; Secy SSC terms sports best medium to eradicate drug menace

Softball-Baseball C’ship takes off in Jammu; Secy SSC terms sports best medium to eradicate drug menace

28 Mar 2024 | 8:26 PM

Jammu, Mar 28 (UNI) Declaring open the three-day Softball-Baseball Championship here, Nuzhat Gul, Secretary Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council on Thursday termed sports as best medium to eradicate drug menace from the society.

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Stage set for electrifying showdown as RCB take on KKR

Stage set for electrifying showdown as RCB take on KKR

28 Mar 2024 | 7:07 PM

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, Mar 28 (UNI) The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up to take on arch-rival Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in what promises to be another thrilling encounter at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday.

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IIT-Madras to host FIDE-rated Rapid Chess Tournament

28 Mar 2024 | 7:01 PM

Chennai, Mar 28 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) will be hosting an International Chess Federation (FIDE)-rated Rapid Chess Tournament on March 30 and 31.

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PV Sindhu in pre-quarters of Madrid Spain Masters tournament

PV Sindhu in pre-quarters of Madrid Spain Masters tournament

28 Mar 2024 | 1:56 PM

Madrid, Mar 28 (UNI) In the ongoing Madrid Spain Masters badminton tournament, PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medalist and former world champion, secured a place in the pre-quarterfinals after defeating Canada's Wen Yu Zhang in the first round.

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On audit party’s instructions, J&K Sports Council issues 10-point advisory to recognised sports bodies

28 Mar 2024 | 1:26 PM

Jammu, Mar 28 (UNI) Acting on the instructions of the audit party of the Principal Accountant General Audit, the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council has issued a ten-point advisory to the recognised sports bodies functional across the Union Territory.

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