Gibraltar earn respect with historic 1-0 win against Malta
June 5, 2014 John Welsh
Football, Gibraltar, UEFAApart from all the World Cup preparation matches being staged this week, there were also a few international friendlies played by teams which had failed to qualify for Brazil due to various reasons. The Gibraltar versus Malta encounter would normally fail to accommodate much space in the sports media, but the 1-0 win registered by […]
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Buttler dismissal hides England cricket frailties
June 4, 2014 John Welsh
Cricket, England Cricket, Sri LankaDuring an five match ODI cricket series between Sri Lanka and England in which fortunes ebbed and flowed throughout, the deciding game at Edgbaston proved not only to be a comfortable victory for the tourists but also sparked a controversial run-out which several English gentleman would have described as ‘it’s just not cricket’. Yet off-spin […]
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Quintana and Uran lead the re-emergence of Colombian cyclists
June 2, 2014 John Welsh
Cycling, Giro d'Italia, Nairo QuintanaNairo Quintana may have clinched the 2014 Giro d’Italia after an impressive display in the mountain stages but the performance of the Colombian cyclists during the three week marathon rekindled memories of fellow compatriots in the early 1980’s. While it may be too early to envisage an inaugural Colombian victory in the Tour de France, […]
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Froch enhances his reputation with brutal knockout of Groves
June 1, 2014 John Welsh
Boxing, Carl FrochIn their first bout for the WBA and IBF Super Middleweight titles, Carl Froch defeated George Groves after a controversial stoppage ended the fight in Froch’s favour. Groves demanded and was granted a rematch and in an evenly contested seven rounds during the second encounter at Wembley Stadium, predicting the eventual winner would have proved […]
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Nairo Quintana leads the Giro after a treacherous and controversial day
May 28, 2014 John Welsh
Cycling, Giro, Giro d'Italia, Nairo QuintanaIn most sports there are occasions which are remembered for a very long time either through a moment of real achievement or a triumph in adverse conditions. Stage 16 of the 2014 Giro d’Italia will probably be written into cycling folklore for the way in which the riders combatted the snow and intense cold on […]
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McIlroy proves his mental strength as US Open Golf beckons
May 27, 2014 John Welsh
Golf, Mcllroy, US OpenAn eventful few days in the life of golfer Rory McIlroy has not only witnessed the ending of his engagement to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki but also the capture of the prestigious BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth during the weekend. A final round 65 allowed him to win the first prize by one shot from […]
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Edinburgh football demise contrasts with events in Madrid
May 26, 2014 John Welsh
Football, Hamilton Academicals, Hibernian, Scottish Premier LeagueThe victory by Hamilton Academicals on penalties in the Scottish Premier League relegation playoff match may have gone relatively unnoticed in some quarters. Yet by overturning a 2-0 home defeat from the first leg and then winning 2-0 during 90 minutes in the return fixture, they condemned opponents Hibernian to Scottish Championship football for next […]
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Real Madrid seal Champions League as Costa gamble backfires for Atletico
May 25, 2014 John Welsh
Atletico, Real MadridThe gamble of playing leading striker Diego Costa from the start of the match constituted a failure for manager Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone as his team were eventually beaten 4-1 in extra time by Real Madrid in the Champions League final played in Lisbon. Costa only lasted eight minutes which entailed an early substitution […]
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Uran seizes Giro d’Italia lead as the tough mountain days await
May 23, 2014 John Welsh
Cycling, Giro d'ItaliaAs the 2014 Giro d’Italia moves into its second phase following the conclusion of the first individual time trial, the race is set for a tough final week in which six out of the nine remaining days are staged in the mountainous areas of Northern Italy. The new leader of the race is Colombian Rigoberto […]
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Manchester United opt for safe appointments with Van Gaal and Giggs
May 20, 2014 John Welsh
Manchester United, Van GaalIt came as no surprise to the football world when it was announced by the Manchester United hierarchy that Dutchman Louis Van Gaal was to become their new manager with Ryan Giggs acting as his assistant. There had been so much speculation about his arrival since the departure of David Moyes, that the only mystery […]
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| # | Player | Point |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viktor AXELSEN | 72,500 |
| 2 | CHOU Tien Chen | 67,190 |
| 3 | PRANNOY H. S. | 66,730 |
| 4 | Jonatan CHRISTIE | 64,960 |
| 5 | Kodai NARAOKA | 63,020 |