Players name coaches, squeeze cash

Squash ace Dipika Pallikal’s coach re-routed Rs 8.5 lakh of his 9 lakh incentive to her.

Rookie boxers look to make a mark

Rohtak-based Panghal claimed silver at the CWG in April and is determined to win gold at Jakarta.

India, who struggle at the Olympics despite their population, have done reasonably well in the quadrennial continental event.

Squash ace Dipika Pallikal on Tuesday said the Egyptian’s acrimonious exit was a big blow to the Indian team

The boxers had fetched five medals — a gold and four bronze — at the 2014 edition in Incheon, South Korea.

Ghosal, who turned 32 on Friday, is the senior-most member in the squash contingent with a world ranking of 12.

The 18-strong squad underwent their final round of training at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Monday morning.

Dr. Marie Johnson, President and Dr. Mariazeena Johnson, Pro Chancellor of Sathyabama presented Smaran Sarvesh with cash award of Rs 50,000/-.

The grappler was 20 when she fell short of reaching the 48 kg category final in 2014 Games.

At 20 years and nine months, Madappa became the youngest Indian pro to win an international title.