Chithra files contempt plea against AFI

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday sought the response of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on a contempt petition by PU Chithra alleging that the court’s order directing it to ensure her participation in the World Athletics Championships had not been complied with.

In her plea, Chithra said that though the high court in its July 28 interim order had directed the AF I to ensure her participation in the1500mrace intheworld meet to be held from August 4 to 14, the respondents had not complied with the order in letter and spirit.

SUDHA OUT OF WORLDS

NEWDELHI: Indian 3000m steeplechaser Sudha Singh’s name has been quietly removed from the list of Indian participants at the World Championships, starting Friday in London. Sud ha’ s name was there in the entry list issued by (IAAF) on Saturday

INDIA WOMEN WIN

NEW D EL HI:Py ar iX ax a scored two goals late into the second half to help the India women’s football team beat Malaysia by two goals in an international friendly played at Ku ala Lump ur on Monday. After a barr en first half, Pyari scored in the 79th and the 86th minutes, respectively.

ABHIJEET SECOND

NEW DELHI: Commonwealth champion Ab hijeetG up ta came up with a spirited effort to beat Flo- rianKacz ur of Hungary and finish second in the Czech International Open chess tournament at Pardubidze in Czech Republic.

‘LATO HOST 2028 GAMES’

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics after reaching a deal with Olympic organisers, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday, citing a source. The agreement paves the way for the 2024 Games to be awarded to Paris.