Rashid wins title in Thailand by one stroke

Rashid Khan produced a strong back nine performance to win the Chiangmai Golf Classic by one shot for his second Asian Tour title on Sunday.

Trailing overnight leader Thanyakon Khrongpha of Thailand by two strokes, the 23-year-old carded a four-underpar 68 in the final round to finish on 17-under. Thanyakon (71) and Khan’s compatriot Jyoti Randhawa (69) finished tied for the second spot. Khan was trailing by three strokes after the Thai started with a birdie on the opening hole but he kept his composure and picked up four shots in six holes from the ninth to climb back in contention. “This win is really special because it is my second win this year and first outside of India,” Khan told reporters after his victory. “It was a really good week.” GOOD START FOR LAHIRI

BARCELONA: Anirban Lahiri got off to a brilliant start at the European Tour’s six-round Qualifying School Final Stage with a flawless five-under 65 at the par-70 Purple course and was placed second overall among the 156 starters. The other Indian challenger in the field, SSP Chowrasia, carded one-over 71 at the same layout and he was lying tied 76th. JINDAL PANTHER WIN

NEW DELHI: Jindal Panther won the IPA National Polo Championship defeating Sahara Warriors 10-9 in a nail-biting match at the Jaipur Polo Ground on Sunday. WIESE’S WWE DEBUT

FRANKFURT: Former Germany goalkeeper Tim Wiese made his professional wrestling debut after he stepped into the ring at the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) live show here. The 32-year-old, who has made six appearances for the German national football team, was Saturday night officially unveiled as WWE’s latest superstar recruit.