RF Athletics High Performance Centre’s (HPC) athletes sparkled at the SAFF Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai by winning five medals at the competition. DM Jayaram starred by winning a brace of medals, a bronze in the men’s 100 m event and a silver in the men’s 4x100 m relay event, where he was joined by fellow Odisha-RF HPC athlete Mahendra Santa.

Sabita Toppo claimed silver in the women’s 100 m hurdles event in an eye-catching display and Laxmipriya Kisan also won silver in the women’s 800 m event.

Speaking about the performance, Martin Owens, Head Coach, Odisha-RF HPC said, “The SAFF Junior Athletics Championships was a really good meet and a really good opportunity for some young athletes to represent India for the first time. From our point of view, Jayaram ran exceptionally well. He was up against two very high-quality Sri Lankan sprinters, who like Jayaram had taken part in the Junior World Championships. He ran his best race of the season so far, so I was very pleased with his effort.

“Jayaram and Mahendra also ran really well in the 4x100 m relay team. Mahendra is still recovering from dengue, and he’ll run even better in the future. Laxmi was a big positive, as she only got called up at the last minute. She had a short turnaround but ran really well. The best performance from our contingent for me was Sabita’s as she ran under 14&nbsp;s for the first time. When she is in tip top condition, she does very well. Really proud of the team here in Odisha for preparing the athletes so well."

The Odisha-RF HPC, is a strong collaborative effort of the Odisha Government and Reliance Foundation, with the aim to improve the standard of athletics across the state and produce home-grown athletes who can achieve both national and international success.

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Acknowledging the role played by the Odisha-RF HPC in his success, Jayaram said, “My life has completely transformed in the last two years, and I feel like I have come a long way. Before becoming a part of the High Performance Centre, I had never even received training of this kind. To win medals in an international competition is a dream come true moment for me, and I feel very proud.”

Kisan, who was a last minute entry, clocked a time of 2:10.87 to win silver. Sabita notched her personal best of 13.96 s and was inside the previous SAFF junior record en route to her medal. Jayaram ran a season best of 10.56 s, which was also inside the SAFF junior record for India.

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RF Athletics High Performance Centre’s (HPC) athletes sparkled at the SAFF Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai by winning five medals at the competition. DM Jayaram starred by winning a brace of medals, a bronze in the men’s 100 m event and a silver in the men’s 4x100 m relay event, where he was joined by fellow Odisha-RF HPC athlete Mahendra Santa.

RF Athletics High Performance Centre’s (HPC) athletes sparkled at the SAFF Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai by winning five medals at the competition. DM Jayaram starred by winning a brace of medals, a bronze in the men’s 100 m event and a silver in the men’s 4x100 m relay event, where he was joined by fellow Odisha-RF HPC athlete Mahendra Santa. Sabita Toppo claimed silver in the women’s 100 m hurdles event in an eye-catching display and Laxmipriya Kisan also won silver in the women’s 800 m event. Speaking about the performance, Martin Owens, Head Coach, Odisha-RF HPC said, “The SAFF Junior Athletics Championships was a really good meet and a really good opportunity for some young athletes to represent India for the first time. From our point of view, Jayaram ran exceptionally well. He was up against two very high-quality Sri Lankan sprinters, who like Jayaram had taken part in the Junior World Championships. He ran his best race of the season so far, so I was very pleased with his effort. “Jayaram and Mahendra also ran really well in the 4x100 m relay team. Mahendra is still recovering from dengue, and he’ll run even better in the future. Laxmi was a big positive, as she only got called up at the last minute. She had a short turnaround but ran really well. The best performance from our contingent for me was Sabita’s as she ran under 14 s for the first time. When she is in tip top condition, she does very well. Really proud of the team here in Odisha for preparing the athletes so well." The Odisha-RF HPC, is a strong collaborative effort of the Odisha Government and Reliance Foundation, with the aim to improve the standard of athletics across the state and produce home-grown athletes who can achieve both national and international success. ALSO READ | IND vs BAN, 1st Test: Ravi Ashwin ton steers India's comeback after Mahmud's four-fer; Jadeja unbeaten on 86 Acknowledging the role played by the Odisha-RF HPC in his success, Jayaram said, “My life has completely transformed in the last two years, and I feel like I have come a long way. Before becoming a part of the High Performance Centre, I had never even received training of this kind. To win medals in an international competition is a dream come true moment for me, and I feel very proud.” Kisan, who was a last minute entry, clocked a time of 2:10.87 to win silver. Sabita notched her personal best of 13.96 s and was inside the previous SAFF junior record en route to her medal. Jayaram ran a season best of 10.56 s, which was also inside the SAFF junior record for India. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sabita Toppo, DM Jayaram star in five star performance at SAAF Junior Athletics Championships

India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023: The Indian side will lock horns with Kuwait in the final match of the Bangabandhu SAFF Championship 2023 at the Sree Kanteevrava Stadium on Tuesday, July 4. Sunil Chhetri-led Blue Tigers made it to the finals after beating mighty Lebanon in a nail-biting semi-final match on July 1. The last time when Kuwait and India met in the tournament, their match ended in a 1-1 stalemate. In the match, Sunil Chhetri scored a single goal and later India conceded an own goal to level scores 1-1 on the scorecard.&nbsp; 
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Kuwait is currently rated 143rd but does not reflect their genuine calibre. Kuwait has won seven of its last eight games under the direction of Portuguese head coach Rui Bento, including victories over the UAE, Tajikistan, the Philippines, and Zambia. They defeated Pakistan 4-0 before defeating Nepal 3-1 in the SAFF Championship.

At the senior level, India has faced Kuwait three times (one victory, two losses). The previous encounter took place in an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi in 2010, and India lost 1-9. The Blue Tigers only triumphed over the West Asians once, a 3-2 friendly victory in Kuwait City in 2004.

<h2>India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023: Predicted XI</h2>

India Predicted XI

Amrinder Singh (GK), Nikhil Poojary, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhasish Bose, Jeakson Singh, Rohit Kumar, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Sahal Abdul Samad, Ashique Kuruniyan Rahim Ali.

Kuwait Predicted XI

Al-Saanoun, Al-Bloushi, Hajiah, Al-Enezi, Muhaisen, Khalaf, Al-Enezi, Al-Rashidi, Dashti, Al-Faneeni, Al-Awadi

<h2>India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023: Match details&nbsp;</h2>

Date: June 27, 2023

Time: 7.30 PM

Venue: Sree Kanteerava

<h2>When India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match take place?</h2>

India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final will take place on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

<h2>Where will India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match take place?</h2>

India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match will take place at Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday

<h2>At what time will India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match start?</h2>

India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match will start at 7:30 PM IST.

<h2>Which TV channel will broadcast India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match?&nbsp;</h2>

India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match will be telecasted live on DD Sports Network in India.

<h2>Where to watch India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match live stream?</h2>

India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match will be available on the FanCode app and website.

India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023: The Indian side will lock horns with Kuwait in the final match of the Bangabandhu SAFF Championship 2023 at the Sree Kanteevrava Stadium on Tuesday, July 4.

India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023: The Indian side will lock horns with Kuwait in the final match of the Bangabandhu SAFF Championship 2023 at the Sree Kanteevrava Stadium on Tuesday, July 4. Sunil Chhetri-led Blue Tigers made it to the finals after beating mighty Lebanon in a nail-biting semi-final match on July 1. The last time when Kuwait and India met in the tournament, their match ended in a 1-1 stalemate. In the match, Sunil Chhetri scored a single goal and later India conceded an own goal to level scores 1-1 on the scorecard. Kuwait is currently rated 143rd but does not reflect their genuine calibre. Kuwait has won seven of its last eight games under the direction of Portuguese head coach Rui Bento, including victories over the UAE, Tajikistan, the Philippines, and Zambia. They defeated Pakistan 4-0 before defeating Nepal 3-1 in the SAFF Championship. At the senior level, India has faced Kuwait three times (one victory, two losses). The previous encounter took place in an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi in 2010, and India lost 1-9. The Blue Tigers only triumphed over the West Asians once, a 3-2 friendly victory in Kuwait City in 2004. India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023: Predicted XI India Predicted XI Amrinder Singh (GK), Nikhil Poojary, Anwar Ali, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhasish Bose, Jeakson Singh, Rohit Kumar, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Sahal Abdul Samad, Ashique Kuruniyan Rahim Ali. Kuwait Predicted XI Al-Saanoun, Al-Bloushi, Hajiah, Al-Enezi, Muhaisen, Khalaf, Al-Enezi, Al-Rashidi, Dashti, Al-Faneeni, Al-Awadi India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023: Match details Date: June 27, 2023 Time: 7.30 PM Venue: Sree Kanteerava When India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match take place? India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final will take place on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Where will India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match take place? India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match will take place at Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday At what time will India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match start? India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match will start at 7:30 PM IST. Which TV channel will broadcast India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match? India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match will be telecasted live on DD Sports Network in India. Where to watch India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match live stream? India vs Kuwait SAFF Championship 2023 Final match will be available on the FanCode app and website.

India vs Kuwait SAFF 2023 final live: When and where to watch IND vs KUW live-streaming on mobile, laptop

Indian star footballer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/president-kovind-confers-padma-awards-hs-phoolka-cricketer-gautam-gambhir-bollywood-actor-manoj-bajpayee-receive-padma-shri-203672">Sunil Chhetri</a> has said that the national women's team is better than the men's side.&nbsp;

As per the world rankings, the women's side is currently at 62nd out of 152 nations and the men's team is ranked 103rd out of 211 countries.&nbsp;

Chhetri, who is the second most goal scorer among active international players, praised the national women's team for its fifth consecutive SAFF title win.&nbsp;

"Extremely proud of all of you. I have always maintained that the women's team is much better than the men," Chhetri said in a release from the All India Football Federation.&nbsp;

"Go there, and give your best in Myanmar. I have been keeping a track of all of you playing. Keep up the good work," Chhetri said.&nbsp;

Recently, Chhetri was conferred upon Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award.&nbsp;

Also&nbsp;was awarded the first-ever ‘Football Ratna’ by Football Delhi, the State Association governing the sport in the national capital.&nbsp;

Indian star footballer Sunil Chhetri has said that the national women's team is better than the men's side. As per the world rankings, the women's side is currently at 62nd out of 152 nations and the men's team is ranked 103rd out of 211 countries.

Indian star footballer Sunil Chhetri has said that the national women's team is better than the men's side. As per the world rankings, the women's side is currently at 62nd out of 152 nations and the men's team is ranked 103rd out of 211 countries. Chhetri, who is the second most goal scorer among active international players, praised the national women's team for its fifth consecutive SAFF title win. "Extremely proud of all of you. I have always maintained that the women's team is much better than the men," Chhetri said in a release from the All India Football Federation. "Go there, and give your best in Myanmar. I have been keeping a track of all of you playing. Keep up the good work," Chhetri said. Recently, Chhetri was conferred upon Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award. Also was awarded the first-ever ‘Football Ratna’ by Football Delhi, the State Association governing the sport in the national capital.

Sunil Chhetri believes Indian women's football team better than men's

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