Indian sports wrap, May 8: Indians make disappointing start in International Series Japan

GOLF

Bhullar, Chawrasia, Sandhu tied at 56th in Japan

Indian golfers competing in the USD 2 million International Series Japan made a disappointing start as three of the seven players in the field shot an even par 71 and were tied 56th here.

The trio who faltered at the par-71 Caledonian Golf Club was Gaganjeet Bhullar, SSP Chawrasia and Yuvraj Sandhu.

Of the rest, Ajeetesh Sandhu, Shiv Kapur and Jeev Milkha Singh, a four-time winner in Japan, carded 2-over 73 each and were Tied-105th.

Rahil Gangjee, who also has a win in Japan, shot 4-over 75 and was Tied-141st.

With the cut looking to fall at even par, the Indians will need solid rounds to ensure play over the weekend.

– PTI

Diksha looks to maintain momentum on LET; Pranavi, Avani and Tvesa join Korean challenge

The Indian quartet, led by Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs, will look to produce a strong performance when it returns to action on the Ladies European Tour (LET) after a three-week break at the Aramco Korea Championship, beginning on Friday.

Diksha and Pranavi will be joined by Tvesa Malik and rookie Avani Prashanth in the USD 2 million event at the New Korea Country Club, which is hosting the tournament for the second consecutive year.

All four want to get into a strong position to challenge for their home event, the Hero Women’s Indian Open, later in the year.

– PTI

ESPORTS

S8UL makes StarCraft II debut with the signing of veteran South Korean player GuMiho

S8UL announced its entry into the legendary world of StarCraft II with the signing of veteran South Korean player Pyung Jae Koh, better known by his iconic gamer tag GuMiho, a.k.a. “The Towel Terran.”

This marks S8UL’s first foray into the real-time strategy (RTS) genre and signals its continued commitment to global expansion across esports titles that have defined competitive gaming history.

“Joining S8UL feels like stepping onto a new playing field with the same hunger to win. Their drive to break barriers in esports matches my own competitive spirit. I’m ready to give it my all and compete at the highest level again, this time with S8UL by my side,” GuMiho said.

– Team Sportstar