Indian sports wrap, October 10: Premier League concludes week of fan and community engagement with Michael Owen

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Premier League concludes week of fan and community engagement in Mumbai with England legend Michael Owen

The Premier League has successfully concluded a week-long programme of fan and community engagement in India, marking the League’s first major initiative in the country since the opening of its Mumbai office earlier this year.

The activities featured former Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle United striker Michael Owen and highlighted the Premier League’s sustained commitment to its loyal Indian fanbase and to the development of grassroots football in the country.

Former England international Owen added some stardust to the event and was joined by Indian cricketer and Liverpool fan Sanju Samson, adding to the excitement of the fans.

Michael Owen said: “India has been a really important part of the Premier League’s international community work for nearly 20 years, and seeing the Coach Development Programme was inspiring. It was great to hear about the coaches’ journeys, and I have no doubt that their involvement in this programme will help them make an even greater impact on grassroots football in communities across India.”

-Team Sportstar

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Chennai School boys make strong mark in volleyball, table tennis and swimming on CM’s Trophy Day 9

Table tennis and swimming commenced in Chennai on day 9 of the CM’s Trophy, while it was a thrilling gold medal win for Chennai’s School boys volleyball team in Trichy.

In a compelling three-team round-robin format, Chennai clinched gold with an unbeaten streak. Thanjavur, with two wins, secured silver, while host team Trichy took home bronze, ending the league with one win.

Chengalpattu led a mix of elite and inclusive events, hosting college-level badminton medal matches for boys and girls and inspirational contests in adapted volleyball and athletics for the visually challenged, differently abled men and women.

In Chennai, the action was packed with medal-deciding bouts in boxing, judo, swimming, college girls’ volleyball, and weightlifting, as well as thrilling school-level contests in cricket, squash, kabaddi, and table tennis.

-Team Sportstar

IRONMAN 70.3 Goa India launches Champions of Endurance

IRONMAN 70.3 Goa, India’s biggest international triathlon, organised by Yoska, announced the launch of ‘Champions of Endurance’, a first-of-its-kind initiative celebrating athletes, celebrities, and fitness leaders who embody the true spirit of endurance.

Launched ahead of the fifth edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Goa, the campaign aims to spotlight inspiring voices from sport, entertainment, and culture, uniting them under a shared message of perseverance and strength.

The initiative brings together some of India’s most inspiring figures, including Saiyami Kher, the first Bollywood actor to be a two-time IRONMAN 70.3 finisher and the race weekend ambassador for the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Goa, and  Tejasvi Surya, the first sitting Member of Parliament to complete an IRONMAN 70.3.

-Team Sportstar

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Disappointing start for Shubhankar in Madrid

Indian ace Shubhankar Sharma endured another disappointing start as he carded 2-over 73 and was way down in tied 81st spot after the first day at the Open de España here.

Starting from the 10th, Shubhankar had one birdie against three bogeys and will need a low round to play the weekend. Sam Bairstow birdied four of his last five holes to join Ugo Coussaud in a share of the first round lead.

The Englishman posted a six under par 65 to join Frenchman Coussaud at the top of the leaderboard, one clear of England’s Marco Penge, France’s Frederic Lacroix and Austrian Bernd Wiesberger on five under at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid.

The leading Spanish hopeful is Angel Ayora, who shares sixth place with Scotsman Grant Forrest, Frenchman Alex Levy, England’s Dan Bradbury and Canadian Aaron Cockerill.

-PTI

Aditi tied tied 31st as Minami Katsu continues her strong form

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok was placed tied 31st after the second round at the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament here.

Ashok has had a consistent first half of the week as she carded rounds of 2-under 70 on both the first and second days for 36 hole score of four under par.

On the second day Ashok started from the front nine once more and made her only bogey of the day on the sixth hole.

Back-to-back birdies on the eighth and ninth holes to close the front nine and a late birdie on the 17th helped her post another card of 2-under 72.

-PTi

Published on Oct 10, 2025