Hyderabad FC have completed the signing of Manipuri winger Seityasen Singh on a loan deal till the end of the season, the club announced on Wednesday. Seitya, as he is commonly known, joins from Kerala Blasters where he has been a part of the squad since 2019.
A tricky winger who started his career with Royal Wahingdoh in Meghalaya, Seityasen first played in the Indian Super League with NorthEast United in 2015. He has also been a part of Salgaocar FC and Shivajians in the I-League while also representing Delhi Dynamos in the ISL before gaining joining Kerala Blasters.
The 29-year-old also made his national team debut in 2015, and has since made five appearances for the Blue Tigers.
An experienced player, Seityasen has 51 ISL appearances to his name where he has registered five goals and five assists to date.
For Waykichain, December 28 is an ordinary yet unusual day. After intense preparations for over a month, this day marks the official establishment of the WaykiChain Charity Foundation.
It starts with a registered capital of CNY 20 million (USD 3.14 million) provided by the WaykiChain Foundation. It is WaykiChain’s new global philanthropy initiative and the first attempt to combine football with charity to promote global charity cooperation.
The WaykiChain Charity Foundation will invite Hamid Obaidi, the former spokesman for the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, to engage in daily operations and promote the global philanthropic development of WaykiChain from an international perspective. Mr. Obaidi was saved from the turbulent situation in Afghanistan thanks to efforts of the global WaykiChain community. Fate brought Mr. Obaidi and WaykiChain together. This is also a successful example of global philanthropy under the framework of transnational cooperation.
With support from the global community, the WaykiChain Charity Foundation attracted multiple charity ambassadors across the world, including the Afghan Ambassador Wasim Amin, the Montenegrin Ambassador Mari, and the Pakistan Ambassador Waqas Khan. We believe that with the help from the global WaykiChain community the Foundation will establish a charity network with a greater public-welfare influence and a wider audience.
WaykiChain is a cryptocurrency project full of vitality. Since its establishment, it has been promoting the blockchain technology development. It has contributed to solution of the industry’s pain points and to improvement of the industry standards.
It has also been active in finding more ways to give technology a bigger social meaning and hopes to help more people in need using the power of blockchain and crypto. Therefore, it has been forming a public-welfare tradition of its own.
Creation of a charity foundation following the “Public Welfare + Football” model will serve for internationalization of this welfare tradition and WaykiChain’s charity practice on a global scale.
The platform of this Charity Foundation will help us join hands with thousands of community followers who will become practitioners, promoters, and advocates of global public welfare. Through “Football Charity”, we will be able to raise the preciseness of the public welfare and expand its benefits. Also, relying on cryptocurrency, we can attract more public-welfare resources and a wider social force.
Each age has varying public-welfare demands; however, the original intentions of WaykiChain are the same. The only thing that changes is the ways we fit the main theme of the current age and develop a new model to better practice public welfare. “Public Welfare Through Football” is the new direction for WaykiChain’s public-welfare efforts; and the establishment of the WaykiChain Charity Foundation is their starting point.
India’s celebrated rider Harith Noah will head to the 2022 Dakar Rally with a far better preparation time under his belt but insists that his primary focus would be finish the race, make every kilometre count and the result would follow.
The 26-year-old, supported by Scott Sports, had become the first rider representing India to register a top-20 finish at the Dakar Rally in what was only his second appearance in the event last year.
“I never looked at the results. So, I don’t know where I finish (in every stage). Every day I have a feeling, as the starting line-up is decided on how you finished in the last stage. For me I want to take it kilometre to kilometre and do the best I can. It’s such a long race and I want to do the best I can and the results will follow,” said Noah while reacting to a question on what were his goals for upcoming race.
Dakar Rally is considered to be one of the most challenging races in motorsports with riders expected to navigate through the desert and sand dunes.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Noah did get enough time to prepare before the 2021 edition but has been putting in the hard yards in Spain and France for the last few months ahead of the 2022 edition that starts on January 2.
He also spent a couple of weeks training in Moroccan desert and had planned to travel to the African country once again this month. But with Morocco closing borders due to coronavirus threat, he chose to train in Spain.
Speaking about what makes competing in the Dakar Rally so special, Noah insisted that unlike circuit races this event is test of a rider’s navigation skills, physical and mental fitness as even the participants can’t really know what to expect during the two-week competition.
“You don’t know what to expect. They give you information about the stages but not much. This year the marathon stage is in the first week. Normally, it’s in the second week. In fact, it is on the second day. That is very surprising.
“At Dakar you are sure to do mistakes. The important thing is how fast you get back on track and how long you think about the mistake. I have tried to work on it, tried to live in the moment. Try not to think far too long,” he said.
Asked about how the experience of the previous two editions helped him prepare for Dakar 2022, the 26-year-old said he has now learnt to stay calm in all situations. “I have also learnt lot of things preparation wise. Obviously when I went to Dakar for the first time, I had no idea. But now I know what food to eat, what kind of lenses, gears to take.”
Noah pointed out that the Scott Addict RC allowed him to work on his power & endurance when he was in India and feels that the Prospect Goggles and lens he has been using would also provide him better protection and visibility while racing.
Three students of Shanti Asiatic School, Bopal, have participated in national and international-level sports tournaments. Priyanka Rana, a class 9 student of Shanti Asiatic School, Bopal, has gone to the US to participate in two of the world’s biggest junior tennis tournaments namely The Eddie Herr International Tennis Tournament and the Junior Orange Bowl International Tennis Tournament.
Similarly, Ansh Jobanputra, a class 7 student recently won the first national event at IGU Shillong Jr. Boys Golf Championship, The championship was organised by Meghalaya Golf Promoters’ Society – the State association for Golf in Meghalaya, Shillong Club Ltd. (Golf section) and Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of Meghalaya, celebrating 50th Anniversary of Meghalaya Statehood. This apart, Veeha Darji, a class 1 student, has been selected for the 59th National Skating Championship, organized by Roller Skating Federation of India, to be held in New Delhi.
Notably, the Eddie Herr International Tennis Tournament is an invitation-only event. Limited to 128 qualifying draws and 64 main draws per age group, the tournament is host to over 2,000 junior tennis players from over 90 countries. Many current professionals not only have participated but have also won this tournament including Maria Sharapova, Jelena Jankovic, Michael Mmoh, Andy Roddick, Xavier Malisse and many more.
Similarly, the Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship is a prestigious Junior International Tennis Tournament thought to be a rite of passage for future world tennis champions. Few of the previous champions include Roger Federer, Dominic Thiem, Andy Roddick, Coco Gauff, and more including our very own Yuki Bhambri.
Congratulating the students on their achievements, Mr. Abhay Ghosh, Director and Principal, Shanti Asiatic School, Bopal, said “On behalf of the entire Shanti Asiatic School Family, I would like to congratulate Priyanka Rana, Ansh Jobanputra and Veeha Darji for their outstanding achievements. Their hard work, commitment and perseverance towards achieving their goals are truly commendable. I wish them success in their future ventures. May they accomplish greater heights in their respective sports!”
Our prime focus at Shanti Asiatic School, Bopal, is the health and wellbeing of our students and one way of ensuring this is by engaging the students in various sports activities. The school has a structured program and infrastructure to conduct around 16 Sports in its campus for students of Classes I-XII. The objective to include a variety of sports activities is to groom the students and inculcate the spirit of achievement in them so that they target higher goals in life. A set of experienced Sports faculty guide and train the students to enhance and consolidate their skills. Students of all ages are encouraged to participate in different Sports Competitions. Shanti Asiatic School, Bopal, takes pride in the achievements of its students in various Sports events at State, National and even International levels.
n a major boost to sustainability, Milind Soman, actor, producer and fitness enthusiast, launched electric cycles by Lifelong Online, a leading consumer durables brand, in Gurgaon. Combining state-of-the art design with sustainable technology, the Lifelong electric cycles are priced at a very affordable range. Targeted for urban users from metropolitan as well as Tier II & III cities, the cycles are meant to provide a cost-effective and environment-friendly alternative to petrol or diesel-guzzling transport. With an estimated 7 paise/Km travel cost and no carbon emissions, these electric cycles are one of the most cost-effective transport modes in the market today.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Bharat Kalia, CEO & Co-Founder, Lifelong Online, said, “Lifelong Online has always been at the forefront of tech innovation to help solve the daily problems faced by Indian consumers. With sustainability emerging as a chief concern, we were focused on delivering a product that can make a tangible difference to their life. The Lifelong electric cycles are the culmination of months of intensive R&D to finetune the design and functionality of the product. Throughout this, our aim was to ensure that our customers benefit from cutting-edge technology in a product that is highly functional and cost-effective. We have taken care to keep our price points extremely affordable.”
Milind Soman congratulated Lifelong Online on its latest launch, saying, “With our cities becoming congested with highly polluting vehicles, it is high time that we look for alternative solutions. As a fitness enthusiast, I look forward to any solution that can help in clearing up our highly polluted cities. Lifelong Online’s electric cycles are not only sustainable; they are also highly affordable, which ensures higher chances of consumer interest. As a leading manufacturer of consumer goods, Lifelong Online is already well known for its high-quality, cutting-edge products. With these cycles they can now make an even deeper and more sustained impact on the quality of our life.”
The electric cycles have a range of up to 25 kms range per charge. With a charge time of 4 hours, these cycles are easy to charge at home with charge time of 4-6 hours. These are available in four riding modes: Full Speed (at 25 Kms/hr), assist mode (upto 90% electric assist), cruise battery power mode and standard pedal mode. With no carbon emissions, these cycles meet the strictest criteria for sustainable commute. The cycles come in alloy frame, anti-skid pedals, and dual discs for stability and control along with Hi-tensile steel frame, and Dual disc brakes and front suspension. With 0% carbon emission makes it the smartest commute choice for you.
About Lifelong Online
Lifelong Online is one of India’s leading direct to consumer brands for consumer durable products. Inspired by consumers, our products are developed keeping our insights of the modern Indian consumer’s lifestyle at the core of the design. As we reimagine everyday living, our products strongly resonate with our consumers, establishing our strong presence across multiple categories, starting from Home & Kitchen, Lifestyle, Fitness, Healthcare, and extending to IoT Devices. At Lifelong Online, we run the complete D2C flywheel, with a technology backbone that secures customer feedback across multiple touchpoints, demonstrating effective marketing and communication campaigns, managing a diverse multi-country factory base across, a pan-India customer service network, and robust capabilities of e-commerce fulfilment at multiple locations across India. This allows us to continuously innovate and improve customer experience and grow into all categories present in our customers’ homes. Our deep integration with Amazon, Flipkart, Walmart, and other modern trade outlets has ensured that Lifelong Online delivers on its promise to be accessible, available, and affordable for all its customers. Lifelong Online was founded by Atul Raheja, Varun Grover, and Bharat Kalia in 2015.
Pedri wins the Golden Boy Award 2021 – and is already making arrangements for the future with a new partner
The Spanish national player and midfielder of FC Barcelona, Pedro González López ‘Pedri’, is the best young player of 2021. By winning the Golden Boy Award, the exceptional talent reaches another milestone. In order to continue playing at a top level in the future, Reboots, the leading European supplier of recovery boots and pants, becomes Pedri’s new partner and will support the young star’s regeneration in the future.
Pedro González López ‘Pedri’ – Reboots
The Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport selects and honors Pedri (19) with the Golden Boy Award as the best U-21 player in Europe. He thus succeeds Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund). Pedri is a midfielder for the Spanish first division club and five-time Champions League winner FC Barcelona. He is one of the top talents from Spain and is described as part of the next golden generation of soccer. “I am overwhelmed and grateful. There is a lot of work behind this award and it feels good to know that my hard work is paying off. I hope I can lead the way as a role model for many young athletes,” Pedri said. He was also recently named the best U21 player of the year by France Football magazine, which awarded him the Kopa Trophy.
Young star cooperates with sports tech start-up
After more than 73 games this season, Pedri is still full of energy on the pitch. The youngster’s age is not the only factor contributing to this. An appropriate balance of training and regeneration is the basis for long-term sporting success. To ensure that the Golden Boy can maintain his training and playing workload in the future, Reboots equips him with innovative recovery products such as the Reboots Go Recovery Pants. The compression massage of the Reboots Recovery Pants and Boots accelerates his recovery, allowing him to return to giving one hundred percent faster and with light legs the day after a game or tough workout. “Pedri is young and full of energy. One of these factors can be influenced. Professional soccer players face extreme pressure to perform. To be able to withstand this in the long term it is necessary to give the body breaks. Reboots gets the most out of Pedri’s regeneration phases,” says Tom Keller, founder of Reboots.
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About Reboots
Reboots enables ambitious athletes to regenerate at the top level. Whether professional or ambitious amateur athlete: Recovery is everything. With the Reboots Recovery Boots and Pants athletes gain a competitive advantage, with the help of which they can reach their maximum performance after hard sports units faster again. Top athletes, clubs and physiotherapists throughout Europe rely on Reboots to not only reach their athletic goals, but to exceed them. For more information about Reboots, visit: reboots.com.
