Indian sports wrap, November 7: Velavan exits London Open squash

In-form Senthilkumar had won his second PSA Copper-level crown at the Czech Open earlier this week. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Photo Library

SQUASH

Velavan Senthilkumar bows out of London Open in quarters

India’s Velavan Senthilkumar bowed out of the London Open after losing to French world No 99 Amir Khaled-Jousselin in the men’s quarterfinals on Friday.

World No 42 Senthilkumar, the second seed, went down 11-13, 6-11, 7-11 in what was a major upset at the USD 18000 PSA Challenger event.

In-form Senthilkumar had won his second PSA Copper-level crown at the Czech Open earlier this week.

ESPORTS

India to compete in global championship of F1 Sim Racing

The Indian simulator racing unit has earned a spot in the Cup of Nations that will see it compete with top international teams in the two-day global championship in Mumbai.

The event, to be held from November 7-9, is organised by Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited in partnership with Formula 1.

Representing India in the 18-team event will be Karl Verghese and Siddharth Sathgare, following the former’s crowning as the national champion in the Open Category at the F1 Sim Racing.

Verghese finished with 150 points, while fellow Mumbaikar Siddharth Sathgare secured second place with 96 points and Chennai’s Amith Kutti finished third with 91 points.

The podium finishers maintained their distance from the rest of the pack throughout the six-race competition. Karl remained unbeaten across all six races to establish his dominance in the category.