India File

Vasco protest
Margao: Vasco Sports Club (Goa) have lodged a protest with the AIFF against NFL II Division winners State Bank of Travancore (SBT), Kerala, for fielding two players, who have played for other clubs this season. Vasco said SBT’s Vinu Joseph was registered for FC Kochin, and has played for them in Durand Cup, Federation Cup and the local league, while Asrif is registered for one of the local clubs. AIFF is looking into the issue.

Jeev 54th
New Delhi: The high quality of the European PGA tour came to the fore when Chiranjeev Milkha Singh, the only Indian on the tour, was placed 54th despite shooting a one-under 71 round on the opening day of the Fiat and Fila Open being played at the Circologolf, Turin, Italy.

Punjab Cops win
Pathanamthitta: Punjab Police kept a clean slate and topped Pool A beating India Juniors 25-21, 25-19, 22-25, 28-26 in the 21st Federation Cup volleyball here today. Both teams advanced to the semifinals.