Barcelona's Pique Out For 3 Weeks, Misses Supercup

Barcelona, Spain, Aug 24

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique will be sidelined for three weeks after injuring a calf muscle in training Tuesday.
The centerback will miss Friday’s European Supercup when the Champions League winners play Europa League victor FC Porto in Monaco after tearing a muscle in his left leg, his Spanish club said.
The World Cup winner will miss Spain’s international friendly against Chile in Geneva on Sept. 2 and a European Championship qualifying match against Liechtenstein four days later.
The 24-year-old Pique has been a regular in Pep Guardiola’s squad since arriving from Manchester United in 2008, helping the Spanish champions to 11 major trophies including two European Cups.
Barcelona’s backline, which is already without Carles Puyol, will be tested. Eric Abidal and Javier Mascherano are likely to fill in. AP

Surya Nepal Gokarna Monthly Medal wins by Joseph Nathan

Kathmandu, August 20 –

Joseph Nathan, Captain of Gokarna Golf Club clinched the Surya Nepal Monthly Medal here at Gokarna Golf Club today. Nathan playing off 16 handicap scored one under par, 71 nett. His nearest rival was Kanchan Basnet, who was only one stroke adrift to finish runner-up. Michael Kollmair finished second runner-up in the tournament. Total of 20 participants took part in the tournament. President of Gokarna Golf Club, Suhrid Ghimire gave away the prizes to the winners.

8 medal rounds have already been played and three more event will be played until the month of September. Winners, Runner-ups and Second Runner -ups, who have taken part in minimum of six events will qualify to play for the Gold Medal event to be played in December.