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Poulomi Ghatak of Bengal, who claimed the India Cup women8217;s title, is tipped to win the womens8217; crown while fourth seed Anandita Chakraborty has pulled out of the tournament because of her exams.

Seedings: Men: 1. Chetan Baboor IOC 2. S Raman IOC 3. Arup Basak HP 4. Arjun Dutta IOC, 5. S Deepak Thukral Pnj 6 Nupur Santra Rlys 7. Subhajit Saha Bng 8. Bhushan Thakur Rlys.

Women: 1. Poulomi Ghatak Bng 2. NR Indu IOC 3. Mouma Das Bng 4. Kasturi Chakraborty Rlys 5. MS Mythili BPCL 6. N Arul Selvi TN 7. B Bhuvaneshvari BPCL 8. Vishaka Vijay PSCB.

Saff camp on

MARGAO: The soccer camp to pick the Indian squad for the South Asian Football Federation SAFF Cup, to be held at Margao from April 22, gotunderway on Monday.

All players have arrived on Sunday along with chief coach Sukhwinder Singh, assistant coach Krishnaji Rao and goalkeeper coach Brahmanand Shankwalker. The camp, which was to be held at Bangalore from April 12-18, was put off and shifted to Goa due to unfavorable ground conditions. Earlier, 25 players were shortlisted but the number has gone up now as Amit Das of Mohun Bagan is also included for the preparatory camp.

Vijay leads field

PATNA: Golfers like Vijay Kumar, winner of six tournaments so far this season, the leader of the Order of Merit, Uttam Singh Mundy, are among 72 professionals and amateurs who will participate in the five-day Patna Open golf tournament at Golf Club on Wednesday.

The main event would have a field strength of 72 professionals and eight amateurs.