Top News
Borja scores the fastest La Liga goal
Barcelona (Spain), March 2 (IANS) Espanyol’s Spanish forward Borja Iglesias on Saturday notched the fastest La Liga goal of the season as he gave his team the lead over Valladolid just 18 seconds into the match. It also saw his teammate Lei Wu become the first Chinese to score in La Liga.
The 26-year-old Borja broke the standing 2018-19 La Liga season record set by Rayo Vallecano midfielder Alvaro Medran at 29 seconds when he found the back of the net, also against Valladolid. It turned out to be the only goal in Rayo’s 1-0 win as hosts on January 5, reports Efe news.
The third-fastest La Liga goal of the season is in the name of Athletic Bilbao Spanish midfielder Raul Garcia. He scored within 42 seconds against Eibar. This goal also was all Athletic needed to prevail over visiting Eibar on February 23.
Borja’s goal was the fastest ever in the history of Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium, inaugurated in 2009. He continues to prove his worth with Espanyol having bagged 11 La Liga goals. He notched another three Copa del Rey goals to become the Barcelona-based team’s top scorer.
Despite the early lead, a goal by Valladolid midfielder Ruben Alcaraz in the 17th minute cancelled out Borja’s speedy effort.
The visiting team had a chance to take the lead in the dying minutes of the first half when Valladolid was awarded a penalty kick, but goalkeeper Diego Lopez, a former Real Madrid player, blocked forward Sergi Guardiola’s attempt.
The second half brought more good news for the home side as central defender Mario Hermoso gave Espanyol the lead back and for good just ten minutes into the second half.
It took Espanyol another 10 minutes to put the game out of Valladolid’s reach as China winger Lei Wu scored the third goal.
Having joined the Spanish team during the winter transfer window after a 12-year spell at Shanghai SIPG, Lei became the first Chinese player to find the back of the net in the history of La Liga.
After the win, Espanyol temporarily climbed to the 11th spot in La Liga table, while Valladolid remained on the 16th spot with 26 points.
Valladolid, however, could slip further pending the remaining matchday results.
–IANS
ajb/pcj
Top News
Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.