The phantom man in men’s singles who everyone is dying to find out more about is Kento Momota, who’s. ted him playing for Liverpool but not Brazil, his failure to force an exit has left him in an unexpected limbo. The board said the major offenses were under the sections of Article IV dealing with “aggravated behavior” and “conduct contrary to the integrity of the game. It’s 20 years since Peter Rasmussen won the world title defeating an Asian in this very city. He had joined as India coach in May 2009 and was given a contract till 2010 Asian Games. Although India were poor in the World Hockey league, Oltmans has largely enjoyed a successful time. In women’s singles, top seed Pattarasuda Chaiwan of Thailand ended eighth seed Purva BarveR. Saina Nehwal found herself — poised to return serve — amongst an array of international names on the huge hoardings on Day 1. The pair swapped roles on the half-hour as Gacinovic sent a fizzing low cross from the right and Kolarov, deployed as a left winger swept the ball home from seven metres. But Bangladesh are a more formidable opponent now and the biggest challenge facing Australia’s players is to find a way to combat the home team’s spinners.