India's Jeev Milkha Singh wrapped up the Asian Tour order of merit title with a third-place finish at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday. Singh has enjoyed an excellent season, ending a seven-year title drought with victory at the co-sanctioned China Open in April, which he followed up with a surprise triumph at the European Tour's Volvo Masters in Spain last month. "I'm very excited. It's like a Christmas gift to me now," Singh told reporters after securing his first order of merit title with a record total of US$573,422 and one event still to play. "This year has been excellent. It's like a dream year. With a tied third finish here and winning the order of merit, it is just perfect for me," he added.
■ Boxing
Klitschko plans comeback
Former WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko hopes to return to the ring two years after injuries forced his retirement, according to a German report. Klitschko, the older brother of IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko, plans to start his comeback attempt by working with a physiotherapist in Germany, the Westdeutsche Zeitung reported over the weekend. "We already have a concept," Klitschko trainer Fritz Sdunek said. ``First of all, though, it's important that Vitali's body stands up to the training.'' Klitschko's last fight was an eighth-round stoppage of Danny Williams on Dec. 11, 2004.
■ Speedskating
Friesinger stays unbeaten
Anni Friesinger of Germany remained unbeaten in five races this year after winning the women's 1,000m at the weekend's speedskating World Cup event. Friesinger won in 1 minute, 15.53 seconds. Erben Wennemars of the Netherlands captured the men's 1,000 in 1:08.88. The Netherlands also won both the men's and women's team pursuit to cap three days of racing. Friesinger is trying to rebound from a disappointing Olympics.
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