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Vishwanathan NEW DELHI, Dec 24: World number two Viswanathan Anand, the one man Indian chess revolution, today stamped his authority ......more Kamal declared best boxer GURGAON, Dec 24: Spearheaded by Robin Dev, Puneet Yadav and international Sanjay Kumar, last year’s runnersup Haryana.....more Upper Gumat beats Christmas Club Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Upper Gumat Cricket Club today defeated Christian Cricket Club by nine wickets.....more Excelsior Correspondent Kathua, Dec 24: The 5th Peace Cricket Trophy Tournament 2000-2001 commenced at Sports Stadium, Kathua here this morning. The Deputy ........more |
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to be Excelsior Correspondent Kathua, Dec.24: The Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Mr. S.S.Slathia said that in order to promote the Sportsmenship culture among the youth .......more Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: An impressive inauguration was held here today of special NSS Camp upto January 2, 2001 at MAM Camp College. Prof B L Zutshi, ...more Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Defending champion Sanjay Singh and Vikrant Gupta finished neck to neck completing the six kilometers zig-zag distance in .....more JU win second match against Punjab in Inter-University Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: University of Jammu registered its second victory in the ongoing North-zone Inter-University Cricket Tournament beating .......more |
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Vishwanathan Anand rules the world NEW DELHI, Dec 24: World number two Viswanathan Anand, the one man Indian chess revolution, today stamped his authority on the chequered game of 64 squares by clinching the world title with an overwhelming show of dominance over Alexei Shirov of Spain in Tehran. The Indian Grandmaster, who once came close to winning the title before losing to Russia’s Anatoly Karpov in the Groningen 1998 finals, showed his effervescent form in downing the Latvia-born Spaniard in the six-game World Chess Championship final. Anand, who played unblemishly and had an unbeaten record in the initial five rounds including the semifinals in the capital here, is the only Asian to claim the title. The Indian maestro, popularly known as ‘Vishy, the tiger from Madras’ has in his collection a plethora of trophies and awards that may rival the best in the world. He was conferred the prestigious International Chess Oscars for two successive years, in 1997 and 1998, in a poll by chess journalists from among 55 countries in the world. The Chess Oscar is given to the star performer of each year and Anand became the first Asian and only non-Russian apart from American wizard Bobby Fischer to receive the award. Interestingly, when it had became clear that Anand was virtually running away with the award while the ballots were being counted, Russian strongman Garry Kasparov posted his agents at the counting venue, but had to finish second. The bronze statue of Chess Oscar was presented to Anand at a glittering ceremony here on the conclusion of Women’s World Chess Championship on December 16 by Fide President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Anand, who learnt chess at the tender age of six from his mother while in the Philippines, has his assets in the lightening speed with which he plays his moves. He became the youngest national champion at the age of 16 and in 1987 he became the first Asian to win the World Junior Championship and with it also earned the coveted Grandmaster title - again first for an Indian. His climb to the upper echelons was as dramatic as his popularity around the globe. The chubby-faced Indian became everyone’s darling as he went on climbing the ladders of success. Anand carved a special place on the chessboard by winning the stongest tournament at that time, the Reggio Emillia in Italy in 1991 ahead of Kasparov and Karpov. Kasparov, the strongest chess player of any era with his ELO rating 2800 plus, had by then rebelled from fide and floated his own world championship and invited anand to be his challenger. In the PCA World Chess Championship played at the World Trade Centre in New York in 1995, Anand lost to Kasparov, but not before giving the Russian some tense moments. The Indian, who had made Spain as his home, participated in one of the strongest field at world championship cycles in Lausanne, in Switzerland, and came out unscathed to become challenger to the then defending champion Karpov. In the following finals played in Groningen, a tired Anand fought well but the Russian kept his hold on the title. A fantastic 1998 was followed by an unexpected slump in 1999 giving rise to speculations that Anand’s career graph was tilting towards the wrong side. But it was not to be. Anand, smarting under antics of Kasparov, who had assured to hold World Championship and put his title up for grabs, returned in 2000 with a vengeance. His best effort before the World Championship was a decisive win at the revived Chess World Cup in Shenyang, China where the field was as strong as that of the worlds’. Anand has been awarded many prestigious titles in India including the Arjuna Award, Padmashri (the youngest recipient of the title), the first recipient of the Rijiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the Soviet Land Nehru Award. His earlier accomplishments include: Linares Super Torneo in 1998; Melody Amber Tournament in 1994 and 1997; The Credit Suisse Masters in 1997; Dos Hermanas in 1997; Wijk Aan Zee in 1987 and 1998; Torneo De Madrid in 1998, Dortmund Chess in 1996 and 2000 and Tilburg Chess Tournament in 1998. Anand also has the unique distinction of winning six out of eight tournaments participated in 1998. Besides his accomplishments in the classical tournaments, Anand won the strongest rapid championship in Frankfurt in 1998 and 2000. He also has the distinction of beating the strongest chess program, Fritz in Frankfurt 1998 and 1999. Anand has won two editions (1999, 2000) of the prestigious "Advanced Chess" tournaments that take place in Leon, Spain. The players use silicon power to analyse and check positions. In 1999 Anand defeated Karpov 5-1 and in 2000 defeated Judith Polgar and Alexei Shirov to clinch the title. (PTI) |
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declared best boxer GURGAON, Dec 24: Spearheaded by Robin Dev, Puneet Yadav and international Sanjay Kumar, last year’s runnersup Haryana bagged five golds and collected 42 points to win the 33rd Junior National Boxing Championship here today. Defending champion Services with three golds and 32 points had to content with second place while Bengal pugilist Mujtaba Kamal was declared best boxer of the championship. Haryana started their gold hunt from the very first bout when Robin Dev of Sai Hostel, Bhiwani overpowered Punjab’s Arun Singh 10-7 in the light fly weight category. The hosts have to be thankful to their boxers in heavy weight categories for claiming the championship as they won four golds in these bouts. Parvinder Singh gave the hosts their second gold when he won the light welter weight title. Unleashing furious blows, Parvinder outlasted Manipur’s S Ning Thousaing. The Manipur boxer could not continue the bout for long and had to quit the ring in the very first round after getting hurt. In welter weight, international Sanjay Kumar was offered tough resistance by Andhra’s E Ranjit. In the bout which went to full length and Sanjay managed to emerge winner 15-12. In heavy weight, Puneet Yadav further consolidated Haryana’s chances of clinching the championship when he overwhelmed Delhi’s Sandeep Dagar 16-3 to earn for his team the fourth gold. In super heavy weight, Ravinder thrashed Gurpreet Pal Singh (Punjab). The referee had to intervene to save Gurpreet Pal from getting more punishment and stopped the contest in the second round. Best boxer Mujtaba Kamal attacked his rival Dharam Singh from the very start and emerged easy 18-8 winner to earn for Bengal the lone gold of the meet Steel Plant Sports Board (SPSB), Madhya Pradesh and Manipur won the remaining three golds at stake. In fly weight, Divakar (SPSB) dashed the hopes of Andhra Pradesh of winning the gold. Divakar outpointed Suwdi Raju(AP) to win the title. Madhya Pradesh’s Harpal Sandhu halted Haryana’s further bid for another gold as he over powered Manoj Kumar 21-10 in light heavy weight. Mizoram’s L R Sanga Pachua outclassed Man Bahadur Thappa (Services) for gold in the light weight. Pachua punished the Service boxer badly and referee had to stop the contest in the third round. In feather weight, Services’ Rohit Thapa earned the first gold for his team when he won a hard fought contest against M Athteshamdin (AP) 8-5. Service’s second gold came in the light middle weight category in wich Hardeep Singh blanked Amandeep Singh (Punjab)10-0. Gurmail Singh(Services) outclassded E Balram (Karnataka) in middle weight. The bout ended in the first round as referee stopped the contest. (UNI) |
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Upper Gumat beats Christmas Club Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Upper Gumat Cricket Club today defeated Christian Cricket Club by nine wickets in the X-Mas Cup Cricket Match which was played here. The match was organised by Jammu and Kashmir Christmas Association at Delhi Public School, Jogi Gate. Mr M S Gill, MLC was the chief guest and Mr C M Khanna was the guest of honour. The match started with the prayers of Mr Khanna. The Christian Cricket Club scored 183 runs. The highlights of the match was the magnificent knock of 139 by Tinku of Upper Gumat Cricket Club. The vote of thanks was presented by Mr Waris Gill, president of the Association. He announced the holding of Christmas Tournament from next year. |
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Excelsior Correspondent Kathua, Dec 24: The 5th Peace Cricket Trophy Tournament 2000-2001 commenced at Sports Stadium, Kathua here this morning. The Deputy Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Malik Ghulam Hyder inaugurated. The District Development Commissioner, Kathua, Mr. Mehboob Iqbal who is also General Secretary of State Cricket Association was also present. As many as 17 cricket teams which included 7 from Jammu, 2 from Pathankot, one of Gura -Slathian, 6 locals and one from Lakhanpur are taking part in the tournament. All matches will be of 40 overs and final match will be played on January 7,2001. On the first day of the tournament Laxmi Cricket Club, Jammu clinched with Coach Centre, Pathankot. |
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Play fields to be developed: Slathia Excelsior Correspondent Kathua, Dec.24: The Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Mr. S.S.Slathia said that in order to promote the Sportsmenship culture among the youth, the existing play fields in different educational institutions of the State would be developed and fully equipped with sports material in a phased manner. Mr. Slathia was speaking at the concluding function of the 2nd J&K Fencing Open Championship at Government Degree College, Kathua last evening. He said that two play fields of High and Hr. Secondary schools of each district would be fully developed and provided with all sports material and infrastructures. He said the funds for the purpose would be made available under respective district plan and also by the State Sports Council. Mr. Slathia asked the youth to take active part in sports activities and bring laural for the State in various sports events at State, National and International level. He said that the Government has fixed sports quota for the admission in various professional colleges within and outside the State. He said that nearly 40 sportsmen have been provided job opportunities in different departments of the State. Referring to the demands for making functional the Kathua sports Stadium , Mr. Slathia asked the District Development commissioner, Kathua, Mr. Mehboob Iqbal to take effective measures for its renovation at the earliest. He also asked the Secretary, State Sports Council to provide funds for the improvement of required infrastructures so that the existing Stadium could be made functional and the youth take maximum benefit of it. He also directed the Director, Youth Services and Sports to recommend Fencing game for inclusion in SRO to give boost to this game also. Giving the resume of the Fencing Sports Championship, the President of the Amateur Fencing Association, Kathua, Mr. Mukerjeet Sharma apprised that 150 youth including 50 girls of ten Fencing Clubs of Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur and Leh took part in it. He declared that overall championships in Sabra, Foil and Epee disciplines were fetched by the boys and girls Clubs, Dewan Bhadri Nath School, Jammu. Mr. Rashid Ahmed of DBN School, Jammu bagged Gold medal while Lakki Singh of the same institution got silver medal. In Epee (girls), Ms Shivani of DBN school got Gold medal while Dimple of the same school got silver. In Foil (Men), Bikram Singh of Jai Maharudra Fencing Club bagged gold medal and silver medal went to Sanjeev Suri of DBN Club, Jammu. Later the Minister distributed trophies and medals among the winners and the participants. The momento was also presented to the Minister by the President of the Association as a token of respect. The momentos were also presented to the District Development Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, Secretary, State sports Council, Director, Youth Services and Sports, District Information Officer, Kathua , the Divisional Forest officers and other prominent citizens besides non-governmental organisations for their active cooperation in arranging championship. The Artists of the District Information Centre, Kathua presented a cultural programme on the occasion. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: An impressive inauguration was held here today of special NSS Camp upto January 2, 2001 at MAM Camp College. Prof B L Zutshi, the anchor of the special camp, gave a comprehensive introduction of this camp. The camp is organised in collaboration with Red Cross Society, Jammu. Prof M M Sahni, Principal MAM College inaugurated the programme in which 50 volunteers took part. The function was attended by Prof H N Hangloo, Prof G S Dassi and Prof Lalita Dhar, who are the members of the Advisory Committee. The function was addressed by Santosh Mangotra from J&K Red Cross Society and Prof Ajeet Angral, an independent social activist. Prof Sahni assured the volunteers of his fullest support in making this special orientation camp a grand success. On the occasion, 50 volunteers from MAM College had their blood groupings done by a team under the leadership of B L Mattoo of Red Cross Jammu. |
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Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: Defending champion Sanjay Singh and Vikrant Gupta finished neck to neck completing the six kilometers zig-zag distance in 14.18 and 14.24 minutes respectively in the second quarter-finals round of the Third Mobike Dirt Track Race being held at Mini-Stadium, Parade, here today. Besides these two main title contestants, who have the best timings, ten more riders have qualified for the third round of semi-finals which will take place tomorrow at 12 noon. Earlier, in the quarters round, Vikrant had taken sufficient lead over Sanjay Singh and remained a number one position till the first seven rounds out of a total of ten. But, he fell down while negotiating a slippery curve and by that time Sanjay over took him. It was followed by faults in the bike which twice disturbed Vikrant and he failed to cross Sanjay and finished second in his group. Those qualified for the semi-finals are Vishal Dhar, Romesh Kumar, Karan Vir Singh, Vikram Singh, Sanjay Singh, Vikrant Gupta, Sandeep Mahajan, Lovekesh Sharma, Ravinder Singh, Pardeep Majotra, Vijay Singh and Amit Bhandari. In the final and fifth first round heat, Sandeep Mahajan, Parshotam Singh and Vijay Singh qualified for the quarters. Sat Pal Khajuria, Rohit Mahajan, Prabal Sharma, Raj Kumar (chief judge), Vinod Kumar and Rajinder Gupta. In today’s competitions, Executive Programmer Doordarshan, Satish Dhar; Rakesh Dogra, convenor, J&K Handball Association (adhoc body); Arun Sharma, manager, Mini-Stadium and Shambu Nath, vice-president, JKCA. Prominent among those witnessed today’s quarter-final races included Ajit Singh Wazir, Sports Officer, Umesh Joshi, Ramesh Mangotra, Som Raj Gupta, Vikram Singh, Ranjit Singh, Pritam Singh, R S Chib, Naresh Joshi and Surinder Kumar. The stadium was fully packed to its capacity with a big crowd of young spectators who remained there till the completion of the quarter-finals rounds. Today’s results Quarter-finals First heat: Vishal Dhar (14.30 mts), Ist; Romesh Kumar (14.40), 2nd; Karan Vir Singh (14.45), third and Vikram Singh (14.50), fourth. Second heat: Sanjay Singh (14.18 mts), Ist; Vikrant Gupta (14.24), 2nd and Sandeep Mahajan (14.35), third and Lovekesh Sharma (14.58), fourth. Third heat: Rajinder Singh (14.25), Ist; Pardeep Majotra (14.31), 2nd; Vijay Singh (14.35), third and Amit Bhandari (14.41), fourth. |
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JU win second match against Punjab in Inter-University Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 24: University of Jammu registered its second victory in the ongoing North-zone Inter-University Cricket Tournament beating Punjab University by seven wickets. Batting first after wining the toss, Punjab University scored 147 runs losing all the wickets in 36 overs of the 45 overs match. In reply, Jammu University achieved the target losing only three wickets, according to the reports reaching her. Pankaj Sasan and Anushuman scripted the JU’s emphatic win with their superb batting and bowling. Anushuman scored 64 runs, while Pankaj contributed 34 runs and also took five wickets for 12 runs. Pankaj was later declared as man of the match. |
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