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Board to decide players’ NEW DELHI, Nov 8: The future of the five Indian cricketers, placed under an interim ban after being .........more German plans olympic DUESSELDORF, Nov 8: The Western German Rhine-Ruhr area plans to submit a bid for the 2012 .....more Haryana draw with Delhi GURGAON, Nov 8: Haryana tailenders caved in under pressure and conceded the vital 10 runs first .......more Advanta Tennis VILLANOVA, (PENNSYLVANIA), Nov 7: Seventh seed Amanda Coetzer of South Africa, the only .......more CRPF
Inter-Bn Badminton Tourney ends Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 8: The 74 Bn today lifted the winners trophy in the First CRPF Inter-Bn Badminton Tournament....more |
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JKHA all prepared to host 60th Senior National Hockey Champ Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Hockey Association (JKHA) has finalised all the arrangements for hosting the 60th Senior National Hockey Championship at K K Hakhu Astro Turf Hockey Stadium, here from November 28 to December 16............more Youngmen
Gurah Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 8: Youngmen Club, Gurah today defeated Christian Star by a solitary goal in the Juniors super league, while in the Senior division Young Heros won their tie against Churchill Brothers in the Football League Tournament being held at Mini-Stadium, Parade, here........more Semis
line-up drawn Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 8: 10th State Billiards and Snooker Championship which was scheduled to begin from November 10, has been postponed for November 25.......more State
Billiards, Snooker Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 8: 10th State Billiards and Snooker Championship which was scheduled to begin from November 10...........more |
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Board to decide players’ fate by month-end NEW DELHI, Nov 8: The future of the five Indian cricketers, placed under an interim ban after being named by CBI in its report on betting and match-fixing, would be decided by the cricket board by this month-end, its president A C Muthiah said today. The working committee or a special general assembly will consider the internal findings based on the CBI report to be conducted by former CBI Joint Director K Madhavan. Madhavan will submit his report by November 15 after questioning the concerned players - Mohammed Azharuddin, Ajay Jadeja, Ajay Sharma, Manoj Prabhakar and Nayan Mongia - as also former physiotherapist Ali Irani. While, the board chief did not want to disclose the date and venue of the meeting, one of the summoned cricketers who did not want to be named said it would be at Chennai on November 12. The disciplinary committee would then discuss the report and its recommendation will go to the board which will summon at the month-end a meeting of its working committee or a special general assembly to take a decision on the matter. Incidentally, there is a change in the compostion of the three-member disciplinary committee headed by Muthiah himself. With one of the members Kamal Morarka abroad, another vice-president C K Khanna has been co-opted to join Muthiah and Ram Prasad, the board president said. Muthiah, who had adversely reacted to certain comments on the functioning of the board by CBI, said the point by point reply would also be considered at the meeting before it is sent to the Sports Ministry. Asked about the players’ objections to the CBI report like the board had, Muthiah said they were at liberty to take necerssary steps for redressal. The board doesn’t come into the picture, he added. Asked if a change of the Sports Minister at the Centre would affect the ongoing investigation, particularly in view of the rapport he had established with former Minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Muthiah said the taking over of that office by Uma Bharti would not affect it as individuals may change but institutions go on. (PTI) |
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German plans olympic bid for 2012 DUESSELDORF, Nov 8: The Western German Rhine-Ruhr area plans to submit a bid for the 2012 summer olympics, local sports officials and politicians announced after a meeting last night. "We want a joint success," said Wolfgang Clement, Prime Minister of the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia in which the Rhine-Ruhr area is located. " We believe that we already have a good sports infrastructure," said clement of the area which includes the cities of cologne, Duesseldorf, Essen and Dortmund. The meeting did not determine which of the cities will act as the official bidder. Olympic games are given to cities, not to regions or countries. The Southern German city of Stuttgart is also considering to bid for the 2012 games. Germany has so far hosted summer olympics in Berlin 1936 and Munich 1972. Berlin were the last bidders, but failed to win the 2000 games which were recently staged in Sydney. (DPA) |
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Haryana draw with Delhi in NZ Ranji Trophy tie GURGAON, Nov 8: Haryana tailenders caved in under pressure and conceded the vital 10 runs first innings lead to Delhi as their North Zone Ranji Trophy match ended in a draw here today. Delhi had made 349 in their first innings and in reply Haryana were all out for 339, ninty minutes after the play started this morning. Delhi made 147 for 2 before the match was called off after eighth mandatory overs. Delhi, who earned five points by virtue of 10 runs lead, now have 13 points from two outings while Haryana have three points from two matches. Resuming at their overnight score of 300 for 7, Haryana needed 40 runs to take the crucial lead. Much depended on young Ishan Ganda who was on 54. Ishan however could not withstand the pressure and looked tentative. He along with Feroz Ghyas, however managed to take the score to 338 and the host looked almost near the post but at this stage Ghanda was bowled by Sanghvi. He added eight runs to his overnight score of 54. Feroz Ghyas was more aggressive and scored 27 runs to take his individual score to 28. But he was out immediately after Ishan, as Sanghvi struck again as he had him caught by Pradeep Chawla. Debutant Deepak Kaushik scored only one run before he edged Virender Sehwag to wicket keeper Dahiya as the hosts lost three wickets in a space of two runs. After this there was no interest left in the match. Delhi scored 147 losing 2 wickets as the tie was called off after 8 mandatory overs. Openers Akash Chopra remained unbeaten on 65(8x4) and along with Ashu Dani 54 (7x4) added 113 runs for the first wicket. Mithun Manhas (16) was the other unbeaten batsman. (PTI) |
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Advanta
Tennis VILLANOVA, (PENNSYLVANIA), Nov 7: Seventh seed Amanda Coetzer of South Africa, the only seeded player in action on the opening day of the Advanta Championships Women’s Tennis Tournament, beat American Erika Delone 6-2 6-3 yesterday. Coetzer, who has already clinched a berth in next week’s Chase Championships at New York’s Madison Square Garden, next faces Jennifer Hopkins, who beat fellow American Lilia Osterloh 6-1 4-6 6-1. "I think I had a great year, except for the Grand Slams, unfortunately," said Coetzer, currently 12th in rankings for the chase field. "Other than that it’s probably been one of my favourite years on the tour." Julie Halard-Decugis of France was a 6-1 6-1 winner over qualifier Greta Arn of Germany. Canada’s Renata Kolbovic beat another qualifier, Marie-Gaiane Mikaelian of Switzerland, 6-4 7-5. Elena Bovina of Russia defeated American Katie Schlukebir 6-2 6-2. Local favourite Lisa Raymond of nearby Wayne, Pennsylvania, struggled before beating German qualifier Vanessa Henke 6-4 6-4. Today, sixth seed Anna Kournikova of Russia plays qualifier Mashona Washington, sister of former men’s player Malivai Washington, and ninth seed Chanda Rubin plays fellow American Amy Frazier. Rubin, who beat American Jennifer Capriati in straight sets in the finals in Quebec on Sunday, received a seed when fifth seed Arantxa Sanchez Vicario of Spain was forced to withdraw from the field due to fatigue. The top four seeds — Martina Hingis of Switzerland, American Lindsay Davenport, spaniard Conchita Martinez and Nathalie Tauziat of France — received first-round byes. No matter what happens this week and next, it appears mathematically impossible for Davenport, defending champion in both events, to accumulate enough points to pass Hingis in the rankings. Simply to qualify for the chase, Halard-Decugis must advance to the semifinals here, while Frazier would need to win and knock off one of the top-ranked players in the final. With the WTA moving its end-of-year championships to Munich, Germany, beginning in 2001, the Advanta, which has served as a preliminary event, will be replaced by a tournament in Nice, France. At this point no date has been made available to replace the Advanta in the Philadelphia area. In 1998, the U.S. indoor men’s event concluded a run in Philadelphia going back to the early 1960s. It was never replaced. (REUTERS) |
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JKHA all prepared to host
60th Senior Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Hockey Association (JKHA) has finalised all the arrangements for hosting the 60th Senior National Hockey Championship at K K Hakhu Astro Turf Hockey Stadium, here from November 28 to December 16. This was stated by the general secretary of JKHA while taking to newsmen here this evening. Fortyfive tops participating teams of the country have been divided into eight different pools for the first league round, he said and added that the first six pools will be cleared outside the state at Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Bombay, Manipur(Imphal) and Rampur in Uttar Pradesh, before their participation in the super league round at Jammu. Pool F and G will play all their matches at Jammu Astro Turf itself. When asked why so, he said that the Indian Hockey Federation has decided to hold all the matches on Astroturf and all the allotted centres for the first round, have the Astroturf stadia. After the arrival of the 16 teams, two teams from each pool, the second round will start at Jammu from December 6. Being the host, the JKHA will allocate Rs 2.5 crores to six other Hockey Associations of the country having been given the responsibility of hosting the first preliminary league round on behalf of JKHA, said the general secretary. The Championship which will have a total expenses of around Rs 65 lacs is being particularly sponsored by the J&K State Sports Council. The Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah has also assured a grant in aid of Rs 15 lacs to the JKHA, informed Mr Narinder Batra, president of the Association, who was also present. Besides this, the J&K Bank has also agreed to co-sponsor this tournament. The JKHA has also extended its gratitude to the Minister for Sports, Mr S S Slathia for getting the stadium completed at K K Hakhu Astro Turf Stadium. And also for providing accommodation to the visiting teams youth hostels. Participating teams in the tournament included host J&K, Punjab, Patiala, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, UP, Bihar, Bengal, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, Tamil Nadu Pondicherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Mumbai, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, Madhya Bhart, Indian Railways, Central Excise and Customs, Tata Sports, Postal Services, CISF, BSF Jallandhar, SAIL, FCI, Indian Air Lines, Services, CRPf, Air India, Punjab and Sind Bank, Combines Indian Universities, ITBP, All India Electricity Board and Indian Oil. |
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Youngmen Gurah beat
Christian Star in Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 8: Youngmen Club, Gurah today defeated Christian Star by a solitary goal in the Juniors super league, while in the Senior division Young Heros won their tie against Churchill Brothers in the Football League Tournament being held at Mini-Stadium, Parade, here. Only goal scored by the Youngmen came through Balwant Singh in the 15th minutes of the match. Again four yellow cards were shown to both sides for foul play. From Youngmen, Balwant Singh and Zorawar Singh and from Christain Star, Sachin Gill and Raju were shown yellow cards by the centre referee. In another match in the senior division, Young Hero beat Churchill Brothers by two goals to nil to further consolidate their position. First goal was scored by Rakesh Kumar on a rebound he got from goal-keeper Noel Yusuf. Rajesh Kumar had taken a kick which hit the goal-keeper and came to Rakesh, who did no mistake in converting that into the goal. For the second goal, Rakesh Kumar made solo efforts. Today’s matches were officiated by Suresh Dimple, Suraj Bhan, Samson Gill, Suram Dass, Nazir Ahmed and Nissar Ahmed. The tournament is being organised by the Jammu wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Football Association. |
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Inter-school girls
Athletic meet begins Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATHUA, Nov 7: Veena Devi of Government Girls High School, Hiranagar bagged gold medal in High Jump in under-19 year group on the opening day of the Inter-school Girls Athletic meet which began at Police Lines grounds, here today. Second position in the same group went in favour of Renuka Sharma of Higher Secondary School, Rajpura, while Champa Devi finished third. In the under-17 year category, Vindu of High School, Janglote, Shakela of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kathua and Veena Devi of Girls High School, Marheen shared first, second and third positions respectively. In 100 meters under-17 year group, Archna Gupta of Girls High School, Marheen secured first place while, Vindhna Sharma of High School, Nichla and Monika Khajuria of Girls High School, Hiranagar shared second and third position respectively. Champa Devi of HSS, Ramkote was emerged as winner in the Shot Put under 19 years, while second place went to Arti Sharma of HSS, Barwal and Jyoti Sharma of HSS, Rajpura bagged third position. In Discus throw in the same group, Asha Rani of HSS Rajpura, Arti Sharma of HSS, Barwal and Shublata of HSS Ramkote bagged first, second and third positions respectively. In 200 meters under 17 year race Asha Devi of GHS, Marheen, Bandhana Jasrotia of HSS Jaglote and Rishu Jasrotia of HS Gaterwan took first second and third positions respectively. |
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State Billiards, Snooker Champ postponed Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 8: 10th State Billiards and Snooker Championship which was scheduled to begin from November 10, has been postponed for November 25. This was stated by the general secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Billiard and Snooker Association (JKBSA), Mr Sanjeev Gupta soon after a meeting of the association, here this evening. The postponement was necessitated due to some technical problems, said Mr Gupta. Meanwhile, the JKBSA has clarified that only registered members of the association can participate in this championship. And those who want to get themselves registered can contact Association units at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar and MA Stadium, in Jammu. CRPF Inter-Bn
Badminton Tourney ends Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 8: The 74 Bn today lifted the winners trophy in the First CRPF Inter-Bn Badminton Tournament which was well hosted by the 16 Bn at Indoor Complex, M A Stadium, here. Second place went in favour of 132 Bn, while the host 16 Bn finished third. Winners 74 Bn claimed the team trophy after winning first positions in both singles and doubles finals. In the singles final, Pawan Kumar defeated Vijay Kumar of 132 Bn in straight sets of 15-11, 15-5. Third places in the singles was given to Pratap Bharati of 16 Bn. Whereas, in the doubles final, the pair of ASI(M) P K Joshi and Ct Pawan Kumar Rai of 74 Bn defeated Raj Kumar, Assistant Commandant and Ct Pratap Bharati of host 16 Bn 15-11, 15-12 to give their side a clean victory. In this group, third place went to ASI(Ph) P K Sahoo and Ct Surinder Palai of 39 Bn. In the finals and prize distribution function which held in the evening, Mr Padman Singh, Inspector General of Police (Ops), CRPF was chief guest. After the prize distribution, he also declared the tournament closed in a traditional way. Earlier, addressing the participants and other distinguished gathering, Mr Singh appreciated the officers, especially Mr Raj Kumar for taking part in the competitions. He also lauded the efforts of the 16 Bn for hosting the tournament in a well organised manner. Prominent among others who were present on the occasion included DIG, Mr R S Notyal; Commandant 16 Bn, Mr Sukhwant Singh (Hind Kesri); Secretary, State Sports Council, Sheikh Fazal Ahmed and SAI Badminton coach, Mr Sat Pal Sharma. |
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