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Four internationals
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: The winners Punjab Football team had four international players to its side in the 47th National School Games which they won by a goal beating the defending champion Assam........more Laxman to make up for HYDERABAD, Dec 30: Star batsman V V S Laxman today admitted he was worried about his performance and consistency after he underwent a knee operation in August this year but was keen to make up for it in the coming season.......more Muralitharan puts Lanka COLOMBO, Dec 30: Spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan boosted Sri Lanka’s hopes of maintaining their winning streak grabbing six wickets in the first cricket test against Zimbabwe here today. Sri Lanka, seeking their seventh win in eight tests since August, dismissed Zimbabwe for 184 to gain a 402-run lead after having posted 586-6 declared..............more Saini, Tirkey among 26 NEW DELHI, Dec 30: Experienced Olympians Dilip Tirkey and Baljit Singh Saini, out of the national squad.......more |
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Golden goal helps Delhi
beat Gujarat, bag third place Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Last year’s runners-up Punjab today proved that they ......more Vishal
Dangal at Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: To maintain the ethos Shri 108 Swami Nityanand Wrestling.....more Mayank, Swati overall champions in Speed Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Swati Langer and Mayank Jandyal emerged overall champions in Speed in...more Jammu
Distt Korfball Championship Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Jammu Blue Club has maintained its winning spree on the day two also registering second emphatic win over Young Tiger in the league ....more |
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Four internationals played for Punjab Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: The winners Punjab Football team had four international players to its side in the 47th National School Games which they won by a goal beating the defending champion Assam. All the four players, who were part of the Indian team which participated in the Asian School, were the turning point in Punjab’s taking away the championship trophy. They were Sukhwinder Singh, Harinder, Rakwinderjeet Singh and Amaninderjeet Singh. Though others played an average game, but the first timer in the National School Games, Sukhwinder Singh, emerged as the best player in the championship. He scored 11 out of a total of 19 goals scored by Punjab against the opponent teams. A young Higher Secondary Part-II student, Sukhwinder belongs to village Ludhiana Uchcha in district Nawan Shehar. With having just four years experience in football, Sukhwinder has natural talent inherited in him. Expressing his satisfaction over the performance, Sukhwinder has set eyes on the Indian team. |
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Laxman to make up for lack in consistency HYDERABAD, Dec 30: Star batsman V V S Laxman today admitted he was worried about his performance and consistency after he underwent a knee operation in August this year but was keen to make up for it in the coming season. "I have been getting the starts scoring in the 20s and 30s but I have not been able to capitalise on these... I could have done better’’. "It is not as if I failed but I think I could have done better and I think I will have to make it up this year," the 26-year-old right-hander told PTI here today. After that stupendous record-breaking 281 in the Kolkata test against Australia, Laxman failed to rework that magic and became almost too predictable by coming to the crease, hitting a couple of lusty shots and then being dismissed to careless ones. Laxman did score a masterly 89 in the second test at port Elizabeth against South Africa and 77 in Ahmedabad test against England but that is about all. However, it should not be a problem for Laxman to make up for the lost opportunities as form and fitness are no problems for him. "I have been in good form and am fit.... I am looking forward to good cricket and scores in the new year. Starting with the challengers of cricket to come and I hope to notch up good scores," he said. Laxman said he enjoyed the advantage of getting into the mould of test as well as one-day cricket with ease as "I am a stroke player and any form of the game is same to me. There need not be much of a difference in playing style in a test match or a one-dayer." (PTI) |
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Muralitharan puts Lanka in winning position COLOMBO, Dec 30: Spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan boosted Sri Lanka’s hopes of maintaining their winning streak grabbing six wickets in the first cricket test against Zimbabwe here today. Sri Lanka, seeking their seventh win in eight tests since August, dismissed Zimbabwe for 184 to gain a 402-run lead after having posted 586-6 declared in their first innings. The tourists were 64-2 at stumps in their second innings on the third day after being asked to follow on, with skipper Stuart Carlisle batting on 22. They now face a stiff task of saving the test when play resumes on Monday after rest day tomorrow. None of the Zimbabwean batsmen could solve the Muralitharan puzzle as the Sri Lankan spinner kept a testing line and length to finish with 4-53 in the first innings and 2-1 in the second. Muralitharan tasted success early in the morning when he accounted for Trevor Gripper and then continued to haunt the tourists, removing Hamilton Masakadza (28) and Gripper (10) in his last 8-over spell of the day which fetced him seven maidens and two wickets while conceding just one run. Zimbabwe faltered against pace also, with left-arm seamers Chaminda Vaas and Nuwan Zoysa sharing four wickets in the first innings to provide valuable support to Muralitharan. Andy Flower was the top-scorer with 42 in a dismal batting performance by the tourists against the hosts’ disciplined pace-spin combination. He alone offered some resistance to the home team with his defensive batting before being bowled by off-spinner Thilan Samaraweera in the post-lunch session. Gripper (30) and Gavin Rennie (35) also failed to play big knocks after having spent more than an hour at the crease as the Sri Lankan bowlers continued to strike at regular intervals. The highest stand of the innings was 41 between Andy Flower and Craig Wishart (21) for the sixth wicket. Sri Lanka kept the pressure on the tourists from the beginning, with Muralitharan taking two wickets and Vaas one in the morning session. Muralitharan struck in his opening spell when he had gripper caught by Mahela Jayawardene in the slips after the tourists had resumed at 14-1. Rennie fell in the closing overs of the morning session, adjudged leg-before after hitting five boundaries in his 68-ball 35. Vaas, who had taken 14 wickets in the third test against the West Indies here early this month, got an early wicket when he had Carlisle (10) caught by Sanath Jayasuriya in the slips. (AFP) |
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Saini,
Tirkey among 26 probables for NEW DELHI, Dec 30: Experienced Olympians Dilip Tirkey and Baljit Singh Saini, out of the national squad due to injuries, are among the 26 probables shortlisted by the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) for the three week coaching camp to be held in Chennai in preparation for the 10th World Cup. The camp at Chennai is slated from January 4 to 25. The World Cup is scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from February 24 to March nine next year. The probable’s list which is a judicious mix of juniors and seniors also includes the versatile and experienced forward Dhanraj Pillay. He has already played in the last three editions of the World Cup. Half back Saini and full back Tirkey were not included in the team for the Champions Challenge Cup which India won at Kuala Lumpur to qualify for the next year’s champions trophy. The probables: Goal keepers: Jude Menezes (BPCL), Devesh Chauhan (IOC), Kamaldeep Singh (AI). Full backs : Dilip Tirkey, Lazrus Barla (IA), Kanwalpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh (PP), Dinesh Nayak (TN). Halves : Baljit Singh Saini (PSB), Arjun Halappa (Kar), Bimal Lakra (IA) Ignace Tirkey (Ser), S S Gill, Bipin Fernandez (BPCL), Vikram Pillai, Viren Rasquinha (AI) S Thirumalvalavan (TN). Forwards : Gagan Ajit Singh, Deepak Thakur, Sabu Verkey (BPCL), Prabhjot Singh, Tejbir Singh, Inderjit Singh (IOC), Daljit Dhillon, Baljit Singh Dhillon (PP) and Dhanraj Pillay (Mumbai). Chief coach : Cedric D’souza, asst coach: C R Kumar. Psychologist :J P S Sidhu, trainer cum video technician: Saju Joseph. Physio-cum-doctor: Dr B M Parathasarthy. (UNI) |
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Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Last year’s runners-up Punjab today proved that they have the most talented side when they outplayed the defending champion Assam though the lone goal scored by Punjab’s hero Sukhwinder Singh in the 52nd minutes through a penalty shoot to take away the winners trophy in the 47th National School Games which concluded at Mini-Stadium, Parade, here this afternoon. Punjab, who had lost to the same opponent (Assam) last year in the final, were in a mood to take revenge of last minute one goal loss to Assam in the 46th National School Games, which they did. The only goal came in the 52nd minute through a penalty shoot after Punjab forwards failed thrice in converting the ball into the net. However, Punjab’s continued presence in the Assam goal area in the second half, proved fruitful when they were awarded a penalty kick by the centre referee, Nazir Ahmed, finding a defender making mistake right in front of the goal post. The centre referee, Nazir, who is an international official, not only awarded a penalty kick in favour of Punjab, but also showed a yellow card to Assam’s Navajyoti. The free kick was taken by the Punjab’s most successful player in this championship, Sukhwinder Singh, who did no mistake in converting that into the goal. However, in the remaining time Assam tried hard for the equaliser, but could not succeed in breaking the strong defence line created by Punjab. With this goal, Sukhwinder has scored 11 goal, including a hat-trick out of a total of 19 scored by Punjab in this championship. Meanwhile, in the morning, Delhi defeated fighting Gujarat by a golden goal to finish third. It was hard luck for Gujarat, who played nicely in the stipulated time, but lost their fight for their place in the extra time. Sunil Shastri was the scorer, who made the golden goal in the 4th minute of the extra time. The Minister for Education, Mohd Shafi Uri, was chief guest, who gave away winners and runners-up trophies, besides the certificates of participation to the other participating teams. Speaking on the occasion, he said Jammu and Kashmir has created examples for other states by hosting maximum number of national level competitions by holding such national level competitions, besides the international events in skiing in the State. The Minister said that sports are essential part of education and are must for physical and mental development of students. State and national level competitions play a vital role in achieving better understanding and mutual brotherhood amongst the youngsters of different parts of the country. He complemented the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports for holding such a big event successfully in the present circumstances when the border is tense. However, he assured full cooperation of the Government to the department in for holding such competitions in future. Earlier, the Director, Youth Services and Sports, Syed Asgar Ali, presented the welcome address and highlighted the achievements of the department and at the same time brought to the notice of the Minister some problems. He had special mention regarding non-existence of play fields under the control of big department of his (Youth Services and Sports). A colourful cultural programme was also presented by the students of Shastri Memorial Higher Secondary School and Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Gandhi Nagar. Later, Mrs Usha Chuni presented vote of thanks on behalf of the department. |
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Vishal Dangal at Panthal on Jan 14 Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: To maintain the ethos Shri 108 Swami Nityanand Wrestling Association, Panthal is holding a ‘Vishal Dangal’ (Wrestling competition) at Panthal, 8 kilometers from holy town of Katra on January 14 under the aegis of Jammu and Kashmir Indian Style Wrestling Association. This was stated by the president of the Association, Mr Shiv Kumar Sharma of Katra, who is treasurer of the Indian Style Wrestling Association of India and president of the J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, while talking to newsmen, here today. A known figure, who has done a lot for the promotion of wrestling in Jammu and Kashmir said, "about 80 wrestlers from different states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh besides from districts of Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, Rajouri and Doda have confirmed their participation for the ‘Vishal Dangal’. Prominent among these wrestlers are Rustam-e-J&K 1998, Dheeraj Sharma, Mohd Billa(National silver medalist), Raju (Panthal Kesari 1999), Saif Ali, Mukha Seisha, Kamal Dev Singh, Jameet Lal, Ramesh Chander, Om Parkash, Mulkh Raj, Fareed, Suneet Singh, Mohd Shamen, Rajinder Singh (Sonu), Mohd Sadique, Mohd Zulaf, Anil Kumar, Sudhdev Singh, Om Parkash and Roshan Lal. The notable feature of this dangal, he said, is that it is being conducted regularly at Panthal every year for the past more than 100 years on the eve of ‘Maker Sankranti’ day. It will be in this dangal that the best wrestler will be given ‘Panthal Kesari 2002’ title. He will be honoured with a ‘Gurj and Patta’, besides a handsome cash prize, informed Mr Sharma. The meeting in which the final decision for holding such a mega event was taken was attended by Messrs Tilak Raj, vice-president, Rama Kant (Biju Shah), organising secretary, Rama Padha (treasure), Sunil Mengi, Narayan Dutt, Sat Pal Singh, Kushal Kumar, Darshan Kumar, Ved Prakash, Ajit Kumar, Rajinder Mengi (Raju) and Subash Nager. According to the organising secretary, Mr Biju Shah and treasurer, Rama Pada, the boarding and lodging arrangements for the wrestlers have been made by Mr Shiv Kumar at Hotel Basera and Subash Guest house at Katra. They said that the total expenditure to be incurred on this Dangal will be around Rs 75,000 and the same will be jointly collected from Panthal, Katra, Udhampur, Jammu and from the locals of Panthal. Vice-president, Tilak Raj and Sunil Mengi informed that around ten thousands of spectators are being expected by the organisers at the natural venue of Panthal. The penal of technical officials will be comprised of Prem Choudhary, Bansi Lal Tidyal, Prithvi Raj Sharma, Chajju Ram, Krishan Lal, Inderjeet Khajuria, Shatrughan, Vijay Kumar, Pritpal Singh and Biju Pahalwan. |
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Mayank, Swati overall champions in Speed Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Swati Langer and Mayank Jandyal emerged overall champions in Speed in the 12 to 14 years age group in the State Roller Skating Championship which concluded at M A Stadium, here this evening. While, in the below six years group, Ananya Khajuria was overall speed champion in girls section and Hiteshwar Singh in boys. In the 6-8 years group, Akshi Goel and Pranav Gupta shared championships in girls and boys sections respectively. Veerta Singh was overall speed champion in girls 8-10 years group, while Mir Danyal bagged boys title in the same age group. In the 10-12 years boys, Vinal Sharma emerged overall champion. Roller Hockey title went to Roller Champs Club, who defeated JK Club 6-5 in a tough match which remained neck to neck throughout. The winners of the hockey final were given a cash award of Rs 5,000 by Surya Milk Products, while the runners-up gets special gifts from the same concern. In junior girls hockey final, Little Club defeated Rink Rats to claim the winners trophy. In junior boys hockey, Little Cubs beat Super Strikers, while YRSC finished third. Minister for Sports, Harbans Singh was the chief guest in the finals, who gave away winners and runners-up trophies, besides medals to winners of individual events. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister warned the self-styled sports bodies, who are confusing the players and their parents by conducing the separate trials for the national competitions. He fully endorsed the stand of the State Sports Council and assured the parents that he will not allow indiscipline and if required will take up the matter with the Union Sports Ministry and other concerned agencies. Secretary, State Sports Council, Sheikh Fazal Ahmed was also present on the occasion. The State championship was organised by the Amateur Roller Skating Association of Jammu and Kashmir under the aegis of State Sports Council. Other final results Boys 6-8 years Rink Race-I: Pranav Gupta, Ist; Satvik Sharma, 2nd and Parteek Mahajan, third. Boys 8-10 years boys Rink Race-II: Mir Danyal, Ist; Mridul Sharma, 2nd and Rachit Mehta, third. Road Race Below 6 yrs boys: Aanique Mughal, Ist; Eklavya Gupta, 2nd and Hiteshwar Singh, third. Girls: Ananya Khajuria, Ist and Rupkshi Gupta, 2nd. 6-8 yrs boys: Pranav Gupta, Ist; Satvik Sharma, 2nd and Parteek Mahajan, third. Girls" Akshi Goel, Ist and Ankita Singh, 2nd. 8-10 yrs boys: Vikramjeet Singh Mann, Ist; Mir Sanyal, 2nd and Rachit Mehta, third. Girls: Veeta Singh, Ist; Akriti Mahajan, 2nd and Mridu Gupta, third. 10-12 yrs boys: Vinal Sharma, Ist; Aditya Mahajan, 2nd and Kashish Sharma, third. 12-14 yrs girls: Swati Langer was the winner of the event. Above 14 yrs boys: Vikas Gupta, Ist; Vinay Bakshi, 2nd and Gagan Singh, third. |
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Jammu Distt Korfball
Championship Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 30: Jammu Blue Club has maintained its winning spree on the day two also registering second emphatic win over Young Tiger in the league round in the Jammu District Korfball Championship organised by the Jammu District Korfball Association under the aegis of J&K State Korfball Association at Government Girls High School, Gandhi Nagar, here today. Jammu Blue defeated Young Tigers 10-3. Ram Kumar scored highest three goals for the winners. Earlier, on yesterday, Jammu Blue outplayed Jammu Red 10-3. Joginder Pal Singh was the top scorer with four goals. In other matches of the day, Young Tigers Club leveled draw against Young Stars 8-8. From the losers, Inderpal was the main scorer with three goals, while an equal number of goals came from Dehraj Jamwal for the Young Tigers. Jammu Red also won their league tie played against Ever Green Club 14-9. Amit of Jammu Red with five goals and Irfan of Evergreen with three goals were the top scorers. Earlier, the championship was declared open by the Assistant Director, Youth Services and Sports, Tarlok Singh, who is advisor of the Association. The three-day championship will be concluded tomorrow with the holding of final. The finalists will be decided on the basis of points. The leading two teams in the league round will fight for the title. |
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