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power guides India LANG FANG CITY (CHINA), Feb 11: Playing some of his best tennis in extreme conditions, Leander Paes ‘did it again’ for India as he blasted ........more Kot Bhalwal beat Central Jail in friendly match Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Kot Bhalwal Jail today beat Central Jail, Jammu by 51 runs in a friendly limited overs match which was.......more Mendhar beat Samrat Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 11: Mendhar Cricket Club (MCC) defeated Samrat Cricket Club by 31 runs to take away Third Ekta Cup Cricket Tournament, the final of which was held at Higher Secondary .....more Bakhta beat MCC by 18 runs in JMCT Memorial trophy Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Bakhta Cricket Club defeated Moori Cricket Club by 18 runs to lift the Jeevan Memorial Cricket Trophy......more |
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Third Shiv Khori Kesari Vishal Dangal on Feb 22 Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATRA; Feb 11: Third Shiv Khori Kesari Vishal Dangal, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department in collaboration with J&K Indian .......more Gulbadhan Singh
Memorial Cricket Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 11: Smooth Cricket Club and KCCC today won their respective matches in the ongoing 2nd Amar Shaheed Gulbadhan Singh.......more Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Two-day Thang Ta Championship (Indian style martial art) of Jammu Province organised by the Jammu and Kashmir.......more Challenger’s Cup
Cricket Tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Kulbushan Handa Cricket Club (KHCC) today sailed into the semi-finals of the Challenger’s Cup Cricket Tournament beating Shastri Cricket Club (SCC) by nine runs at Parade ground, here......more |
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Paes’ power guides India to Davis Cup Asia-Oceania zone second round LANG FANG CITY (CHINA), Feb 11: Playing some of his best tennis in extreme conditions, Leander Paes ‘did it again’ for India as he blasted past Chinese number one Zhang Yu in straight sets today to take the country to the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Zone second round. Playing in a track suit in almost freezing temperatures, Paes, the hero of many a memorable victories for the country, ripped past his opponent in style, winning 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 in just over one and a half hours in the first reverse singles. With his win, India took clinched the best-of-five encounter against China with three wins. However, Syed Fazaluddin faltered yet again, as he lost the inconsequential second reverse singles, which was relegated to only academic value and was reduced to a three-setter. Fazal failed to capitalise on a bright opening as after winning the first set in a tough tie-break against Wang Yu, he lost the next two to enable China narrow down the margin of defeat to 2-3. Wang won 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-4. India now play the winner of the Japan-Thailand tie in the second round. In case India play Japan, they have to travel there while if it is Thailand, the latter would travel to India. The Japan-Thailand tie, however, has been postponed to next week due to severe weather conditions in Japan. This is the first Davis Cup victory for India on foreign soil after they had defeated France on the latter’s home courts in 1993. A second round victory would earn them a chance to play off for a world group place, where they would play one of the eight losers of the world group of 16. India had shared the honours on the first day on Friday with Paes winning his match over Chinese southpaw Wang Yu 4-6, 6-0, 6-0, 6-4 and Syed Fazaluddin losing the other rubber to Zhang 4-6, 1-6, 0-6. However, the visitors brightened their prospects after taking the doubles yesterday when Paes teamed up with his illustrious doubles partner, Mahesh Bhupathi, to take the country to a 2-1 lead as the duo beat the Chinese pair of Yang Jing Zhu and Xu ran 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 in one hour and 50 minutes. Bhupathi has decided against playing singles here as he is still nursing a shoulder strain he sustained during the Australian Open last month. In today’s match, Paes, cheered on by a sparse but encouraging Indian crowd in the indoor staium, completely dominated the proceedings over his opponent who seemed to have no answer to the Indian’s superb and spirited display. The Indian broke his opponent six times in the match while the latter was not able to equalise even once. The Indian number one began the first set on top gear as he tore apart the Chinese in every department, hitting superb return of serves and classy placements. Paes decimated the Chinese, breaking him throughout while retaining his own serve at ease to take the set (6-0) in just 23 minutes. The only time Zhang probably gave the strong-going Indian any opposition was in the seventh when staving off a game point, he seemed to stretch the game in his favour. However, Paes denied him this as he overcame two deuce points to retain his serve. Finally, the Indian broke his opponent in the eighth for the second set (6-2). The third set, which was the only chance for the Chinese to stay in the match and keep his country’s DaCis cup hopes alive, saw him hold on to his serve till the sixth. However, with pressure and opposition mounting, he could not withstand the onslaught of Paes who broke him in the eighth, for a crucial 5-3 lead. Finally, the Indian ace served the set (6-3) and the match out, finishing with a blasting serve, to take India to a well-deserved victory over China. Last year India had reached the world group playoff match after defeating Lebanon in the first round (February, in Lucknow) and Korea in the second round (April, in Delhi). However, they lost the playoff to Sweden in July at Bastad (Sweden), soundly beaten 0-5 with paes out of action due to wrist injury. (UNI) |
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Kot Bhalwal beat Central Jail in friendly match Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Kot Bhalwal Jail today beat Central Jail, Jammu by 51 runs in a friendly limited overs match which was played at Sanskrit College grounds, here. Batting first, Kot Bhalwal Jail made 150 runs in the allotted 20 overs, which Central Jail failed to chase and lost all the wickets for 99 runs in 15.4 overs. Shridhar was the highest scorer with 43 runs from Kot Bhalwal Jail, while Sonu Sharma and Choudhary contributed 24 and 18 runs respectively. In reply, Sajjad scored highest 29 runs for Central Jail, Jammu, which Chowdhary claimed four wickets for Kot Bhalwal Jail. Mr Dinesh Sharma, SP Jail and Mr Harish Kotwal, DySP witnessed the match. |
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Mendhar beat Samrat Club by 31 runs in Ekta Cup Cricket Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 11: Mendhar Cricket Club (MCC) defeated Samrat Cricket Club by 31 runs to take away Third Ekta Cup Cricket Tournament, the final of which was held at Higher Secondary (boys) School grounds, here. Batting first after winning the toss, MCC set a target of 114 runs in 20 overs which in reply, Samrat Club could not chase and bowled out for 82 runs in the 16th over. Ashwani was declared as man of the match for his all round performance. Ch Zaffar Ullah ‘Azad’ was the chief guest, who gave away winners and runners-up trophies to the winners. In all six teams of the remote corners of Mendhar tehsil took part in this tournament which was organised jointly by Parmod Ghai, Basharat Khan and Narinder Bhatia (Golde) with the active cooperation of the Principal and staff members of the HSS, Mendhar. |
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Bakhta beat MCC by 18 runs in JMCT Memorial trophy Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Bakhta Cricket Club defeated Moori Cricket Club by 18 runs to lift the Jeevan Memorial Cricket Trophy the final of which was held at Thirthi Tarore, Domail in Katra today. After winning the toss and batting first, Bakhta Club scored 110 runs losing all the wickets in 20 overs in the 25 overs match. Krishan was the highest scorer with 34 runs. Whereas, Kail took three wickets for Moori Club and Pawan and Neelam shared two each. In reply, Moori Club bowled out for 92 in 22nd over, thus losing the final by 18 runs. Ashok Kumar and Titu were the only batsmen who reached the double figure. Krishan was declared as man of the match. The tournament, wherein 14 teams took part, was organised by the local people of Thirthi Tarore. In the final, the Secretary, State Sports Council, Sheikh Fazal Ahmed, was the chief guest, who distributed prizes among the winners and runners-up. Sports Officer, Jammu, Mr Ajit Singh Wazir was also present in the concluding function. |
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Third Shiv Khori Kesari Vishal Dangal on Feb 22 Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATRA; Feb 11: Third Shiv Khori Kesari Vishal Dangal, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department in collaboration with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, will begin on February 22 at Ransoo; 79 kilometers from here. Dangal, which is being held on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, will take place at Middle School, Ransoo, Shiv Khori. Final decision in this regard was taken by the Tourism Department in a meeting which was attended besides others by Mr Shiv Kumar Sharma, president Hotel and Restaurant Association, Katra, who is also president of the J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association and chairman selection committee of the J&K Wrestling Association. Mr Sharma while giving details to EXCELSIOR said that near about 55 wrestlers from within and outside the State, as also from J&K Police, BSF and Army are taking part in this dangal. Special feature of this dangal is that it is being conducted regularly at Ransoo from 1999 on the eve of three-day mela, wherein a 24 hour free langer for pilgrims and wrestlers is organised by Shiv Khori Mandali, Katra with the active cooperation of Katra people. This time the organisers have also decided to honour the best wrestlers of the Dangal with ‘Shiv Khori Kesari 2001’ title. The Department of Tourism has sanctioned an amount of Rs 25,000 for the conduct of dangal, whereas the total expenditure would be around Rs 36,000, disclosed Mr Sharma. Prem Choudhary, NIS wrestling coach, Jammu has been appointed as chairman technical committee, while Bansi Lal Tidyal, Prithvi Raj Sharma, R K Maini, Inderjeet Khajuria, Shatrughan Jamwal, Vijay Kumar, Raman Kant (Biju Shah) and Biju Pahelwan of Ramanger have been named as technical officials. Prominent among those taking part in this dangal are Rustam-e-J&K -1998, Dheeraj Sharma; Panthal Kesari-1999 and Jammu Kesari-1998; Raju Pahelwan; Mohd Billa (National silver medalist); Saif Ali; Mukha Seisha; Kamal Dev Singh; Jameet Lal; Romesh Chander; Om Parkash; Mulkh Raj; Fareed; Suneet Singh (Kalakote); Mohd Shameem; Rajinder Singh (Sonu); Mohd Sadique; Mohd Zullaf; Anil Kumar; Sukhdev and Roshan Lal. The Indian Style Wrestling Association has complimented the Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, Mr Parvez Dewan and Director General Tourism, besides Director Tourism, Mr S S Bhalla for making dangal (wrestling) a regular feature of Shiv Khori Mela. |
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Gulbadhan Singh
Memorial Cricket Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 11: Smooth Cricket Club and KCCC today won their respective matches in the ongoing 2nd Amar Shaheed Gulbadhan Singh Memorial Cricket Tournament at Paloura near here. In the first match, Smooth Club defeated Surya Cricket Club by six wickets. Earlier, batting first after winning the toss, Surya Club scored 117 runs in the allotted 15 overs for the loss of nine wicket. In reply, Smooth Club chased the total sparing one over for the loss of four wickets. Shotu and Ashwani were the top scorers from Surya Club with 26 (19) and 24 (19) runs respectively. For Smooth Club, Anup and Narotam shared two wickets each, while, Sumit and Ashok took one each. Batting second, Rinku played an unbeaten match winning inning of 29 runs (off 8 balls, 4x6, 1x4), while Sushil was highest scorer with 49 (38) runs. Tariq contributed 22 runs. Vijay and Sonu shared two wickets each for Surya Club and Amit took one. Sushil was declared as man of the match. In the second match, Rajat’s unbeaten 124 (off 37 balls, 14x6, 8x4) runs knock helped KCCC thrash SCC by 126 runs. Batting first, KCCC set a huge target of 258 runs in the allotted 15 overs for the loss of four wickets. Anshuman followed Rajat with unbeaten 84 runs off just 35 deliveries. Both these batsmen took over the charge when KCCC was struggling at 43 for four and added 215 runs for the fifth wicket partnership. Darshan took three out of the four wickets for SCC. In reply, SCC batsmen could not face the bowling wrath of KCCC and bowled out for 132 runs in complete 15 overs. Sharad was the main scorer with 28 runs. From KCCC, Manu took two wickets, while Ashok, Rajat Kumar and Rajat bagged one each. Rajat was declared as man of the match and was also given Rs 100 as cash prize for his century. |
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Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Two-day Thang Ta Championship (Indian style martial art) of Jammu Province organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Thang Ta Association concluded at Indoor Complex, here this evening. In the concluding function, Sheikh Fazal Ahmed, Secretary, State Sports Council was chief guest, who distributed prizes among the winners in various age groups. The competitions were held under the supervision of Parveen Kumar, chief instructor. Final results: Mini group: Reshi Sharma, Ist and Manpreet Singh 2nd. Sub-junior boys Below 20 kg: Atul Sharma, Ist; Bhawani Thakur, 2nd and Nishant, third. Below 23 kg: Rajat Sharma, Ist; Mukesh, 2nd and Anil Gupta, third. Below 26 kg: Ankush Sharma, Ist; Ankit Gupta, 2nd and Manav Sharma, third. Below 30 kg: Arvind Thakur, Ist; Vivek Sahi, 2nd and Sunil Galgotra, third. Below 30 kg Style Ist: Gokul Khajuria, Ist; Sunil Khokhar, 2nd and Gourav, third. Below 34 kg: Anshu Khajuria, Ist; Vijay Kumar, 2nd and Arjun Kumar, third. Below 38 kg: Devender Sharma, Ist; Anuj Chib, 2nd and Vinod Kumar, third. Below 42 kg: Paramdeep Singh, Ist and Sidharth Mahajan, 2nd. Above 42 kg: Rajesh Sharma, Ist; Satveer Singh, 2nd and Rahil, third. Sub-Junior girls Below 26 kg: Khurana Joshi, Ist and Joty, 2nd. Below 30 kg: Mehak Sharma, Ist. Below 36 kg: Radika Tandon, Ist. Below 42 kg: Sonali Tandon, Ist. Junior Boys Below 44 kg: Ashok Kumar, Ist; Sanjay Madav, 2nd and Manesh Kumar, third. Below 48 kg: Nitin Keith, Ist; Pardeep Kumar, 2nd and Vijay Kumar, third. Below 52 kg: Sunil Kumar, Ist and Deepak Khanmotra, 2nd. Below 56 kg: Rajeev Sharma, Ist; Pardeep Vermani, 2nd and Anil Vaid, third. Above 56 kg: Vishal Bogal, Ist; Pavitar Anand, 2nd and Nitin Gupta, third. Senior boys Below 44 kg: Vikas Sharma, Ist; Sheshi Jasrotia, 2nd and Lakhvinder Singh, third. Below 48 kg: Nikhil, Ist and Rajesh Kumar, 2nd. Below 56 kg: Deepak Dogra, Ist; Lakhan, 2nd and Vinay Babar, third. Below 52 kg: Suresh Kumar, Ist; Karan Khajuria, 2nd and Mein, third. |
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Challenger’s Cup
Cricket Tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Kulbushan Handa Cricket Club (KHCC) today sailed into the semi-finals of the Challenger’s Cup Cricket Tournament beating Shastri Cricket Club (SCC) by nine runs at Parade ground, here. Earlier, KHCC won the toss and opted to bat first. The whole side was bowled out for 190 runs in 29.5 overs in the 30 overs match. The target could not be achieved by SCC and lost all the wickets for 180 runs in 29.3 overs. Gourav played a nice 42 runs inning for KHCC, while, Rajinder and Ashwani contributed 31 and 29 runs respectively. Extras too added a handful of 40 runs. From SCC, Ashish, Munish Chib and Muneer claimed two wickets each, while Sanjay and Suresh took one each. Batting second, SCC tried a lot to chase the target, but they could maintain the required run rate only upto 100 runs marks. Afterwards the wickets fell at regular intervals and innings ended just nine runs short of the target. Nikhil and Amit were the highest scorers with 34 and 37 runs respectively, while Lucky contributed 24 and Sachin 18. Shafiq and Shahid bowled well for KHCC and bagged three wickets each, while Sandy took two. Shahid was declared as man of the match for his all round performance. Rajeev and Raman were umpires in this match, while Pappu was scorer. Tomorrow’s fixture: Vishal Cricket Club V/s Jammu Young’s Cricket Club at 10 am. |
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