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Preparation resumed CHENNAI, Feb 15: With the challenger cricket competition having provided some meaningful match practice, the 25 probables for the Indian team will resume their preparation for the bigger challenge of taking on world champions Australia in the home series, at the concluding phase of the camp here from tomorrow to February 18.........more Cricket
anti-corruption AUCKLAND, Feb 15: Cricket’s anti-corruption unit head Sir Paul Condon said here today he was confident he is on track to clean up the game well inside his target date of the 2003 World Cup.......more PSG
held to 1-1 draw MILAN, Feb 15: Paris St Germain picked up their first point in the second phase of the champions league with a 1-1 draw against 10-man Ac Milan .....more We will play aggressive MUMABI, Feb 15: The visiting Australians began their second day in India today with vice-captain Adam Gilchrist declaring his team would play aggressive......more |
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Prize distribution function today Raj Bahadur, Jaykaran win gold in CRPF Inter-Bn Judo Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: Ct Raj Bahadur of 33 Bn claimed gold in the 60 kg group beating Ct Abhimanyu of 8 Bn in one of the finals.......more DBN Nawal
Shanti Neketan Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: Dewan Badri Nath Nawal Shanti Neketan today organised school’s.....more J&K
Boxers win two Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: The Jammu and Kashmir boxing team has returned with two medals......more Prisoners
beat Fire Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: Prisoners of Central Jail today outplayed Fire Services by two sets.......more |
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Preparation resumed for bigger challenge CHENNAI, Feb 15: With the challenger cricket competition having provided some meaningful match practice, the 25 probables for the Indian team will resume their preparation for the bigger challenge of taking on world champions Australia in the home series, at the concluding phase of the camp here from tomorrow to February 18. However, the three- day camp will have two more additions, with former Haryana star Narendra Hirwani and Mumbai’s young Sairaj Bahutule joining the preparations to provide practice against leg spin. The inclusion comes in the wake of star leg spinner Anil Kumble’s forced absence in the series and chairman of the selection committee Chandu Borde having expressed dissatisfaction with the bowling of the seven spinners in the camp. According to coach John Wright, Hirwani, who shot into fame with an eight wicket haul on debut against Vivian Richards -led West Indies here in the late 80s, and Bahutule will provide practice against leg spin in the wake of the challenge to be posed by Aussie leg spin sensation Shane Warne. Some of the players in the camp will be playing for India A in the tour opener against Australia at Nagpur from February 17. (UNI) |
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Cricket anti-corruption head confident of clean up AUCKLAND, Feb 15: Cricket’s anti-corruption unit head Sir Paul Condon said here today he was confident he is on track to clean up the game well inside his target date of the 2003 World Cup. Condon told reporters he and his hand-picked unit of six had already seen a reduction in the suspicious activities which had tarnished the game in the past year. Investigations have led to the banning of test captains Hansie Cronje and Mohammed Azharuddin for their roles in match-fixing scandal. "The sort of things that were going on six months ago have stopped, the Funny calls to cricket grounds, trying to get into the groundsman, trying to get into umpires. "We’re on track. Certainly before the next World Cup, I would hope we’ll have in place new recommendations that will help avoid this," Condon said. The former London police chief was in New Zealand after the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) executive meeting in Melbourne to meet with New Zealand cricket’s anti-corruption pair of retired judge Sir Ian Barker and lawyer Nick Davidson. They were still to talk to former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe, accused of accepting money for providing match information. Crowe said he believed the money was for a newspaper column. Condon wouldn’t be speaking with Crowe, saying it was up to Barker and davidson to conduct the New Zealand inquiries. Condon has assembled a high-profile team including three former detectives whose jobs had taken them around the world to investigate crime. (AFP) |
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PSG held to 1-1 draw by 10-man Ac Milan MILAN, Feb 15: Paris St Germain picked up their first point in the second phase of the champions league with a 1-1 draw against 10-man Ac Milan yesterday. But the French side will be disappointed not to have won the game after Milan were forced to play the entire second half one man short following the dismissal of Brazilian defender Roque junior for a professional foul. Milan went ahead in the 27th minute when Demetrio Albertini found Leonardo inside the area and the Brazilian produced a brilliant turn to lose his marker before coolly slotting the ball home. But within three minutes PSG were level after Nicolas Anelka broke free of a flat-footed Milan defence to race on to an Ali Benarbia through ball and confidently fire past Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati. Anelka was in on goal again three minutes before the break but this time Roque junior pulled him down and Swedish referee Anders Frisk had no alternative but to show the red card. Milan coach Alberto Zaccheroni, already missing four first team regulars through injury, was forced to shuffle his pack at the break bringing on French midfielder Ibrahim Ba for striker Oliver Bierhoff and switching Paolo Maldini to the centre of the defence. PSG had a good chance to go ahead in the 56th minute but wing-back Didier Domi shot over from close range after excellent work from Benarbia. It was something of a surprise when PSG coach Luis Fernandez replaced the light-footed Benarbia, who had been arguably the best player on the pitch, with striker Laurent Robert. The switch coincided with an intense spell of Milan pressure. The Italians would have restored their lead five minutes later had Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko not rushed his shot and fired high and wide from a good position. Milan’s third Brazilian, flying Winger Serginho, was causing PSG plenty of problems down the left flank but too often his crossing was inaccurate and Milan’s forages came to nothing. As Milan appeared to run out of steam PSG regained their composure and Robert forced a good save out of Abbiati with a powerful shot from a tight angle after he had robbed defender thomas helveg on the edge of the area. While Milan missed the biting presence of Gennaro Gattuso and Massimo Ambrosini in midfield, PSG, who have won just three of their last 12 french league matches scoring only seven goals, lacked the confidence to really attack Milan. Milan will be relieved to have at least earned a draw which leaves them on five points and still in with a chance of qualifying for the quarter-finals. (REUTERS) |
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We will play aggressive cricket: Gilchrist MUMABI, Feb 15: The visiting Australians began their second day in India today with vice-captain Adam Gilchrist declaring his team would play aggressive cricket during its 52-day tour. ‘We have to bat, bowl and field aggressively to beat the Indians on their home soil and if we play to a plan I don’t see why we can’t win both the test series and the one-dayers here,’ he said. ‘Last time around we won the one-day series but could not win the test series and we were a little disappointed but this time we have come well prepared to win both,’ Gilchrist told reporters at the Foster’s (official sponsors of the Australian team) press meet here. Gilchrist, also the lone wicket-keeper in the squad, and fast bowler Damien Fleming represented the Australian team at the function while the others decided to take much-needed rest in their hotel. Queried about CBI’s decision not to question Mark Waugh about his alleged involvement in the match-fixing scandal, Gilchrist said: ‘As our skipper Steve Waugh said soon after the team’s arrival yesterday we are all relieved. Mark is a key member of the team and obviously we don’t want him to be in any sort of pressure before an important series’. On West Indies batsman Brian Lara’s statement that he was the target of Aussie sledging during the recent series which the Australians won handsomelchrist said it was all in good spirit and there was no animosity. Asked whether the Australians would be targetting any of the Indians for special treatment (sledging), Gilchrist said ‘none’. ‘In fact, we would like to get the Indians out as fast as possible so that we can put pressure on them all the time,’ he added. Fleming, who, along with their bowling spearhead Glenn McGrath, forms one of the best new ball attacks in the world, said the only way to beat the Indians would be to play aggressively. ‘I have had some happy memories here and I think the best way to get on top of the Indians is to play aggressively from the word go because once you give them (Indians) room to settle down they are capable of turning things around,’ he added. Asked whether he had any set plan to bowl to Indian batsmen, fleming said ‘I have many but I cannot discuss it with you’. ‘Whatever plans we have we would like to implement them on the field,’ he added. When aksed what he enjoyed doing most apart from bowling his heart out for his country, Fleming said ‘sipping Fosters beer’ with a mischievous smile. After the team landed yesterday skipper Steve Waugh had said he would like to use the first two three-day games at Nagpur (against India-A from February 17 to 19) and Mumbai (against Ranji champions Mumbai from February 22 to 24) to get acclimatised to the heat and bounce of the pitches before the test series. (PTI) |
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Prize distribution
function today Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: Ct Raj Bahadur of 33 Bn claimed gold in the 60 kg group beating Ct Abhimanyu of 8 Bn in one of the finals of the IV Inter-Battalion CRPF Judo Tournament being played at M A Stadium, here today. Earlier, in the semi-finals, Raj Bahadur beat Ct Basant Ram of 8 Bn in Pool-B and Ct Abhimanyu of 8 Bn defeated Ct Ganesh Pawar of 50 Bn to find berth in the final. In the below 78 kg group, Jaykaran of 74 Bn emerged victorious beating Ct Shiv Charan of 16 Bn. In the semi-finals, Ct Jaykaran defeated Ct Ramesh Kumar of 74 Bn, while Ct Shiv Charan of 16 Bn beat Ct Bharat Singh of 33 Bn. In below 71 kg category, Ct Shamsher Singh of 79 Bn and Ct Jitender Singh of 132 Bn entered into the final. In the semi-finals, Ct Shamsher Singh beat Ct Sanjay Kumar of 74 Bn, while Jitender Singh down Ct M G Kirla of 79 Bn. The final of the below 86 kg will be played tomorrow between Ct R L Dagre of 16 Bn and Ct Ranbir Singh of 74 Bn. Earlier, in the first semi-final, Ct R L Dagre of 16 Bn beat Ct Kishan Kumar of 33 Bn and Ct Ranbir Singh of 74 Bn beat Ct Kishori Lal of 16 Bn in the second semi-final. In the above 96 kg category, Inspector Karnel Singh of 16 Bn emerged victorious defeating Ct/Dvr Gurdeep Singh of 16 Bn. At the end of the third day today, the host 16 Bn was leading in the medals tally. Today’s finals were also witnessed by the Commandant of the 16 Bn, Sukhwant Singh, who also encouraged the participants. Matches were officiated by Vikas Dogra, Mrs Arshi Nad, Rameshwar Singh, Sanjay Khajuria and Suraj Bhan Singh. The competitions are being organised with the necessary assistance of the J&K State Sports Council. The prize distribution function will be held on tomorrow at 4.30 pm at the same venue. |
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DBN Nawal Shanti Neketan organises Sports Day Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: Dewan Badri Nath Nawal Shanti Neketan today organised school’s Sports Day, wherein athletic competitions, besides demonstration of Yoga and Martial arts took place. A large gathering including parents and special invitees, besides students witnessed the three-hour long show by the young and energetic sportspersons. Prominent among those present were the chief guest, Vaid Vishno Dutt, Member Parliament, Mrs Manju Jain, advisor and Mr Kamal Nanda, Principal and Mr Rajendra Kakkar Ji. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest appreciated the performance of the Yoga students, besides others participants in the Athletic and Martial arts. Presenting vote of thanks, the Headmistress of the Niketan, Mrs Sudesh Raina highlighted achievements of the school in various State level sports activities held during the year. She said that efforts are on foot to make it one of the best educational institution of the State in the times to come. She extended here gratitude to the chief guest and especially to the staff members, who she said worked behind the scene in making the annual sports function a grand success. A demand draft of Rs 20,000, meant for the Gujarat earthquake victims, was also presented the chief guest by the advisor of the institution Mrs Manju Jain for the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. Results of various events Sack Race for Nursery class: Sanchit, Ist; Keshav, 2nd and Pranav, third. Couple Race for LKG: Gurmeet and Tanga, Ist; Malkeet and Satakshi, 2nd and Vishwas and Mehak, third. Cartoon Race for UKG: Palak Jain and Akshay Sharma, Ist; Gunjan Sharma and Karan Bhatt, 2nd and Namrata Chib and Vikas Thapa, third. Flag Race of Class Ist: Palak Sharma and Varun Sharma, Ist; Jyoti Bala and Arpit Koul, 2nd and Shumaila Jahangir and Akshay Sharma, third. Sack Race for 2nd class: Aditi Sharma and Ankur Kandroo, Ist; Shikha Gundoo and Kartik Koul, 2nd and Payal Gupta and Sumit Sharma, third. Three Leg Race 3rd class: Boys— Venus Shukla and Vivek Sagar, Ist; Suleman Wani and Parampreet Singh, 2nd and Ankit Mehra and Vansh Chirvi, third. Girls— Shruti Kak and Sonakshi Sharma, Ist; Neelamshi Sharma and Ashwninder Kour, 2nd and Apurva Ganju and Ankita Wantoo, third. Sack Race class 4th: Divij Balotra and Vaita Kandroo, Ist; Syed Irfan and Surbhi Jamwal, third and Ravi Singh and Shruti Bhatia, third. Spoon Race class 5th: Virender Kumar and Vansheen Sumbria, Ist; Momin Goni and Nitika Kundan, 2nd and Sahil Bhagat and Prabhjeet Kour, third. German Race class 6th: Sahil Kour, Ist; Rajat Dogra, 2nd and Akshay Tickoo, third. Thread and Needle Race class 7th: Jupinder Kour, Ist; Chinu Malhotra, 2nd and Apurva Pandita, third. Relay Race class 8th: Boys—Mohit Kotwal, Sumit Mattoo, Amit Bhan and Vikas Veshan, Ist; Ashish Mahajan, Puneet, Koushal and Sahil, 2nd and Gourav Dhiman, Ajay, Sahil Gupta and Rohit Dhar, third. Girls—Preeti Zutshi, Shweta, Payal, Varun, Ist; Mahrook Syedan, Harleen, Richa Sweety, 2nd and Archana Bhat, Sabhyata, Rohila and Neha finished third. |
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J&K Boxers win two medals in Sub-Jr National Champ Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: The Jammu and Kashmir boxing team has returned with two medals in the recently concluded 16th Sub-Junior National Boxing Championship at Chennai. Sunil Dev Singh of Jammu has won his second silver medal for the State at this young age. Whereas, it was third consecutive bronze medal for Mohd Riaz of Poonch district. Sunil Dev Singh is a trainee of Anil Wadhera, boxing coach at Jammu centre, while Mohd Riaz had began his career under the guidance of Wadhera, who served his first tenure as coach at Poonch for five years. Now, Mushtaq Ahmed, who accompanied the team as a coach in the Sub-Junior National, is imparting training among the young boxers of Poonch. The State team was accompanied by Rajan Sharma, manager Kathua Stadium. According to the sources, the 10-member team would have won more medals for the State, had they been imparted intensive coaching in the coaching camp which is a pre-requisite before any national level competition. But, due to the alleged non-serious approach of the J&K Amateur Boxing Association, the camp could not be held and the boys had to left for the competitions without a coaching camp. It may be recalled that both these budding boxers have attended the India camp and the State has a lot of hopes from them. |
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Prisoners beat Fire Services in friendly Volleyball tie Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: Prisoners of Central Jail today outplayed Fire Services by two sets to one in a friendly Volleyball match which played at Central Jail here. Mr S S Ali, Director General, Fire Services and Prisons was the chief guest, who gave away prizes to the winners and runners-up teams. Cultural progammes was also presented by the prisoners after the match was finished. Later, Superintendent of the Central Jail, Mirza Saleem Ahmed Beg presented vote of thanks. |
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