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Lewis wants title back before taking on Tyson NEW YORK, June 2: Lennox Lewis does not want to fight Mike Tyson unless there is a title at stake, and the British..........more Dokic
dressing like PARIS, June 2: Yugoslavia’s Jelena Dokic has been dubbed the "borg-ette" after donning a 1970s Retro Bjorn ...more Lamb,
Butcher, NEW DELHI, June 2: A ‘Lamb’, a ‘Butcher’, a ‘Shepherd’. A ‘Crowe’, a ‘Dolphin’ as also a .......more Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATHUA, June 2: Inter-zonal competitions of district Kathua in the different disciplines....more |
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Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 2: Six-day long Summer Open Table Tennis Championship organised by the J&K Table Tennis Association was declared open by the .....more Hindustan Scouts & Guides Asso holds all faith prayer Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 2: To welcome and honour its national secretary, the proposed State unit of the Hindustan Scouts and......more Chaudhary
to meet Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 2: Chaudhary Cricket Club defeated Vishal Cricket Club to reach the final of the Ist Rajesh Memorial Cricket Tournament being....more Pre-quarters
of Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 2: Pre-quarter finals of the IV Mushtaq Memorial Football Tournament, presently being held at Bakshi Stadium, here, will start from June 4. ..more |
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Lewis wants title back before taking on Tyson NEW YORK, June 2: Lennox Lewis does not want to fight Mike Tyson unless there is a title at stake, and the British boxer’s Attorney fervently believes that could be arranged by August. Lewis, who lost his World Boxing Council and International Boxing Federation titles to American Hasim Rahman in April, issued a statement yesterday disputing reports that he was negotiating to fight Tyson in a battle of former undisputed heavyweight champions. First he wants to block Rahman’s bid to defend against David Izon of Nigeria in Beijing and force the American to honour a rematch clause in the pact he signed to fight Lewis. "There have been press reports to the effect that I have authorised negotiations for a fight with mike Tyson," Lewis said in the statement. "I want to make clear that there have been absolutely no such negotiations by my camp, and I have rejected any effort by anyone to deter me from immediately regaining my championship." "It is true that, on numerous occasions, I have made clear my great desire to fight Mike Tyson. I very much want to fight Mike Tyson. "However...I will only fight Mike Tyson after I fight Hasim Rahman. Put simply, the only time I plan to fight Mike Tyson is in the context of defending my world championship." Lewis’s lawyer, Judd Burstein, said the Briton hopes to win back his titles in a rematch with Rahman on August 18 as mandated in the original contract. The former champion will have to be victorious in U S District court first. Lewis is taking Rahman to court on June 11 to block the new champion’s scheduled August four defence against Izon. "We’re getting ready for trial. I feel very comfortable with our position and lennox is looking forward to his day in court," Burstein told Reuters. "Mr Rahman got a chance to fight for a world championship at a purse that was 80 times larger than the purse preceding his championship fight," continued Burstein. "One of the things that was insisted upon was that there would be a rematch provision. After taking the money he decided he didn’t have to live up to his obligation and there will be a heavy price to pay for that." Burstein said Rahman was facing the prospect of fighting the rematch for 3.15 million dollar, which "would be a pittance of what he could have had." The lawyer said Lewis had no back-up plans to put in place should he lose the suit. "I keep searching for some rationale for why this contract is not enforceable. I haven’t been able to find one yet," he said. (REUTERS) |
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Dokic dressing like a Bjorn winner PARIS, June 2: Yugoslavia’s Jelena Dokic has been dubbed the "borg-ette" after donning a 1970s Retro Bjorn Borg tennis outfit at the French Open this year. The 18-year-old patrols the Roland Garros baseline wearing a pinstriped shirt and white shorts modelled on the kit worn by the Swede who dominated the sport in the 1970s. Unlike Borg, though, she does not tie her long blonde hair back with a headband and is not expected to switch to using a wooden racket. (REUTERS) |
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Lamb, Butcher, Shepherd - cricket has it all NEW DELHI, June 2: A ‘Lamb’, a ‘Butcher’, a ‘Shepherd’. A ‘Crowe’, a ‘Dolphin’ as also a ‘Hawk’. No, this is not about a visit to the animal kingdom. These are among the amusing names that have graced international cricket over the years. Cricket, the passionate game that it is, abounds in such ticklish names sure to stir the funny bone of even a prude. What does a cricket lover make of a name like ‘sidebottom’? the englishman played against Pakistan at Lord’s two weeks ago. In the same England line-up is ‘Cork’, the fast bowler. The country of the ‘stiff upper lip’ heads the list with a (Robert Williams) ‘Barber’ who can nevertheless (Harry Alfred) ‘Bakewell’ the (George) bean with (Robert) ‘Berry’. But the (Harry Rigden) ‘Butt’ of jokes is often the (James) ‘Butler’, (Alan Raymond) ‘Butcher’, (Geoffrey) ‘Cook’, (Arthur) ‘Dolphin’, and (Graeme) ‘Fowler’ who played the game for England in early part of this century. By ‘grace’ of God indeed for there were the famous three siblings - Edward Mills grace, George Frederick grace and William Gibert grace - who won many a game for their country in the period 1841-1915. Don’t (William) ‘Gunn’ the (Charles) ‘Fry’ or the whole (Charles) ‘coventry’ could be after you! if this were not enough in this (John) ‘young’ country of (David) ‘browns’, and (David) ‘white’ there are (Wilfred) ‘flowers’, (James) ‘parks’, (Barry) ‘wood’, (Leonard) ‘moon’ and (Brian) ‘rose’ too. A matter of (Michael) ‘Gatting’ it (Charles) ‘Wright’?. If Australia, who have earned the (hammy) ‘love’ of fans to become a (warrick) ‘darling’ of the game, were not the top team in the world, they probably would be the best ‘Taylors’ ever for there have been John Taylor and Mark Taylor in their ranks. A tale goes thus: Once an (ken) ‘archer’ chopped off the (Graeme) ‘beard’ of his (Colin) ‘guest’ and hit in a (Graeme) ‘hole’ in a (Lindsay) park under the (Clement) ‘hills’ which was found later by an (Herbert) ‘Ironmonger’ who handed it to a (Barrie) ‘Shepherd’. The matter was reported to (Ronald) pope finally. Just tryin’ to be (Williams) ‘Whitty’ do not lose your (Peter) ‘sleep’ over the (James) ‘slight’ incident. If you are looking for (Ashley John) ‘woodcock’, do not go to the (Samuel James) ‘woods’, for you will find a (Bill) ‘woodfull’ in the Aussie ranks of yore. In the West Indies (Wes) ‘hall’ of fame, one will find not only a (Malcolm) ‘Marshall’ but also a gritty (Seymour) ‘nurse’ who attended to kings - Frank, Lester and Collis - as well as a (John) ‘Shepherd’. No (Joseph) ‘small’ task was it for the (Cyril Arthur) ‘merry’ little ‘nurse’. The South Africans are a (Charles) ‘frank’ lot - remember how Hansie Cronje admitted to having received loads of money and is even planning to write a frank memoir of his exploits! Any guesses where the disgraced cricketer gets his impeccably suits stitched from? of course from the three ‘Taylors’ — Alistair, Daniel and Herbert. Did the piece of information send any (Alexander) ‘bell’ ringing? Here, in this African country also, the (Frederick) ‘Cook’ and ‘Amiths’ - Charlie, Frederick, and Vivian - share a special (Gerald) ‘Bond’ with cricket. It sounds incredulous but the (Donald) ‘Beard’ed (Henry) ‘Cave’ man had his home once in New Zealand cricket side. For non-believers, there is a (Frederick) ‘Fischer’man’s (Martin) ‘Crowe’ to vouch for it. Our very own India has given to the world some serious cricketers - hardly any funny names for them. It is a (Ghulam) ‘guard’ed secret though why the (Farokh) engineer and the (Nariman) contractor took to cricket in this serious country. The not-so-friendly neighbour Pakistan is not (Duncan) ‘sharpe’ enough to come up with a nomenclature which could be written about. But then as Shakespeare rightly said ‘what’s in a name’? (PTI) |
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Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATHUA, June 2: Inter-zonal competitions of district Kathua in the different disciplines in the under-14 boys and girls concluded today at the Sports Stadium, here. Mr P C Tandon, District Health Officer, Kathua was the chief guest in the valedictory function, who gave away prizes to the winners. The final results: Kabaddi Girls: Kathua zone (Girls Middle School, Lachhipur) defeated Lakhanpur zone (Government Middle School, Govindsar). Kho-Kho Girls: Zalian zone (Government Middle School, Kheri) beat Lakhanpur zone (Middle School, Basantpur). Volleyball Girls: Hiranagar zone (Government Middle School, Ladwai) defeated Bhaddi zone (Girls Middle School, Ramkot). Kabaddi Boys: Kathua zone (Middle School, Kathua) beat Sallan zone. Kho-Kho Boys: Kathua zone (Middle School, Khokhyal) beat Hiranagar zone (Middle School, Hiranagar). Volleyball Boys: Sallan zone (Middle School, Gurah Mandian) defeated Billawar zone (Billawar zone (High School, Dewal). The District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Kathua, Mr B S Sambyal presented vote of thanks and presented details report of the competitions. Around 540 students took part in the two-day long competitions. |
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Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 2: Six-day long Summer Open Table Tennis Championship organised by the J&K Table Tennis Association was declared open by the Association president, Mr V K Magoo at M A Stadium, here this evening. Hectic schedule marked the beginning of the competitions as the young paddlers in the cadets group were anxious for the competitions. The hall was jam-packed with participants, most of whom were young in the cadets and sub-juniors group. As many as 170 entries have been received in the different groups of cadets, sub-junior, Junior and Seniors in both boys and girls sections, besides the veteran men and women, said Mr Sheetal Gandotra, organising secretary of the tournament. The tournament is being held under the overall supervision of Satish Gupta, Table Tennis coach of the State Sports Council. Others present in the inaugural function were Ajit Singh Wazir, Sports Officer, Sidharth Sharma, Som Raj Gupta (members Sports Council), Sanjeev Gupta, secretary, J&K Billiards and Snooker Association and Rajesh Sharma. Today’s results: Cadets boys: Utparsh Aggarwal beat Kanav Sharma 21-9, 21-9; Aditya Partap beat Rishab Sharma 21-19, 21-10; Swayam Gupta beat Suheel Gupta 12-21, 21-16, 21-11; Arjun Anand beat Kanav Aggarwal 21-18, 21-5; Abhimanyu Gupta beat Sumit Jamwal 21-19, 21-15; Anant Aditya beat Anuj Aggarwal 21-12, 21-5; Pranav Mahajan beat Rachit Mahajan 21-15, 21-14. Sub-junior Boys: Ankit Mahajan beat Kanav Aggarwal 21-1, 21-3; Muzammil Hussain beat Arvind 21-9, 21-16; Rishab Sharma beat Anuj Aggarwal 21-11, 21-10; Sidharth Daluja beat Abhimanyu Jamwal 21-18, 14-21, 21-18; Utkarsh beat Pranav Gupta 21-5, 21-11; Jaskanwar Singh beat Danish 21-10, 21-13; Vikramjeet Singh beat Aditya Pradeep 21-3, 21-8; Arjun Anand beat Sahil Mansotra 21-15, 21-16; Manik Gupta beat Raghav Gupta 21-16, 21-11; Sumit Jamwal beat Amulya Kotwal 21-16, 21-18; Rahul Pandita beat Swayam Gupta 21-15, 21-16; Anant Aditya beat Nikhil Gupta 21-9, 9-21, 21-14; Ankur Sachdev beat Gautam Daluja 21-9, 21-13; Suheel Gupta beat Kanav Sharma 21-9, 21-9; Saksham Chaudhary beat Appiel Rarotra 21-15, 21-8. |
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Hindustan Scouts & Guides Asso holds all faith prayer Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 2: To welcome and honour its national secretary, the proposed State unit of the Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association organised an all faith prayer, involving the students, at Durga Temple of Jammu Maharaj, here this morning. The meeting begun with the lighting of traditional lamp by the chief guest, Member Parliament, Vaid Vishnu Dutt, who was accompanied by the national vice-president of the Association, Mr Gauri Shanker Bhardwaj and national secretary, Mr Sri Nivas Sharma, besides the state organising commissioner, Dr Ankur Gupta. Preetika Gupta recited the Hanuman Chalisa, while Harmeet Kour recited Guru Wani. It was followed by the cultural items presented by the students of the Krishana Public School. The meeting was also attended by the May Fair School students. In his address, Vaid Vishnu Dutt said that in the present scenario, the role of such organisations has become more important. By imparting the teachings of self reliant and discipline among the young students, the Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association was doing yeoman’s service. The national secretary of the Association, Mr Sri Nivas Sharma, is on a week-long tour of the State. During his visit, he will constitute the J&K unit after nominating the office bearers. Speaking on the occasion, the secretary, Mr Sri Nivas explained the gathering the motive behind formation of this association countrywide. He disclosed that till date, 18 states have been involved in the activities of the Association and efforts were on foot form units in the rest of the States. Working from the last three years, the Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association got recognition from the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports on March 7, 2001. |
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Chaudhary to meet Cantt Club in final of Rajesh Cricket Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 2: Chaudhary Cricket Club defeated Vishal Cricket Club to reach the final of the Ist Rajesh Memorial Cricket Tournament being organised by the Ever Shine Cricket Club at Government High School, Satwari, here today. Now, in the final, Chaudhary Club will take on Cantt Cricket Club. Earlier, after winning the toss and decided to bat first, Vishal Club lost all the wickets for 99 runs in the eighteen overs off the 25 overs match. In reply, Chaudhary Club chased the target for the loss of four wickets. Vivek was the top scorer with 19 runs, while Ravi, Rohit and Rakesh contributed 11, 10, and 11 runs respectively. Rajesh Chaudhary was the successful bowler who claimed three wickets for seven in four overs, while Deepa took three wickets. Batting second, Chaudhary Club chased the target easily losing only four wickets. Sonu was the top scorer who contributed 32 runs, while Vijay and Prince contributed 15 and 18 runs respectively. Rajesh Chaudhary was declared as man of the match for his superb bowling. |
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Pre-quarters of Mushtaq Memorial Football from June 4 Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 2: Pre-quarter finals of the IV Mushtaq Memorial Football Tournament, presently being held at Bakshi Stadium, here, will start from June 4. The final of the tournament will be played on June 14 at the same venue, a handout issued here today said. The tournament is being organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Police under the auspices of J&K Football Association. It may be recalled that the tournament was declared open by the Director General of Police, Mr A K Suri on May 14. |
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