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Twenty20 gives new
impetus to cricket
hopes for CWG 2010

NEW DELHI, Aug 25: BCCI’s acceptance of the Twenty20 version of cricket has revived the hopes of the sport being included in the 2010 Commonwealth.......more

5th B A Kichloo Memorial TT Tourney
Digpal to take on Vikram
in Veteran Singles final

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JAMMU, Aug 25: Digpal Singh and Vikram Abrol will take on in the final of the Veteran Singles.........more

JK Public beat BSF School
in U-19 Basketball

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JAMMU, Aug 25: JK Public School today defeated BSF School in the Basketball Under-19...more

Roll Ball Association
announces teams

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JAMMU, Aug 25: Roll Ball Association of Jammu and Kashmir today announced Under 11 years (boys and girls) teams for participation in the.....more

Junior League Football Championship
Sainik Colony Club, Vijay
Heroes enter next rounds

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Aug 25: Sainik Colony and Vijay Heroes today showed exit doors to their respective opponents in the ongoing Junior......more

Selection trials for BSNL
Weightlifting team today

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JAMMU, Aug 25: The trials for selection of BSNL J&K Circle Weight Lifting, Power Lifting and Best Physique Team will be held tomorrow at MA Stadium........more

Rajouri Distt Volleyball
Championship from Sept 1

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RAJOURI, Aug 25: District Volleyball Association Rajouri is organising District Volleyball........more

AS College beat SP
College in Senior Hockey

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SRINAGAR, Aug 25: A S College defeated SP College in the Senior Hockey Tournament........more

Twenty20 gives new impetus to cricket
hopes for CWG 2010

NEW DELHI, Aug 25: BCCI’s acceptance of the Twenty20 version of cricket has revived the hopes of the sport being included in the 2010 Commonwealth Games and the organisers are ready to wait a little longer for a positive response from the Indian Board.

"There is still a chance that cricket may be included in the games. But for that the BCCI needs to act as the ball is in their court," Chairman of the 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi said here today.

"We wanted to have Twenty20 cricket matches as part of the Commonwealth Games as it would be very difficult to have full 50 overs matches in a multi-disciplinary event. But initially, BCCI was not keen on this format of the game.

"But the Board has now given the green signal to this form of the game with a domestic competition taking off next year.

"India will also take part in the ICC Twenty20 world championship in South Africa next year. So, these events have given a new impetus to this issue," he said.

Kalmadi said, though it would be preferable that the BCCI takes a decision before the CGF’s executive board meeting, a positive response at a later date could also be taken up to include the sport.

"We would like them to take a decision quickly but we can still work something out if they respond after November," he said.

He claimed the International Cricket Council (ICC) was keen for the game to be a part of the sporting extravaganza but the BCCI was dragging its feet on the issue.

Kalmadi, also the president of Indian Olympic Association, was speaking after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for setting up ‘Business Club India’ which aims to showcase the country as a commercial partner and investment destination using the opportunity afforded by the Commonwealth Games.

Kalmadi said the organising committee had got an approval for 20 disciplines from the Commonwealth Games Federation, out of which 15 had been cleared.

"We have decided on three more which have to be cleared at the executive board meeting of the CGF in Kuala Lumpur in November. Tennis and archery are almost finalised while billiards and snooker still need to be cleared."

The organising committee could still recommend two more sports and cricket could be one of them, said the Lok Sabha member from Pune.

The organising committee chairman, however, made it clear that he was not willing to wait indefinitely.

"I am not too eager to have cricket at the 2010 Commonwealth Games if the response is not reasonably quick and positive," he said. (PTI)

5th B A Kichloo Memorial TT Tourney
Digpal to take on Vikram in Veteran Singles final

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JAMMU, Aug 25: Digpal Singh and Vikram Abrol will take on in the final of the Veteran Singles in the 5th Bashir Ahmed Kichloo Memorial Table Tennis Tournament being played at Indoor Sports Complex of MA Stadium here.

In the first semi-final match of the Veteran Singles, Digpal Singh defeated Ashwani Sharma by 11-8, 11-7, 9-11, 8-11, 11-8 while in the second semi-final Vikram Abrol beat Jeet Raj Kalsi by 11-8, 11-7, 11-9.

Digpal Singh and Vikram Abrol will clash in the final for the Veteran Singles title tomorrow.

In the Cadet Boys semi-finals, Jyesh beat Akshun by 11-8, 11-7 and Sunmeet beat Apoorv by 11-7, 8-11, 11-9. Jyesh and Sunmeet will clash in Cadet Boys final tomorrow.

Earlier in the Cadet Boys quarter-finals, Jyesh beat Kanav Sharma by 11-6, 11-7; Akshun beat Parth by 6-11, 12-10, 11-6; Apoorv beat Janu by 11-7, 11-8 and Sunmeet defeated Shuvam by 11-3, 11-5.

In the Junior Girls semi-finals, Shzar beat Rawani by 11-7, 11-8 while Kriti Gupta defeated Mahina by 11-8, 11-9. Shzar and Kriti Gupta will clash in the final tomorrow.

In the quarter-finals of Junior Girls, Shzar defeated Sonali by 11-5, 11-3; Pawni beat Deepshikha by 3-11, 11-6, 11-9; Mahima beat Mega by 11-9, 11-9 and Kriti Gupta defeated Arya by 11-2, 11-2.

In Sub-Junior Girls semi-finals, Shzar beat Mahima Gupta by 11-7 and 11-7 and Tanvi beat Nandni by 11-6, 11-9.

Earlier in the quarter-finals, Shzar beat Arya by 11-3, 11-2, Mahima Gupta beat Prachi by 11-2, 11-7, Tanvi beat Sonali Charak by 11-4, 11-3 and Nandni beat Lavanya by 11-7, 11-9.

In Junior Boys first round matches, Jyesh Singh beat Abishek by 11-2, 11-7; Chetan Dubey beat Gurvinder by 11-8, 11-8; Akshay Vij defeated Kashish by 11-7, 10-12, 11-7; Pallav Dubey beat Nikhil Khajuria by 11-7, 11-3; Shorya Sharma beat Apoorav by 11-8, 11-9, Rohan Sood beat Sunmeet by 11-6, 11-8; Chetanya beat Eshan by 12-10, 11-3; Aditya beat Rahul by 11-4, 11-2; Akshay beat Abishek Kalsi by 11-7, 11-9, Ayush beat Parth Mahajan by 11-3, 11-4; Karan Gupta beat Kunal Sangra by 11-6, 11-7; Karan Chowdhary defeated Tushar Khajuria by 11-8, 8-11, 11-9; Hitanshu Gupta beat Sanchit Jain by 11-7, 11-6, Shuvam Jalotra beat Mirdul Mittal by 11-7, 11-9; Lokesh Khanna beat Nitin by 11-9, 11-3 and Suchit Mattoo beat Ankit Kotwal by 11-5, 11-5.

The Tournament is being organised by Jammu and Kashmir National Conference.

JK Public beat BSF School in U-19 Basketball

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JAMMU, Aug 25: JK Public School today defeated BSF School in the Basketball Under-19 years boys in the Inter-School Tournaments in Hndball and Basketball which concluded at Mini-Stadium today.

JK Public School defeated BSF School by 30-26 points in the Basketball Under-19 years Boys. In the Handball Boys Under-19 years, MHAC won two matches and defeated SOS Gole Gujral and JK Public School.

In the Handball Girls Under-19 years, MHAC Nagbani defeated JK Public School by 8-6 points.

In the Inter-School Hockey Tournaments of Jammu district which started at Green Field Gandhi Nagar, SOS Gole Gujral defeated Guru Harkrishan Public School Nanak Nagar by 2-0.

In the zonal-level tournaments Dansal Zone: HSS Dansal beat HSS Nagrota by 20-10 in the Kabaddi Boys Under-19 years in the first match while HSS Nagrota beat Jhajjar Kotli by 15-13 points in the second match.

The events are being organised by Department of Youth Services and Sports.

Roll Ball Association announces teams

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JAMMU, Aug 25: Roll Ball Association of Jammu and Kashmir today announced Under 11 years (boys and girls) teams for participation in the First Mini National Roll Ball Championship to be held at Pune from September 1 to 3, 2006.

The boys team comprises of Anshul Abrol, Maahim Sharma, Yashwant Singh, Bhagwan Singh, Mayank Khajuria, Nachiket Mahajan, Aditya Gupta, Dharuv Sharma, Anurag Alok, Hiteshwar Singh, Brigu Sharma and Taninder Singh.

The girls team comprises of Aishwarya Gupta, Roopam Kour, Sharya Mahajan, shriya Sharma, Kriti Soni, Ragni Kour, Tanvi Mahajan and Kavneet Kour.

The teams will leave Jammu on August 29, 2006.

It is pertinent to mention here that for the past four years, J&K State teams are participating in various nationals and won number of medals. In the last Junior National held at Delhi, girls team won gold medal and boys team got fourth place.

Junior League Football Championship
Sainik Colony Club, Vijay Heroes enter next rounds

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JAMMU, Aug 25: Sainik Colony and Vijay Heroes today showed exit doors to their respective opponents in the ongoing Junior League Football Championship being played at GGM Science College grounds, here.

In the first match of the day, Vijay Heroes defeated Moonlight by 1-0. The only goal of the match was made by Ravi Bahadur Thappa of Vijay Heroes in the 51st minute.

There was tough competition between Vijay Heroes and Moonlight as both were foiling each other’s attempts to make goals. But when the match was heading towards the end of stipulated period, Ravi Bahadur Thappa made winning goal for his team.

Abhishek Sharma of Vijay Heroes was shown the yellow card in the 43rd minute of the match.

In the second match, Sainik Colony defeated Churchill Brothers-B by 5-1. Though Sainik Colony won the match yet its victory become less impressive because of the self-goal by one of its footballer.

It was due to the Ishan that Sainik Colony could make five goals. He made three goals in the 31st, 44th and 59th minutes of the match respectively.

The other two goals were made by Raju and Surinder Singh in the second half.

These matches were officiated by Shivpal Singh, Suresh Gupta, Samsun and Satpal Singh.

Selection trials for BSNL Weightlifting team today

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JAMMU, Aug 25: The trials for selection of BSNL J&K Circle Weight Lifting, Power Lifting and Best Physique Team will be held tomorrow at MA Stadium.

The selection trials will be conducted under the supervision of Senior AO Mohinder Lal and Sports Inspector BSNL Bodh Raj Sharma. JTO Sandeep Sharma will be the CSCB Observer.

The selected team will participate in the 6th All India BSNL Weight Lifting, Power Lifting and Best Physique Tournament to be held at Kurukshetra (Haryana) in the month of September.

Rajouri Distt Volleyball Championship from Sept 1

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RAJOURI, Aug 25: District Volleyball Association Rajouri is organising District Volleyball Championship for boys and girls at Boys Higher Secondary School Rajouri from September 1 to 3, 2006.

Entries are invited from all the Volleyball teams and clubs of the Rajouri district for participation in the championship. Entries should reach to Mohd Yaseen, ASI of IR 6th Battalion at Boys Higher Secondary School Rajouri on or before August 30, 2006.

The fixture of the Championship will be drawn on August 31 in the presence of the all manager and captains of the participating teams. The Championship will be organised on knock out basis.

AS College beat SP College in Senior Hockey

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SRINAGAR, Aug 25: A S College defeated SP College in the Senior Hockey Tournament being played at Polo Ground Srinagar and organised by J&K Hockey Association.

AS College defeated SP College by three goals to two. SP College scored first goal in the 14th minute which was equalised by AS College in the 29th minute. In the second half no goal the scored.

In the tie-breaker, Mohinderpal Singh and Gagandeep scored goals for AS College while from SP College Tanveer scored only goal.

In the second match, Friends Club defeated Mahindra Club by 1-0. Only goal was scored by Rajandeep.