WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Time ripe for aspirants to get National selectors' nod Sri Lanka split points for second Selection of Qamran, Rasikh in U-19 Indian successive time after match washed out BRISTOL, June 11: cially abandon the match. Sri Lanka now have four team kindles hope for youngsters Sri Lanka were forced to split points from as many games, Excelsior Sports Correspondent Trophy against formidable Kalra, who has been closely points for the second successive while Bangladesh have three Tamil Nadu and an IPL selection associated with BCCI further time in the ongoing World Cup points from four games. JAMMU, June 11: The for , Qamran said, "BCCI now has a very after their match against The result will leave Sri selection of J&K's promising impressed the selectors with his compressive selection policy Bangladesh was called off with- Lanka frustrated as it is the sec- young cricketers Qamran Iqbal brilliant display in and it is heartening to see many out a ball being due to ond instant of a wash-out for the and Rasikh Salam in the Indian , Ranji of our players proving their met- persistent rain here today. Island nation. Under-19 Cricket team for the Trophy and in Under-19 A tle in BCCI Zonal and National Both the teams came into the After two defeats, Bangladesh forthcoming Tri-Series in team Quadrangular Series. Academies. 's match with one win from three too were looking for resurgence England has kindled hopes for It is pertinent to mention playing for India has been a matches and now each will get a against Sri Lanka and now they other talented cricketers of both game changer for J&K. He is an point for the washout. will be wary of their semifinal Recipients of Rangil Singh Awards posing along with chief guest DGP, Dilbag Singh and other the regions as they get a feeling icon who has shown the way and dignitaries in Jammu on Tuesday. that it is their turn in the coming inspired others to follow their Today’s Fixture seasons to represent the country. dreams of donning the National Pakistan Vs Australia (Taunton) 3 pm "The selection of two boys in colours". Youngsters Hiteswhar, Meenal, Riya, Shreya among awardes the Indian squad is a huge thing Meanwhile, Rasool while Today, both Bangladesh and chances. to happen in the history of talking to EXCELSIOR on the Sri Lanka were left staring at the Bangladesh were handed a JKOA’s initiative brings cheer to sportspersons Cricket in Jammu and Kashmir. selection of Qamran and Rasikh sky, waiting for some divine two- loss by New Zealand It is an ecstatic moment for the here that both Qamran and said that the duo deserved to intervention after the start of their followed by a massive a 106-run entire cricketing fraternity of the Rasikh have performed consis- represent the country. key match was delayed due to defeat to hosts England after their as DGP presents Rangil Singh Awards State. Their selection has opened tently well last season, besides When contacted, CEO heavy rains. 21-run win over South Africa in Excelsior Sports Correspondent were honoured from different AWARDEES: Hiteshwar the doors for other talented aspi- impressing selectors at the JKCA, Syed Ashiq Hussain The rain eased a couple of their World Cup opener. sports disciplines. The award Singh (Rollball Player), Sahil rants of Jammu and Kashmir to Bukhari lauded the efforts of times but only to return and thus Sri Lanka, on the other hand, JAMMU, June 11: The ini- carries Rs 21,000and Rs 15,000 Sharma (Wrestling Coach), Anil represent the State at the highest (NCA) in . these talented youngsters, the inspection was postponed suffered a 10-wicket loss to New tiative of Jammu and Kashmir cash, memento and a certificate Wadhera (Boxing Coach), level. In the present era, talent Before the pair of Qamran besides their coaches, mentors twice. Zealand in their opening match, Olympic Association (JKOA) of honour. Randhir Singh (Cricket Coach), does not remain untapped in the and Rasikh, Shubham Khajuria and well wishers for their selec- The groundsmen, meanwhile, before recovering to beat has brought cheer to the out- Member Legislative Sohan Singh (Athletics Coach), scheme of things in the Board of from Jammu had already repre- tion in the Indian team. tirelessly worked on draining out Afghanistan in a rain-shortened standing sportspersons of the Council, Ashok Khajuria, Mayor Shotu Lal (Fencing Coach), Control for Cricket in India sented India in Under-19 J&K's mentor and former the water on the covers with the game, but the island nation were State as Director General of Jammu, Chander Mohan Gupta Krupali Singh (Gymnastics (BCCI). I reckon, it will be my Tournament a few years back Test Cricketer was sucking brooms and mops. forced to split points with Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Inspector General of Police Coach), Satish Gupta (Table turn now," said a promising and now the talented young all praise for the duo for their At 13:57 local time, the Pakistan in their last game after Dilbag Singh today presented (IG), Armed, Danesh Rana were Tennis Coach), Riya Bakshi Under-19 Cricketer of the State cricketers like Kanaihya selection. umpires finally decided to offi- the match was called off due to Rangil Singh Award for Sports guests of honour. (Fencer), Shreya Gupta from this region while express- Wadhawan, Musaif Ajaz, Abdul rains. Excellence for the year 2017-18 The General Secretary of the (Fencer), Amardeep Singh ing happiness and giving vent to Samad, Vivrant Sharma, Jiyaad On Monday, a struggling to 18 such individuals, who have JKOA, Dr Ashutosh Sharma (Footballer), Nirmal Kumar his feelings. Nazir Magray and likes are wait- South Africa had to share points excelled and contributed for the presented a detailed report. (Mountaineer), Shivani Charak The duo of Qamran and ing in the wings to represent the with the West Indies after their development of sports in the President of the JKOA, (Sport Climber), Meenal Gupta Rasikh was selected by the country. World cup match was washed out State. Dushyant Sharma (SSP J&K (Chess Player), Bilal Ahmed National Junior Selection Former J&K Player and due to persistent rain at The function was organised Police), who earlier presented Dar (Cyclist), Palal Kour Committee in a meeting on the Cricket Administrator, Ranjeet Southampton. by the J&K Olympic the welcome address, also (Gymnastics), Sahil Dev other day at Surat in Gujarat. Kalra while complimenting the Sri Lanka will next take on Association (JKOA). The Award escorted the chief guest in pre- Singh(Kho-Kho Player) and While Rasikh got the duo to get National Under-19 defending champions Australia at was constituted in the year 2016 senting the awards. Mohd Tariq (Sports Promoter). National selectors nod for his call is hopeful that more talented London on June 15, while after the death of JKOA presi- few 5-wicket hauls in Cooch youngsters from J&K shall soon Bangladesh will face West Indies dent and former Minister, Rangil Behar Under-19 Trophy, besides be picked up for the DDC Doda, Dr Sagar Doifode while inaugurating Cricket on June 17 at Taunton. (PTI) Singh. Last year 16 persons a good show in International Tournaments. Tournament on Tuesday. Roller Hockey Camp begins 15th Gufran Memorial T20 Cricket Dhawan sustains hand injury, set Excelsior Sports Correspondent conducting the Camp, while to miss minimum three games assistant coaches nominated by Championship commences NOTTINGHAM, June 11: region between the index finger JAMMU, June 11: Jammu the Jammu and Kashmir Roller Excelsior Sports Correspondent 15 teams from other parts of the and thumb during the CWC 2019 and Kashmir Roller Skating Skating Association include country are participating, besides a In-form senior India opener league match against Australia," Association affiliated to Roller Jugraaj Singh, Jatin Sabarwal DODA, June 11: The District team each from Nepal and was today ruled the media manager further stated. Skating Federation of India and Ankush Gupta.. Teams posing along with chief guest Yudhvir Singh during Development Commissioner Bangladesh. out of at least three World Cup The left-hander along with inaugural ceremony of Night Cricket Tournament. started Roller Hockey Camp of The players from different (DDC) Doda, Dr Sagar Doifode The Gufran Tournament is matches after sustaining a hairline physio Patrick Farhart, went to Senior Men and Junior Boys at States are participating in the inaugurated the prestigious All being played on the format of IPL fracture on his left hand. Leeds for consultation with spe- Shiva Roller Skating Institution, Camp. India 15th Gufran Memorial T20 with the objective to promote While it is blow to the team cialists earlier Tuesday. Yudhvir inaugurates Night Peer-Khoo, here. It is pertinent to mention Cricket Championship 2019 at sports culture in the state and also ahead of India's third game against Dhawan will miss the game The Camp is being organised here that the Senior Men's and Sports Stadium, here today. to provide platform to the crick- against New Zealand Cricket Tournament under the supervision of Junior Boys' Roller Hockey The tournament is being eters of the state to exhibit their tal- on Thursday and the Excelsior Sports Correspondent in 10 hour matches. President Jammu and Kashmir Teams to participate in World organized by Young Star Cricket ent. marquee clash against The BJP leader said such Roller Skating Association, GS Roller Games to be held at Club Doda and sponsored by J&K The inaugural match was Pakistan on Sunday. It JAMMU, June 11: Bharatiya tournaments will enable to iden- Khurmi. Barcelona (Spain) from June 29 Bank Ltd, Zum Zum Sweets (Kud played between Agile Cricket remains to be seen if Janata Party (BJP) General tify talent amongst youngsters it Rajesh Anand is the coach to July 14, 2019 will be selected Wale), Mumtaz Building Material Club Jangalwar (ACCJ) Thathri he regains fitness for Secretary Yudhvir Sethi today will also keep out young genera- appointed by the Federation for during the Camp. Doda, Hotel Doda Darbar, Green and Violent Cricket Club Latti the match against said that sports is on top priority tion away from evils of society Model Hr Sec School Doda, (VCCL) Udhampur. Afghanistan of June of Union Government led by like drugs and liquor. Shaheen Pub Hr Sec School Doda, Batting first after winning the 22 but the team is Prime Minister Narendra Modi The inaugural match was Chenab Valley Pub Hr Sec School toss, ACCJ Thathri scored a mod- expecting that he will and that is why Jammu and played between Sanjay Cricket Doda and with the active support est total of 106 runs for the loss of be fully fit by the Kashmir is witnessing massive Club and Tatun Cricket Club. of District Administration and 10 in 18.5 overs. business end of the infrastructural development in The programme was organ- District Police Doda. Mubashir Butt was the top scorer New Zealand, the good news is tournament. terms of construction of modern ised by Deepu and Amir. The tournament was inaugu- with 26 runsm while Mansoor there is a chance that he will recov- "As of now, no replacement is day cricket stadiums, sports Among others present on the rated in presence of SSP Doda Ahmed contributed 17 runs. From er and therefore, the team manage- being sought. The team manage- complexes and Khelo India pro- occasion were Anil Masoom, Mohammad Shabir Malik, ACR VCCL Udhampur, Aabid Kanth ment has not sought for any ment believes that Shikhar is a grammes being implemented in Sunny Kumar, Suresh Bharti, Doda Kaisar Ahmed Bhawani, took 3 wickets while Shoiab replacement. match winner and should be given a big way. Bhatia, Naresh Abrol, Ved Manager JK Bank Zonal Office Mehmood and Atta Mohd shared "Team India opening batsman every chance to get fit. In fact, his Speaking after inaugurating Padha,Ajesh Sharma, Ravi Doda Ashwani Gupta, Chairman 2 wickets each. Shikhar Dhawan is presently under treatment and recovery can happen cricket tournament organised Singh, Sunny Sehgal, Sudhir MC Doda Ved Parkash Gupta, Dy In reply, VCCL Udhampur the observation of the BCCI med- faster here and team expects him to under the aegis of Night Cricket Anand, Parveen Kerni, Adarsh SP DAR Mansoor Ayaz, chased the target in 13 overs by ical team. The team management be back in action," a senior BCCI Club at DBN ground at Mubarak Kumar, Vishav Partap Singh, Councillor MC Doda Asif Jahan losing 4 wickets thus won the has decided that Dhawan will con- official, currently in UK, told PTI Mandi Yudhvir Sethi lauded the Rahul Kumar, Harvinder Singh, Gattu, Shabir Ahmed Ganai, Asif match by 6 wickets. Ahatsham tinue to be in England and his on conditions of anonymity. organisers for holding matches Kartat Gupta, Nitin, Vipin Financial Commissioner Dr A K Mehta interacting with play- Iqbal Bazdar, Dr Tariq Masood, Malik was the top scorer with 53 progress will be monitored," It is learnt that at no point of in most professional manner Sharma, Arun Sethi, Mohit and ers while inaugurating Football Tournament in Srinagar on Block President Congress runs while Aazim Malik scored 12 Indian team media manager time any replacement was sought. where 26 teams are participating Nipun. Tuesday. Committee Bhalla Bhaderwah runs. Moulin Parikh posted on official Even though the names of Rishabh Javed Lone, Dr Hamid Parray and From ACCJ Thathri, Mubashir Whats App group. Pant and Shreyas Iyer were doing Football event ‘Lets’ Play’ various officers from Civil and Butt took 2 wickets while Ankush While earlier it was learnt that the rounds, the senior official said Police Department. Rajput and Jahangur Butt shared Dhwan had suffered a thumb frac- that they were mere speculations. Speaking on the occasion, 1wicket each. ture, it has been clarified that the "The team management never gets underway DDC Doda applauded the efforts Ahatsham Malik was declared injury is on the back of his left asked for replacements. I don't of YSCC Doda for conducting as the man of the match for his hand. know from where the news of Excelsior Sports Correspondent Over 1200 players and offi- such mega events in Doda since brilliant batting "Dhawan sustained an injury Rishabh Pant joining the squad cials are participating in this last more than 20 years and termed performance who was given a on the back of his left hand in the was making rounds. (PTI) SRINAGAR, June 11: The mega event. Director General sports as the best mean to positive- prize by Principal GMHSS Doda, Department of Youth Services Youth Services & Sports J&K, ly channelize the energy of youth. O P Chandail. Police files chargesheet against and Sports today organized an Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman presented Patron YSCC Doda Manzoor The match was officiated by impressive and well attended and the welcome address at the inau- Ahmed Batt presented detailed Haris Raza and Yousuf Raza as suspended DDCA secretary Tihara colourful opening ceremony for gural function. report of the tournament. umpires while Sandeep Kaushik Inter-District State Level mega The matches for Girls will be A total of 64 teams including was the scorer. NEW DELHI, June 11: allegations pertaining to corrup- Football competition at TRC played at District Ganderbal, tion in team selections across all Astoturf Football Ground, here. while the boys will be vying for The Delhi Police has filed two age-groups. separate charge sheets against sus- While he won the elections J&K Sports Powerlifting team posing for a group photograph The occasion was graced by the top honours at different ven- during felicitation function. Financial Commissioner Dr AK ues of District Srinagar. pended Delhi & Districts Cricket contesting for the Rajat Sharma Mehta as chief guest, while Chief guest in his address Association secretary Vinod group, he had fallen foul with the Commissioner Secretary to applauded the role of Youth Tihara on allegations of being the president within the first months J&K Sports Powerlifting team excels Government, Department of Services & Sports Department in kingpin of institutionalized age- on various cricket and administra- fudging in state cricket. tive related issues. It included alle- Excelsior Sports Correspondent ver. The bronze medallists Youth Services & Sports J&K, conducting such type of activi- On the basis of the investiga- gations of trying to control recruit- included Sushant Mandla, Sarmand Hafeez was the guest of ties round the year and assured tion, Delhi Police has booked ment without following protocol JAMMU, June 11: The Udhay Pratap Singh, Aryan honour. Senior Police officers his full cooperation for the Tihara as well as one Naresh Jain, and not doing due diligence. team of Jammu and Kashmir Dev Sharma, Rahul Pandita among other officials from upliftment of sports in J&K. Principal of Vidya Jain Public Tihara was then suspended by Sports Powerlifting and Mohit Jamwal. Youth Services & Sports & J&K In 13-16 years boys, School along with parents of the executive committee on disci- Association excelled in Sub- The team was honoured State Sports Council were pres- Pulwama defeated Udhampur by players for offences under plinary grounds which he subse- Junior National Bench Press, today by the managing com- ent on the occasion. 4:0. Sections 420 (cheating), 468 (for- quently challenged in the court of Deadlift & Powerlifting mittee comprising of Narender 88 teams both boys and girls In 13-16 years boys, Poonch gery for purpose of cheating), 471 law. Championship at Begampura in Singh Manhas (Secretary), across the State in two age drubbed Ramban (5-0), while in (using electronically forged docu- However, an old case of age- Delhi, recently. Manpreet Singh (coach of groups of 13-16 and 17-19 are 13-16 years boys, Kathua DDC Udhampur, Dr Piyush Singla interacting with players at ments), 120B (criminal conspira- fudging has now resurfaced and The players namely Sanket team), Davinder Singh Manhas participating in the tournament. trounced Doda by 3:0. Subash Stadium in Udhampur on Tuesday. cy) and 34 (criminal act by sever- the crime branch of Delhi Police Khajuria and Abhi Udhay (Joint Secretary), Jaipaul Singh al person) of Indian Penal Code filed charge sheets in the Court of Sharma won gold medals, Manhas and Surender Sharma Norway Chess: Anand loses to Yangyi ‘Khelo India’ sports for (IPC). Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, while Pankaj Chib bagged sil- (Coorporator). STAVANGER (NORWAY), June Yangyi won an exchange and Tihara, who was earlier the Tis Hazari Courts last week per- 11: it was all over in 48 moves. Convenor of the all-powerful but taining to allegations of allowing Indian archers one win away 's winning It was a day of unusual blun- peace, development begins now defunct DDCA Sports over-age players in lower age run of three matches came to an ders in the tournament. Excelsior Sports Correspondent Udhampur at Subash Stadium Committee, has had hundreds of groups. (PTI) end as the Indian ace let go of a American Wesley So allowed here today. District from securing Olympic berths decent chance to lose to Yu Yangyi a checkmate in one, Ding Liren of UDHAMPUR, June 11: Development Commissioner, Akhtar calls Yuvi most DEN BOSCH (THE team event meant that the Indian of China in the tiebreak game in China dropped a whole rook and District level inter block compe- Udhampur Dr Piyush Singla was NETHERLANDS), June 11: women avoided the first round the sixth round of Altibox Norway Russian Alexander Grischuk just tition for Boys U/15 yrs and the chief guest who formally Indian men's recurve team on match on Tuesday and went chess tournament here. left his Bishop in front of his oppo- U/18 yrs in the discipline of declared District level inter elegant India left-hander Tuesday stormed into the pre- straight into a decider for the Anand did not get much in the nent's Bishop. Kabaddi, Volley Ball, Wrestling, block tournament open on the NEW DELHI, June 11: a great junior and a very good quarterfinals of the World Olympic places, where they face Classical game played earlier in The big gainer was yet again Kho Kho, and Athletics under occasion. friend of mine," Akhtar said on Archery Championships with a 11th seed Belarus Wednesday. the day. Yu Yangyi's opening Magnus Carlsen of Norway. The 'Khelo India' sports for peace Dr Singla interacted with the Former Pakistan pacer his YouTube channel. commanding 5-1 victory over Laishram Bombayla Devi preparation has been pretty good World Champion does not seem to and development was organized players on the occasion and Shoaib Akhtar believes Yuvraj "I don't think India has pro- Norway and are now just one win shot 664 to top the leaderboard and Anand also could not really have had enough as yet. by the District Administration wished them good luck. Singh is the most elegant left- duced a more elegant left-hand- away from securing an Olympic among the Indians to secure 15th dent his Petroff defense. Carlsen looked on the verge of hander to have played cricket for ed batsman than Yuvraj Singh. quota. place overall in the qualifications, The players had to fight out the his first defeat against Ding Liren Kohli among world's highest-paid athletes: Forbes India a day after the flamboyant He used to play very fluently," The trio of , while was next Armageddon game soon after a in a pawn less rook and opposite NEW DELHI, June 11: all-rounder called time on his he added. Pravin Jadhav and Atanu Das will best at 22th spot with a score of draw was agreed and Anand devi- coloured Bishops endgame but the international career. Yuvraj, on his part, said he next face Canada's Eric Peters, 660. Komalika Bari shot 650 to ated as early as in the second move latter simply blundered a rook in India cricket has once again become the In response, the Indian said was always scared of facing the Crispin Duenas and Brian be ranked 40th in a field of 152 when he went for the Bishop's checks to rue his chances. sole Indian in the Forbes 2019 list of world's highest-paid ath- Akhtar was the one bowler who ' Express'. Maxwell on Wednesday in a bid competitors. opening. Carlsen on 9.5 points stayed letes,ranked 100th in the table. terrified him the most in his "Trust me Everytime u ran to secure the three-athlete quotas "We are so excited and happy. Yangyi went for the main line 1.5 points ahead of Yangyi, who is Kohli is last on the list of top-100 athletes, headed by playing days. into bowl at me it was terrifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Looking at our ranking in the but his position deteriorated in the now on 8, and Levon Aronian of Barcelona and Argentina football superstar Lionel Messi, Yuvraj brought the curtains ! Had to gather a lot of courage Games. qualification, we are confident to middle game as Anand clearly had Armenia is sole third on 7.5 points. announced today. down on a roller-coaster interna- to face u. We had some great The women's recurve team shoot well and secure Olympic more knowledge. In a position that was likely to According to the Forbes list, Kohli estimated earnings is USD tional career, during which he battles will always cherish those also remained in the fray by qual- berths," Deepika said. The Chinese parted with a end in a draw through repetition, 21m from endorsements and USD 4m from salary and winnings, became the hero of India's 2011 moments @shoaib100mph ifying sixth from a field of 55 Tarundeep, Pravin and pawn in order to get some play on Aronian benefitted as Wesley So taking his total tally to USD25m for the last 12 months. World Cup triumph and fought a Shoaib Akhtar's Special nations for one of the eight Deepika however remained in the the king side and it was here that allowed a one-move-checkmate! Ranked 83rd on last year's list, Kohli has climbed down to the gritty battle with cancer. Message," Yuvraj wrote on his Olympic quota spots. medal hunt advancing into their Anand missed a tactical nuance. (PTI) 100th spot despite an increase of USD 1m in endorsements. (PTI) "A rock-star, a match winner, twitter page. (PTI) The top-eight seeding in the respective third rounds. (PTI)