MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU batsmen surrender advantage Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Memorial Tournament Govt to revive rural sports, wrestling: Lal Singh to finish 248/6 on Day 2 Excelsior Sports Correspondent DHARAMSALA, Mar 26: got the required momentum after The final session in which Rahul's ill-timed pull-shot off a India scored 95 runs saw them JAMMU, Mar 26: Minister Indian batsmen frittered away Patrick Cummins bouncer. He lose as many as four wickets - all for Forest, Environment and the initial advantage before scored 60 off 124 balls. trying to be defensive against Ecology, Choudhary Lal Singh reaching 248 for six against a dis- Cheteshwar Pujara (57) and Lyon. today said Government is If India fought hard, credit to working to upgrade the sports Ravichandran Ashwin (30 off 49 infrastructure with the revival balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (16), of the rural sports in the State. who played their natural game Speaking at the inaugural knowing fully well that mere sur- ceremony Mufti Mohammad vival won't get them anywhere as Sayeed Memorial Wrestling the cracks on the pitch widened Tournament at Parade Ground and the bounce remained true as Athletes being felicitated by IGP Jammu S D Singh Jamwal here, Lal Singh said that ever. and Simrandeep Singh, Deputy Commissioner Jammu on efforts are on to turn the State It could have been worse had Sunday. into an attractive destination Wriddhiman Saha (10 batting) for the sports enthusiasts. catch would have been taken by S D Singh, Simrandeep distribute prizes He said Jammu and Matt Renshaw at first slip. But if Kashmir is unique place with the Indian innings had a turning lush green meadows and gush- point, it was Rahul, who again ‘Athletic Meet’ held for ing water bodies and any artist raised visions of a big score or sports personality would Minister for Forests Lal Singh watching bouts during Mufti before throwing his wicket. like to come and showcase Mohd. Sayeed Memorial Wrestling Tournament at Mini Stadium, their talent in such places. He, Parade in Jammu. Hazlewood celebrating after taking wicket of Murali Vijay Rahul looked comfortable C-BYTE trainees during his knock of 60 - his fifth however, said that the infra- tions at various levels. ership and sportsmanship during 2nd day of 4th & last Test match at Dharamsala. Excelsior Sports Correspondent onship trophy was won by half-century of the series - before structure in the sports sector "Wrestling is a great exam- among themselves," he said. Marh Centre while there was a must be upgraded and Ajinkya Rahane (46) also got a sudden rush of blood saw him JAMMU, Mar 26: District ple of rural sports and our Complementing former tie between Khour and Government is keen to see its ciplined Australia to leave the starts before Nathan Lyon play a pull shot off a Cummins administration Jammu in col- youth should come forward to Chief Minister, late Mufti Suchetgarh centres for the aca- youth representing the State at fourth and final cricket Test even- snuffed them out, extracting short ball only to offer a simple laboration with BSF Frontier showcase their talent," Singh Mohammad Sayeed for his demic trophy. national and international ly poised, here today. sharp bounce from the pitch. skier to David Warner at cover. Headquarter, Paloura Jammu said. He called for organizing visionary role in shaping up Pertinently District admin- arena. India are still 52 runs short of India were comfortable Rahul hit nine fours and a today organized an athletic more such events and provid- the State's developmental istration with an aim to provide The Minister amid Australia's first innings total of placed at 108 for one before slog-swept six off Steve O'Keefe. meet for the trainees of various ing opportunities for budding arena, the Minister said that guidance and training to Border applause from the participat- 300 as atleast three batsmen Rahul's dismissal and could have The Rahul-Pujara duo added 87 Centres for Border Youth sportsmen who are interested that 'Mufti sahib was an youth to get entry into the ing sportspersons said that failed to convert their starts into pushed for lead but are struggling runs for the second wicket to lend Training and Empowerment to participate in the wrestling. embodiment of visionary armed forces has opened six C- sports should be make integral big knocks. to level the scores at least. solidity to the Indian innings (C-BYTE). The Minister further said statesmanship and we have to BYTE centres in border blocks part of our everyday life. With the pitch offering signif- after Murali Vijay's (11) early After probing spells by the IGP Jammu, Dr S D Singh of Arnia, Marh, Akhnoor, that sportsmen strengthen the ensure that his vision is real- icant turn along with good Sports are not only important new ball bowlers Josh departure. Jamwal was chief guest on the Khour, Mandal and communal harmony which is ized in the State." Several bounce, batting will only get dif- for physical well-being but Hazlewood (1/40 in 18 overs) The dependable Pujara kept occasion while Deputy Suchetgarh. essential for any society, State young and budding wrestlers ficult in the third and fourth also for overall development and Pat Cummins (1/59 off 20 his focus intact en route his 15th Commissioner Jammu, A total number of 70 or nation to develop. The participated in the maiden innings in what promises to be a of an individual. overs), it was off-spinner Lyon half-century but was out after tea Simrandeep Singh presided trainees trained from these C- The Minister said that he Minister said that wrestlers competition on this ring and battle of attrition in the next three (4/67 from 28 overs), who tor- with Lyon producing a classical over the function. BYTE centres have been recently inaugurated wrestling from all over the State and desired to bring laurels to the days. mented the middle-order was off-break, flight and turn which Trainees from various C- selected in armed forces so far. ring at Rajbagh in Kathua dis- adjoining States like State in National and Playing a batsmen short, once again in the final session of he gloved to Peter Handscomb at BYTE centres participated in BDO Marh,Ranjeet Singh trict, which he said would ben- and must be International levels. opener Lokesh Rahul's indiscre- the day which belonged to forward short leg. nine physical events including Tara, CDPO R S Pura Jasmeet efit the wrestlers of the area to invited for State level and The Minister was accompa- tion cost India dearly. India never Australia. Pujara played some glorious 3000, 1600, 800, 400, 200, 100, Singh and Nodal Facilitator, hone their wrestling skills national events. "Sports are nied by officials of on-drives using his feet against Relay 100X4, Relay 400X4 Surinder Kumar were also which will further help them to the only medium by which the Department of Forest and its Medha, Avanika, Sana J&K’s top 3 girls both O'keefe and Nathan Lyon. meter runs and long jump. present on the occasion. show their talent in competi- youth can stay away from drug allied wings among other offi- The half-century came up with a Speaking on the occasion abuse and many other social cials of the district administra- whip through the mid-wicket IGP Jammu lauded the efforts Hockey is pride of nation: Gurezi evils besides developing lead- tion. at fbb Colors 2017 region as he reaffirmed his status of district administration for Excelsior Correspondent For the very first time, the pag- of being India's best batsman in such a unique initiative to train eant will host mentors for each the current series. His innings border youth. He said that such Govt HSS Arnas wins JAMMU, Mar 26: India's most Semis lineup drawn in State zone who will guide the contest- had six boundaries off 151 balls. centres besides training stu- exciting, glamorous and credible ants to merit. To take charge of the dents for armed forces also beauty pageant is underway and Skipper Rahane was shaky to proceeding for the North Zone we begin with a mis-timed pull off save them from various social Hockey Championship Volleyball Tournament continues its talent hunt in at have none other Neha Dhupia Excelsior Sports Correspondent Gujjar Bakerwal Hostel, Talwara. Fortune Inn Riviera which has Cummins that got him a six but menace like drugs. Excelsior Sports Correspondent tournament and hoped it will She enthusiastically quoted, The chief guest felicitated Prizes were distributed among come on board as the hospitality grew in confidence during his continue to hold such events in REASI, Mar 26: Registering a "The girls who are chosen are 15 trainees of C-BYTE centres JAMMU, Mar 26: Deputy the winners and runners-up teams and venue partner for the same. 104-ball stay at the wicket which future too. convincing win over Government beautiful and talented. I feel their who have recently made into Speaker J&K Legislative by SSP TR Katoch and Deputy The auditions received an over- also fetched him seven bound- Rajinder Singh Senior Vice Higher Secondary School Salal in inherent simplicity is their strength. various para-military forces. Assembly Nazir Ahmed Khan Commandant, Ravi Kumar whelming response witnessing aries. President, Gurdeep Singh, the summit clash, Govt HSS I expect this strength to come forth He also distributed prizes Gurezi today said sports are Gupta-SP. more than 80 contestants partici- He added 49 runs each with Secretary General along with Arnas lifted the title trophy of the and help them forge their path in among the winners of various essential in everyone's life espe- They also provided the teams pating from all parts of the state. the pageant". Pujara and Ashwin. He was look- other prominent members from Volleyball Tournament, organized athletic as well as academic cially for students as these bring with sports gear and sports kits The encouraging response assured The top 3 winners of Jammu ing good for second half century Hockey J&K were present on by IRP 1st Battalion a wide coverage of the state, in events. physical and mental fitness to under Civic Action Programme. and Kashmir include Medha Arora of the series when Lyon got a the occasion. Headquarters Reasi, under Civil terms of 'talent scouting'. Balwinder Singh from Marh the person. Everyone should Officers and officials from the (Jammu; Heritage School; Institute straighter to bounce a shade more With today's wins BSF Action Programme, here. The judge for the auditions is centre was declared best athlete involve in the sports activity Department of Youth Services of Dental Science); Avanika as Steve Smith took a sharp catch Kashmir and J&K Police The teams from far flung Viren Barman-Peter England Mr. .The overall athletic champi- even if it is for a small time, he and Sports and staff from various Choudhary (Jammu; Army at first slip.(PTI) Central Hockey team sealed areas of District Reasi participat- India 2016 1st Runners-up added. schools witnessed the event. School; NIFT)and berth in the semifinals and ed in the Tournament and the par- With a new and improvised (Jammu; SD Public School; Deputy Speaker was speak- The Tournament was held joined BSF Jammu and Jammu ticipating teams included Govt format this year, Miss India in its Punjab University, Department of Vishal Jammu Kings scripts win in ing at the ongoing State Hockey under the overall supervision of 54th edition will be touring to all Rural in the last four stages. HSS Arnas, Govt HSS Salal, District Youth Services and Law). Championship 2017 being In the first match played 30 states of the nation and to crown India's leading fashion hub - Govt HSS Chinkah and Govt Sports Officer Reasi, Dr SS Chib. 5-Match Cricket Evaluation Series organized by Hockey J&K in today, BSF Kashmir defeated 30 state representatives who will fbb - has once again partnered this association with J&K State then compete for the coveted Miss District Rajouri by four goals to year to be the title sponsor of this Excelsior Sports Correspondent ment is "Sports Shall Live Sports Council at KK Hakku India crown. The top 3 of Jammu one (4-1), while in another beauty pageant. fbb is a premier On…". Stadium. and Kashmir have been given a platform for fashion brands in JAMMU, Mar 26: Vishal Earlier, Vishal Jammu match J&K Police Central golden ticket to the North Zonal Jammu Kings registered first Speaking on the occasion, Hockey team thrashed District urban India, and so this association Kings made 149 runs for the Deputy Speaker said that hockey crowning ceremony to be held in is perfectly in sync with the brand's win in the ongoing 5-Match Samba by (4-0). loss of 6 wickets in the stipu- is pride of the nation and that it at Leela Ambience objective to make India more fash- Cricket Evaluation Series for lated 30 overs. Abhay Tandon Now, in the semifinals, J&K Convention Hotel on April 16, ionable. junior cricketers which is is heartening to note the enthusi- Police Hockey team will take on top scored with 34 runs, while asm of the state's youth in the 2017. Here the most deserving The beauty pageant announces being played at Parade Ragav Thakur contributed 32 BSF Jammu at 1 pm, while candidate from each of the 8 states game. "I'm pleased to know its strategic partnership for the fifth ground, here. runs. Akshit and Kannav Jammu Rural will face BSF i.e. Miss India Delhi, Miss India about the large scale participa- year in a row with India's leading The cricket series for jun- chipped in with 25 runs each. Kashmir at 3 pm. , Miss India Himachal Entertainment Channel, Colors tion from all the districts of J&K ior cricketers in which Jammu From Jammu Rising Stars, Today's matches were offici- Pradesh, Miss India Jammu and with a view to gain maximum vis- in the State Championship", he Rising Stars and Vishal Agastaya took 2 wickets, ated by MS Reen, Satvir Singh, Kashmir, Miss India Madhya ibility in their quest to find the Jammu Kings are participating added. Karanjit Singh, Iqbal Singh, ECORIDERS during their campaign to protect environment Pradesh, Miss India Punjab, Miss women of substance. Umer Sadiq, Jugjap Singh, Gurezi congratulated the is being organized by Jammu Ashim Nanda and Adishwer Joginder Singh, Senapati and at DRS Kids Chatha in Jammu. India and Miss India The finalists of fbb Colors Sports Council and J&K organizers for organizing the Vijay Vaid. Uttarakhandwill represent their shared 1 wicket each. Femina Miss India 2017 will Sports Promoters Club state at the grand finale which is undergo vigorous training from the In reply, Jammu Rising Jammu. ECORIDERS start campaign going to be held in Mumbai in best experts of the industry before Stars managed to score 139 9th J&K State Sr Indian Style June. the Grand Finale to be held in June. The slogan of the tourna- runs for the loss of 8 wickets, thus lost the match by 10 Wrestling C’ship from Mar 29 to protect environment runs. Rohan Gill top scored Excelsior Correspondent free of cost hybrid fruit plants to Excelsior Sports Correspondent which the teams of the Districts the DRS Kids at Chatha. with 27 runs, while Arya JAMMU, Mar 26: To instil Suvansh contributed 21 runs. Kathua, Samba, Poonch, ECORIDERS are of the firm JAMMU, Mar 26: A meeting Udhampur, Jammu, Reasi, Environmental Awareness in Adhishwer and Laith August of J&K Indian Style Wrestling belief that if environmental pol- Rajouri, Anantnag, Ganderbal, children during their tender age lution goes on unchecked, then also contributed 19 and 13 Association was held at Hotel and for educating them on the runs to the total respectively. Srinagar, and J&K Police are by 2025, the number of death India Pride Jammu under the participating. need to care for and respect the From Vishal Jammu Kings, cases will increase and 75% chairmanship of President of Director competition and natural environment, ECORID- Praful Dhar, Nalin and among them will be kids. Association, who is also joint NIS Wrestling coach Mulkh Raj ERS started a campaign to pro- Aditpal Singh shared 2 wick- ECORIDERS are hopeful Secretary J&K State Sports Sharma said the Weighing in the tect environment by persuading ets each, while Abhay Tandon that other schools will also Council and Treasurer Indian Wrestlers will start from 9 am to DRS Kids School Management claimed 1 wicket. Abhay Style Wrestling Association of understand the significance of 10.30 am on March 29 at Dewan to keep assignment as compul- guiding the development of the Tandon was declared as man India, Shiv Kumar Sharma. Mandir Akhara Jammu and the sory for students to grow plants of the match. During the meeting, General child to adulthood in accordance competition will start from 11 at home and nourish them well with the moral values and the Sandeep Manchanda, Secretary of the Association, am to onwards under the overall to complete their assignment. Sanjay and Vinod Kandyara Bansi Lal Tidyal informed that nuances specific to the environ- Scouts and Guides posing for a group photograph alongwith dignitaries during concluding cer- supervision of President J&K ECORIDERS distributed ment. emony of 3-day training camp. were the officials in today's J&K State Sports Council has Indian Style Wrestling match. been sanctioned Rs 1, 25,000 Association. Gourav’s 64 goes in vain as Raman, Hardeep (Rupees one lac and twenty-five Mr Sharma said the weight J&K Scouts & Guides 3-day thousand only). categories are 50Kgs, 55Kgs, contribute to Simula Club's win in CM's Cup It was decided in the meeting 61Kgs, 67Kgs, 75Kgs, 85Kgs Training Camp concludes that 9th J&K State Senior Indian and +85Kgs upto 120Kgs.The Excelsior Sports Correspondent while Shashi Kumar contributed Style Wrestling Championship championship shall be conduct- Excelsior Sports Correspondent without utensils & fire, how to 18 runs to the total. Atul Sharma for men 2016-17 will be held at ed according to the new guide- JAMMU, Mar 26: Gourav light fire and how to extin- and Raman Dutta chipped in with Dewan Mandir Akhara, Jammu lines issued by Indian Style JAMMU, Mar 26: J&K Khajuria's magnificent 64 runs guish it, how to estimate depth 11 runs each. For UCC, Nirbhay on March 29, 2017, under the Wrestling Association of India Bharat Scouts & Guides 3-day went in vain as Hardeep Singh of streams, width of rivers, took 2 wickets, while Avish, supervision of chairman of the (National Federation). Training Camp concluded at height of mountains and build- and Raman Dutta took Simula Lawrence Public School, here. Anshuman, Ritik and Raman Association, Prem Choudhary in ings, depth of ditches. Cricket Club home against UCC took 1 wicket each. A large number of students Besides this students were Udhampur to seal berth in the from Panjtirthi and Sidhra The match was officiated by taught how to tie bandage semifinals of the ongoing 1st Sadiq Hussain Malik and Madan. NIS Club wins Kho-Kho title branches of Lawrence Public State Level 50-Over Cricket using available resources & Simula Cricket club will now Excelsior Sports Correspondent District Kho-Kho Championship School participated in this Tournament, being organized by Winners of Volleyball Tournament receiving Trophy from the making stretcher with the help face the winners of the quarterfi- for men and women at Green Camp. Jammu and Kashmir State Sports chief guest in Samba. of clothes, belts etc. nals between Sports Council XI JAMMU, Mar 26: Defeating Field Gandhi Nagar, here today. During the training camp, 9 Council in collaboration Country The Chief Guest on this and Zabarwan Cricket Club SAI Club by 4 points in the sum- S Manmeet Singh President modules were covered under Cricket Academy at Gharota, occasion was ID Soni, State Nishat, Srinagar to be held on mit clash, NIS Club Jammu won J&K State Kho-Kho Association IRP-17th Bn Samba organizes the guidance of Sheikh near here. Commissioner, J&K Bharat March 28, 2017. the title trophy of the 21st Jammu was the chief guest, while Dr AS Yaseen, State Training Earlier, winning the toss and Scouts & Guides, while the Bhatia, HoD Pathology Commissioner LoC; MM batting first, UCC Udhampur Girls’ Volleyball Tourney Sharma, Assistant State Guest of Honour was Sakina Department, GMC Bakshi after disastrous start managed to Young Rovers wins Banarsi Dass Excelsior Sports Correspondent School, Gho Brahmana, Ajanta Commissioner; Sardar Banu, Senior Advisor J&K Nagar, Jammu was the guest of score 167 runs in 44 overs, cour- Hr. Secondary School , Gho Harcharan Singh, Scouts Bharat Scouts & Guides. Wg honour. tesy- brilliant innings of 64 runs SAMBA, Mar 26: IRP-17th Brahmana, Govt. Hr. Secondary Trainer; Manjeet Kaur, Cdr MM Joshi, State Memorial Football Tourney In women section, PG by Gourav Khajuria. Rajat was Bn Samba organized a Girls School Ramgarh, Govt. Hr. Assistant Training Commissioner PR J&K Bharat Department Jammu defeated the only other batsman to cross Excelsior Sports Correspondent Prominent among those who Volleyball Tournament at Govt. Secondary School Anandpur and Commissioner; KL Sharma, Scouts & Guides was the Khalsa Club Simbal Camp by 9 double figure mark, who con- accompanied the chief guest and Middle School, Swankha under Govt. High School Suchani par- HQ Commissioner Guide. Special Guest. JAMMU, Mar 26: Defeating points (10-1). tributed 12 runs. For Simula, the guest of honour were CIVIC action Programme, here ticipated. The modules included Mr Soni in his address laid Vijay Club by a solitary goal in The medals and trophies were Raman Dutta took 4 wickets, Nirmolak Singh, SM Gill, today. The final match was played Pioneering, Compass, stress on the importance of the finals, Young Rovers won given by the chief guest to win- while Sahil Sharma bagged 3. Rakesh Khanna,Kamalpreet Commandant of the Bn, between Govt. Hr. Secondary non formal education in stu- the title trophy of the Banarsi ners and runners-up teams. Cooking, Fire, Estimation, Shashi and Kuldeep claimed 1 Singh, Satpal Kalsi,Mohan Lal, Roop Raj Bhagat, SSP was the School Ramgarh and Govt. High dent life. Dass Memorial Football Prominent among others Camp Craft, First Aid & Good wicket each. Bharat Bushan, Vishwamittar, Chief Guest on this occasion and School, Suchani, in which Girls He congratulated the stu- Tournament at GGM Science Behaviour. In reply, Simula chased the Kamaljeet,Surjeet Singh, present on the occasion were BS inaugurated the Tournament. team of Govt. High School dents on the completion of the College, here today. Students were taught how target and sealed berth in the Rakesh Kumar, Fiestous Sohtra, Tirthi, Sr. VP, Harjeet Singh, Rajinder Singh Dy. Suchani emerged winner to lift course and appreciated the The chief guest on the occa- to tie knots & lashing, pitching semifinals. Hardeep Singh top Kuldeep Singhn, RK Kohli and General Secretary, J&K State Commandant, Tejinder Kour, the title. efforts of Jyoti Verma, Rajni sion was Speaker J&K tents, finding directions in out- scored with 39 runs, while Surinder Singh Bunty. Kho-Kho Association. Dy. SP and Ajay Anand Dy.SP Trophies, track suits, shoes, Jagpal and Aparna Gupta for Legislative Assembly, Kavinder door camps and jungle using Anshuman Sharma and Mohit Both chief guest and the The matches were officiated along with others were also socks, Volleyball Kits and Gupta, while MLA Jammu East, compass, how to prepare food encouraging the students. Puri contributed 23 runs each. guest of honour spoke on the by Pankaj Mahotra, Gagan present. Badminton Kits were provided Rajesh Gupta was the guest of Promising youngster Yuvraj occasion and threw light on the Kumar, Dheeraj Sharma,Vishal 5 Girls' Teams from different to winners and runners-up teams Saini scored brilliant 20 runs, honour. importance of games and sports. Malhotra, and Vikram Singh. schools namely Govt. Hr. on the occasion.