FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU ‘Custom to serve stumbling-block for promotion of games’ Series sealed, India look Government committed to make Using upgraded MA Stadium for festivals for experimentation J&K a sporting hub: Mehta to blow death-knell for sports WELLINGTON, Jan 30: the management needs to be *Declares open 65th National School Games in Sqay *Defeats idea of hosting IPL matches in Jammu An unassailable lead has wary of overplaying him in non- opened up the window for exper- consequential bilateral matches. Excelsior Sports Correspondent Excelsior Sports Correspondent imentation but there will be no This was a previously preva- JAMMU, Jan 30: The Centre JAMMU, Jan 30: letup in India's intensity when lent practice in the build-up to as well as J&K Government is Notwithstanding the they face a heartbroken New the 2019 ODI World Cup, and committed to raise sports infra- Government’s commitment in Zealand team in the fourth T2o the trio of Bumrah, structural facilities in Jammu and raising infrastructural facilities International here tomorrow. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Kashmir and make it a sporting and promoting sports and games Mohammed Shami and Rohit Pandya all suffered major hub in near future. in every nook and corner of the Sharma combined to pull off a injuries in the aftermath of that This was stated by Arun Union Territory, the upgraded thrilling win via a Super Over in tournament. Kumar Mehta, Financial MA Stadium is still used for cel- the third game for a 3-0 lead and It remains to be seen if the Commissioner (Finance) while ebrating National festivals to a maiden T20I series win on powers that be will mitigate this declaring open 65th National blow a death-knell for sports and New Zealand soil. risk factor in their planning and School Games under-14 and games, thus defeating the There is only a short turn- preparation for the challenges under-17 Boys/Girls in the disci- Government’s idea of hosting around time for the last two ahead. pline of Sqay Martial Art at IPL matches at this International matches, back-to-back in For New Zealand, there is a Gymnasium Hall, University of standard cricket facility in Wellington and Mt. Maunganui straightforward change coming Jammu, here today. Condition of MA Stadium after Republic Day 2020 celebra- Jammu. on Friday and Sunday, respec- up. Colin de Grandhomme is no While lavishing praise on the tion. -Excelsior/Rakesh Despite the fact that the tively. longer with the squad, giving up organizers for holding the event Financial Commissioner (Finance), AK Mehta and other dig- sports fraternity of Jammu and Mecca for the gentleman’s game. Media and Player Zones and Both teams spent Thursday his spot for batsman Tom Bruce. in a befitting manner by provid- nitaries watching fight of Sqay players during inaugural ceremo- Kashmir, especially the crick- “It is really sad that the Galleries, and not to talk of the travelling from Hamilton to This could be an easy swap ing ample opportunity to the ny of 65th National School Games in Jammu. eters’ criticism over the Govt’s Stadium is being used for customary Dressing and Wellington, and with a similar for the hosts given that they have budding sportspersons for show- sons to help them blossom at the Sports said that such events apart decision of holding 2020 Republic Day celebrations. How Changing Rooms, besides Match tight schedule for the final been light in the middle order casing their talent and skill, Mr higher levels and bring laurels from serving as a launching pad Republic Day function at MA can the venue be maintained for Referee Rooms, Umpires game of the series as well, during the past three matches. Mehta said that efforts are afloat for the Union Territory. for budding sportspersons to Stadium, the function was held at IPL matches, if it has to be used Rooms, Medical Rooms and there seems to be little chance Teams (from): to raise sports infrastructural Earlier, while welcoming the carve a space on the country's the same venue to badly affect for rehearsals,” maintained the Dope Test Rooms, in a mod- of nets for either match. India: Virat Kohli (capt), facilities in every nook and cor- chief guest and other dignitaries, sports map, also help them to the turf and deteriorate the con- cricketers. ernised fashion. Sundar is part of Kohli's Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul (wk), ner of the Union Territory to help Director General Youth Services exchange culture with their dition of the outfield. Meanwhile, during a visit of There will also be a provision new-ball strategy on the big Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, budding sportspersons flourish at & Sports, Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman counterparts from the other “The Government’s decision this Correspondent at the venue, for establishing around 20,000 Australian grounds, so he can Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, the National and International highlighted the achievements of States. of organising Republic Day he observed lots of path holes seats in the entire Stadium, expect a run-in over the next Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, scene. the Department during the year "Sportspersons are the mes- function is simply going to blow and pits deteriorating the condi- including VIP Galleries in the two games. Saini could replace Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Mr Mehta assured that the 2019-20. He said that J&K has sengers of peace and harmony. a death-knell for sports and tion of the outfield. Pavilion. Shardul Thakur, especially if Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Govt will establish one indoor so far won 130 medals at the Conduct of big events like this is games in the Union Territory. In “If the Republic Day func- To preserve sanctity and spir- Sundar adds his batting depth Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, and outdoor stadium each in National scene and is aiming at a step forward towards bringing view of the construction work of tion is organised at M A Stadium, it of sports and games, the to the lower order. Navdeep Saini, Washington every Panchayat of the Union winning around 200 medals in peace and prosperity to J&K stadium, Republic Day 2019 then this picturesque venue may Government needs to fulfil the The final question would be Sundar. Territory by the end of 2021, National School Games this Union Territory," expressed the function was held at the not remain in good condition to long-pending demands of the over Jasprit Bumrah's inclu- New Zealand: Kane adding that the developmental year. duo. University of Jammu, after rais- host matches of national and sportspersons, sports lovers and sion. While he had an off night Williamson (capt), Martin works in this regard are in Secretary Youth Services & On the occasion, the chief ing a full-fledged infrastructure. international levels,” said J&K’s enthusiasts and avoid using this in Hamilton, there ought to be Guptill, Ross Taylor, Scott progress. Sports, Mr Sarmad Hafeez while guest and other dignitaries inter- For good health of sports, the cricketer of great repute while facility for functions other than thoughts about his workload. Kuggeleijn, Colin Munro, Tom He said strict instructions presenting vote of thanks, con- acted with the participating Govt should have used the same expressing anonymity. sports, as they want the govern- will be served to the concerned He is part of both the ODI and Bruce, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell gratulated the participating teams and encouraged them. venue this time also but it used “The Government must seri- ment to come up with a separate authorities for giving fillip to at Test squads, and is a shoe-in Santner, Tim Seifert (wk), teams for being part of this sport- It is pertinent to mention here the upgraded MA Stadium,” said ously think over such decisions venue to host such functions. least one sporting discipline in for the T20 World Cup later on Hamish Bennett, Ish Sodhi, Tim ing extravaganza. that 56 teams drawn from 14 a group of prominent cricketers and let the M A Stadium exclu- The turf wickets need a lot of each school in accordance with as well. Southee, Blair Tickner. He also highlighted the sport- States/UTs of the country are while talking to EXCELSIOR. sively remain for cricket to help care to be maintained and when the sporting facilities available in While there have been no Match starts at: 12.30pm IST. ing achievements of the Union taking part in this 5-day mega “How shocking is it to Union Territory and its the Government talks of holding that particular institution. concerns about any injury issues, (PTI) Territory in the ongoing season. event, which will conclude on observe that the Government sportspersons to flourishing,” he national level matches, then The Financial Commissioner Both Secretary YSS and DG February 3, 2020. held the 2020 R Day function at expressed. there is no question of organising also said that the coaches, train- the cost of sports, especially “Proper establishment and festivals. ers besides physical education when the infrastructure is exclu- maintenance of the Stadium will Cycling trials on teachers and masters will be sent sively being raised by the boost the regional economy and to advanced training courses to Lieutenant Governor’s Tourism of the J&K. We must Feb 3 NIS Patiala, NIS Gwalior and Administration and plans are take a leaf from the book of other places for fine-tuning their also in pipeline to host IPL neighbouring State of Himachal Excelsior Sports Correspondent skills in order to help them Pradesh, where the Dharamsala matches,” said a First Class JAMMU, Jan 30: Jammu impart better training to the bud- and other cricket stadia are not cricketer on the condition of and Kashmir Cycling ding sportspersons. only a venue for cricket matches, anonymity. Association (JKCA) will be con- Mr Mehta also assured of but also acting as a big tourism He said that the players’ com- ducting selection trials to pick providing financial and other industry for the State,” said sen- Sport Climbers posing along with chief guest, Zorawar Singh munity must raise their voice the team for the 16th National allied assistance to the sportsper- ior sportsperson. and other dignitaries during flag off function in Jammu. against this decision of the Mountain Bike Championship The beautiful Stadium, when Government. (Senior and Junior) to be held at SDHSS Kanya They said the players were completed, will have a well- J&K Sport Climbing team flagged off established Pavilion, with Haldwani in Uttarakhand from hopeful that the Stadium will Excelsior Sports Correspondent World Youth Sport Climbing Vidyalaya celebrates Students posing along with dignitaries during Foundation Standard Gymnasium, February 20 to 22. now be used by the cricketers Championship at Arco, Italy and Day celebration at Shiksha Niketan High School, Gandhi Nagar Conference Halls, Open VIP, The three-day competition is JAMMU, Jan 30: Zorawar Annual Day only and the venue will become being organised by Cycling Vishali Sharma, a senior in Jammu. Singh Jamwal, Secretary General climber. Excelsior Correspondent Ranji Trophy Elite Group-C Federation of India. Press Club of Jammu and Two fresh but talented JAMMU, Jan 30: Sanatan The selection process will President of Mountaineering Shiksha Niketan HS celebrates climbers Pratham Padha and Dharam Higher Secondary take place at Baba Julla Sports Association of J&K flagged off Chhattisgarh gains 1st innings Rishav Sharma have also been School Kanya Vidyalaya, Stadium, Gole Gujral Camp J&K Sport Climbers today for 52nd Foundation Day included in the team to provide Jullaka Mohalla, Jammu cele- Road, Talab Tillo, here on participation in the 15th St. Excelsior Correspondent students and also the School for them the much needed exposure brated Annual Day Function February 3, 2020. Stephen's College Sport meeting high Scholastic and Co- lead as match ends in draw and confidence so as to bring with pomp and show in its JAMMU, Jan 30: Shiksha According to to a handout Climbing Competition to be held Scholastic arenas. Excelsior Sports Correspondent with 3 fours and 2 sixes. out their latent potential. school premises, here today. Niketan High School, Gandhi issued here by the Asociation, at Easwaran Bharatan Memorial The other dignitaries were Waseem Raza, Fazil Rashid and The competitions will be The programme began with Nagar celebrated its 52nd JAMMU, Jan 30: Visitors the riders must have a valid Climbing Wall in St Stephen's also all praise for the School Suryansh Raina were the other organized in the categories of the lighting of the ceremonial Foundation Day with exhilara- Chhattisgarh gained a vital lead rider's license for the year 2020 College Campus from January Management. contributors with 29, unbeaten Junior Boys and Junior Girls lamp by the chief guest Prof BR tion and fervour at Pushp Vatika, of 102 runs over hosts Jammu issued by this Federation and the 31 to February 2, 2020 at Delhi. Earlier, in his welcome 27 and 23 runs respectively. (under 16 years) and Open in Sharma, which was followed by Jeevan Nagar, here. and Kashmir as the Ranji entries should reach the Shilpa Charak, a senior address, Principal highlighted From Chhattisgarh, Sumit both lead and speed climbing Sarswati Vandana. Dr Parshant Bakshi, Trophy Elite Group-C match Federation latest by February 5, Sport Climber accompanied the the achievements of the school in Ruikar took 4 wickets, while competitions. The competition Kuldeep Anand, President Associate Professor in SKAUST ended in a draw at GGM 2020. team as Player cum Manager. various fields. Veer Pratap Singh and Ajay carries cash prizes worth Rs of the school, Sat Pal Singh, University, Jammu was the chief The buds of Pre- Primary Science College Hostel Ground, The organisers have advised The team comprises Shivani Jadav Mandal claimed 3 wickets 60000. Vice President, ML Sharma, guest on the occasion, while wing performed an enthralling here today. the J&K cyclists to bring with Charak, an International medal- each. Earlier, before the climbers Secretary, Murari Lal, Treasurer Ajay Salan, Station Master, cultural programme (Naya After the rain and wet out- them four passport size photo- list who had left for New Delhi Brief Scores: Chhattisgarh were given a warm send off, and Kamal Sharma, Member Katra presided over the function. Bharat Naya Agaz) under the field played spoilsport and wast- graphs, Aadhar Card and Date of on January 26 for practice at Mayank Mahajan, KAS 270 for 4 in 90 overs (Harpreet Zorawar Singh Jamwal and were the guests of honour. guidance of Rajani Gupta and ed two and a half day’s play, the Birth Certificate besides Savings international climbing walls in Officer, Social Welfare Singh Bhatia 116, Abhimanyu Ram Khajuria, Sr Vice The students under the guid- Sonia Jamwal. match resumed in the second Bank Account Number at the the Indian Mountaineering Department, Jammu was the Chauhan 51) vs Jammu & President of Mountaineering ance of staff members presented On the occasion, a Modeling session of the 4th and final day time of trials. Foundation Complex; Arun guest of honour. Kashmir 168 all out in 32.1 Association of J&K interacted a variety of cultural items which Competition was held in which today. For further information, the Deep Singh, a national medallist All the guests were given overs (Abdul Samad 33, Abid with the young climbers and enthralled the audience on the 10th class students participated Chhattisgarh declared their cyclists desirous to take part in and an international climber; rousing reception on their arrival and 1st, 2nd and 3rd position Mushtaq 31; Sumit Ruikar 4/82, promised all possible help to occasion. first innings at 270/4 and bun- the trials can contact Om Shilpa Charak, another interna- and were presented Saplings by holders were presented trophies. Veer Pratap Singh 3/22). enable them to prepare for the The programme concluded dled out J&K for 168 to gain a Parkash (9419100980) and tional climber who recently rep- Rameshwar Mengi, Principal of A Dance competition was Chhattisgarh: 3 points, J&K: 1. national and international com- with the vote of thaks presented lead of 102 runs. Vikesh Sharma (7006532235). resented the country in the the School. organized for the Mothers of the It is pertinent to mention petitions. by Principal of the School, The function commenced Only 40 overs game was due here that Odisha has surpassed students and the 1st , 2nd and 3rd Sareshta Gupta. with the lighting of the tradition- position holders were presented for the day after the delayed start Jammu and Kashmir in the today, but Chhattisgarh bowlers Inter-Panchayat tournament concludes al lamp by the chief guest and gifts by the dignitaries. points table and is now topping Muneeb, Vivrant score other dignitaries. A total sum of Rs 58,000 was dismissed the opposition in 32.1 Elite Group-C with 35 points overs by hitting good areas and Excelsior Sports Correspondent fifties as J&K gains 1st Prominent among others awarded in the form of cheques after seven outings, while J&K present on the occasion were to the meritorious students who bowling with nagging line and is at number 2 spot with 33 JAMMU, Jan 30: Inter-pan- teasing length. Abdul Samad top innings lead Rita Mengi, Trustee of RMPS, had distinguished in academics. points, Services, Haryana and chayat tournament for Boys and Ravinder Kour, Principal RMPS, scored with 33 runs off 30 balls 20 Cheques of Rs 1000, 13 Jharkhand are at 3rd, 4th and 5th Girls under 20 years age group Excelsior Sports Correspondent Nirmal Sharma, Incharge including 2 fours and 2 sixes, Cheques of Rs 2,000 and 5 spot with 26, 24 and 22 points of block Udhampur and under JAMMU, Jan 30: J&K skip- Jeevan Nagar, Kiran Gupta, Cheques of Rs 5,000 each were while Abid Mushtaq contributed respectively. 25 years age group of the blocks per Vivrant Sharma and middle- Incharge Gandhi Nagar and given to the students who brisk 31 off 19 balls, studded Vijaypur and Nud in disciplines order batsman, Muneeb Munaf Sudesh Rana. secured scholastic excellence of Kabaddi,Tug of War and scored brilliant half centuries to Students presented Ganesh from 1st to 10th Classes of Kho-Kho concluded today. help Jammu and Kashmir gain a Vandana, which was supervised School and Board Exams. The tournament is being vital 25-run first innings lead by Rama Abrol. Dr Sadhna Sharma, D/o organised by Department of over Goa in the ongoing CK The chief guest in his address Vijay and lauded the performance of the Youth Services and Sports under Nayudu Under-23 Cricket Onkar Nath the banner of "Khelo India" Tournament at Sanguem Neha Badyal, D/o Raj Sharma, under overall supervision of Cricket Stadium, Goa. W/o Ajay Director General of Youth Kumar Earlier, resuming from an Badyal and Sharma, Services and Sports, Dr Sallem- overnight score of 62/2, J&K R/o H. No. ur- Rehman. Dheeraj rode on half-centuries by Badyal, R/o 23, Indira Santosh Kumari, ZPEO Vivrant (56) and Muneeb (65) Colony, Udhampur was the chief guest Wassar, to score 233 runs, thus gaining Kishtwar, Camp Gole Gujral Road, Talab Students presenting colourful cultural item while celebrating and Tarsem Kalsi, ZPEO Tikri lead. Musaif Ajaz (34) and Tillo, Jammu, who has been was the guest of hounour. 260 who has Annual Sports Day at SGGSP Higher Sec School in Jammu. Kanhaiya Wadhawan (31) were beendeclared qualified for the Boys and Girls drawn from 23 the other contributors. award of the degree Doctor of Panchayats of the Udhampur declared qualified for the From Goa, Balpreet Singh award of the degree of Master Philosophy (PhD) in SGGSP Hr Sec School block were participated in the and VG Kahlon took 4 wickets Biological Sciences by AcSIR. Tug of War players in action during Inter Panchayat compe- of Philosophy (M.Phil) in competition. the competition each, while Nihal S and Deepraj She worked on the topic, was held under the overall guid- tition at MV International School, Vijaypur. Zoology by University of celebrates Annual Sports Day Gaonkar claimed 1 wicket each. Jammu. She worked on the “Modulation of P-glycoprotein ance of Swarn Singh DYSS Singh, Pushap Kumar, Rakesh Panchayat Dabuj Sehzada by Goa, in the second essay Activity to Overcome Chemo- Excelsior Sports Correspondent dignitaries on the occasion, Officer, Udhampur. Khajuria, Rajesh Sharma, five points. topic, “Assesment of Physico- were 88/3 at the draw of stumps chemical Quality and Heavy resistance in Cancer Cells,” at while Gurtaj Singh, Principal of In kabaddi discipline (Boys), Romesh Chander, Sorabh Pandit Block Nud: Panchayat today. IIIM, Jammu under the super- JAMMU, Jan 30: Sri Guru the school highlighted the panchayat Sandrani bagged first and Sonali Nagrota. Bharat Garah (A) defeated Metal load of Water and Gobind Singh Public (SGGSP) Ishaan Gadekar (42) and VG Sediments of River Basantar”, vision of Dr Zabeer Ahmed achievements of the school in position and panchayat Barta got Similarly, the inter panchay- Panchayat Sarian (B) by two Kahlon (14) were at the crease. and Dr Ajay Kumar. Higher Secondary School cele- different fields during the cur- runner up position. Whereas (in at block level competition of points and another match under the supervision of Dr brated Annual Sports Day with From Jammu and Kashmir, Arti Sharma. rent session. Girls), panchayat Seen Brahmna blocks Vijaypur and Nud were Panchayat Sarian (A) declared Rohni Sharma, D/o zeal and zest in the School Sunil Kumar took 2 wickets, On this occasion students clinched first and panchayat held at MV International School, winner by defeating Panchayat Ramesh Auditorium, here. The pro- while Lone Nasir Muzaffar presented cultural programme Dhalpar secured runner up posi- Vijaypur in which KL Dogra, Mananu. Neha Jamwal, D/o Inderjit Chand and gramme began with lighting of claimed one. and the first item was Vandana tion. Principal of MV International The final match of Panchayat Singh and Shakuntla the traditional lamp by the chief by the students of class 10th fol- While in Tug of War disci- School was the chief guest while Nud was played between Chhavi Khajuria, D/o Dr Kusum Devi, W/o guest, Charanjeet Singh Khalsa, lowed by 100 m race by senior pline, panchayat Krimchi Sarpanch (Vijaypur), Sarpanch Panchayat Sarian (A) and Jatinder Lata, R/o Parivartan former MLC while CS Toor, students of the school. declared winner team and pan- (Party-Patti) and Panch (Nud) Panchayat Garh (A) wherein Khajuria, New Plot, Vishal, R/o Director IK Bani Channel was Junior wing of the school chayat Jaganoo declared as run- were also present on the occa- Bharat Garh won the match by Registrar Jammu, village the guest of honour. presented sack race, lemon ner up team in boys categories. sion. seven points. Cluster who has Jandore, Chairman Guru Nanak spoon race and blow balloon In Girls categories, Panchayat 120 boys and girls of 11 pan- In Tug of War discipline University beenKathua, who has been declared College of Education, Prof race. Rathian got winner trophy and chayats were participated in the (Boys), the match was played of Jammu, declared qualified for the award of Harbans Singh was also present Finally Prize Distribution Panchayat Dhalpar got runner event. between Panchayat Sarian Vs who has qualified for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on the occasion. ceremony was held to honour up. In discipline of Kho-kho Panchayat Vijaypur in which qualified degree of Master of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics by University The dignitaries and guests and encourage the students for All the matches were offici- (Boys), of block Nud: Panchayat Panchayat Vijaypur won the CSIR JRF December 2019 (M.Phil) in Zoology by of Jammu. She worked on were welcomed by beating of various competitions. ated by Parminder Manhas, Raj Garh beat Panchayat Dhora by match by 2-1 sets. exam with 47 All India University of Jammu. She topic, “Phenomenological the drums and playing flute The prizes were presented to Kumar, Vinod Khajuria, Sanjay six points and Panchayat Sarna In girls categories, Ranking. She is presently pur- worked on the topic, “Diversity Studies to Understand High music by the students of the the students by the chief guest. Gupta, Sudesh Kumar, Kuldeep (A) defeated Panchayat Bharat Panchayat Vijaypur won the suing 5 year integrated pro- of Bionomics of Household Energy Collisions at LHC school. Vote of thanks was presented Kumar, Kanchan Sharma, Garh (B) by three points. match from Panchayat Gadwal gramme in Chemistry from Insects of Jammu District”, Energies,” under the supervi- Administrator of the school, by Gagandeep Kour, which was Deepika Manhas, Naveen Block Vijaypur: Panchayat (B) by 2-0 set. Guru Nanak Dev University, under the supervision of Dr sion of Dr Ramni Gupta and Charanjeet Kour welcomed the followed by refreshment. Kumar, Vinod Kumar, Ranjeet Rahya declared winner over Amritsar. Sanjay Bhatia. Dr Premomoy Ghosh.