FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016 (PAGE 18) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Inter District Divisional Level C’ships Raina returns to ODI squad, Six Red Ball Championship Rohit, Ajay, Sonam emerge winners in U-19 1500 Ashwin, Jadeja, Shami rested Cueists displayed exemplary NEW DELHI, Oct 6: and left-arm spinner Axar Patel meters; Poonch registers berth in final replaced Ashwin and Jadeja Batsman Suresh Raina while Dhawal Kulkarni came in skills in league matches Excelsior Sports Correspondent Nazar Singh of District Jammu, bagged gold, silver and bronze today staged a comeback for the place of Shami. Excelsior Sports Correspondent back and won the fourth frame by In the eighth league match, Ramandeep Singh of District medals respectively. first three ODI against New JAMMU, Oct 6: Inter District "We gave Raina a break dur- 42-05. In the decider frame, Abid Visit Gawri outplayed Sam by Samba and Muzafar Ahmed of In under-19 (200 meters), Zealand while three senior play- JAMMU, Oct 6: Cueists dis- registered win by 53-16. straight 3-0 frames with the score Divisional Level Champion- District Ramban secured gold, Ajay Lakha of District Jammu, ing the Zimbabwe tour. But played exemplary skills in the ships, being organized by ers including off-spinner with Jadeja, Ashwin and Shami Ishuk Chowdhary beat of 41-01, 37-01 and 63-16, silver and bronze medals respec- Vinod Kumar of District Kathua Ravichandran Ashwin were rest- league matches of the 1st J&K Ananya Mahajan in the fourth whereas Jaideep Manocha regis- Department of Youth Services tively. and Waqar Yunis of District rested, we needed some experi- State Six Red Ball and Sports, were played at differ- ed keeping a gruelling season in ence. Although it's a short term league match by straight 3-0 tered win over Ishan Singh in the In under-19 Triple Jump, Doda secured gold, silver and Championship, being organized frames with the score of 33-16, ninth league match by 3-0 frames mind. solution. While selecting Raina, bronze medals respec- by Jammu and Kashmir Billiards 53-25 and 37-22, whereas in the and the score remained 35-01, 38- tively. Chairman of selectors MSK apart from his batting experi- and Snooker Association In under-19 (4X400 Prasad however made it clear ence, we also considered his (JKBSA), at Billiards Hall, MA meters Relay), District that Raina's inclusion is a short bowling. He has scored runs in Stadium, here today. Jammu, District Kathua term moved primarily keeping Duleep Trophy," chairman of During league matches, the and District Ramban in mind his ability to bowl tight selectors MSK Prasad told players who registered win were secured gold, silver and off-breaks in sub-continental mediapersons today. in great confidence to win the bronze medals respec- conditions. Hardik Pandya also made a next match and to qualify in the tively. The other two seniors rested comeback after being dropped knockout round but the players KATHUA: Inter were Ravindra Jadeja and during Zimbabwe and the tour who lost the first league match District Division Level , who are of United States. did not lose confidence as they Super Seven Cricket expected to play a significant "Hardik bowled exception- have another chance to mark a Tournament for under- part in the upcoming Test series ally well in all three formats win. 19 boys and girls com- In the first league match, Vidit against England and Australia. during our A tour of Australia. menced here at Sports Gawri beat Nikhil Verma by 3-1. Cueists in action during matches at Billiards Hall, MA While Raina is the most He and Dhawal rose to the Stadium. Vidit won the first frame by 44- Stadium, Jammu on Thursday. —Excelsior/Rakesh prominent name to make a occasion and after we were all Medal winners posing for group photograph at Jammu. The inaugural 10. He continued the winning fifth league match, Sunraj Singh 09 and 45-18. match was played comeback, it will be young out for 55 in the first game, we pace and won the second frame ent venues. defeated Rahul Datta by 3-1 and Akshay beat Umar Sadeeq in Pankaj Sharma of District between Kathua and Rajouri, in , who would be were able to make a comeback. by 35-25. Nikil made a comeback JAMMU: Inter District Also he is one of the rare seam the score was 45-32, 37-21, 25-28 the tenth league match by 3-2. Jammu, Gourav Baloria of which Rajouri could not chase opening alongside Rohit by winning the third frame by 22- and 32-24. Akshay registered win over Umar Divisional Level Athletic Meet bowling all-rounders that we District Samba and Muzaffar the target of 62 runs given by Sharma in the first three ODIs. 21, but lost the decider frame to In the sixth league match, by 33-24 in the first frame and for boys under all age group con- Farooq of District Udhampur Kathua in prescribed 7 overs and Off-spinner Jayant Yadav have," explained Prasad. (PTI) Vidit by 34-20. cluded here today. Mahipal Singh crushed Rudar won the second frame too by 41- secured gold, silver and bronze bundled out at 59 runs. Anuj of Abhishek Pathania crushed Gupta by 3-2. Rudar registered 14. Umar made a comeback and In under-19 (1500 meters), medals respectively. Kathua made 15 runs in 11 deliv- Manik Sharma by 3-1 in the sec- Rohit Manhas of District Doda, win over Mahipal by 31-17 in the equalized the game by winning In under-14 (200 meters), eries. ond league match. Abhishek reg- first frame and the game was the third and fourth frames by 32- Ajay Kumar of District Jammu Rahul Singh of District Samba, In second match, Jammu set istered win in the first frame by and Sonam Rigzen of District equalized by Mahipal after win- 14 and 31-07 respectively. In the Gourav Kumar of District a target of 98 runs for Udhampur. 33-18 and the game was equal- ning the second frame by 44-07. decider frame, Akshay registered Kishtwar clinched gold, silver Jammu and Ajay Singh of Sumit played a splendid inning ized by Manik after winning the Rudra won the third frame by 29- win by 37-20 and sailed into the and bronze medals respectively. District Kathua clinched gold, of 59 runs. In reply, Udhampur second frame by 34-31. Abhishek 26 and raised the lead, but next stage of the Championship. In under-17 (1500 meters), silver and bronze medals respec- collapsed at 60 runs. won the third and fourth frames Mahipal bounced back and won In the eleventh league match, Rahul Singh of District Jammu, tively. In the first semis, Poonch by 44-01 and 29-16 to enter into the fourth frame by 53-29. In the Mudasir Ashiq outclassed Mangal Singh of District Kathua In under-17 (200 meters), crushed Kathua by 3 runs and the next stage. decider frame, Mahipal registered Shubam Dubey by 3-1 with the and Rajeev Kumar of District Randeep Singh of District registered berth in the final. In the third match played win by 34-23. score of 38-13, 46-08, 26-41 and Udhampur bagged gold, silver Jammu, Shamsher Singh of Poonch set a target of 52 runs in between Abid Bhutt and Ansh Vishal Abrol registered win 56-01. and bronze medals respectively. District Udhampur and Umar 7 overs and in reply, Kathua bun- Chopra, the former registered win over Varun Sharma by 3-1 sev- The matches were being held In under-17 Triple Jump, Farooq of District Ramban dled out at 49 runs. by 3-2. Abid registered win over enth league match. Varun won the under strict supervision of the Lal Singh talking to media persons at Jammu on Thursday. Ansh Chopra by 33-0 in the first first frame by 25-15 and Vishal JKBSA members and played with —Excelsior/Rakesh frame and the game was equal- equalized the game by winning the rules and regulations of England, Ukraine among four nations ized by Ansh by winning the sec- the second frame by 38-17. Vishal Billiards and Snooker Federation ond frame by 29-27. Ansh won continued the winning pace and of India (BSFI). 6th Jammu Marathon on Nov 13 the third frame by 28-22 and won the third and fourth frames Rakesh Sharma acted as to fight in Mission Dosti: Sharma raised the lead, but Abid bounced by 42-27 and 52-17 respectively. marker of the tournament. Excelsior Sports Correspondent also officiate the international Ahmed, Bobri, Farooq, Nissar, dedicated to brave soldiers: Lal Singh event. Ajay, Babba, Sadiq, Bharat Excelsior Sports Correspondent Banner” of a runner representing JAMMU, Oct 6: In view of Priya Sethi Minister of State Bushan, Fiza, and Amir Khan. three colours. prevailing tension between two for Tourism, Culture, and In men’s category, highest JAMMU, Oct 6: Board for “The entire campaign of the nations, Pakistan will not be tak- Education will be the chief guest cash reward will be Rs 1.25 lakh Development of Sports in India ride on an unbeaten 129 by Sanju ing part yet again for the fourth event is designed to honour our on the occasion, Sharma said, and added the women grapplers (BDSI) is organizing 6th edition brave soldiers. Jammuites will consecutive year but India, of Jammu Marathon on adding that Levan Berip will also be suitably rewarded. run not only for sports but also England among four nations will November 13. for their nation”, he said, adding to finish day on 263/7 against J&K be taking part in “Mission Dosti” This was disclosed by that it is very important to pro- Excelsior Sports Correspondent 19 boundaries and one six, while Reshi, Bandeep Singh, Ram Wrestling Championship on Minister for Forest, Enviro- mote nationalism amongst youth Jalaj Saxena chipped in 69 runs Dayal, Ian Dev Singh, Umar October 9 during Navratra festival nment and Ecology Choudhary JAMMU, Oct 6: Kerala rode and Jammu Marathon is big off 88 balls with the help of 11 Nazir, Aamir Aziz and Pranav at Katra in Reasi district. Lal Singh, who is also Chairman on an unbeaten 129 by Sanju opportunity to show case our boundaries and one six. Gupta. Bench: Mithun Manhas, This was stated by Shiv of BDSI during a press confer- Samson to finish the day on commitment. Iqbal Abdulla and Zahoor Sofi, Amir Sofi, Mohsin Kumar Sharma, President, Jammu ence here today. 263/7 in 89 overs against Jammu and Kashmir Indian Style Amit Sethi, President BDSI, Karaparambil Monish scored 14 Mufti Hussain, Rohit Sharma and and Kashmir who opted to bowl Wrestling Association during a * Watch video on Excelsior runs each. Ian Chauhan. Rahul Sahai, Vice Chairman, CII on the opening day of their Ranji press conference here today. Youtube channel J&K State Council, Gaurav From J&K side, Samiullah Meanwhile, Pravez Rasool Trophy Group C match at today exuded confidence that his Mahajan, State Head of CII, Beigh proved his bowling mettle * Watch video on Excelsior He stated that this year Bengal Cricket Academy and scalped 4 by conced- team has enough time to make Vimal Manchanda, Vice- Youtube channel Confederation of Indian Industry Ground, West Bengal, today. ing 68 runs in 21 overs, while up for the loss. "Everyone (CII) has also joined hands with President, Sanjay Gupta, Jammu and Kashmir led by Ram Dayal took 2 wickets by knows that we never had a camp “The wrestling competition Secretary, Sagar Gupta, started years back in 2005 was BDSI to make Jammu Marathon skipper Parvez Rasool won the giving 58 runs in 22 overs. Umar this time", Rasool added. Treasurer, Ajay Ahuja and toss and put Kerala to bat first. initiated with India, Pakistan as a national event and promote it Nazir clinched one by "As a team I feel we are a bit Paramjeet Sharma were present made unbeaten main highlights to cement rela- throughout the country and inter- giving 44 runs in 15 overs. short on practice. But that's fine. during the press conference. 129 runs off 250 balls including tions via sports but unfortunate- nationally. The CII J&K State The match is being officiated We have enough time in our ly the Pakistani grapplers, who Council was represented by its by Vineet Kulkarni and Nikhil hands to make up for this. The last time participated in 2012, State Head, Gaurav Mahajan and Patwardhan as umpires, while more matches we play the faster are not again taking part this Vice Chairman Rahul Sahai match referee is Prasanta we would overcome this. We Shiv Kumar Sharma interacting with media persons at will be fine", he stated. year too”, he said, adding that alongwith Khurshid Dar, Mohapatra. He said the bowlers did well this year four teams including Jammu on Thursday. —Excelsior/Rakesh Executive Officer. Kerala Squad (Playing XI): and not felt that we were new to the new entrant Georgia will Minister stated that the Bhavin Thakkar, Jalaj Saxena, Berianpze and Giorgi Besides cash prize, a ‘gurj’ (c), Sanju Samson bowling also contest in the champi- Marathon will start at 8 am from Sakandelpze from Georgia, Leon and a traditional ‘patta’ (shawl) (wk), , Robert Today, adding that "I hope onship. MA Stadium, Jewel Chowk and Gregory Rattigan from England will be presented to the winning Fernandez, Iqbal Abdulla, Basil the batsmen also click on this He stated that wrestlers from will pass through Bus Stand, under the guidance of Coach players. Thampi, Unnikrishnan track". India, England and Ukraine will Shakuntla Theatre, Amphalla via Jatinder Singh Rakhara and “Mission Dosti” dangal is Manukrishnan, Sandeep Warrier Giving details about their also fight for the honours, said the Makhailo Datsenko from Ukraine one of the major attractions of BC Road, CPO Chowk, Kachi and Karaparambil Monish. preparation, he further said, "We wrestling promoter, adding that have confirmed their participa- nine-day long Katra festival and Chawni, Parade, Shalamar, Bench: VA Jagadeesh, MD had two days practice after com- Winners posing for group photograph. over 50 wrestlers comprising the tion. A part from these Wrestlers, apart from wrestling lovers, peo- Indira Chowk, Dogra Chowk Nidheesh, Nikhilesh Surendran ing here. I was playing Duleep women team will take part in the the top Indian wrestlers from ple from various parts of the and culminate at MA Stadium. and Vinod Kumar. Trophy so my preparation was championship scheduled on Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Services, state, throng in thousands to wit- The registration fee for the event Humming Buds celebrates Jammu and Kashmir Squad fine. The rest were preparing on October 9 at Shrine Board’s Railways and the host State of ness the grapplers fighting for is Rs 200 so that everybody (Playing XI): Shubham Khajuria, their own, Sports Stadium at Katra in the J&K will be in action. The their nation’s pride. could participate in the event, he Parvez Rasool (c), Samiullah After all we all are profes- heart of the town. wrestlers from J&K who will also He stated that Rustam-e- added. Beigh, Puneet Bisht (wk), Adil sionals. We have to do it". Sharma said that first time a demonstrate their skills and International Dangal (Mission Minister disclosed that this Annual Sports Day women official from Punjab will actions include Benia Min, Ishaq Dosti) will be organized under year’s ‘Jammu Marathon’ is ded- Excelsior Sports Correspondent Race, Burst the Balloon Race, Talwara lifts Basketball Tourney title aegis of Navratra Festival icated to our brave soldiers. The Lemon and Spoon Race, Inter-Collegiate Championships Committee and collaboration theme for 6th Jammu Marathon JAMMU, Oct 6: Humming Balance the Ball Race, Stick the Excelsior Sports Correspondent teams were neck-to-neck for the Buds--the Preschool of Model first few minutes of the game. with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi will be “Run for India! Run for Cotton Race etc. REASI, Oct 6: Rashtriya Shrine Board, J&K Tourism Pride!!” he added. The slogan of Academy organized Annual Usha Chunni, Sports Officer However, team Talwara made cal- GCW Parade lifts Kabaddi Sports Day. Rifles Battalion organized an Department, J&K Bank, J&K the event will be “Hindustan and Amarjot, Cultural Co-ordi- culated and daring moves and Around hundred tinny tod- "Inter Village Basketball Police, NHPC, LIC, SBI, J&K Meri Jaan”. nator motivated the children won the title trophy. dlers from both BC Road and Tournament" at Talwara. Army has been conducting title, Volleyball final today State Sports Council and HDFC On the occasion, the Minister throughout the races with their Five teams from the villages Residency Road branches of the "Sports Meet" at various loca- Excelsior Sports Correspondent Collegiate Kabaddi Bank. also unveiled the “Campaign commentary. of Talwara, Chaladh, school participated in various tions to give the youth an oppor- Championship, GCW Parade reg- All the events were a suc- Kunalagala, Shikari and Barakh JAMMU, Oct 6: Inter- events organized on the occa- istered win over GWC Gandhi participated in the tournament. tunity to learn the nuances of Collegiate Championships for cess displaying exceptional Nagar by 4 points and lifted the sion. The tournament was conducted various sports as well as to pro- women in the disciplines of coordination by the little Buds. title trophy. Joint Director MIER, Dr to foster bonhomie and encour- mote rural sports in the region. Volleyball and Kabaddi, being Special races were also organ- Prof Avtar Singh Jasrotia, Adit Gupta was the chief guest age the spirit of sportsmanship The youth of the region com- organized by Directorate of ized for the children of the Director, Directorate of Sports on the occasion and Principal among the youth. mented that, such tournaments Sports and Physical Education, inclusive wing of Model and Physical Education, Model Academy, Parmod The finals match of the tourna- give them an opportunity to University of Jammu, were Academy. University of Jammu awarded the Srivastava was the guest of ment was played between Talwara interact with their counterparts played here today. The special children who title trophy to the winning team honour. and Barakh with team Talwara from other villages fostering In Inter-Collegiate Volleyball showed great sportsman spirit and boosted the morale of the Ruchika Gupta, Project emerging as the champions. Both relationships beyond sports. Championship, GCW Parade will players. Director Humming Buds, pre- proved that given equal oppor- take on GWC Gandhi Nagar in Among others present were sented the welcome address and tunities they are at par with the the final tomorrow. Earlier in the Sumnesh Sharma, Suman Lata, highlighted how sports can others. first semifinal, GCW Parade beat Ravish Vaid, Jai Bharat and teach much about life apart Later, medals were present- GDC Samba by 2-0s, whereas in Imran. from the obvious health bene- ed by Dr Adit Gupta to the win- the second semis, GWC Gandhi The match was officiated by ners. Participation certificates Nagar registered win over PG fits. Ajay Gupta, Anil Sharma, Rakesh were also distributed to all the Department by 2-1 sets. Daredevil riders of BRO Project Himank posing for group Various creative and fun Kumar, Ankush Chib, Ankush races were organized like Block children. The matches were witnessed Gupta, Vishal Jamwal, Keshav photograph. —Excelsior/Stanzin by Suman Lata, Sumnesh Singh, Amandeep Singh, Sharma, Gagan Kumar, Romesh Harpreet Singh, Raki Singh and Daredevil riders of BRO Project Himank Kabaddi World Cup Sharma and Vikas Karlopia. Gagan Kumar. The officials of the matches The Championships were were Amit Sharma, Amarjeet organized under the supervision undertakes Motor Cycle Expedition to commence today Singh, Rakesh Jasrotia, Roshan of Prof Avtar Singh Jasrotia, Excelsior Sports Correspondent A distance of 350 km which Lal Sharma, Mulkh Raj Khajuria AHMEDABAD, Oct 6: nership. Director, Directorate of Sports earlier use to take 4 to 5 days, "Twelve wonderful teams and Manmohan Sharma. and Physical Education, LEH, Oct 6: Twenty-six APS Udhampur team receiving trophy from dignitaries after was traveled by the Himank Kabaddi World Cup is all set from five Olympic geographies Meanwhile, in Inter- University of Jammu. daredevil riders along with one winning Command Badminton Championship. motor cycle dare devil riders in to begin here tomorrow, with will clash with each other. women officer of BRO Project a day. This speed in travel has organisers and players of com- Himank participated in the Another big milestone is that it been feasible all due to the her- peting countries today express- will be played at a World Cup APS Udhampur wins Command motor cycle expedition and culean efforts of 50 Border ing confidence of taking the undertook the challenging ride facilitated stadium TransStadia Road Task Force. game to new heights of popu- here, which has come up here in across some the most haz- Himank motor cycle team larity across the globe. Badminton Championship ardous and tough terrain of such a short time," he said. was given a warm welcome at Addressing the media at a The 12 participating teams Excelsior Sports Correspondent singles and doubles finals and in Ladakh starting from DBO to Leh. pre-event press conference, are India, UAE, England, girls category won the singles Leh. JAMMU, Oct 6: Army Chief Engineer, Project International Kabaddi Australia, Iran, Poland, while remained runner up in The motor cycle expedition Public School (APS), Udhampur Himank, said that the success- Federation Chief Deoraj Thailand, Bangladesh, South doubles. at DBO was organized by 50 has added another feather to its Adhiraj Dev Goswami and ful completion of the expedi- Chaturvedi said that 12 out of Korea, Japan, Argentina, and cap by winning Northern Border Road Task Force which Sampandana Shaji were the key tion is a feather in the cap of 32 Kabaddi playing countries Kenya. Command Inter APS Badminton is responsible for construction players in singles and doubles Project Himank, BRO. Chief will participate in the fortnight- The tournament, being Championship in three out of of this complete road stretch Engineer emphasized on main- long tournament, which will be organised by the International four categories. category in boys and girls from Darbuk to DBO. taining the momentum of build- concluding on October 22. Kabaddi Federation, will be The Championship was con- respectively. The expedition was flagged ing the critical roads of Ladakh. The game, which begins broadcast live in 120-odd coun- ducted today at Army Public Principal APS Udhampur, off by Brigadier DM He also reminded the Project of tomorrow at a new multi-pur- tries by Star Sports, which will School, Dhar Road. APS Sanjeev Kumar lauded the teams Purvimath, Chief Engineer, its moto "BRO Creates, pose stadium, TransStadia, built be a first for a Kabaddi tourna- Udhampur has the distinction of who have excelled in the cham- Project Himank. Connects, Cares". here under a public private part- ment, Chaturvedi said. (PTI) winning in boys’ category, both pionship.