SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015 (PAGE 18) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Chandimal hits counter-attacking Gurkeerat stars as Ind A ton; India chase 176 upstage Aus A in tri-series final CHENNAI, Aug 14: 108 runs, the lower-half came to GALLE, Aug 14: enough lead to throw open the to blame to allow the hosts wrig- India's rescue and Gurkeerat was match on a track, providing some gle out of a tight position while Gurkeerat Singh produced a the star performer. After return- India were set a tricky target turn for the slow bowlers. some dubious umpiring decisions superb all-round show as India A ing figures of 2-41 with his off- of 176 runs to win the first crick- India were 23 for one at also went against them today. stunned the much fancied spin bowling, Gurkeerat pro- et Test against Sri Lanka after stumps on third day, requiring It was a commendable fight- Australia A y four wickets in the duced some magic with the bat Dinesh Chandimal produced a another 153 runs to take a 1-0 back From the Sri Lankans, who final to win the ODI cricket tri- as well to rescue the hosts from a counter-attacking unbeaten 162 lead in the three-match series. counter-attacked the Indian spin- series here today. precarious position. to lead a spirited fightback for the The visitors lost opener Lokesh ners and completely destroyed Set a target of 227 after a fine His unbeaten knock came off hosts, here today. Rahul (5), who was trapped LBW their rhythm. performance by their spinners, 85 deliveries and included seven At lunch time, it looked that the Indian top-order made a hits to the fence besides a couple India will run away with an easy mess of what seemed like an of sixes, including the one which victory with Sri Lanka reeling at easy chase before Gurkeerat sealed the match for the side. 108 for five but Chandimal turned the tide in the hosts' Gurkeerat was well-support- changed the complexion of the favour with his unbeaten knock ed by Sanju Samson (24 off 42 game as he clobbered the bowlers of 87. deliveries) as the two steered the to record his fourth Test century. Coming into the match with- Unmukt Chand-led side to its Chandimal hit 23 boundaries, out a single win over the first win against the Kangaroos including four sixes, in his fight- Australian unit in the series, the in this series. ing knock and raised a 125-run Indians did quite well to contain For the Australians, left-arm stand for the Thirimanne for the Young skaters warming-up to prepare themselves for the competition at Skating Rink, MA the rival batsmen, who were in spinner Ashton Agar was the sixth wicket. With Mubarak he Stadium in Jammu on Friday. —Excelsior/Rakesh stupendous form through the pick of the bowlers, taking two was involved in a 82-run partner- league stage. wickets in his 10 overs which ship for the seventh wicket. However, the effort with the cost 39 runs. Off-spinner R Ashwin, who Skater dazzle as Jodhamal School dominates ball was not complemented by Earlier, opting to bat after took 6/46 in the first innings, the top four of India's batting, winning the toss, Australia A was the pick of the Indian who accounted for a mere 65 started on a strong footing with bowlers with 4/114, completing Day-2 of Roller Skating Championship runs with in-form opener their openers -- skipper Usman Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Chandimal plays a shot during his his third 10-wicket haul in a Excelsior Sports Correspondent and Divyankshi bagged gold Suhani Rekhi, Peehu Mahajan Mayank Agarwal's 29-ball 32 Khwaja (76) and Joe Burns (41) marathon knock on the third day of first test cricket match Test. Leg-spinner Amit Mishra and silver respectively. and Aina claimed gold, silver being the best among the quartet. -- putting together an 82-run against India at Galle on Friday. took 3/61 while Ishant Sharma, JAMMU, Aug 14: Vying for In Loose bearings 500 mtrs and bronze medal respectively, However, at five down for stand. (PTI) Tottering at a precarious 95 by Rangana Herath. Shikhar Varun Aaron and Harbhajan the top honours, the young 10-12 girls, Khushi clinched while in 10-12 Bearing skates for five at one stage after conced- Dhawan (13) and Ishant Sharma Singh accounted for one bats- skater dazzled as the Jodhamal gold, Prabneet Kour won silver boys, Abhishek Gupta won gold, ing a 192-run first innings lead, (5) were at the crease at the end of man each. Public School dominated the and Srishti claimed bronze, Sparsh Sharma bagged silver Chandimal staged a remarkable day's play. The day began well for the day-2 of the District Roller while in Loose bearings 12-14 and Sushant Mahajan claimed recovery as he notched up a The 25-year-old wicket-keep- Indians as they managed to get Skating Championship by win- boys, Yogeshwar , Zaib and bronze. career-best knock to help Sri er batsman found able allies in rid of the overnight batsman, ning maximum number of Bhanu claimed gold, silver and In Bearing skates 10-12 Lanka score 367 in the second Lahiru Thirimanne (44) and Dhammika Prasad (3) in the very medals at Skating Rink, M A bronze respectively. girls, Isha Verma and Vanika innings. Jehan Mubarak (49) as they put first ball off paceman Varun Stadium, here today. In Loose bearings 14-16 Kour won gold and silver medal Chandimal's effort not only on valuable partnerships to frus- Aaron. (PTI) Jodhamal School is leading boys, Prabjot Singh and Rajesh respectively. helped the Lankans avoid an trate the Indians. the medal tally with 12 gold, 20 won gold and silver respective- Panini Sharma bagged gold innings defeat but gave them The Indians had themselves Saina assured of silver and 22 bronze medals so ly, while in Loose bearings in 12-14 Bearing skates boys bronze at World far in their kitty. above 16 boys, Inpreet Singh and Sabjot won silver, while in The competitions are being won gold. 12-14 Bearing skates girls, Championship organized by Five Star Club, In 0-4 500 mtrs quad bear- Kanisha won the gold medal. under the aegis of Jammu and ings boys, Sheryasm Pargal won In 14-16 Bearing skates JAKARTA, Aug 14: Winners Sagipora XI team players posing for a group photo- graph after winning Zalurah Cricket League title. Kashmir Roller Skating gold and Rajesh Gupta claimed boys, Rakshit, Lakshay and Association, under the overall silver, while in qud bearings 500 Manu Kumar claimed gold, sil- India ace Saina Nehwal supervision of its president, GS mtrs boys, Krishav Pargal, ver and bronze emdal respec- today etched her name in the Sagipora XI wins Zalurah Khurmi, while Kamal Anand, Kirav Gupta and Arnav Gupta tively, while in Bearing skates history book by assuring herself Speed Skating coach is the claimed gold, silver and bronze above 16 boys, Pallav won gold, of at least a bronze medal after Cricket League title organizing secretary of the medal respectively. Pratyush bagged silver and Arya reaching the semifinals of the event. In quad bearings 500 mtra 4- Veer Singh claimed bronze. World Badminton C’ship here Excelsior Sports Correspondent energies in positive direction and Shalinder Singh, SSP and 6 girls, Serish Abrol and Pranya In senior most category 500 today. help them not to derail from the recipient of prestigious Ram Puri bagged gold and silver mtrs Bearing skates, PP Singh The World No. 2 Indian SOPORE, Aug 14: Trouncing mainstream, besides providing Nath Shastri Award and Sahitya respectively, while Doll claimed gold. showed tremendous athleticism Peer Khan Abad Cricket Club them opportunity to showcase Academy Award was the chief Aradhya and Tavleen shared In 6-8 boys 500 mtrs inline and precision to outwit 2011 convincingly in the summit their talent. guest, who distributed prizes bronze medal. And in quad bear- skates, Yuvraj Singh, Arnav edition gold medallist and for- clash, Sagipora XI lifted the title Over 200 players participated among the winners on the vale- ings 6-8 boys, Kohinoor Gupta Thakur and Arav Sharma A scene of the play 'Yes Thank You Universe' at Model mer World No. 1 Wang Yihan trophy of the Zalurah Cricket in the event and exhibited their Academy in Jammu. dictory function today. won gold, Advitya bagged silver claimed gold, silver and bronze 21-15 19-21 21-19 in an hour League at Government High skill. In Loose bearings 500 mtrs 0- and Suvan and Vyom shared medals respectively, while in 8- and 12 minutes gruelling battle School Sagipora ground, near Apart from the winners and 4 boys, Pandurang bagged gold, bronze, while in quad bearings 10 inline skates boys, Sewa Model Academy students help filmmaker here. here. runners-up trophies presented to Shivanshul won silver and 500 mtrs girls, Charul Singh Dhani won gold, Harman The Olympic bronze medal- The event was organized by the teams, special prizes includ- Sushant claimed bronze, while in won gold, Shreya Gupta clinched silver and Udhav Vickrant create World Record list will next take on Indonesia's Rashtriya Rifles as part of ing player of the tournament, best Loose beraing 0-4 girls, Amdika clinched silver and Ayesha bagged bronze. Lindaweni Fanetri, against Army's endeavour to encourage fielder, best batsman and best Excelsior Correspondent family), and how one's attitude Sharma won the gold medal. Hayeet claimed bronze. In 8-10 500 mtrs inline whom Saina has a 2-1 record. cricketing talent by collaborating bowler awards were presented to In Loose bearings 500 mtrs Shourya Sambyal claimed skates girls, Priyanshi Raina, governs one's eventual quality With this win, Saina broke with the local youth from July 29 Shakir Nazir, Asif, Mir Mohsin JAMMU, Aug 14: of life. 4-6 boys, Aaryan clinched gold, gold in 6-8 boys quads, while Gursimran Kaur and Aanya her jinx of reaching the semifi- to August 13, 2015. and Juner respectively. Gurman won silver and bronze Aryan Arsalan bagged silver in Anand won gold, silver and Bollywood filmmaker and for- It was based on Vickrant's nals in her last five outings and 16 teams drawn from Zalurah CO 27 RR, Coy Cdr Zalurah mer Mr India, Vickrant 1,050 page stage play, which was shared by Preejot and this event and the bronze medal bronze medals respectively, became the second Indian and surrounding villages partici- and Sarpanches and Panches wit- Naman, while in Loose bearings went to Udhay Sharma and while in inline skates 500 mtrs Mahajan, along with eight stu- incidentally is also the longest female singles shuttler to assure pated in this fortnight long event. nessed the match amidst huge dents of Model Academy per- stage play ever written. 500 mtrs 4-6 girls, Daanika, Akshit Arora, while in bearing 10-12 boys, Bunny Jai Preet of a medal after P V Sindhu, The organizers said that the crowd. Priyanshi and Aaina claimed skates 8-10 boys, Samanyu and Singh won gold, Tanush bagged formed a play 'Yes Thank You This is Vickrant's second who had won the bronze twice aim of organizing such events The locals appreciated the Universe' for 24 hours and 15 world record in Jammu in less gold, silver and bronze medals Arihant bagged gold and silver silver and Gagan claimed in 2013 and 2014. was to encourage the hidden tal- efforts of the Army in organizing respectively. respectively and bronze medal bronze, while in inline skates minutes and created a new than a year. In September 2014, This will be Saina's maiden ent of youth and channelize their this mega event. Guinness World Record for the he had created a Guinness World In Loose bearings 6-8 boys, went to Keshav and Vinay. 10-12 girls, Garima bagged medal at the World C’ship. Gambhir Singh, Praful Singh In Bearings skates 8-10 girls, gold. longest play in history. Record for the longest speech by (PTI) In the process, they broke speaking continuously for 48 J&K's Chain Singh clinches and Athrav won gold, silver and the previous World Record of 23 hours and 31 minutes at the KL KCIS excels in bronze medal respectively, hours and 33 minutes that was Saigal Hall. That feat had India's 7th Olympic quota place while in 6-8 girls, Angel created in New Jerseyin July brought the State of J&K its first Olympiads exams claimed gold and Adfar bagged Excelsior Sports Correspondent (459.8), while the silver went to 2010 by the American theatre official Guinness World Record. Excelsior Correspondent silver. Austrian Alexander Schmirl group The 27 O'Clock Players. Dr Adit Gupta, joint director In Loose bearings 500 mtrs JAMMU, Aug 14: Jammu and (457.9). China's Zhu Qinan settled With this epic dramatic per- of MIER had invited Mr JAMMU, Aug 14: Keeping 8-10 boys, Sidhak Singh won Kashmir's ace rifle shooter, Chain for the bronze medal with a score formance, Yes Thank You Vickrant to his institute to do the custom of winning alive, the gold, Rizwan Choudhary Singh today of 446.8. Universe became the first ever something historic. students of KC International claimed silver and Akhilesh School brought accolades to the became the sev- A couple of days ago, Prakash Balotra and Sambhav Gupta play in the 2,500 year old histo- The MIER students who enth Indian Nanjappa had bagged a quota ry of theatre to go on continu- were part of this historic play School in the result of 2nd Level shared bronze medals, while in of SOF Olympiads (NCO, NSO, marksman to place for India in the 50m air pis- Loose bearing 8-10 girls, Prerna ously for 24 hours or more. The included Apurva Gupta, clinch an Olympic tol event after finishing eighth. play, written and directed by Abhishek, Vanshika Singh, IMO and IEO). The students bagged 4 gold, 2 quota place after It is pertinent to mention here Smith named Vickrant, was based on the Divsurya Singh Jamwal, he finished eighth that this brilliant shooter hails importance of positivity in life. Reedham Sharma, Arslaan silver and 1 bronze medals in Australia's new these exams. in the 50m Rifle 3 Position event from a village in Bhallessa of dis- It depicted a tale of two contrast- Mirza, Muneeb Khan, Purnima of the ISSF World Cup in Gabala, trict Doda. ing families (No family and Yes Sharma, Ayush and Aryaman. Meritorious students were Test captain Students of Jodhamal Public School presenting patriotic also awarded with academic Azerbaijan. STC Jammu emerges SYDNEY, Aug 14: song during Investiture Ceremony on Friday. books, certificates of merit and Chain shot a qualification Army organizes quiz, painting gift vouchers. score of 1174/1200 to enter the runners up in NZ Batsman Steve Smith was Jodhamal Junior Investiture Principal of the School, Maya final and thereby secure India's today named Australia's new Mishra appreciated the hard work seventh Olympic quota in shoot- Handball C’ship Test captain to replace Michael competitions at Kupwara and dedication shown by the par- ing. Ceremony held Excelsior Correspondent Clarke, who announced his ticipants and encouraged students In the final, Chain finished Excelsior Correspondent Brigadier Mandotra said retirement after his side's drub- Excelsior Correspondent minds participating in the to participate in such events. eighth with a score of 403.7 but it that he was overwhelmed to see JAMMU, Aug 14: STC bing in the current Ashes event," he said. It is pertinent to mention here was enough to fetch him the much JAMMU, Aug 14: Jodhamal the confidence level of the Jammu secured second place in series, Cricket Australia said. KUPWARA, Aug 14: Under "The students addressed the that Shuvang Jandial and Advay sought after Olympic quota place Public School organised the Young Leaders and asked the aegis of Chinar Corps, the army subject very simply but at the after narrowly missing out on a the North Zone inter SAI David Warner, 28, will be Gupta excelled in all the Handball Championship played Junior School Investiture children to start dreaming of in frontier Kupwara district same time brought out how they place in the final in all the three the Test team's vice-captain. Olympiads and won cash prizes at Ludhiana. Ceremony in the school today. what they want to do in life, organized various events for the perceived our nation as a pro- preceding World Cups. Smith, who skippered worth Rs 17,500. All SAI Training centres of Brigadier Prem Mandotra Army being a good option he A delighted Chain Singh said, Australia in Tests against India young students in view of the gressive well being state. There The award winners included the North Zone participated in inducted the students to the appealed that students right forth coming 69th Independence were 20 participants who were Kavyesh Talwar (Gold medal, "It is my dream to win a medal for during the last home season the three day tournament which when Clarke was sidelined office in a grand ceremony wit- from young age should focus on day. given complementary prizes for IEO), Akhilesh Magotra (Silver India at the Olympics. Today I am was organized to select the NZ nessed by the staff, students and what they wish to do and work A defence spokesman said their efforts. The meritorious Medal, IEO), Devansh Magotra very happy because winning an with a hamstring injury, was team for the All India Inter SAI the natural choice for the posi- the parents of the Prefect for it. He appreciated the short that a quiz competition for the students were Naziya Begum (Bronze Medal, IMO), Bhumik Olympic quota place is the first tournament. Council. and crisp programme of induct- step in that direction. There is still tion, Cricket Australia said. students of Government UPS at (first Prize), Iqra bano (second Dhar, Nikunj Mahajan, Aditi The team lost to STC The Student People Leader ing the Young Leaders in front a lot of work ahead for me. I want "When Michael made his Karalpura was organized. "The Prize), Jahida Bano (third Gupta, Dhriti Kotwal, Shivam Ludhiana in the finals with a the Junior Head Boy Karmanya of their peers and parents. to say a big Thank you to NRAI, decision to retire last week it Quiz competition was based on prize)," the defence spokesman Bhat, Tanmay Gupta, Ridhima narrow margin, finishing sec- Wahi of 5 B was the first one to At the end the school the Army and Olympic Gold was a very straightforward the history of India, history of said. He added that the efforts of Raina, Paras Raina, Rijul Jain, ond. get inducted by the chief guest Principal Trilok Singh Bist Quest for giving me tremendous decision for us to nominate Kashmir and afforestation," he the army in conducting these Mannan Singh, Aditya Sharma, Dev Raj, SAI Handball amidst loud cheers, due to thanked the Parents for sparing support." Steve as his successor," nation- said, adding, there were 12 par- events for "constructive engage- Divyansh Thakur, Sheeren Raina, coach informed that four play- urgent work outstation the SPL their valuable time to be there to The gold medal in this event al selector Rod Marsh said in a ticipants in the competition. ment" of the youth were appre- Utsav Koul, Harmandeep Singh ers of the STC Jammu were the Junior Head Girl Aanya encourage these budding leaders went to China's Hui Zicheng statement. The questions posed to the ciated by everyone. and Aryan Sharma. selected in the NZ team. Anand could not attend the who can do wonders to this participants covered the subjects "He has big shoes to fill but everything about him suggests function. country in the field of socio eco- widely and were well responded The program started with a nomic development. to, he said. "It was a closely con- SP college organizes Road Race he is the right man for the job. At 26, he is a fine young man patriotic song and then the Students of classes 6th to tested competition and the audi- Excelsior Sports Correspondent and Inter College and other rec- with extraordinary talent, Investiture Ceremony took place 8th performed a dance on a ences were awe struck by the ognized tournaments. The excellent leadership qualities and the compares for the day Dogri song sung by the ex Chief knowledge of the competitors. SRINAGAR, Aug 14: S P Principal presented trophies, and a terrific temperament. were the Senior School Head Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad's The first prize was bagged by College Sports Board today tracksuits, sports shoes and (PTI) Boy Abhijit Arora and the wife which showcased the cul- Waseem Ahmed followed by organized the Annual College medals to the winners of the Senior School Head Girl tural richness of Jammu and Nelofar Jan (second prize) and Road Race for boys from Nehru event. He appreciated the role of Roshi Shaminotra, who has Akanksha Sharma. Jammuites. Mehvish Jan (third prize). The Park to Nishat Bagh, Srinagar. the members of the college been declared knowledge of the participants is About 61 students participated in sports board for well-planned qualified for the the result of concerted efforts of the event. organization of the road race award of degree Army organizes District the army to assist imparting Principal Dr Yaseen Ahmad event and also thanked the CMO of Doctor of quality education to children in Shah flagged off the race. Srinagar, Traffic Police Philosophy remote areas," the defence Mir Riyaz-ul-Rashid, B Sc Department and Doordarshan (PhD) in Music Level Cultural Prog spokesman said. 3rd year bagged 1st position, Kendra Srinagar for their full by the Indira Excelsior Correspondent gration and unity among the In yet another effort to nur- Taimoor Ahmad Baigh B Sc. 1st cooperation in organizing the Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Army and civilians. ture the painting talent of young Year got 2nd Position while as event. Khairagarh. She worked on JAMMU, Aug 14: The 8 A larger number of civilians students in Kupwara, he said, a Students of Delhi Public School, Jammu namely Advitya Naseer Ahmad BSc 1st year was The Principal also thanked the topic, “Jammu Chhetra Mountain Division Army today also witness the programme and drawing competition for the Pathania and Shivyanshi Nanda of class 1st, who brought lau- adjudged 3rd in the race. the teaching, non-teaching and tetha Himachal Pradesh Ke organized District Level appreciated the role of Army. children of SSA primary school rels to the School by winning gold and silver medals respectively The Principal highlighted the local fund employees for their Mukhi Chhetra (Chamba, Cultural programme at President Army Womens at Loneharie was also organised. in the State Level Skating Championship, organized by J&K importance of curricular and cooperation. Kangda, Shimla, Mandi) Ke Kumbothnag today. Welfare Association, Mrs "The theme of the painting Roller Skating Association at Peerkho in Jammu recently. The extracurricular activities during Dr M F Mir, Convener Sports Paramparikh Gitun Ka Students drawn from 21 Panday was the chief guest on competition was 'Independence medal winners were felicitated by the School Principal, Ruchi the prize distribution function Board and Abdul Rashid Reshi, Tulnatmik Adhiyayan," under Schools participated in the the occasion, who distributed Day' which was very imagina- Chabra and Headmistress Meenu Gupta for their achievement. and encouraged the students to Physical Director of the college the supervision of Dr Kuldip Programme, the aim of which the prizes among the winners on tively illustrated by the young Also seen in the picture is Coordinator, Preeti Abrol. take part in the forthcoming Intra also spoke on the occasion. Raina. was to promote National inte- the occasion.