SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017 (PAGE 16) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Kohli slips, Dhoni rises Lone Star Kashmir Football Club slightly in ICC ODI rankings contingent calls on Education Minister DUBAI, Jan 27: Meanwhile, Australia opener David Warner wrested the top Indian captain Virat Kohli spot rankings for ODI Batsmen. *Team to play in prestigious I-League today slipped a rung to third in the The attacking left-hander has Excelsior Sports Correspondent the students stress more on their 2nd Division as well as a system ICC rankings for ODI batsmen attained the top ranking for the mental development and com- of direct-entry. but his predecessor Mahendra first time, leapfrogging South JAMMU, Jan 27: The con- pletely rejects the physical activ- Seasons run from January to Singh Dhoni gained a spot to be Africa's AB de Villiers and Kohli tingent of the Lone Star Kashmir 13th in the latest list issued here. ities. "The curriculum should May, with teams playing 18 after amassing 367 runs in the Football Club, headed for New include sports, games and phys- matches each, totalling 90 Rohit Sharma slipped three five-match home series against Delhi to play in the prestigious places to be 12th, while Shikhar ical health education for the all- matches in the season. State Speedball contingent posing alongwith DC Jammu, Simrandeep Singh and other digni- Pakistan which his side won 4-1. I-League, called on Minister for round development of the stu- Since the league inception, a taries in Jammu before leaving for Nationals. Dhawan was in the joint 14th spot There were other batsmen to Education, Naeem Akhtar here with Englishman Jos Butler. gain too after India's 2-1 win over today. Among the bowlers, no England in a series that ended on The team was led by the Indian found a place in the top-10 Simrandeep flags off 54-member State Sunday. Chief Coach and Sports with Akshar Patel being the high- England batsman Jason Roy's est placed at 12th, a drop of three Physiotherapist, Ilahi Zahoor three half-centuries have taken Kenu. positions. Following him closely him into the top 20 for the first Wishing good luck to the contingent for National Speedball C’ship was Amit Mishra at the joint 14th time as he has gained 23 slots to position. reach 17th. For India, Kedar team, the Education Minister Excelsior Sports Correspondent players, DC Jammu wished them Kumar Sharma, Rajwardhan said that combining sports and all the best and encouraged them Singh, Rajinder Singh, Vidhita The Indian team was Jadhav's 232 runs have helped other extra-curricular with aca- JAMMU, Jan 27: Deputy to showcase their talent in the Arora, Prashima Gupta, Kanika unchanged at the third position in him gain 57 slots to reach 47th demics not only teaches the stu- Commissioner, Jammu, Simra- prestigious event. Dewan, Amreen Iqbal, Harsh the team rankings. ranking. (PTI) ndeep Singh flagged off 54-mem- Prominent among others Choudhary, Smohit Sharma, dents to maintain the physical ber Jammu and Kashmir State present on the occasion were Vinayak Khajuria, Yavraj Singh, stamina, but imbibes in them Speedball contingent for partici- Chief Advisor of the Association, Manthan Pandoh, Jayesh also the habit of obedience, dis- pating in the Federation National Er SP Langer; VK Sharma, Bhoskar, Danish Kamal Gupta, cipline and determination to Speedball Champions-hip 2017, Advisor; Anil Nanda, President; Adheesh Chopra, Vashishth win. "While the power of rea- Minister for Education, Naeem Akhtar unveiling uniform of being organized by Speedball Er VK Gupta, Vice President; Badyal, Amritanshu Raina, Nitika soning, mental development, Lone Star Club after his meeting with the contingent in Jammu. Association of India at Sindhi Vikram Jamwal and Sunny Bhat, Sakib, Shaunik Gupta, vocational specialization comes Indoor Stadium, New Delhi from Nanda, World Medallist in Keshav Sharma, Mradima Gupta, from the academic education, dents," he said and added that total of five clubs have been tomorrow. France. Muskan Raghuvanshi, Rahul the physical stamina, obedience, the State's Education crowned champions of the I- The 4-days Championship The team: Oshin Singh Mennia, Aditya Singh, Sidharth discipline and the determination Department has already taken League. Of the 25 clubs to have will conclude on January 31, ,Gurvansh Choudhary, Sahil Mahajan, Shivali Bakshi, Parkesh to win comes from the sports," several initiatives in this regard. competed since the inception of 2017. Choudhary, Boby Kotwal, Singh, Trish Thappa and Sunmeet he said and added that the amal- Pertinently, I-League is a the I-League in 2007, the teams Earlier, the players were Bhumika Gupta, Vikrant, Nakul Singh Raina. gamation of sports and the aca- professional league for men's that have won the title are selected by J&K Sports Gupta, Adhishwer Groch, Harsh Manpreet Kour and Sunny Sania Mirza, left, and partner Ivan Dodig of Croatia chat demics results in the all-round association football clubs. Mohun Bagan AC (once), Speedball Association on merit Dubey, Nitin Sharma, Aryaman Nanda are accompanying the during their mixed doubles semifinal against Australians Contested by 10 clubs, it oper- Bengaluru FC (twice), Churchill basis during selection trials held development of the youth. Sharma, Adeev Kundal Ashutosh team as coaches, while Sahil and Samantha Stosur and Sam Groth at the Australian Open Tennis Mr Akhtar said now-a-days ates on a system of promotion Brothers (twice), Dempo at Jammu. Singh, Akarshan Rasyal, Lakshay Kulbshun are accompanying the Championships in Melbourne on Friday. While interacting with the the system of education makes and relegation with the I-League (thrice), and Salgaocar (once). Dogra, Sandeep Sharma, Sahaj team as mangers. Sania a win away from 7th Major BCCI should grant affiliation JU to start Academies in various sports disciplines title, reaches OZ Open final to blind cricket: Naik Excelsior Sports Correspondent MELBOURNE, Jan 27: all boiled down to the Match Tie- NEW DELHI, Jan 27: Cricket for the Blind, scheduled JAMMU, Jan 27: Enriching breaker. to commence on January 30. sports infrastructure facilities in Sania Mirza put herself in Set to be conferred with the It was 3-3 in the Tie-break but Even as the 17-member various games and sports, the contention for a seventh Grand Padma Shri award, former Indian the second seeds pulled away Indian team led by Ajay Kumar Directorate of Sports & Physical Slam title as she breezed into the blind cricket team captain after that, taking five points in a Reddy gears up for the mega- Education, University of Australian Open mixed doubles Shekhar Naik today urged the row. The Australians, especially event, Naik said he was confident Jammu, in a healthy step, is final with Ivan Dodig, beating BCCI to grant affiliation to the KCPS students posing for a group photograph after shining in Global Conference in Mayo Groth was struggling with his that the youngsters will win the going to start different local favourites Samantha Stosur Cricket Association for Blind in College at Ajmer, Rajasthan. first serve and they paid a huge trophy again for the country. Academies in Cricket, and Sam Groth here today. India. price for that. "They have been practicing Volleyball, Table Tennis and The second-seeded Indo- "It is high time that the Indian Groth lost both the points on hard and putting in a lot of effort. Badminton etc. KCPS students shine in Global Conference Croatian pair won 6-4, 2-6, 10-5 Cricket Board (BCCI) should his serve on the eighth and ninth I am sure they lift the title again To utilize these facilities in the semifinals, that lasted one recognise the efforts of blind Excelsior Correspondent conservation of water resources famous puppeteer, Meghna points while Dodig curtailed and make the country proud. I am properly, the students not below on planet earth. KCPS delegates Erande, well-known dubbing hour and 18 minutes. cricket and give it affiliation. We unforced errors in nick of time. happy to do my bit by encourag- the age of 12 years can enroll JAMMU, Jan 27: Six students impressed everyone with their artist, Siddharth Chakravarti, Sania has won three mixed have won two World Cups and Sania sent a lob out on the ing them to give their 100 per themselves as per choice of their of KC Public School escorted by impeccable conduct, exceptional marine conservationist and ani- doubles titles, the last being the first match point but converted the boys' hard work and dedica- cent. I hope that my Padma Shri games according to the terms their teacher, Sonia Thakur took mation artist Lakshmi Dhaul. 2014 US Open with Brazilian tion need to be recognised," Naik, enthusiasm and keen interest in second when Dodig hit an unre- and conditions of the Academy. part in a week-long Global everything during the The delegates were also taken Bruno Soares. turnable volley to the left of who was named for Padma Shri would further motivate them to The matter is uploaded in Conference co-hosted by both Conference. to different adventure and service With Dodig, she had an Stosur. on Wednesday, said. do well," said Naik. website of the University of boys' and girls' wings of famed The first day of the destinations in Rajasthan during opportunity to win last year when Sania and Dodig next face the "Cricket boards of other coun- For the first time, the World Jammu (www.jammuuniversi- Mayo College in Ajmer recently. Conference began with a dazzling the Conference. KCPS delegates she reached the French Open final winners of the other semifinal tries like Australia, South Africa, Cup matches will take place in ty.in). KCPS was the only school opening ceremony at Bikaner went to Boondi in southern but lost to compatriot Leander between Elina Svitolina and England, Pakistan and even multiple cities across India and Those who want to register from Jammu & Kashmir invited Pavilion on Mayo College and Rajasthan and visited Hadoti Fort Paes and her then doubles partner Chris Guccione and the combo of smaller nations have already will be played in some of best to the Conference. themselves, can contact the ended with a gala dance and on their way. For community Martina Hingis in the summit Abigail Spears and Juan recognised their blind cricket. grounds like the Chinnaswamy The delegates in the age group concerned coaches within office music show organized by girls service, they went to a local clash. Sebastian Cabal. BCCI, which is the richest Board stadium in Bengaluru. of 11 to 13 were Karan Jain, The opening set featured a lot timing from 9.30 to 5 pm. and boys of Mayo College at orphanage and joined other dele- Sania is the lone Indian sur- in the world, should do the same," "This time the teams would be Hanumat Sharma, Mishika Mittal, of breaks and the only one to not Kangra Open Air theatre. gates in several service-related viving in the first Grand Slam of he added. playing on some of the best Sanjali Suri, Jai Vikrant and concede a break of serve was JU holding Hockey, Eminent experts from various activities. In the multi-cultural the season with Rohan Bopanna, The 30-year-old, who cap- grounds in the country. I would Raghav Gupta. Sania. fields were invited to the evening during the Conference, Leander Paes, Purav Raja, Divij tained India to victories at the T20 like to thank the state govern- Gatka selection About 300 delegates from var- However, in the second set, Conference to engage the dele- delegates showcased their respec- Sharan and juniors Zeel Desai Blind Cricket World Cup in 2012 ments for providing the grounds," ious countries including India, the Indian lost her serve twice -- gates in a variety of activities tive cultures in the form of music, and Siddhant Banthia all making and 2014 editions, also asked for said Naik, who released the Blind trials on Feb 1 China, Kenya, Canada, Oman and fourth and ninth games -- and it early exits. (PTI) such as barazza discussions and dance and other performing arts a similar kind of facilities for the Anthem for T20 World Cup. Excelsior Sports Correspondent UAE attended the Conference. hands-on activities. and KCPS delegates presented a Having represented India in The theme of the Conference blind that the normal cricketers These included Geeta Dogri folk dance on the occasion. Ankush, Aditya to lead J&K 82 matches, Naik said because of JAMMU, Jan 27: The 'Every Drop Counts' aimed at get. Ramanujan, Director of On the concluding evening of his disability, he got the coveted Directorate of Sports and underpinning the significance of "The blind cricketers put in as Kathalaya Trust, Dadi Pudumjee, the Conference, world-renowned much effort as the normal crick- Padma Shri. Physical Education, University classical dancer Meera Das Roller Hockey teams eters, so we should be getting the "Blindness is what gave me of Jammu is conducting open enthralled the delegates with her Excelsior Sports Correspondent Malhotra have been named as same kind of facilities that Indian opportunities. It was not easy as I trials to select the University of Jammu Hockey (Women) and Odissi performance at Kangra captains for Senior and Sub cricket team members get. We was born blind and had to over- JAMMU, Jan 27: A good Gatka (Men & Women) teams Open Air Theatre. Junior teams respectively. should get more sponsorship. I come all odds. But now I feel it is number of on February 1, 2017 at 10 am at After their return from the The other selected players of also urge the corporates to come a God's gift as I got a chance to Conference, KCPS delegates skaters from University Hockey Field and the Club are Aditya Dev Singh forward and support us," said represent my country by playing shared their experiences with Roller Athlete Gymnasium Hall respectively. Chib, Shourya Sambyal, Naik ahead of the T20 World Cup cricket," Naik said. (PTI) their school mates and parents in Skating Club, Arindham Singh, Abhi-nav The selected teams will par- a special gathering in the school Jindrah, have Anand, Eklavya Sambyal, ticipate in the forthcoming activity hall and also underlined been selected Sumit Singh, Atul Sharma, Inter-University Tournaments the significance of the theme by Jammu and Krish Gupta and Pradeep Singh to be held at GNDU Amritsar 'Every Drop Counts' through a Kashmir Roller Jamwal. and Guru Kashi University, video presentation, a puppet show Skating Asso- Bathinda (Punjab). and a street play performed by the ciation to represent the State in Wade replaces injured The organizers have advised children of class 2. Sub Junior, Junior and Senior the players desirous to take part Arti Chowdhary, Director of Hockey teams in the National Smith as NZ tour skipper in the trials to report at the venue DC Pulwama, Muneer-ul-Islam felicitating a meritorious School, congratulated the dele- Champion-ships to be held at SYDNEY, Jan 27: of trials on the said date and tim- gates for their exemplary perform- Jodhpur in Rajasthan. ing along with their eligibility student Shaheera Shamim. Australian wicketkeeper ance during the Conference and Among these skaters, proforma and identity cards duly Matthew Wade has assumed also gave away their participation International bronze medalist issued by the Head of the DC Pulwama felicitates certificates. Ankush Kohli and Aditya captaincy duties for the upcom- ing New Zealand tour after Institution, without which no injury ruled out Steve Smith, one will be allowed for the trials. Shaheera, meritorious students JU outplays Lucknow with youngster Sam Heazlett Senior Hockey Excelsior Sports Correspondent of district Pulwama who came called up as his replacement, Minister for PHE Sham Lal Choudhary felicitating Vijay out with flying colours in Class Cricket Australia said today. Tournament from Jan 30 PULWAMA, Jan 27: Shah- Kumar at Ramban 12th and Class 10th examina- University in Basketball Smith's deputy David Excelsior Sports Correspondent eera Shamim D/o Shamim tions were also felicitated by the Excelsior Sports Correspondent clean 3-pointer and Gurvinder Warner was already due to be Ahmad of Dadasara, Tral who Deputy Commissioner on the chipped in with two fast breaks rested for the three one-day Projector Operator of DIC JAMMU, Jan 27: Hockey secured an impressive 498 out of JAMMU, Jan 27: Jammu setting the tone for a well- coor- games in New Zealand starting J&K is organizing Senior occasion. University men beat Lucknow 500 marks in Class 12th exami- The Deputy Commissioner dinated offence for the winners Monday. Hockey Tournament for Men nation in Kashmir division was presented mementoes and cer- University by 53-27 in their from the very beginning. Smith was fielding in the Ramban awarded on R-Day from January 30 to February 10, opening match of the North fifth one-day international felicitated by Deputy Commis- tificate of appreciation to the JU dominated the proceed- Excelsior Correspondent During his decade long serv- 2017 at KK Hakhu Astroturf Zone Inter University Basketball against Pakistan at the Adelaide sioner, Pulwama, Muneer-ul- meritorious students of the dis- ings in second quarter as well, ice, the official has taken all the Hockey Stadium, here. Islam at a function today. trict besides announcing cash Championship that got under going into the breather at 31-07. Oval on Thursday when he RAMBAN, Jan 27: Project According to a handout injured his left ankle, CA said. assignments of his department Several other boys and girls awards for them. way at Punjabi University Shubham Sharma struck from Operator of District Information and district administration very issued here by General Secretary Patiala today. under the basket and from out- "He came off the field and Centre Ramban Vijay Kumar was Hockey J&K, GS Bakshi, 12 had his ankle strapped and was seriously and contributed much JU cagers made mincemeat side the 3-point circle, while awarded on the occasion of teams will be participating in the Bindra to head new TOP able to return to the field for the more to the expectations of his Tournament, which will begin of opponents' defence as they Amanjot chipping in with three remainder of the match," sports Republic Day by the Minister for seniors. The working style and struck at will. The difference baskets in the second quarter. science and sports medicine PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control attitude of the official towards on January 30 at 1:30 pm sharp. Committee to identify talent between the two teams was Lucknow men rallied in the manager Alex Kountouris said Sham Lal Chaudhary at Ramban. his duties has remained very Meanwhile, the final match of Baba Fateh Singh Ji NEW DELHI, Jan 27: badminton great Prakash obvious in the first quarter itself, third and fourth quarter, but they in a statement. The official was conferred appreciable. Memorial Hockey Tournament Padukone among others. with winners speeding to a 15- had no answer to pressure "Following further assess- with the award for giving his The recognition of the offi- 2017 will be held tomorrow at Beijing Olympics gold- Bindra was part of the previ- 04 lead in the first quarter itself. defence of the JU cagers. The ment this morning we believe exemplary services to the cial was noted also due to his the same venue and the match medallist shooter Abhinav ous Committee but quit to focus Jaskirat Singh opened the winners led 53-27 at the final Steve has sustained a medial lig- Information Department for the swiftness in work, humbleness, punctuality, enthusiasm and will be followed by the Prize Bindra was today appointed on his preparations for the 2016 account for the winners with a hooter. ament injury to his ankle. He last ten years and has performed extreme devotion towards work. Distribution ceremony. chairman of the re-constituted Rio Olympics. will return to Sydney today to outstanding job in covering the He has managed all sections of Khalsa Club Gole Gujral will Target Olympic Podium (TOP) The two other sportspersons ERO Doda conferred State award undergo scans to confirm the events and programmes held in diagnosis. (Agencies) the District Information Centre take on MBS Hockey Club in Committee, which also has yes- in the 10-member panel are or outside the district. Excelsior Correspondent 53-Doda Constituency. very smoothly. the final. teryear sprint star PT Usha and shooter Anjali Bhagwat and The award was presented by woman weightlifter Karnam Enoch Spalbar, S/o Eliyas JAMMU, Jan 27: In an chief guest, Governor NN Ranjit Singh awarded on R Day Malleswari, the 2000 Sydney Dawa and impressive function on the occa- Vohra, at Gulshan Ground Excelsior Correspondent service period he remained extra Nadal to face Federer in final Olympics bronze-medallist. Spalzes Wngmo, sion of 7th National Voters Day Police Auditorium in Jammu.It ordinary sports person too. MELBOURNE, Jan 27: Dimitrov's serve with two R/o Sheynam, The remaining five members JAMMU, Jan 27: Th. Ranjit tremendous chases to put away is worthwhile to mention here After his retirement he joined Rafael Nadal set up an Leh, Ladakh, are All India Tennis Association that every year this award is pre- Singh, Post Warden Civil the winning volley to lead 5-4. Civil Defence organization as Australian Open final against his who has been (AITA) Life President Anil sented to the best Electoral Defence, Jammu Dimitrov bravely saved two Civil Defence volunteer and for great rival Roger Federer after declared quali- Khanna, Boxing administrator P Registration Officer (ERO), who was awarded with match points as Nadal served his excellent contribution he rise edging Grigor Dimitrov in a clas- fied for the K Muralidharan Raja, Railways has done exceptional work in the DG Disc on out for the match before the up to the position of Post sic five-set semi-final which award of the degree of Doctor Sports Promotion Board respect of the recent concluded the eve of 68th Spaniard clinched victory, sink- Secretary Rekha Yadav, SS Roy, Warden Civil Defence. He has stretched for nearly five hours on of Philosophy (PhD) in Soil special summary revision of Republic Day also been awarded & rewarded ing to his knees in relief and Science and Agricultural ED (Teams) SAI and Joint electoral rolls. 2017 for his Friday. jubilation. (Agencies) Secretary (Sports) Inder by the various organizations for Nadal pulled off one of his Chemistry by Sher-e-Kashmir As ERO 53-Doda exemplary work his selfless services. He has also Dhamija. greatest victories in denying Ajay Sharma, who has won University of Agricultural Constituency, Ranjeet Singh has in Civil Defence organization undergone various training "Committee will decide on Bulgaria's Dimitrov, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 two Bronze me- Sciences and technology topped the State in terms of for the last 32 years. Th. Ranjit courses regarding Disaster (SKUAST), Jammu. He its own procedures and will be addition 3.97%, coverage of Singh joined Indian Army in the (7/5), 6-7 (4/7), 6-4 in four hours dals in 24th competent to invite subject Management. He has been and 56 minutes in front of a rock- Veteran National worked on the topic, "Studies images 99.68 % and gender ratio year 1968 and after 17 years he rewarded for his contribution in on Zinc in Rice-Wheat experts as and when required. of 923. Besides this the officer retired from the service in the ing Rod Laver Arena crowd. Table Tennis Ch- The Initial tenure of the commit- the Civil Defence Organization Nadal showed his incredible ampionship, whi- Growing Soils in Subtropical organized by Chief Electoral was also associated with con- year 1985. During his service he by Controller Civil Defence & Areas of Jammu Region," tee will be one year from the date fighting qualities to claw back ch was held by Officer J&K, the State award for duct of SVEEP programme at remained special Commando Directorate of Civil Defence under the supervision of Prof of notification," a ministry press from 0-30 down in the ninth Pune, Maharas- best electoral practices was District level which was well and represented his unit in bas- J&K. Asim Kr Mondal. release stated. (PTI) given to Ranjeet Singh, ERO appreciated. ket ball team and during his game of the final set to break htra, recently.