SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2021 (PAGE 16) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Wushu trials on COVID-hit Olympics open sans customary July 26, 27 Shoddy costs ‘New’ India as Sri Excelsior Sports Correspondent Lanka bag consolation three- win razzle dazzle; hope, unity defining theme SRINAGAR, July 23: Wushu Association of India is organising , July 23: TOKYO, July 23: coming the pandemic," Bach A total of 19 Indian athletes, auspicious symbol in Japanese selection trials for the Youth Asian said in his address. including flag-bearers iconic culture. Games-2021 and Asian Games A rejigged Indian team prom- The Olympics like no other "The Olympic Games Tokyo boxer M C Mary Kom and men's Japanese emperor Naruhito 2022 at Khelo Indian Wushu ised a lot but delivered little as opened here today sans the cus- 2020 are a light at the end of this hockey team Manpreet walked in with International Centre Meerut (UP ) on 20th and finally managed to win tomary razzmatazz, the toned- 21st August 2021. a ODI on home soil after nine down ceremony showcasing The Wushu Association of long years, beating the visitors by Japan's grandeur, rich culture J&K is organizing UT J&K selec- three in the third and and heritage while reflecting the tion trials for the Youth Asian final match of the series today. sombre mood of a world rav- Games and Asian Games on 26th While India won the three- aged by an unrelenting pandem- and 27th July 2021 at Gindun match ODI series 2-1, the excit- ing rookies who were blooded on ic. Stadium here. the day still have a long way to Japanese emperor Naruhito The medal stakes for the Youth Asian Games is 14 whereas go before they can come close to declared the Games open, a the medal stakes for the Asian challenging the big boys after the month after voicing concerns Games-2022 is 13. Sri Lankan spinners made full over the possible spread of coro- Wushu Association of J&K use of a rain break to bowl out navirus during the Olympics, will conduct the selection trial to Shikhar Dhawan's men for 225 in becoming the third member shortlist the best probable for the 43.1 overs out of a possible 47. from his family to do the hon- selection trial scheduled to be It wasn't defendable, espe- Sri Lankan players celebrating a wicket against India during ours. held in Meerut. cially for an attack that had four third and final ODI at Colombo on Friday. It was ironical that the locals The Wushu Association of debutant bowlers as Avishka milling around the majestic J&K shall organize the coaching Fernando (76 off 98 balls) (2/34 in 8 overs), including a back With the series already pock- National Stadium were not camp for the best probable players anchored the chase, laying the of the hand that reared up eted, India coach Dravid experi- allowed entry due to the ban on at Srinagar from 28th July to 15th foundation with a 109-run stand awkwardly and lobbed off mented with the bowling line-up Dhananjaya de Silva's gloves. along with a couple of changes crowds, even as visitors, includ- August 2021. with Bhanuka Rajapaksa (65, 56 Rahul Chahar (3/54 in 10 overs) in the batting order, but it was ing athletes and dignitaries, The Dronacharya Awardee balls). Kuldeep Handoo will impart The only silver lining would was also impressive as he evident that the lack of game from across the world participat- delayed the inevitable with some awareness became their undoing ed in the opening ceremony of coaching to the selected players be a big-hearted effort from left- during the coaching camp. arm seamer Chetan Sakariya impressive stuff towards the end. on the day. the Games projected to cost a The 227-run chase as per The rain break at the end of whopping USD 28 billion. DLS method was finally com- the 23rd over, which reduced the Fewer athletes across contin- Zimbabwe levels series against Bangladesh pleted in 39 overs as it was Sri game to 47 overs per side, helped gents took part, some to stay HARARE, July 23: menacing with five fours and three Lanka's first ODI win at home the home team. The pitch sud- focussed on their events on sixes. against India since July 24, denly had a bit of freshness and Saturday, a lot others out of the Bangladesh's bid to complete No. 6 Ryan Burl contributed 2012 and first victory against the ball would both grip and Indian contingent led by boxer M C Mary Kom and hockey captain Manpreet Singh during the series wins across all three formats fear of catching the infection 34 off 19. them since 2017 ODI at skid, making life easier for the opening ceremony of Olympics at Tokyo on Friday. against Zimbabwe ended today that has already found its way Shoriful Islam took 3-33 Djaramsala. spinners, who rocked the mid- with the hosts winning the second from four overs with his left-arm into the Games village. dark tunnel." Singh, besides six officials, par- Olympic Committee head Rahul Dravid and skipper dle-order. by 23 runs. seam bowling. Around 950 VIPs and world He added, "Today is a ticipated in the ceremony. The Thomas Bach. Dhawan would be unhappy with The latest trend of young bat- Zimbabwe won the toss and Zimbabwe pacer Blessing leaders were in attendance moment of hope. Yes, it is very country has a 228-strong delega- Olympic rings made from a low-intensity performance on ters not being able to cope up chose to bat, finishing on 166-6. It Muzarabani (2-21) struck early inside the arena that has a capac- different from what all of us had tion in Tokyo, including over the wood of trees planted from leveled the three-match series at 1- the day, especially the fielding with slow bowlers was on show to remove Bangladesh openers effort which was poor to say the as the middle-order looked clue- ity of 68,000. Despite the ban on imagined. But let us cherish this 120 athletes. seeds brought to the country the 1 after dismissing Bangladesh for Mohammad Naim (5) and crowd, the stadium was occu- moment because finally we are Deviating from the norm, last time it hosted the Olympics 143 in 19.5 overs at Harare Sports least as three catches were less against Jayawickrama (3/59 Soumya Sarkar (8). dropped. pied by over 10,000 individuals all here together." Vanuatu and Tonga's male flag- in 1964 were formed before the Club. in 10 overs) and Dananjaya (3/44 Wickets fell regularly, with India's young batsmen paid in 10 overs), who, in his second performing different roles. Even as the opening ceremo- bearers created quite a flutter traditional Parade of Nations. The decider is on Sunday at Afif Hossain (24) and Shamim for their profligacy and inexperi- spell, blew away the lower mid- International Olympic ny took place, protestors gath- after they walked in shirtless and Unlike previous Games held the same venue. Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by Hossain (29) offering some ence as Sri Lanka left-arm spin- dle order with turn and bounce. Committee (IOC) president ered outside the stadium and bodies smeared with oil. in Japan, where participating resistance. ner Praveen Jayawickrama and However, Prithvi Shaw (49 Thomas Bach, without whose made their voices heard after 'United by Emotion' was the nations marched into the stadi- 220 runs in the one-off test before completing a 3-0 whitewash in the Left-arm spinner Wellington mystery spinner Akila off 49 balls) dazzled with his steely resolve and stubbornness blocking one of the city's busiest theme of the evening which um in the English order of their one-day series. Masakadza took a career-best 3- Dananjaya forced them to make breathtaking array of strokes, the Tokyo Games wouldn't have roads, forcing the police to act. opened with a countdown video names, Tokyo 2020 followed Zimbabwe opener Wessley 20 for Zimbabwe while seamer a mess while playing for exag- while Sanju Samson again made seen the light of the day, Although there were no dating back to the time when Japan's writing system. Madhevere hit 73 on Friday, his Luke Jongwe also grabbed three gerated turn which wasn't there batting look easy in his run-a- acknowledged that it will be dif- spectators inside the Olympic Tokyo won the bid to host the After the Olympic oath was measured 57-ball innings turning wickets. (Agencies) in the first place. ball 46. ferent from the ones in the past. Stadium, there were fireworks Games in 2013 before persever- taken by athletes, officials and If Shaw slog-swept "Today, the Olympic athletes and music, from famous ing through a year of postpone- coaches, and the Games were Jayawickrama in front and are sending a resounding mes- Japanese video games, to which ment due to the pandemic. officially declared open, a spec- behind square, Samson would sage of hope to our fragile each of the competing nations It was followed by a 20-sec- tacular artistic display greeted play the inside out cover drive world. The Opening Ceremony walked in, led by Greece, home ond indigo and white fireworks the viewers as the flame entered with effortless ease. will highlight this Olympic mes- of the Ancient Olympic Games, display, highlighting the colours the city's Olympic Stadium and They added 74 runs in 13.2 sage of resilience, solidarity and with host nation Japan entering of the Tokyo 2020 emblem and the lighting of the cauldron took overs and one can't fault anyone unity of all humankind in over- the stadium last. shaped like a fan, which is an place. (PTI) who was dreaming of something big as the duo injected life in a dead rubber. Training of selected spikers begins However, after skipper Dasun Shanaka got one to skid under Mission Rural Sports and trapped Shaw, Manish Pandey's (11 off 19 balls) inclu- Excelsior Correspondent Sports Council Jammu, Ashok sion brought about a break in Singh said that the trainees have Players posing for group photograph. momentum. (PTI) JAMMU, July 23: Nurturing expressed gratitude to the sports and identifying the raw tal- Secretary, J&K Sports Council, ent in villagers under 'Mission Nuzhat Gul for taking sports to SKCA registers win over Need joint effort from Centre, State to make Rural Sports', Jammu and rural belts and identifying the tal- Kashmir Sports Council today ent for further grooming. Vriddhi Royals by 7 wkts India a sporting powerhouse: Thakur began training of around 11 spik- "The move shall not only NEW DELHI, July 23: "Sports is a state subject but Players of Singh Club Akhnoor posing for group ers at Volleyball Ground, Maulana encourage the players but also Excelsior Sports Correspondent only 3 wickets and thus won the centre has done enough in photograph in jubilant mood after winning Friendship Cup. Azad Stadium here. motivate them to act as ambassa- the match by 7 wickets. Abinav Sports Minister Anurag the last few years in the form of JAMMU, July 23: Shubham Puri played a splendid inning Thakur today insisted that sports launching TOPS (Target for Langeh, Nitin help Singh Cricket Khajuria Cricket Academy of 45 runs whereas Shubham is a state subject but said if the Olympic Podium Scheme) and (SKCA) today registered win in Khajuria scored 27 runs and centre and the respective states Khelo India," he said while the first match of the three remained not out. work hand in hand, the country watching the opening ceremony Club to lift Friendship Cup matches’ series against Vriddhi From bowling side, can be a sporting powerhouse in of the COVID-hit Tokyo Games Excelsior Sports Correspondent Sahil Mishra scored 29 runs, Royals. Tegvansh Singh and Ankush the future. from the Major Dhyan Chand Abhi Verma chipped in 16 and The three match series is took 1 wicket each. Lauding the states for pro- National Stadium here today. moting sports by announcing "States like Punjab, Haryana JAMMU, July 23: Three Bhupinder Singh contributed 13 being organized by Vriddhi Harman was declared as Sports Foundation and Man of Match. cash incentives and government and Odisha have been at the wickets haul by Sham Singh runs. jobs for medal winners, Thakur forefront of promoting sports Langeh and splendid inning of For Sunderbani-X1, Micky Shubham Khajuria Cricket The match was officiated Academy at Country Cricket by Deepak Dogra and Tejinder said it's time both centre and by announcing cash rewards 44 runs by Nitin Verma guided scalped 2 wickets, while Piyush states collaborate in promoting and jobs for medal winners. Stadium Gharota here. Pal Singh and Shubham Singh Cricket Club Akhnoor to and Rohit Sharma shared 1 sports. (PTI) lift Friendship Cup (three wicket each. Batting first after winning Khajuria. matches series), played at The Man of the Match award Spikers during training at MA Stadium Jammu on Friday. the toss, Vriddhi Royals scored Government Higher Secondary was presented to Sham Singh 92 runs by losing all the wick- The spikers were selected dur- dors in promoting sports among School Akhnoor here today. Langeh, while Sunil Bendy ets in 28 overs. Deepak Dogra ing a day-long club-level matches youth in their respective areas," Electing to bat first after clinched Man of the Series scored unbeaten 24 runs, while played at Birpur in district Samba. said the official. winning the toss, Sunderbani X1 award. Sumit Kumar scored 15 runs GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAMMU. As per official communiqué Spikers Ayush Jamwal, and Kanhaiya made 13 runs. scored 111runs by losing all the The match was officiated by issued by the Jammu Wing of Ganeshwar Jamwal, Sahil Kumar, wickets in 23.3 overs. Atul Dayal Singh and Vikas Bali as From bowling side, Harman ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE Jammu and Kashmir Sports Aman Kangla, Vinod Kangla, took 3 wickets, while Shubham Ref:- Letter of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Department of Health and Family Welfare Sharma was the top scorer with umpires, while Rahul Gupta Council, a coaching-cum-training Vishal Kumar, Ajit Singh, Ashish 32 runs, while Micky and Pankaj maintained the scorecard. Khajuria and Vishal Kumar Medical Services Section Govt. of India No. S.12011/05/2019-MS. camp of selected 11 spikers com- Kumar Singh, Karan Kumar scalped two wickets each. Kumar chipped in 19 and 16 Rajinder Sharma President menced under the professional and Singh, Ansh Changotra and Application are invited on plain paper (typed) for the following post under National Organ Transplant In reply, SKCA chased the runs respectively. Management Little Flower High trained coaches. Tarseem Lal are among those programme (NOTP), Govt. Medical College, Jammu for “State Organ & Tissue Transplant score in 18 overs by losing For Singh Cricket Club School Akhnoor was the chief Divisional Sports Officer, J&K undergoing training at the stadium. Organization (SOTTO)” for a period of one year or till the completion of project, whichever is earlier. Akhnoor, Sham Singh Langeh guest, who distributed the prizes The detail of the said post is as under:- was the wrecker-in-chief who along with Vinod Sharma S.No Name of Post Essential Desirable Qualification Nature of Remuneration No. of scalped 3 importance wickets, Manager Sunderbani X1, who Sports Council’s night tournament Qualification Job posts while Sunil Kumar and was guest of honour on the occa- 1. Joint Director MBBS, MD/MS Experience in organ Technical Rs. 39200-67000 One Abhinandan Sharma shared 2 sion. (ROTTO)/ or DM/MCH in donation and procurement inter phase +87.00 (01) wickets each. Binny Kesar got 1 The three matches’ series culture signifies ushering of peace in J&K In-charge any Medical at supervisor level. between (SOTTO) Speciality Super Participation in varous directors and wicket. was organized by Singh Cricket JAMMU, July 23: and Boxing but in days ahead, Secretary, J&K Sports Specialty with 6 global/regional/country/ other lower In reply, Singh Cricket Club Club Akhnoor under the super- sports activities will be taking a Council, Nuzhat Gul said that years experience meetings/symposium/ functionaries Akhnoor chased the target in vision of Sham Singh Langeh Lights, Camera, Action and driver's seat, said an official. participation of enthusiast crowd in the specialty workshop on organ 16.1 overs by loing 4 wickets, General Secretary JKCA District the game begins. Principal Secretary, J&K during night tournaments have for non-teaching procurement and cadre and 13 year transplantation speciality thus won the match by 6 wick- Jammu to promote cricket in The scene at various sports Youth Services and Sports, Alok shown how people are crazy of GDO cadre. on cadaveric donation ets. Nitin Verma played a splen- Akhnoor Sub Division and stadia now a days across this sen- Kumar said, ''due to COVID hin- about sports in Jammu and issues sitive region is often visible with drances, sports activities could not did inning of 44 runs, while District Rajouri. Kashmir. The applications should be reach on or before 10/08/2021 up to 4.00 P.M. in the office of the under- crowd cheering up their be organised and now with relax- ''The night tournaments are signed along with one photograph pasted on the application and self-attested complete documents as favourites, sounds of hip-hip hur- ation around, we begun with being organised in both Jammu as mentioned below:- Mount Litera School ray echoing and the sports lovers Premier League matches.'' well as Kashmir regions,'' she 1. Application on plain paper addressing to Principal, GMC, Jammu (typed). enjoying every moment being part ''Night tournaments culture said further maintaining that the 2. Date of Birth Certificate (upper age limit up to 65 years). of the game. has been revived across the UT. initiative has been named as 3. 12th class marks sheet. organizes webinar Night tournaments culture has We have increased lighting, 'Back To Community' with an 4. Document establishment essential qualification. Excelsior Correspondent Assistant Commissioner KVS. finally made a comeback with upgraded required facilities in aim to involve every section of 5. Document establishment desirable qualification. Parmod Srivastava, Jammu and Kashmir Sports districts and many night tourna- the community to flourish sports 6. Experience certificate if any. JAMMU, July 23: Mount President Jammu Sahodaya Council reviving it hence, signify- ments are in progress.'' at grassroots level. 7. An affidavit stating that you will abide by all the terms and conditions and not working elsewhere. ing ushering of peace and harmo- ''We have seen people enjoy- Litera Senior Secondary School, School Complex (JSSC) and Dr ''Community participation can Note:- The date of interview shall be notified separately. Tarore organized a webinar for Seema Negi Director Principal ny across the Union Territory. ing and crowd cheering up play- take sports to the grassroots level, The selection committee constituted in reference to the above mentioned letter shall prepare the The sports sector remained ers during night tournaments the students, educators as well as Sanjeevani World School were which ultimately helps in identi- pre-merit and total merit in the under mentioned format. one of the worst hampered since being organised with appropriate for the parents on the theme invited as special guests. fying the talent for further train- 1. Essential Qualification = 60 points. decades due to militancy and COVID behaviour, Kumar "Challenges to be faced by the Others who graced the occa- ing in the hands of professionals,'' 2. Desirable Qualification = 30 points. political activities in Jammu and expressed and said, much more Gul said. 3. Interview = 10 points. schools, teachers and students sion were Sheikh Altaf Hussain, Kashmir but the scenario has events are in pipeline following Sports activities will also be The engagement shall be made purely on contractual basis and shall be governed by the following on the new pattern of CBSE for Dr Kunal Anand, Vijay Puri, gradually started changing and all SOPs and COVID guidelines enhanced further with the terms and conditions:- examination 2021-2022". Ruchi Behl, Anita Bhatia, Ranju bringing revolution of the field of in view of apprehended Third a. The period of their engagement shall be of one year or till the completion of the project whichever The chief guests of the occa- Malhotra, Suchita Gupta, Rohini sports. Wave and we do not want to be involvement of corporate sector and everybody, who wants to be a is earlier. sion were Chairman Dr AK Aima, Sanchita Mukherjee, Sports have finally started the super spreader.'' b. The appointee shall be purely on contractual basis on the remuneration settled by the appointing sportsperson by choice, will be Kapoor and Managing Director Rahul Raj, Dr Vikesh Kour, making a comeback in Jammu The Principal Secretary authority based on the experience and qualification of the applicant for a period of one year or till PB Kapoor. Nirmal Mahana, Educators of and Kashmir with a special focus asserted that such activities will supported with facilities and the completion of the project. The dignitaries who decorat- MLSS, Tarore, students and par- by the Government, an official be continuing in future as well at equipment. c. The appointment shall not confer any right to the appointee to claim for regularization and his term ed the event were educationists ents. said. all those infrastructural set up ''Night tournaments are also shall be deemed to be ceased after the tenure or completion of the said scheme whichever is earlier. from PAN India who are expert- The welcome address was And, as a part of ongoing where night light facilities and initiated as a part of anti-drug d. The appointee shall be responsible for the job assigned by the competent authority from time to campaign and if we have to save ise in their own field having vast presented by Principal of the process of taking sports to every other arrangements are in stand- time. our future generations, there is no knowledge, experience and school Dr Rahul Kapoor. nook and corner of the Union ing. ''People have been fed up of e. The appointees shall work directly in consultation with Head. Department of Urology, GMC, Jammu Territory, Jammu and Kashmir COVID pandemic, so sports is other better platform than sports,'' and monthly satisfaction work done report from the concerned Nodal Officer shall be the basis of valuable information related to All the dignitaries were felic- said the Secretary and added that their continuation on the said job. the topic. They were Dr Ruby itated by the participation cer- Sports Council the highest body one of the best mediums to catering sports in a first, have ini- refresh their minds besides keep- sports have processed new f. Any modification as recieved from Govt. of India shall be directly applicable without any prejudice Kundu, Principal Jawaharlal tificates as a token of remem- thoughts among youth when pan- to the applicant. Nehru School City, Coordinator brance and warmth by the tiated with the revival of night ing our youth away from drug tournaments in different disci- abuse and other social evils,'' said demic has gripped every head. g. No TA/DA shall be permissible to the candidates appearing for the interview. for CBSE Board Exam, Bhopal, Principal of the school Dr Rahul plines, which symbolises return of Mr Kumar. ''Sports develop bonding, con- Sd/- Dr Priyadarshi Nayak, Founder Kapoor. peace and harmony in the regions. He said the sporting will be a nect people and is ushering peace (Dr. Shashi Sudhan Sharma), and President Global Talk The webinar ended with The tournaments at present are 'new normal' in coming days and across the Jammu and Kashmir Principal & Dean, Education and Foundation Delhi relinquished speech by Ritesh being conducted in the disciplines private clubs will also be included for bright future stars,'' said Gul. DIP/J-4226/21 Govt. Medical College, and Anubhuti Mehta, former Kapoor, Trustee of the school. of Basketball, Football, Kabaddi to give a boost to this sector. (UNI) Dated: 23-07-2021 Jammu