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SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU DYSS official invited in Bhagat, Kadam sail into semifinals of Dubai para-badminton tournament Delhi Olympic Games DUBAI, Apr 2: Mohammad Arwaz Ansari and Excelsior Sports Correspondent the game of Kurash, Varinder was Deep Ranjan Bisoyee in the earlier appointed as coach of the World no 1 Pramod Bhagat semifinals. JAMMU, Apr 2: A staffer of Indian Kurash team that took part the Department of and world no 5 Sukant Kadam In the SL4 category, players Office bearers of Rotary International felicitating Lieutenant in the 10th Asian sailed into the semifinals of the have impairment in one or both Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan in Jammu on Friday. Youth Services and Kurash Championship. Sports (DYSS) Varinder Dubai para-badminton tourna- lower limbs and minimal Meanwhile, ment after winning their respec- impairment in walking/running Cricket Administrator & Sports Promoter, Sharma has been invit- Varinder expressed his ed to officiate in Kurash tive matches here. balance, but better compared to thanks to general sec- Chief guest, Lieutenant Colonel Anil Khajuria interacting event in the ongoing In the SL3 category, Bhagat SL3. District Governor Rotary International call on LG retary of Delhi Kurash with players at Jatwal in Samba. showed why he is the top ranked Delhi Olympic Games, Association, Lal Singh He is also in the mixed dou- Excelsior Sports Correspondent youth and appreciated Kalra's organised by the Delhi in the world with a strong per- bles quarterfinals alongside contribution for promoting and technical chair- Tennis Ball Night Cricket Tourney formance against Indonesian JAMMU, Apr 2: Cricket Olympic Association. man, Chander Pal Palak Kohli. sports. He advised him to keep A former Judo play- Ukun Rukaendi, taking 44 min- Kadam, in SL4 category, Administrator and Sports Saini for the invitation and utes to emerge 21-16 21-13 win- working towards the promotion er and presently associated with University-XI thrashes stormed into the semifinals with Promoter, Ranjeet Kalra called encouragement. ner. of sports in the region. a comfortable win over on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Meanwhile, Dr Dushyant In the SL3 category, partici- Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav Muhammad Norhilmie Mohd Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here Chaudhary, District Governor JCC by 5 wkts pants usually have impairment today and briefed him about the Nominee 2022-23, Rotary in one or both lower limbs and Zainudin from Malaysia. activities being undertaken to SSP Kathua flags off Half Marathon Excelsior Sports Correspondent two important wickets. Kadam started off slowly but International District along with Brother of martyr Lieutenant poor walking/running balance. foster the sports culture in the Rotarians Ashok Gupta, Jatinder Excelsior Sports Correspondent The runners passed through SAMBA, Apr 2: University Bhagat will play Muhammad as the game progressed, he Union Territory. the main town areas and reached Susheel Khajuria, Lieutenant became more confident and won Gandok, Adeep Mehta, Sanjay KATHUA, Apr 2: On fourth XI defeated Jammu Cricket Huzairi Abdul Malek of Kalra who also serves as a Keerian Gandyal Bridge, ending Colonel Anil Khajuria was the 21-17 21-8. Puri and Ashish Langar also met day of the special event series, Club (JCC) by five wickets in Malaysia in the semifinals. Co-Chairman of Sports Council their 22 KM run at Government chief guest of the event. Kadam will be playing the Lt Governor at the Raj under Azadi Ka Amrut the ongoing Tennis Ball Night Bhagat has partnered Manoj of Central University of Jammu Degree College for Women, In his address, he appreciat- Marcel Adam of Germany in his Bhavan today. Mahotsav, District Cricket Tournament, organised Sarkar (SL4) in the men's dou- and is the member of ed the efforts of the organisers last-four clash. (PTI) Dr Chaudhary briefed the Administration today organized Kathua. by the local youth at High bles and will play against Management Committee of Lieutenant Governor about vari- Hem Raj won the Half School Jatwal, here today. and encouraged the youth to Sport's Authority of India (SAI) 'Half Marathon' to intensify its keep themselves physically fit ous projects being undertaken campaign. Marathon, while Bhushan After winning toss, JCC Important to play simple hockey, not Training Center Jammu dis- by the Rotary Club in J&K, by participating in different SSP Kathua R C Kotwal Kumar and Chaman Lal elected to bat first and scored cussed with the Lieutenant especially during COVID 19 sports activities. flagged off the 22 KM Half clinched second and third posi- 104 runs in stipulated 12 overs, Governor the ongoing initiatives pandemic. Ashwani Sharma, Raj do anything too dramatic: Rupinder Marathon, which evoked an tions, respectively. whereas the opponent team to promote sports, especially The members also brought to Kumar, Rajesh Sharma, Rishu, BUENOS AIRES (Argentina), 2019 when we played in overwhelming response from Pertinently, the District (University-XI) chased the tar- cricket, in the region. He also the notice of the Lieutenant Arjun, Gopi, Raman Kumar, Apr 2: Antwerp, Belgium," Rupinder the people of all walks of life. Administration has rolled out a get by losing five wickets and complimented the visionary Governor certain issues where Rahul Sharma and Neeraj were was quoted as saying in a Over 150 male and female run- plan to organize five days spe- registered five wickets win over leadership for accentuating they sought assistance of the among the organisers of the On his first foreign tour since Hockey India release. ners turned up at GDC for cial events to mark 'Azadi ka the JCC. Kapil was declared as sports infrastructure across Government for reaching out to tournament. 2019, seasoned drag-flicker Rupinder had injured ham- Women; the starting point of the Amrut Mahotsav' being cele- man of match for his all-round J&K, besides sustained thrust of the needy more effectively. About 32 teams are taking Rupinder Pal Singh on Friday string one week before the team Half Marathon. brated to commemorate 75 years performance as he scored 33 the Government on promotion The Lieutenant Governor part in the tournament. emphasised on playing simple left for Europe. Speaking on the occasion, of Independence of India. runs off 26 balls and clinched of local sportspersons by way of while appreciating the service hockey instead of being too dra- "I was in good nick last year. enhanced sporting events and and role of Rotarians for their the SSP said the events like half matic on the field as Now against allied resources. contribution towards society marathon or other sports activi- IPL: KKR desperate to turn the Indian team gears Argentina, it will be all The Lieutenant Governor assured them of all possible sup- ties launched by District up to take on Olympic about finding that emphasized on the vital impor- port of the UT Administration Administration were aimed at Champions Argentina. rhythm back. It is tance of games and sports in the for furthering their public wel- mobilizing youth and engaging fortunes post tough transition Rupinder, who important to play sim- them in healthy activities. overall development of the fare initiatives. arrived here on ple hockey, as chief Earlier, SSP Kathua, along KOLKATA, Apr 2: son, was one of the brightspots most wickets -- 17 -- for KKR. Thursday along with coach Graham Reid with participating athletes, visit- for the team in 2020. OPPORTUNITIES: the Indian team for a always says and not do ed the photo exhibition and paid Two-time IPL champions The left-hander struck 418 Having decided to step away 16-day tour that includes back- floral tributes to the freedom Kolkata Knight Riders will be runs in 14 innings at an average from being captain to "focus on anything too dramatic. Focus to-back Pro League matches on will be on basic skills, strong fighters. District Youth Services striving for consistency in its bid of 41.80 and also hit the most his batting", Dinesh Karthik too April 11 and 12, missed the tour defence, good on-field commu- and Sports Officer Sunil Kumar to recreate old magic which has sixes (24), giving impetus in the will look to make amends in of Europe in February due to nication and coordination with and staff members of DYSS been lost during a difficult phase death overs with his cameos. 2021. hamstring injury. each other." were also present. of rebuilding lost post Gautam KKR have made some smart Then there are the seasoned Having secured his place in Gambhir's departure. additions to their squad in the duo of Shakib-Al-Hasan and the side for his first overseas Rupinder contributed to the Boult, Milne, Be it the opening combina- mini-auction, apart from retain- veteran Indian offspinner tour since 2019 when India trav- team's campaign with a total of Neesham arrive in tion, middle-order or finding a ing their core of the side -- 17 Harbhajan Singh who too will elled to Belgium, the lanky five goals from six FIH Hockey finisher, KKR struggled for sta- players -- despite a disappoint- look to make most of the limited defender is desperate to make up Pro League matches played by Chennai to join MI bility in the last edition in the ing season. opportunities that come their for the lost opportunities in the India last year. UAE, while a change of captain- WEAKNESSES: way on slow tracks on offer in crucial Olympic year. India will play their first Winning team posing for group photograph after the match at NEW DELHI, Apr 2: cy at the halfway stage did not Once their strength, KKR of Delhi and Chennai. practice match against Argentina Akhnoor. "I am super excited to play help them either.