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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 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 . 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 (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 will be runs in 14 innings at an average from being 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 ", 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 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. late has struggled in the spin KKR have two interesting against the Olympic champions. on April 6. New Zealand cricketers Add the floundering forms of department. Left arm wrist spin- uncapped new signings in It's been a very long break from The Indian team is scheduled Friendship Cup: Singh CC beats Trent Boult, Adam Milne and their two biggest Caribbean stars ner is a shadow Venkatesh Iyer and Vaibhav competitive hockey. My last to play six matches against Jimmy Neesham on Friday -- a half-fit and of his past and retuned with just Arora, who too will look to grab overseas tour was in September Argentina. (PTI) arrived in Chennai to join , who is not even one in five matches, of their opportunities. Singh Challengers by 6 wkts Indians squad for the half the bowler after being which he was not given the ball Left-hand Excelsior Sports Correspondent From bowling side, Sunil upcoming Indian Premier repeatedly called for suspect in one. batsman Iyer is fresh from a Injured Shreyas Iyer to go Bendy, Kr SS Langeh and League (IPL). action, KKR missed the playoffs One of the architects of their blistering 146-ball 198 against JAMMU, Apr 2: Singh Stiphen Sotra shared one wick- The trio will now undergo for a second time in a row in the twin triumphs in 2012 and 2014 Punjab in the Vijay Harare Cricket Club Akhnoor trounced et each. the seven-day mandatory quar- Gambhir era. under Gambhir, Sunil Narine is Trophy. Singh Challenger Akhnoor by under knife on April 8 In reply, Singh Cricket Club antine period at the team hotel. Here's is a SWOT analysis of also floundering. THREATS: six wickets in the ongoing Akhnoor achieved the set target the side that will take on Narine's action once again KKR would need good start MUMBAI, Apr 2: greater the setback, the stronger Friendship Cup, being played at "National duties to IPL by losing only four wickets in Sunrisers Hyderabad in their came to haunt him in 2020 as he from opener to the comeback. I shall be back Government Higher Secondary duties. The trio has landed in 22 overs and won the match by Chennai! Welcome Trent, season-opener in Chennai on was warned of suspect action give better starts this year in the India batsman Shreyas Iyer is soon," Iyer had tweeted last week. School Ground Akhnoor, here six wickets. Deepak Sharma set to undergo a surgery on April "I've been reading your mes- today. Adam, and Jimmy," Mumbai April 11. and went on to miss four match- Powerplay overs. Gill consumed made 98 runs off 65 balls while Indians tweeted. STRENGTHS: es. Before that he had to be a lot of deliveries upfront in 8 for his shoulder injury which Singh Challenger won the Sunil Bendy and Jimmy Manni had ruled him out of the last two toss and decided to bat first. The five-time champions In Eoin Morgan, his first pulled out of CPL final for most games which did create contributed 56 and 11 runs Mumbai were by far the best stint as full-time KKR captain, Trinbago Knight Riders as he pressure on middle-order. ODIs against England and the Batting first, Singh while facing 35 and 12 balls entire IPL. Challengers scored 195 by los- side in IPL 2020 and topped the the Purple Brigade have got one was found chucking. The Morgan-led side would respectively. From bowling group during the play-offs. of the most astute brains of the It was another mystery spin- look to ensure that they get a The 26-year old Iyer had suf- ing three wickets in 25 overs. side, Sny Mahi, Rajinder fered the injury during the first Sny Mahi made brilliant centu- They beat a good side the Delhi white-ball format. ner, a Tamil winning combination, some- Sharma, Sunny Sharma and Capitals comfortably in the The English World Cup-win- Naud architect-turned-cricketer thing that eluded them last time ODI against England in Pune on ry (107 runs off 74 balls), Danish clinched one wicket March 23 when he dived on a whereas as Pankaj Kumar final to take yet another IPL ning skipper, who took over the who took up the responsibility in as they would be desperate to each. title. (PTI) role after seven games last sea- Narine's absence to finish with make the cut. (PTI) drive hit by Jonny Bairstow off scored 34 runs while facing 23 Deepak Sharma was pacer . balls and Rajinder Sharma con- declared as man of the match He looked in tremendous pain tributed 22 runs off 31 balls. for his outstanding batting. Ronaldo’s armband auctioned for as he left the field clutching his shoulder. Down with COVID-19, "Shreyas will get operated on USD 75,000 to help Serbian baby April 8 for his shoulder injury," a sages and have been over- BELGRADE, Apr 2: The three-day auction didn't source in the know of things told whelmed by all the outpouring of Tendulkar hospitalised pass without controversy as PTI. love and support. Thank you from MUMBAI, Apr 2: Tendulkar had tested positive The captain's armband that some participants tried to dis- Iyer is likely to be out of the bottom of my heart to every- for the dreaded infection on March Cristiano Ronaldo angrily threw rupt the process by putting up action for a minimum of four one." Former India captain and bat- 27 and was in home isolation ever to the ground during Portugal's unrealistically huge sums. The months. He had signed up with Iyer, who had led Delhi ting icon Sachin Tendulkar has since. fake bidding triggered public Lancashire but now is unlikely to Capitals to the IPL final last year been hospitalised as a precaution- "He is doing fine and has been outrage with authorities pledg- Winning team posing for a group photograph along with dig- play for the English county side in UAE, was replaced by Rishabh admitted for normal (course of) ing to find and punish the cul- nitaries at Doda. in their one-day tournament start- Pant as skipper for the upcoming treatment," a source close to prits. ing on July 23. edition beginning on April 9. Tendulkar said. Moments before last Doda Premier League commences "You know what they say, the (PTI) The batting great, who was Saturday's match with Serbia part of India's historic World Cup ended in a 2-2 draw, Ronaldo Excelsior Sports Correspondent Club by 2-0 sets. win in 2011, also wished his team- walked off the field after his The six days event was inau- Stimac expresses desire to include mates on the 10th anniversary of DODA, Apr 2: Doda Premier gurated by Principal Boys injury-time goal was disal- League, which is part of the UT the victory. Higher Secondary School Doda, lowed. The Portugal great level Premier League, com- "Wishing all Indians & my Tanveer Ahmed Wani in the dis- overseas citizens in Indian football team dinked the ball over the Serbia menced at Sports Stadium, here teammates on the 10th anniversary ciplines of Volleyball, Kabaddi, NEW DELHI, Apr 2: football ever since Stephen of our World Cup win," he tweet- goalkeeper and it looked as if it today. crossed the line before being Football and Hockey, whereas Constantine spoke about the need ed. About six Clubs each of Beleaguered coach Igor cleared by a defender. sports event is being organised for India to go down that route. Besides Tendulkar, former Football, Hockey, Kabaddi and Stimac has dropped enough hints Stimac says he doesn't like World Cup qualifier in Belgrade While heading to the dress- under supervision of Baljinder India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, his Volleyball are participating in about his inclination to include the word experiment, a term that ary measure, six days after he test- elder brother Yusuf and S last week has been sold to an ing room before the final whis- this competition. Singh, Manager Bana Singh Stadium RS Pura and overall Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) has been often associated with ed positive for COVID-19. Badrinath -- all of whom had unidentified bidder for 64,000 tle, Ronaldo angrily threw down Three Kabaddi matches were in the national football team that him. He has handed out debuts to supervision of Ashok Singh, The 47-year-old took to twitter recently participated at the Road euros (USD 75,000) at a charity his armband near the touchline. played in which Doda Warriors stands shaken after one of its 10 players in their friendly to announce the development on Safety World Series Challenge -- auction, Serbian state TV After the match, it was picked won by 14 points against Doda Divisional Sports Officer biggest defeats in years. against Oman, which took place Friday. have so far announced that they reported on Friday. up by a firefighter on duty and Stunner, whereas GDC Bulls Jammu. An inexperienced India were four days before the UAE game. "Thank you for your wishes have tested positive for COVID- A Serbian humanitarian given to the charity group. emerged as winner by 11 points The matches of Volleyball humiliated 0-6 by UAE in an "Experimenting is when you and prayers. As a matter of abun- 19. group put the blue armband up Ronaldo was criticised for against Bhalessa and Doda were officiated by Anayatullah international friendly in Dubai play players in positions they dant precaution under medical Tendulkar had led the Indian for online bidding to raise his actions and some believe his Sports Warriors defeated HSS Gattu (PET), Zahoor Ilahey recently. have never played or when you advice, I have been hospitalised. I team to victory in the veteran's money for medical treatment for angry display could lead to (PET) Vinod Kumar (PEM) and "Sometimes I get the impres- switch to a game system that you hope to be back home in a few tournament in Raipur where Doda Club by five points. a 6-month-old boy suffering FIFA sanctions. (AP) In Volleyball, Brotherhood Muzamil Rashid (REK), while sion that we have too much opin- did not practice in training. days. Take care and stay safe crowds were allowed inside the with spinal muscular atrophy. the matches of Kabaddi were everyone," Tendulkar wrote. stadiums. (PTI) Club Doda beat Bhalessa ion of ourselves when it comes to Personally, I don't like the word Volleyball Club by 2-0 sets, officiated by Ifroz Hussain opponents like Afghanistan or experimentation and it doesn't fit Let's not schedule international cricket when while Trown Club trounced (PET), Ajaz Ahmed (PET) Bangladesh," Stimac was quoted with what we do. Squash challenger: Harrity beats top seed Doda Warriors by 2-0 sets and Mohd Imran (REK) and Koshal as saying the AIFF. "We didn't bring a single Sinoo Club defeated Drodhu Kumar (REK). A member of the Croatian player to Dubai who didn't Mahesh Mangaonkar in men’s final biggest show unfolds: Pietersen on IPL team that made the semifinals of deserve it with his performances NEW DELHI, Apr 2: are reportedly in a dilemma the 1998 FIFA World Cup, he in the Hero Indian Super League. CHENNAI, Apr 2: level of play and made short work about their participation in the Tashkent to host 2023 men’s added, "Let me remind you that However, due to illness, injury or of the top seed to secure the title The cricket Boards should (IPL) as Afghanistan has allowed over- poor form we could not count on American Todd Harrity in 51 minutes. seas citizen players to play for the Rahul Bheke, Seriton Fernandes, defeated top seed Mahesh realise that IPL is the "the their two-Test home series In the women's final, Egypt's boxing world C’ship national team. They now have 13 Ashish Rai, Brandon Fernandes, Mangaonkar of India in a five- against New Zealand starts on Hana Moataz, the second seed, players coming from European Abdul Sahal, Udanta Singh and game thrilling tie to win the men's June 2, a day after the conclu- NEW DELHI, Apr 2: statement. made short work of her compatri- leagues. Sunil Chhetri. title in the second HCL-SRFI sion of the upcoming IPL. AIBA said a bid was presented ot Malak Kamal, winning 11-3 "They are competing in "We gave everyone a chance Indian Tour - Chennai Leg 1 at If the teams they represent The 2023 men's boxing World by the Boxing Federation of 11-9 11-5 in 22 minutes. Germany, Poland, Finland, the to play in their natural positions - the Indian Squash Academy here reach the business end of the Championships will be held in Uzbekistan, which saw the organi- Moataz, ranked 74, was in Netherlands and Sweden. They - in the same game system but today. T20 league, they either have to Uzbekistan capital Tashkent, the sation's Board voting in favour of dominant form and never allowed also have two players playing in against far stronger opponents The second seeded US player Kamal any opportunities. miss the finale or skip the International Boxing Association its candidature. won 11-9 11-6 7-11 2-11 11-0 for national duty. (AIBA) announced today. During his visit to Uzbekistan, Australian clubs, and one player than those they have in the Hero The PSA Challenger Tour in the USA top division. ISL. This was our only chance to a memorable win. Director of the England and AIBA President Umar Kremlev held a working meeting event, earlier scheduled to begin Bangladesh has introduced a 3+1 see the new boys and work with Harrity, at 52, ranked five Wales Cricket Board, Ashley Kremlev confirmed Tashkent as and a press conference with the on March 27, had to be postponed policy, and their league is them before the decisive quali- spots below the Indian player, after two players tested positive Giles has already said that the the host city during a visit to chairman of the NOC Rustam started in whirlwind fashion and extremely competitive too." fiers," he said. for COVID-19 and the tourna- ECB will not force the English Uzbekistan. Shaabdurakhmonov and the first The Blue Tigers have won The former player added, went two games up. ment got underway on March 29. players to prefer national duty "I am happy to announce deputy chairman of Boxing Unfazed by the two-game just one match, against Thailand, "We came to Dubai with just one Results: Final: Women: Hana biggest show in town" and no over IPL. Uzbekistan, the country which has Federation of Ukbezkistan Saken deficit, the 27-year old Indian since May 2019 even though goal, to get an answer to the Moataz (Egypt-X2) beat Malak international game should be "Cricket boards need to strong boxers and a champion's Polatov, where he discussed the raised his level of play and pock- they did manage to push fancied question of how much the new Kamal 11-3 11-9 11-5. scheduled during the course of realise that the @IPL is the character, to be the host of the development of boxing in opponents such as Qatar and guys can provide against two eted the third game in seven min- the T20 event, former England biggest show in town. DO NOT utes. In the fourth, Mangaonkar Men: Todd Harrity (USA-X2) 2023 Championships. I am confi- Uzbekistan and central Asia and Oman. tough opponents and whether we beat Mahesh Mangaonkar (India- captain Kevin Pietersen opined schedule ANY international dent in the high-level organisation, the first stages of preparation for The inclusion of OCI and PIO will get a few new names for the was in full flow and wrapped it on Friday. games whilst it's on. V v v sim- up 11-2 in just six minutes. X1) 11-9 11-6 7-11 2-11 11-0. the huge fan's support and spectac- the World Championships, the (Players of Indian Origin) has remaining qualifying matches Some of the English players ple!," Pietersen tweeted. But then Harrity raised his (PTI) ular fights," said Kremlev in a statement read. (PTI) been a topic of debate in Indian due in June." (PTI)