SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2017 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU India eye whitewash against hapless England Angel Public School celebrates Annual Day DGP felicitates budding shooters; KOLKATA, Jan 21: record 256 partnership with a sen- warming the bench. sational counter-attacking innings An injury scare yesterday, JK's educational sector The series in their grasp along of 102 from 81 balls in Cuttack. which prompted Dhawan to make says JKP on forefront in sports arena with a distinct psychological edge, Indian batsmen, however, have a trip of the hospital, could lead to transforming fast: DyCM Excelsior Sports Correspondent Sports Council, would organize organize sports events in coordi- India would be aiming for a clean- been ruthless as a unit and showed a change tomorrow. more sports events in the State nation with Sports Council, he Excelsior Correspondent an educational hub for several JAMMU, Jan 21: Jammu sweep to dent England's confi- that a target of 350 is just a number The other opener K L Rahul with the aim to provide platform added. dence a bit more in their final ODI countries. He said the sus- and Kashmir Police besides its to the youth to refine their talent Earlier, ADGP (Security), especially when the ever-reliable too is yet to replicate his Test form KATHUA, Jan 21: Deputy outing before the Champions tained and systematic interven- professional duties is doing a and participate in different state, Dilbag Singh, who is also Virat Kohli is on song. into ODIs and has scores of eight Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh Trophy in less than five months, tion by way of granting funds commendable job in promoting national and international tour- President of J&K Rafle The biggest plus for India has and five in the two ODIs so far. today said the vision and direc- here tomorrow. and other things has largely sports profile of the State by naments. Association (JKRA), threw light been Kedar Jadhav, whose 76-ball The other Indian opener, Rohit tion by the Prime Minister has England have been winless in contributed in elevating the hosting number of national and On the occasion, Secretary on objectives of the Association 120 in Pune played a key role in Sharma, who is recovering from an been instrumental in changing the disastrous tour so far, having educational standards in the state level sports championships J&K Sports Council, Waheed- in coordination with Police overhauling a 351-run target. injury will be sorely missed at this every facet in the country espe- been outplayed in the Test series country. to inspire and encourage youth They went a notch higher in venue given that in the last match cially the educational sector and prior to the ODIs. And it looks Dr. Singh while referring to towards sports. Cuttack where India's net gain in here two years ago, he had struck a younger generation should also unlikely that the tide would turn the visionary approach of late Director General of Police two warhorses, Dhoni and Yuvraj, world record 264. contribute their bit in it by dramatically tomorrow. President Dr. A.P J Abdul (DGP), Dr S P Vaid, stated this coming among runs put them right Sharma's epic knock had pow- wholeheartedly supporting these India's old brigade of Yuvraj Kalam said that the path shown while felicitating the young bud- in frame ahead of the Champions ered India to 404/5 against Sri initiatives. Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, by him for making India a ding shooters of the State at a Trophy. Lanka, who lost by 153 runs on The Deputy Chief Minister who stepped down from limited- global power to be reckoned function held here today. The third and final ODI before November 13, 2014. was speaking at the annual day overs captaincy ahead of the series, with by 2020 needs to be fol- It was informed that the the marquee event in England will The rest of the batting line-up function of Angel Public School turned back the clock to help the shooting teams of the State are give an opportunity for the defend- looks set and need not be tinkered at Dayalachak in Kathua, here lowed. He said that it is admit- team once again out-bat England participating in various State ing champions to sort out the open- with but Kohli may look to tweak today. ted fact that India has emerged by 15 runs in the second ODI. and national level competitions ing riddle. his seam attack a bit with Hardik Dr Singh said the as one of the leading powers The Eoin Morgan-led outfit has and so far 21 medals have been The biggest concern has been Pandya's bowling lacking bite. Government has already under- globally and now the onus lies batted with as much verve but has won in the national sports events Shikhar Dhawan, who has been A seaming all-rounder, Pandya taken several initiates for aug- on the people specially the fallen short everytime -- be it while including 8 gold, 7 silver and 6 struggling to get into the rhythm. conceded 60 without taking any menting the educational sector younger generation to carry it chasing 382 in Cuttack or defend- bronze. With scores of one and 11 in the wicket in Cuttack as Morgan ham- and these have started making forward. "The 21st century as ing a target of 351 in Pune. Addressing the shooters, Dr. two ODIs, it's high time that the mered him with disdain. impact on the ground. He said predicted by several global Morgan himself has been in Vaid assured that the police Young shooter displaying his skills while DGP Dr S P Vaid and team think-tank looks beyond Looking forward to the these initiatives will ensure that intellectuals and thinkers stupendous form and had almost range will be thrown open to our other dignitaries watch him during felicitating function in Jammu. Dhawan, especially when they Champions Trophy, Pandya may the students get quality educa- belongs to India and we have to overshadowed Yuvraj and Dhoni's young shooters from the civil ur-Rehman Parra, assured that Shooting Range. have an in-form Ajinkya Rahane seem to be an investment but only tional and other related facili- ensure that we all contribute to society and educational institu- all efforts will be made to sup- Among others, the function time will say whether it's wise or ties which would be having a big ensure the same", he added. tions as well. He said that all port promising and upcoming was attended by IGPs, Yoginder not. impact on overall academics and The Deputy Chief Minister required technical support will shooters. He complimented JKP Koul and SD Singh, DIG Alok On the other hand, its related fields. said that the private education- be provided by JKP to the young officers for their contribution in Kumar, vice president JKRA, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who was The Deputy Chief Minister al institutions have also played shooters to hone their talent. He promotion of sports activities in KS Jamwal, general secretary, brought in place of Umesh Yadav said that the present an important role in augmenting said that similar facilities would the State. JKRA, Sanam Sony, SSPs, MY in Cuttack, showed terrific control Government has undertaken the initiatives undertaken by the be made available for young Parra appreciated the efforts Kitchloo, Mohan Lal, Roop Raj, at the death. several measures which have Government for ensuring that shooters at Srinagar and will be of JKP for promoting sports cul- Anil Katoch, Anita Sharma and Kohli would hope that the immensely contributed in mak- the educational sector of the expanded at all district head- ture in the State under Civic Nisha Nathyal, AP Mirza, Sohan likes of Pandya and Jasprit ing the educational scenario in State touches new heights. He quarters across the State. Action Progrtamme. Lal, Satish Gupta, TS Tony Bumrah lived up to the faith and the country at par with the var- said that they have also con- Dr. Vaid said in sports arena Infrastructure available in Police Deepak Handa, Vinod Sharma hit the yorker length consistent- ious international universities tributed their bit which needs to JKP, in coordination with J&K Lines can also be utilized to and other police officers. ly.(PTI) and India is also coming up as be appreciated. All India Super Six T20 Tourney for Physically Challenged Sachin Shiva slams cracking ton as Saina Nehwal playing back-hand shot during a match of Malaysia Masters at Sarawak (Malaysia) on Saturday. Tamil Nadu, Haryana register wins Saina a win away from Excelsior Sports Correspondent honour were introduced with the Rajmaheswer claimed one. Sachin participating teams on the occa- Shiva was adjudged as man of the JAMMU, Jan 21: Sachin Shiva sion. match. Malaysia Masters title of Tamil Nadu scored a magnifi- cent century as Tamil Nadu and SARAWAK (MALAYSIA), Jan 21: enjoyed a 6-2 head-to-head Haryana registered emphatic wins record against Yin, who had last to stay alive in the All India Super- India ace Saina Nehwal pro- beaten the Indian at 2010 Asian Six T20 Cricket Tournament for duced a dominating perform- Games. The Indian extended her Physically Challenged cricketers, ance to notch up a straight-game record to seven wins after pro- being organized by Jammu and win over Hong Kong's Yip Pui ducing another scintillating per- Kashmir Police Department at Yin to seal her place in the finals formance. Players posing alongwith the officials and organizers during a match of Baba Fateh Singh Gulshan Ground, here. of the USD 120,000 Malaysia The girl from Hyderabad had Memorial Hockey Tournament in Jammu. Six teams namely Madhya Masters Grand Prix Gold here opened up a 4-1 lead early on but Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil today. she lost control of the match Baba Fateh Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament Nadu,West Bengal, Haryana and London Olympics bronze after that as Yin erased the deficit J&K are participating in this medallist, Saina, who has been and grabbed a 7-4 advantage at MBS HC trounces Kathua Hockey Club by 3-2 Tournament, which is being held desperately looking for a win to one stage. Excelsior Sports Correspondent who netted the first goal in the Club Gole Gujral blanked under the supervision of boost her confidence after recov- Despite a fightback from 10th minute to give his side an Vijaypur Warriors by (4-0). Organizing Committee that ering from a knee surgery, which Saina, she managed to hold on to JAMMU, Jan 21: MBS early lead. Another goal by Balmeet Singh scored a brilliant includes Dilbag Singh, ADGP, derailed her Rio Olympics cam- a 12-9 lead but the Indian then Hockey Club Simbal Camp Navjot Singh in 20th minute hat-trick, netting goals in 20th, Chairman of the event; Shafqat Ali paign last year, thrashed fifth changed gears and reeled off five defeated Kathua Hockey Club, increased the lead by (2-0). But 30th and 45th minutes of the Wattali, IGP Armed, Organizing seed Yin 21-13 21-10 in a lop- straight points to first turn the Lachi Pura in a close contest by Kathua Hockey Club came back match, while the 4th goal was Secretary and Rajesh Gill, Chief sided semi-final clash here. tables and then amassed seven three goals to two (3-2) in the strongly and scored a brilliant scored by Gurveer Singh in 50th Prosecuting Officer and Former IGP JP Singh and cricketer Mithun Manhas interacting with The 26-year-old Indian, who points on the trot to leave the ongoing Baba Fateh Singh Ji goal in the 22nd minute through minute. Ranji Player as the Coordinator. Physically Challenged cricketers at Gulshan Ground in Jammu. clinched the Australian Open last Hong Kong player stranded. Memorial Hockey Tournament, Ramandeep to make it (2-1). The match was officiated by Inspector General of Police year, will face Thailand's In the second game, there being organized by Hockey J&K While speaking on the occa- In another match, Haryana Then, Gaganjot Singh of MBS Jagjeet Singh, Karanjeet Singh, (IGP) JP Singh was the chief guest Pornpawee Chochuwong in the was a marked difference at KK Hakhu Astroturf Hockey sion, IGP appreciated these crick- scripted thrilling last-ball victory Club netted another goal in 26th JS Reen, Iqbal Singh, Joginder in today's matches, while Mithun summit clash. The unheralded between the two shuttlers as Stadium, Gulshan Ground, here eters for showing great cricketing over Rajasthan by 1 run. minute to make it (3-1) in his Singh and Karanjeet Singh Manhas, IPL cricketer, who has the World No 67 Thai shuttler Saina simply walked away with today. skills and conveyed good wishes to Batting first, Haryana scored team's favour. A goal by Rajesh (Junior), while GS Bakshi, honour of leading North Zone in stunned World No 19 Cheung the game without giving any The Tournament is being all the participating teams for their 156 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in Singh of Kathua Hockey Club in General Secretary Hockey J&K prestigious Duleep Trophy and Ngan Yi, seeded second, 21-19 chance to her rival. She opened sponsored by Jammu and future. the stipulated 20 overs. Vinod top 38th minute, though decreased was present on the occasion. Deodhar Trophy Tournaments, 20-22 21-18 in another semi- up a 6-0 lead and then kept Kashmir State Sports Council. In the first match, Tamil Nadu scored with 40 runs (5 fours, 1 six), the lead, yet it was not enough to In tomorrow's fixture, besides leading formidable Delhi final match that lasted an hour extending it to eventually shut The players of both the scripted a superb victory over West while Deepak made 33 runs (2 save his team from defeat. MBS Hiranagar Hockey Club will for around a decade was the guest and 16 minutes. the door on Yin comfortably. teams displayed superb hockey Bengal by 65 runs. fours, 3 sixes) and Yashpal Sharma Coming into the match, Saina finally won by (3-2). take on Guru Nanak Nagar of honour. (PTI) skills, however, it was Randeep In another match, Khalsa Hockey Club at 1:30 pm. Batting first, Tamil Nadu contributed 19 runs to the total. Singh of MBS Hockey Club, The chief guest and guest of scored 161 runs for the loss of 6 From Rajasthan, Jaisa Ram, Azar wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Mohammad and Jaswant shared 1 Skipper Sachin Shiva scored wicket each. State Power Lifting teams selected unbeaten 115 runs off 67 balls, In reply, Rajasthan fell short of Excelsior Sports Correspondent Unequipped Men (Power studded with 17 boundaries and 3 just one run, scoring 155 runs, thus Lifting) Sub-Junior: Parminder JAMMU, Jan 21: J&K massive sixes, while Yuvrajan con- lost the match by 1 runs. Jaswant, Singh, Menkle Singh, M Vani tributed 13 runs to the total. From Iqbal Khan, Satyapal and Babu Sports Power Lifting Sharma and Ansh Arora. Association after organizing West Bengal, Tushar took 3 wick- made valuable 36, 35, 32 and 22 Unequipped Men (Power ets, while Rafiqul and Rahul runs respectively. Sandeep took 2 State (M&W) Federation-Cup Lifting) Junior: Nishant & Powerlifting Championship shared 1 wicket with each. wickets for Haryana. Vinod of Jangral, Sanjeev Singh, In reply, West Bengal bundled Haryana who scored 40 valuable recently, selected teams for Chanakya Sharma, Sumit their participation in the out for 95 runs in 15.3 overs, thus runs was declared as man of the Kumar, Waqar Ahmed, Dheeraj lost the match by 65 runs. Tushar match. The matches were officiat- upcoming National Verma, Gulshan Kundal, Rafia Powerlifting & Federation- made 23 runs, while Rahul and ed by Sham Singh, Madan, Suresh Indian Tennis star, Sania Mirza during a mixed doubles Ahmed, Akshay Shivam Prem Parkash contributed 17 and Singh, Madan Mohan and Sandeep Cup Championship, along with Gupta, Harsh Dev Singh, match of Australian open at Malbourne on Saturday. North-India (Power Lifting & 12 runs for their team. Skipper Manchanda. Harshul, Ankush Sudan, Sachin Shiva was the wrecker-in- In tomorrow's fixture, Madhya Mirza, Bopanna enter mixed chief for Tamil Nadu, who took 5 Pradesh will take on West Bengal Medal winners of Doon International School posing along- important wickets, while at 9.30 am and J&K will lock horns doubles second round with Principal Vikesh Kaur. Manivanan took 2 wickets and with Haryana at 1.30 pm. MELBOURNE, Jan 21: ended with the exit of Bopanna Doon International School students excel and Leander Paes, Mirza still Excelsior Sports Correspondent won silver medal defeating the Sania Mirza and Rohana remains in the contention in the Kick boxers of Delhi, Haryana, Bopanna advanced to the mixed JAMMU, Jan 21: Doon Bihar, Manipur and West women's doubles partnering International School students doubles second round with Bengal, while Hardik Chopra of Czech Republic's Barbora won medals in 9th Junior respective partners at the Class 6 won Bronze medal Strycova. National Kickboxing Australian Open here today. defeating the Kick boxers of The fourth seeds eased past Championship, 2016-17 held at Bopanna and his Canadian Bihar and Haryana. the Australian-Chinese pair of Patliputra Stadium, Bihar, partner Gabriela Dabrowski had The Chairman of the school Samantha Stosur and Shuai recently. to dig deep to beat Michael Zhang in a second round match GN Tantray and Principal Venus and Katarina Srebotnik 6- The Championship was yesterday. organised by National Vikesh Kaur lauded the efforts 4 6-7, 10-7 in a super tie-breaker. In other matches of Indian of the students for this outstand- A little later, second seeded Kickboxing Federation of India. interest today, Siddhant Bhatia State Power Lifters posing alongwith officials and office bear- Bawandeep Kaur of Class 8 ing achievement. pairing of Mirza and Croatia's lost his first round boys' singles ers of the Association in Jammu. Ivan Dodig got the better of match against Australia's Dr Bakshi's paper Shastri CC outplays reigning US Open defending Alexander Crnokrak 6-2, 6-7, 5- Mohinder Singh Saini and champions, Laura Siegemund Bench-Press) Championship to Cars taking part in first snow off road festival at Gulmarg. 7. Arjun Saini. selected for KCSC Juniors by 26 runs -Excelsior/Shakeel and Mate Pavic, in another first be held at MA Stadium, Jammu Unequipped Men However in the girls' singles Excelsior Sports Correspondent round match. The final scoreline from March 20 to 28, 2017. (Powerlifting) Senior: Vishu International Journal first round, Zeel Desai overcame The team has been selected read 7-5, 6-4. Dutta, Jaspreet singh, Aditya JAMMU, Jan 21: Shastri Two-day off-road snow fest a stiff challenge from local hope by the Association on merit Excelsior Sports Correspondent While the Indian challenge in Mahajan, Jasbir Singh Bahu, Cricket Club outplayed KC Sports Kaitlin Staines 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. basis in the presence of Rajan the men's doubles has already Vickramjeet Singh, JAMMU, Jan 21: Physical Club Juniors by 26 runs in the (PTI) Jain its General Secretary, Nageshwar, Sunny Kundal, Director, College Department, ongoing KC Sports Club Winter starts at Gulmarg besides Narender Singh Sunil Dogra, Shubham Aryan, Dr Vinod Bakshi's paper enti- Cup 2017, being played at KC Excelsior Sports Correspondent had selected 50 cars. "Today, 40 Manhas, (Secretary), Ajay SMVDU holding Winter Ashraf, Narinder Sharma, tled 'Innovations School Ground, here. cars participated in the run and Sharma (Vice President) and Deepak Sharma, Roshan in Physical Batting first, Shastri Cricket SRINAGAR, Jan 21: In a tomorrow rest of the 10 would Samrat Singh Jamwal Coaching Camp from Jan 30 Sharma, Aziz Ali, Samarjeet, Education for Club scored a decent to total of 150 first, an off-road snow festival participate. However, the first 40 (Member). Enhancing was organized at star tourist Excelsior Sports Correspondent SMVDSB. Kewal Krishan, Vishal runs in the stipulated 20 overs. would also be attending again The teams: Fitness Levels attraction Gulmarg in North He said that players desirous Rakwal, Achintya Sharma, Raju top scored with 53 runs, tomorrow for second run," and its Impact on Kashmir in an attempt to gener- KATRA, Jan 21: Shri Mata to take part in the Camp can Rajinder Singh, S/o Ram Sumeet, Muddasir Hussain, while Vishal contributed 33 runs to Tufail said, adding that the festi- Academic ate awareness about snow sports Vaishno Devi Shrine Board have their entry forms from the Krishan and Phool Devi, R/o Sunil Kumar, the total. Kasif took 3 wickets for val will conclude with an award Performance' has been selected and car rallies. (SMVDSB) is organizing Administrative Block of Sports Gadh, Saroor, Unequipped Men (Power KCSC, while Uttraksh and Rocky ceremony. for the publication in The festival began today and Winter Coaching Camp in vari- Complex, Katra up to January Kishtwar, who Lifting) Masters: Rajesh claimed 2 and one wicket respec- "Our endeavour to organize International Journal of it is being organized by ous sports disciplines under the 27, 2017 from 10 am to 5 pm on has been Gupta, Mohinder Pal Khajuria, tively. this event has been to bring Physical Education Health and 'Kashmir off-road club'. One of guidance of experts in respective each day including holidays. declared quali- Raja Ram Sharma AND Faisal While chasing the target, KC together like minded individuals Sports Sciences (IJPEHSS). the organizers, Tufail Khan, said games at its sports complex, The last date for the submis- fied for the Paul. Sports Club Juniors collapsed at and build an off-road communi- Dr Bakshi has the distinc- that the festival is being organ- here. sion of the entries is January 29, degree of Master Unequipped Women 124 runs and lost the match by 26 ty in Kashmir," said Tufail, tion of being a well versed ized for the first time in snow- "The fortnight-long Camp 2017. of Philosophy (M (Power Lifting) Snior: Sapna runs. Froms KCSC Juniors, adding that so far they have physical educationist in the bound Gulmarg and the aim is to will be held in the age group of "We have decided to hold the Phil) in Sociology by the Jain, Surmeet Kour Soni, Gourav and Rocky contributed 35 received an overwhelming State, besides having the honour create awareness about the snow above 20 years in the disciplines Winter Coaching Camp with an Bhagwant University Ajmer. Anjana Devi, Achint Kour and and 31 runs tio the total respective- response. One of the partici- of being selector for Under-23, sports and car rallies and also to of Archery, Basketball, objective to help players fine- He worked on the topic, Neha. ly. For Shastri Club, Varun, Sahil pants, Taj Irshad, from Gulmarg Under-19 and Under-16 teams attract more tourists. Volleyball, Shooting and Table tune and hone their sporting "Health and Educational Federation Cup Men, and Vishal took 3 , 2 and 2 wickets said that the festival of car rally of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket He said that they had Tennis from January 30 to skills under the guidance of Status of Woman in Kishtwar," Federation Cup Women and resepctively. Raju of Shastri was held for the first time in Association (JKCA) more than received 230 entries for the fes- February 13, 2017", informed experts in the respective disci- under the supervision of Dr Bench Press teams have also Cricket Club was declared as man Gulmarg, saying: "it will attract once. tival and out of them they have Ashok Kumar, Director Sports plines," Mr Ashok added. Sourabh Vyas. been selected. of the match. more and more tourists".