FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Saina, Verma enter quarterfinals of Denmark Open Delhi pull off thriller J&K's Umar in India C squad ODENSE (DENMARK), Oct 18: world rankings, registered an easy she made a fine comeback to level against Jharkhand to enter Ashwin, Rahane to play in 21-15, 21-17 win over second-seed- the scores at 10-10. But from there, Indian badminton ace Saina ed Yamaguchi. Nehwal showed tremendous Vijay Hazare final Nehwal defeated world number two The 28-year-old Indian will resolve and reeled off five straight BENGALURU, Oct 18: rejigged Deodhar Trophy Akane Yamaguchi of Japan for the now take on world number three points to take a 15-10 lead and then NEW DELHI, Oct 18: debut against the West Indies, will first time in four years to enter the and another Japanese, Nozomi widened it to 19-12. Pawan Negi, batting at play for India A. women's singles quarterfinals of the Okuhara, in the quarterfinals on Yamaguchi recovered a bit but number nine, scored an unbeat- Ravichandran Ashwin and Squads: Denmark Open here today. Friday. Nehwal grabbed five game points en 39 under intense pressure, Ajinkya Rahane have been named India A: Dinesh Karthik (C & Later in the day, more good This was Nehwal's second at 20-15 and then easily pocketed helping Delhi pull-off a in squads for the Deodhar Trophy, WK), Prithvi Shaw, Anmolpreet news was in store of India as career win over Yamaguchi, who the first game. thrilling two-wicket win over while J&K pace sensation Umar Singh, Abhimanyu Sameer Verma held his nerve to has won six times in the head-to- In the second game, it was Jharkhand in the second semi- Nazir has also been Easwaran, Ankit Bawne, picked for the prestigious beat Asian Games champion head encounters between the two. Nehwal's turn to take the lead ini- final of the Vijay Hazare Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, Jonathan Christie to reach the men's event beginning here on Nehwal's first win against tially as she zoomed to 7-2 but Trophy here today. Krunal Pandya, singles quarterfinals. October 23 with a slight State Karatekas posing for a group photograph after winning Yamaguchi came in 2014 during the Yamaguchi caught her up at 11-11. Chasing 200, Delhi were Ravichandran Ashwin, The ninth-ranked Indian let go tweak in the format. medals in SUKAI Cup Karate Championship. China Open. After that, it was a close tussle down and out at 149 for eight Shreyas Gopal, Shams of three match points in the deciding The tournament Since then, Yamaguchi has between the two as they were in the 38th over before Negi Mulani, Mohammed game before pulling off a 23-21, 6- remains a three-team J&K Tenshinkan Karate Do team enjoyed upper hand against the locked at 17-17. and Navdeep Saini (13 not out Siraj, Dhawal Kulkarni, 21, 22-20 win over the world num- affair but it will not fea- Indian. The earlier two meetings At that stage, Nehwal cinched off 38) batted for almost 12 Siddarth Kaul. ber 12 from Indonesia. ture Vijay Hazare Trophy this year -- Uber Cup in May and four points on the trot to win the overs, sharing a match-winning India B: Shreyas Iyer wins 15 medals in SUKAI Cup Nehwal, however, won her sec- champions this time. Instead, India Malaysia Open in June -- also went second game and clinch the match. 51-run stand for the ninth (C), Mayank Agarwal, Rituraj Excelsior Sports Correspondent Aruna Sharma as coach. ond round match rather convincing- A, B and C, captained by Dinesh in Yamaguchi's favour. It was a good day for India in wicket. Gaekwad, Prashant Chopra, The gold medal winners Karthik, Shreyas Iyer and Rahane ly. The Olympic bronze-medallist, Nehwal trailed 0-4 initially but the women's doubles as well with Pacer Saini was deservingly JAMMU, Oct 18: Jammu included Yashwardhan Singh, respectively, will fight for the title. Hanuma Vihari, Manoj Tiwary, who has dropped to 27 in the latest Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki named man of the match as he and Kashmir Tenshinkan Karate Avneet Kour, Honey Sharma, "It was decided during the Ankush Bains (WK), Rohit Reddy upsetting seventh seeds gave the much needed support Do team won 15medals, with 5 Razah Ahmed and Tanish technical committee meeting of Rayudu, K Gowtham, Mayank from South Korea, Lee Ho See and to Negi in the tense run chase gold, 7 silver and 3 bronze in Kumar, while the silver medals BCCI that there will be three teams Markande, S Nadeem, Deepak Shin Seung Chan, 18-21, 22-20, after taking four wickets that SUKAI Cup 2018 All India went to Harpreet Singh, Akshit instead of one being Vijay Hazare Chahar, Varun Aaron, Jaydev 21-18 to enter the quarterfinals. limited Jharkhand to 199 all Open Karate Championship held Choudhary, Palak, Anisha Devi, champions," GM (Game Unadkat. (PTI) out in 48.5 overs. at Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, Dipti, Nandani Sharma and Development) Saba Karim said India C: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Delhi, who have won the recently. Tanmay Johal and the bronze today. Abhinav Mukund, Shubman Gill, tournament once, meet the The Championship was medals were bagged by Ananya District Poonch The presence of India Test reg- Ravikumar Samarth, Suresh mighty Mumbai in the final on organised by Shotoryu Unique Gupta, Shivani Kumari and ulars like Rahane and Ashwin is Raina, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Thang-Ta C'ship Saturday. Karate Association of India, Jantin. not a surprise as they both have Kishan (WK), Vijay Shankar, With his stellar effort, Negi recognised by Ministry of Youth The medals and certificates been out of India's limited overs Washington Sundar, Rahul concludes has attracted attention after a Affairs and Sports, Govt of were presented to the winners by set-up. Chahar, Papu Roy, Navdeep long time, having slipped off India. Hanshi Bharat Sharma, General Excelsior Sports Correspondent Teenage sensation Prithvi Saini, Rajneesh Gurbani, Umar the radar after bagging a mil- The Karatekas drawn from Secretary Karate Association of Shaw, who made a successful Test Nazir. (PTI) POONCH, Oct 18: The two lion dollar IPL deal in 2016. various States of the Country India and other dignitaries, days District Poonch Thang-Ta The southpaw, who had also participated in Sub Junior, while Dr Amit Vaid, President Championship concluded at played a T20 for India in the Junior, Cadet and Senior events. J&K Tenshinkan Karate Do Secretary YS & Sports Sarmad Hafeez presenting trophy to Government Degree College same year, collected five fours The team was led by S Association lauded the efforts of winner in Srinagar. Mendhar, here. and a six in his gritty knock. Sukhbir Singh as manager and the players for this achievement. The Championship was Unmukt Chand, who made Bakshi Stadium to be ready by March organized by District Poonch 17 off 13 balls, began the chase Sports key to National integration: DC Kargil Thang-Ta Association in collab- with a flurry of boundaries oration with Jammu and before falling to pacer Varun Sports events under 'Khelo India' 2019 for international events: Sarmad Kashmir Thang-Ta Association Aaron, driving the ball straight Excelsior Sports Correspondent duce national and international and was sponsored by Jammu to Anand Singh at cover-point. level players because people in initiative conclude at Drass SRINAGAR, Oct 18: and Kashmir State Sports In-form captain Gautam J&K have lot of interest in foot- Council. Gambhir (27), Dhruv Shorey Excelsior Sports Correspondent positive direction. Secretary, Youth Service & He said that several initia- ball. JKSSC and JKFA are work- 197 players participated in (15) and Nitish Rana (39), all DRASS, Oct 18: Sports Sports (YSS), Sarmad Hafeez ing for promoting sports culture tives are under way to promote Thursday said that Fédération the Championship to vie for the got starts but none could con- events under 'Khelo India' initia- in the state," he said and added top honours. According to the vert them into a big score. the sports activities in the dis- Internationale de Football tive concluded here today at trict for which the directions that Bakshi Stadium and TRC organisers, the medallist players Jharkahnd medium pacer Horse Polo Ground wherein Association (FIFA) approved Rohan Philem being flagged off by Chancellor Shardha have already been given to the Turf Ground would be installed in this Championship will par- Anand Singh wreaked havoc Deputy Commissioner and Bakshi Stadium would be ready University PK Gupta for bicycle expedition. concerned Sports Department with international standard ticipate in the forthcoming State by claiming three wickets as CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Vikas by March 2019 for holding floodlighting system, which and other organizations. international events. Thang-Ta Championship 2018 Delhi slumped from 51 for one Kundal was the chief guest. would help in organizing night scheduled to be held at Sopore. to 87 for four. (PTI) Philem to cover 3500 km on bicycle Highlighting the importance Sarmad was speaking during Hundreds of students of the of the 'Khelo India' initiative, the sports activities. He said it Excelsior Sports Correspondent deer in Manipur. My grandfather the inaugural match of the sub-division Drass participated DC said that the aim of launch- would definitely boost the foot- served as a forest guard protect- 'Kashmir Invitation Cup in the games competitions in the ing the scheme in the State is to ball culture across the region. JAMMU, Oct 18: Rohan ing the Sangai deer and I prom- Football Tourney' which began District Kargil from October 08, groom the young talent for "We are making efforts to pro- Philem, a 23-year old student in ised to make him feel proud one at TRC Turf today. 2018. national and international level duce best players in the valley as Shardha University, Greater day". The tournament is being On the occasion, the Deputy competitions. He said sports foreign couches are training Noida, began his bicycle expedi- Rohan will be visiting organized by Jammu and Commissioner highlighted the play a key role in national inte- youth," Hafeez said. tion from the Varsity with an schools and colleges during his Kashmir Football Association importance of sports in channel- gration and help youth to lead a Secretary YS&S said J&K intent to make people aware ride and will address issues to (JKFA) and J&K State Sports izing potential of the youth in a disciplined life. would be holding Pre-I League about the endangered Sangai the students. Council (JKSSC) in collabora- matches under 'Kashmir deer found in Manipur. tion with Youth Service and University Chancellor PK Invitation Cup 2018' in which 8 Rohan will be covering 3500 Gupta flagged off the marathon Sports (YSS) Department. teams (4 local and 4 from other km distance from Shardha Sarmad said Bakshi Stadium ride amidst a big gathering of states) will be participating. University to his home state students. is being currently under upgra- The 4 guest teams include Manipur in 35 days. dation and several innovative During the expedition, Minerva Punjab FC (I-League Cycling Expedition being flagged off by DG Sports, Dr Sleem- Asked about his inspiration measures are underway to bring Rohan will ride through Uttar champions), Bengaluru FC (ISL ur-Rehman in Budgam. behind such initiative, Rohan Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, it to the level of international team), Delhi United FC and said, "I believe awareness can sports standards to inculcate Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Sudeva FC, while 4 local teams Cycling Expedition flagged off make great impacts. This ride is Jharkhand, Odisha, West sports enthusiasm among the include I-League Qualifiers and with the aim to make people Excelsior Sports Correspondent While interacting with the Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, State's youth. 2-Divisions I-League champi- aware about the fragile environ- budding cyclists, Dr Saleem high- Nagaland and Manipur. Sarmad said under Rs 44 ons Real Kashmir FC, Lone Star ment and endangered Sangai BUDGAM, Oct 18: The lighted the importance of cycling crore renovation project Bakshi Kashmir FC, State Football maiden cycle expedition for U-14, and participation of young blood Stadium is being exclusively Academy and J&K Bank FC. Kashmir Invitation Cup Football Tournament U-17 and U-19 boys and all age in games and sports. converted into a world-class He added that these matches group girls was flagged off by He assured them that every football stadium. "Stadium will would be Pre-I-League matches Director General Youth Services possible step will be taken by the Real Kashmir blanks Delhi be ready by March 2019, and it and in the month of November, and Sports, Dr Saleem-ur- Department to build modern Players in action during District Level Water Sports will be FIFA approved stadium," YS&S Department will for the Rehman, near Railway Station cycling tracks and walk ways in Championship in Srinagar. he said. first time ever host I-League here today. all the districts of the state of J&K. United by 7-0 in inaugural tie "We have been able to pro- matches in Kashmir. Girls and boys from different He said that Government is Excelsior Sports Correspondent Secretary, Youth Service and District Level Water Sports districts of Kashmir province took committed to create such a culture Sports (YSS), Sarmad Hafeez part in the race. SRINAGAR, Oct 18: Real said that football is an long- Vriddhi Royals drubs TCC for games and sports in the State Kashmir Football Club on Championship begins in Srinagar In U-14 age group, Jehangir which would encourage young- standing game to which people Ahmed, Aqib Ahmed and Asif Thursday displayed outstanding in Kashmir, especially the youth Excelsior Sports Correspondent banks to watch the players com- sters to excel in the field. performance, defeating Delhi peting in the games and were Ahmed claimed first three posi- DG YS & Sports also are hugely attached. SRINAGAR, Oct 18: In a Jodhamal by 36 runs tions. United with 7-0 goals in the first He suggested various meas- seen clapping for the youngsters applauded the encouraging role of match of the Kashmir Invitation first major step towards popular- which also boosted their morale. Excelsior Sports Correspondent In reply, TCC managed to In U-17 age group, Momis cyclists Mohammad Akbar and ures for popularizing various izing water sports in entire State, score 130 runs to lose the Ismail won the race while as Cup Football Tournament here sports in the nook and cranny of Secretary, J&K State Sports JAMMU, Oct 18: Vriddhi others from district Budgam who this morning. first of its kind district level Council interacted with the play- match by 36 runs. Shivansh top Sheikh Saqibul remained second have been very inspiring in creat- Jammu and Kashmir. He water sports Championship Royals defeated TCC Jodhamal scored with 35 runs, while Jatin and Suhail Ahmed could manage The Kashmir Invitation Cup assured that the government ers at Nehru Park and encour- in the ongoing Under-16 ing a favourable atmosphere for is being jointly organized by today commenced at Water aged them for the water sports contributed 27 runs to the total. third position in the race. this sport in the district. would go out of way to provide Sports Centre Nehru Park. Cricket Tournament, being For Vriddhi Royals, Shivam, In U-19 age group, cycling JKFA & JKSSC at TRC Football necessary facilities for the train- and extended a hand of support organised by Col RN Chopra Joint Director Kashmir YS & Turf, Srinagar. 350 players from Anantnag, in all ways. Shavac, Abhay and Sahil race was won by Mashooq Sports Bashir Ahmad, DYSSO ing of players by setting up right Pulwama, Bandipora, Cricket Academy, here. claimed 2 wickets each. Shavac Maqbool, Shabir Ahmad and Eight teams are participating kind of infrastructure across the “The district level champi- Earlier, wining the toss and Budgam Balbir Singh Sodhi and in the ongoing tourney. The 4 Ganderbal, Srinagar and some onship has been held to nurture was adjudged as the man of the Mushtaq Ahmed got second and other senior officials of the state. players from Jammu districts of electing to bat first, Vriddhi match for his all-round per- third position respectively. guest teams include Minerva "We will ensure that the tal- the talent at grass-roots and it is Royals scored166 runs in 30 Department of Youth Services and Punjab FC (I-League champi- State are taking part. happening for the first time formance. Rubaab Ali remained first in Sports were also present on the ented youth of J&K are provided The three day championship overs. Varun top scored with 38 The tournament is being all age groups of the Girls cycling ons), Bengaluru FC (ISL team), the right platform to excel in where youngsters from various runs, while Shavac contributed occasion. Delhi United FC and Sudeva will concluded on 20th October districts are participating in the organised by Col R N Chopra expedition. sports and rub shoulders with 2018. 33 runs to the total. Abhay and Cricket Academy under the FC, while 4 local teams include the best in the field," he said. He camp,” said Secretary Sports Aditya chipped in with 13 runs I-League Qualifiers and 2- It is pertinent to mention Council, Dr Naseem Javaid supervision of Sukomal J&K Physically Challenged presented man of the match tro- here that water sports is an each. For TCC, Shreya Ganguly. Divisions I-League champions phy to Real Kashmir's Choudhary. Mahajan took 5 wickets, while Real Kashmir FC, Lone Star Olympic discipline sport that Dr Saleem Ur Rehman, DG The match was officiated by Krizognother and congratulated has given, J&K State maximum Sushant and Jatin claimed 1 Deepak Singh, Pankaj and Cricket team leaves for Gwalior Kashmir FC, State Football him for the feat. Youth Services and Sports wicket each. Academy and J&K Bank FC. number of national medals has graced the occasion as Guest of Sujit. Excelsior Sports Correspondent Cricket Association of India. He said it will be a good also been the source of liveli- The participating teams in Speaking at the award cere- opportunity for our local teams Honour and Shahid Mahmood, JAMMU, Oct 18: J&K mony of the first match hood for the players as hundreds Deputy Director Employment this tournament include Madhya to gain experience. of medalists have got Physically Challenged Cricket Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, was guest of honour on the occa- team left for Gwalior for partici- Government jobs on the basis of sion. Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, their water sports achievements. pation in the Super Six National Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. GHSS Aragam celebrates D.G Youth Services and Divyang Cricket Tournament, Bilques Mir, International Sports, Dr Saleem Ur Rehman During interaction session, Water Sports Coach who is the scheduled to commence from Skipper Nadeem Bhat thanked said “It will provide a platform October 20, 2018 at ITM Incharge Water Sports Centre to the budding talents to com- IGP for providing all sort of help Annual Day said, “the initiative has been University Gwalior. and giving them opportunity to pete at various levels. Talent Excelsior Correspondent and cooperate with their teach- taken place for the first time in The Coordinator for arrange- showcase their skill. identification is a must process ers for the upliftment of the the history. Reaching out to dis- ments of the team is Rajesh Gill, The Team: Nadeem Bhat for grooming them to achieve BANDIPORA, Oct 18: Nation. tricts will identify the best rural Chief Prosecuting Officer. (Captain), Vivek Sharma (Vice excellence at district levels and Government Higher Secondary The DDC released the annu- talent who will shine at Dr SD Jamwal, IGP Jammu Captain), Nikhil, Firdous, then same at State and so on.” School (GHSS) Bandipora today al prospect of the institution and National/International levels.” Participants posing along with dignitaries on the concluding distributed Uniforms among the Jagmohan Singh, Vishno Dev, celebrated its annual day in assured full support to the insti- Pertinently, girls are equally ceremony of AIFF D Licence Course at KU in Srinagar. players before their departure. Deepak Sharma, Ranjeet Singh, Dr Bhavna, D/o Nirmal which District Development tution from the administration. participating in this champi- The tournament is being Rajesh Sharma, Rinku, Ravi, and Natha Ram Commissioner (DDC) The DDC also had an extensive onship as the player participa- organized by Madhya Pradesh Rakesh, Vishal and Suresh Jojra (retired AIFF D Licence Course Bandipora Dr Shahid Iqbal discussion with the students and tion ratio remains 50:50. It is Physically Challenged Cricket Singh. Sham Singh Langey Principal), R/o Choudhary was the chief guest. replied to various questions expected that more participa- Association under the auspices (Manager/ Coach). 37/11, RS Pura, On the occasion, a variety of asked by the students about tions will be seen during the two of Physically Challenged Jammu, who has concludes at KU cultural programmes like career building. days of the championship. been declared Kashmiri songs, Gojri songs, During his address, Principal Meanwhile, a large group Excelsior Sports Correspondent ed the course. qualified for the Athletics C’ship under qawali, Kashmiri folk dance and GHSS Abdul Rahim Khatana, comprising of more than 3000 Coordinator of DPE Dr Nisar award of the Doctor of SRINAGAR, Oct 18: The naats were presented by the stu- highlighted the achievements spectators surrounded the dal Ahmed Khan and Coordinator Philosophy (PhD) in six days AIFF D Licence dents of the institution. The made by the students on various of KU’s MP Ed Faculty Dr Surjit Veterinary Gynaecology and Coaching Course organized by Khelo India on Oct 21-22 teachers and students spoke on fronts. Apart from school staff, a Sudesh Kumar, S/o Late Singh Bali were the guests on various topics during the pro- Obstetrics by SKUAST, J&K Football Association in Excelsior Sports Correspondent The events will be conduct- galaxy of intellectuals, educa- Om Prakash the closing ceremony. gramme. Jammu. She worked on the collaboration with DPE & ed in under-17 age category tionists, writers, senior citizens, Fanda, R/o Dr Nisar while addressing The DDC while speaking on topic “Unconventional Sports, University of Kashmir POONCH, Oct 18: J&K only for both boys and girls. besides parents of the school Ward No-6, assured all possible support for the occasion emphasised the role Strategies for Enhancing Peri- was successfully completed at Amateur Athletics Association The winners will be award- children participated in the pro- Basohli, Kathua, the development of Football in of education in empowering the and Post-parturient Health University of Kashmir under the in collaboration with J&K State ed medals / certificates and Rs gramme. Among others who has been the State. He also highlighted citizens and the duty of the and Reproductive AFC Instructor Sajid Yousuf Sports Council will organise 1500, Rs 1000 and Rs Tehsildar Bandipora, Tehsildar declared quali- the importance and the benefits teacher community to imbibe Performance in Dairy Cows,” Dar. District Poonch Athletics 500 respectively for 1st, 2nd Bandipora and ZEO Bandipora fied for the of coach education. value system among the stu- under the guidance of Dr The course is a part of Competitions under Khelo and 3rd positions. also attended the programme. award of the degree of Doctor Dr Bali while interacting dents. Nishi Pande, Assistant Coach Education Programe of India Scheme on October 21 The entry forms can be col- Later on a certificate and of Philosophy (PhD) in with the participants also He said teachers shape the Professor and headship of Dr. AIFF which is designed to pro- and 22, 2018 at Sports Stadium, lected from Nirdosh kumar prize distribution function was Management by Kumaun expressed his views and said career and future of students and Utsav Sharma, Professor & duce coaches for the country. here. Sharma, lncharge Sports held in which the teachers and University, Nainital. He that there is no end of learning should be honoured in all Head, Division of Veterinary Twenty five candidates The events to be conducted Stadium Poonch students, who performed well worked on the topic, “”Market and the initiative taken by the respects. He urged upon the stu- Gynaecology and Obstetrics, across the Valley which included are 100 mtrs, 400 mtrs, Long (7051538676), and S Ravinder throughout the academic year, Analysis of Floriculture in AIFF and JKFA is highly appre- dents to develop positive and FVSc. & AH, SKUAST- some prominent and profession- Jump, Shot Put, 4×100 mtrs Singh (8492916193). were honoured. (J&K), under the supervision al footballers of the State attend- ciable. Relay Race. rational approach of thinking of Dr Atul Joshi. Jammu.