WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 (PAGE 16) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Sri Lanka pull off record England batswomen hold nerves to win Sports activities will harness chase to beat Zimbabwe COLOMBO, July 18: Premadasa Stadium. positivity among JK youth: Ansari But Gunaratne, who played by 2 wkts, enter final of Women's WC Niroshan Dickwella and most of the Test as a batsman BRISTOL, July 18: it was England who won it. The penultimate ball of the match, *Young talent future of our society: Sunil Sharma guided Sri after injuring his hamstring in the first semi-final of the ICC South African players shrank Excelsior Sports Correspondent state, saying that Government with a strong determination they Lanka to a record 388 target to first innings, tackled the England entered the final of Women's World Cup 2017 saw on the field with their hands on beat Zimbabwe by four Zimbabwe spinners with ease will provide every possible help will become the good citizens. ICC Women's World Cup 2017 some nail-biting and their heads. Left with tears in SRINAGAR, July 18: Minis- to the upcoming new players that The Minister gave assurances today in a pulsating end to their during his 151-ball stay. after beating South Africa in a severe emotions between their eyes, the women looked one-off Test. Wicketkeeper-batsman ter for Youth Services and they needed. that construction of more stadi- thrilling contest by 2 wickets in England and South Africa as on as the home team ran Sports, Information Technology "Chief Minister is very keen ums and Government will pro- A crucial 121-run sixth-wick- Dickwella rode his luck to reach the first semi-final, here today. both teams battled for a spot in towards the two batswomen and et stand between Gunaratne (80 81 before being caught behind off and Technical Education, Molvi and taking interest in putting for- vide every possible help to the Chasing a target of 219 runs, the final. cheered after making the final Imran Raza Ansari, today said wards the talent, potential and upcoming new players that they ) and Dickwella (81) left-arm spinner Sean Williams England were in a spot of both- South Africa did well to take at home. secured Sri Lanka's best-ever run while attemping an audacious that Jammu and Kashmir has a experience of sportsperson of the needed. He also said that Chief er before they kept their nerves the match to the final over in The home team chased rich history of sports and State and get recognition nation- Minister is also very keen and chase. reverse sweep. to win the match in an exciting which England needed three down a target to 219 runs after Sri Lanka's previous best was Dickwella survived a stump- Government would do every bit ally and internationally," he said. taking interest in putting forward contest. runs. losing eight wickets in a chase to provide all facilities to the He said in this regard the Sports the talent, potential and experi- against South Africa in 2006, ing chance from Sikandar Raza's The match changed hands But as soon as Anya which they should have com- when they achieved a 352-run tar- off-spin on 37 and was then budding talent. Department has constituted ence of sportsperson of the State more than once and in the end, Shrubsole cracked a cut off the pleted easily after the brilliant The Minister was speaking Football Academy. and get recognition Nationally get. Tuesday's chase was also the dropped by wicketkeeper Regis start and later a brisk 54-run highest in Asia and fifth best in Chakabva on 63. during the inaugural session of a The Minister said Football is and Internationally. We have innings from player-of-the- Seminar-cum-Workshop for pio- the most popular sport in our already football academy here Tests. The stumping reprieve cost match Sarah Taylor. Man-of-the-match Gunaratne Zimbabwe dearly. It was referred neering programme of Mission State and India is proud host of "Jammu and Kashmir has its Earlier, South Africa man- XI Million for the FIFA U-17 the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 own history toward sports espe- anchored the chase to perfection to the third umpire, who ruled aged to score a decent total of after Dickwella's departure, put- him not out despite replays show- World Cup at Indoor Stadium as Prime Minister see this as a cially football," he said. "People 218 runs, courtesy-good contri- here. turning point, an opportunity to in Kashmir go gaga over the ting on an unbeaten 67-run part- ing his toe was on the crease -- a butions from du Preez (76) and nership with Dilruwan Perera (29 case where the batsman can be Minister of State for Youth change the culture of Football game of football as we share a (66). From Services and Sports, Sunil and sport in this country, as they long standing history with the not out) to take Sri Lanka to vic- given out. England, Shrubsole, Sciver, tory. Earlier, Cremer sent overnight Kumar Sharma was also present want to organize the programme game," he said. Gunn and Knight shared one on the occasion. in our State especially in Speaking on the occasion, The win in Colombo was a batsman trudging apiece. boost for new Test Dinesh back to the pavilion for 66 after The Minister said that Srinagar, that is dream come Minister of State for Youth While, in reply, apart from Government is keen to spot local true. Services and Sports, Sunil Chandimal and eased Sri Lanka's Sri Lanka resumed on 170-3. Tailor's magnificent contribu- pain after a shock defeat in the Cremer struck again with his talent and hone their skills which The idea of making indoor Kumar Sharma stressed upon the tion, 30 each from skipper will match the national and inter- stadium at almost every place is physical trainers to boost the one-day series against the min- leg-spin to have Mathews caught Knight and Fran Wilsom, cou- nows. and bowled for 25. The visitors national standards. He said for betterment of the sport loving moral values of the children. He Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly Kavinder Gupta flagging pled with valuable 27 runs by Government is committed to people. "I put efforts to equip the also said youth is the future of "It's always tough when scented victory, but it was not to Gunn helped England to script you're in the fourth be for the 10th-ranked side. off Motor Bike Rally to Kargil from Jammu University on provide the best facilities to the playing fields for the budding our society and for a better Tuesday. — Excelsior/Rakesh thrilling victory and seal berth State's budding sporting talents. talents with the best facilities as tomorrow we need a strong innings but I told the team that "Credit to them...But the way in the finals. they should play their normal the guys fought and got the runs "Sports has a unique power they have the potential and tal- youth with a high moral value. From South Africa to change the minds of the peo- ent," Imran Ansari added. Commissioner Secretary, game and they played some out- on the board and pushed Sri Kavinder flags off Motor Ayabonga Khaka and Sune standing innings, especially Lanka till he last day was great," ple," Ansari said. "In a place like He also asked the parents to Youth Services and Sports, Hilal Luus took 2 wickets each while Jammu and Kashmir, Sports can encourage your children to play Ahmad Parray, Deputy Dickwella and Asela," Chandimal said Cremer. Rally ‘Our Army Our Pride’ Ismail, Kapp and Daniel said. "The one-day series is a high build the bridges. It can take the sport and to participate in games Commissioner, Srinagar, Dr. Excelsior Sports Correspondent walls of their homes, soldiers claimed one wicket each. "It's always challenging as a point for us, we brought that con- State out of difficult times and as it is equally important as Farooq Ahmad Lone, Director are guarding the borders brav- But the day belong to the captain but it's about doing the fidence into the Test match and it our youth can really play their studying other subjects. He fur- Youth Services and Sports, JAMMU, July 18: Speaker ing worst conditions. lower, middle order batswomen right things on and off the field," gave us the belief that we could positive role in the development ther encouraged the youth Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Director Jammu and Kashmir Legislative He said that love for the of England, who held their said Chandimal, who took over push the big teams." of the State," he added. attending the function and said FIFA, Joy Bhatacharya, Officials Assembly, Kavinder Gupta nation must be imbibed by nerves better when it mattered after Angelo Mathews quit For Sri Lanka, veteran left- Imran Ansari gave a brief the strength will come with of All India Football Federation today flagged off a Motor Rally every citizen of India and the most in pressure cookers because of the ODI loss. arm spinner Rangana Herath also sketch about the construction of determination and a strong will. and other concerned officials under the theme "Our Army Our essence of patriotism must scenario. (Agencies) Zimbabwe skipper Graeme stood out with five wicket hauls more sports stadiums across the He also said if youth will work were present during the event. Pride" here today from Jammu reach every house, school and Cremer claimed four wickets in each innings. He got the man of University. institution. with his leg-spin to return overall the series award for his overall Shastri has his way, Arun The rally comprising around The Speaker applauded the figures of 9-275 at the R. match figures of 11-249. (PTI) 20 bikes and equal number of efforts of the organizers for Leh-Delhi cycling expedition to cars will conclude at Drass after organizing first of its kind back as bowling coach covering 600 KM distance. The Motor/ Bike rally dedicated to MUMBAI, July 18: part of the team for two years participants of the rally include soldiers of the nation. until the closure of next World commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas three female, including two car The rally was flagged off in Acceding to newly-appointed Cup," Chaudhary said. NEW DELHI, July 18: solidarity, oneness and the drivers and a biker. presence of a large gathering chief coach Ravi Shastri's Arun's appointment marks a indomitable spirit and valour of The rally is being organized who wished the participants demand, the BCCI today complete u-turn for the BCCI, A 1,100-km trans-Himalayan the heroes of the Kargil War,” an by 'Fahad Mir Foundation' in safe journey and expressed soli- appointed Bharat Arun as the which had named Zaheer Khan cycling expedition of the Army Army official said. Association with 'Care Nature darity with Army personnel. Indian cricket team's bowling as bowling consultant initially is currently underway to com- The 15-member expedition and Environment'. The people present also took a coach, ending days of confusion before clarifying that it was for memorate the Kargil Vijay team belongs to the Army’s Speaking on the occasion, pledge to honour and give due surrounding the position. specific overseas tours. Diwas on July 26, officials said ‘Forever in Ops’ division. the Speaker hailed the organiz- respect to the men in uniform. Arun was India's bowling There is no clarity on Rahul today. The expedition will com- ers and the theme chosen for the Renowned celebrities from coach during Shastri's previous Dravid's position as batting con- The expedition, which began memorate the glorious victory of rally. “We must not forget the Bollywood, Randeep Hooda tenure as Team Director and the sultant either. sacrifices of the soldiers guard- and singer Kailash Kher will latter had insisted on his appoint- "I have spoken to both the on July 11 from Leh in Jammu the Indian Army against all odds MLA Mendhar Javed Rana addressing gathering while sanc- ing the borders of the country so also join the rally at Kargil . ment in his soon-to-start second individuals and they are as good and Kashmir, will conclude in in the war in 1999. tioning Rs 20 lakhs for sports clubs in Poonch. Delhi on July 26. The cyclists will meander that nation is protected from the Meanwhile, Singers Tanya stint with the Indian team. as three are four years ago, and “Covering a distance of through the majestic terrain of enemy and people feel safe Mahajan and Sonali Dogra per- The decision to appoint Arun, they are fantastic cricketers. 1,100 kms, the team will not the Rohtang Pass, the kaleido- inside their homes" the Speaker formed at the flag off ceremony. on a two-year contract, was taken Their inputs will be invaluable, MLA Mendhar sanctions only show its stoutheartedness, scopic Himalayan landscapes, said. Divisional Commissioner after Shastri met the Committee they will be on board when they but also reach out to the veterans the states of Jammu and Asking the nation to stand Jammu, M.K Bhandari and sen- of Administrators (CoA) and speak to these authorities," was and fellow countrymen. Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, for country's army, he said peo- ior functionaries from various BCCI officials, including acting Shastri's cryptic response on Rs 20 lakhs for 40 sports clubs “Along the way, it will to the plains of northern India. ple should not forget that when departments were also present President C K Khanna and queries regarding Zaheer and Excelsior Sports Correspondent has increased under the present spread the message of peace, (PTI) they are resting in the safe four on the occasion. Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary. Dravid. coalition Government due to "I was in England and was "All depends on their avail- JAMMU, July 18: MLA which middle class and poor peo- watching tennis (the Wimbl- ability, it depends on individuals, Mendhar and senior National ple have been facing the burnt, he edon). I was very clear in my the number of days they want to Conference leader Javed Rana said. mind what my core team would give but their inputs will be today released Rs 20 lakhs for the He said that there is good tal- be, what you just heard is my invaluable and they are most wel- establishment of play ground and ent in Pirpanjal and it should be core team," Shastri said after come," he added. sports clubs for all 40 panchayats utilised in a positive manner for Chaudhary announced the Chaudhary, on his part, said in Sub Division Mendhar. the welfare of the society. "There appointment in a press confer- there was never any confusion on The initiative was taken by is no concrete policy or pro- ence. Dravid and Zaheer despite the the MLA Mendhar after finding gramme from the Government to Arun is now likely to resign obvious flip-flops by the BCCI. that the sportsmanship has been curve this drug addiction menace. from the position of assistant “At the first place I am fading away gradually, while a Mere police action and arrests coach in the IPL franchise of absolutely clear that it is not a menace of drug addiction has would not solve the problem. Royal Challengers Bangalore. fiasco, once we appointed the destroyed the life of the youth. There is a need to involve people Besides, the BCCI also decid- head coach, obviously he had to MLA Mendhar said that he especially youth," he further ed to retain Sanjay Bangar as think of his responsibility which has asked the concerned depart- added. assistant coach and R Sridhar as come with that appointment, and ments to identify the land for the MLA Mendhar informed that fielding coach till the 2019 ODI it is very clear he wanted his core establishment of play ground in he has also announced outdoor World Cup. team. The other two (Zaheer and all 40 panchayats, where each stadium for Mendhar as he had "Patrick Farhad also contin- Dravid) are consultants," he said. ues as physio...All of them are (Agencies) sports club will get Rs 50, 000, recommended same to the for the purpose. Government and requested for "We want to establish play the identification of land upto 200 KC Sports Club organizes Squash Championship ground in every Panchayat of kanals in the border town which Excelsior Sports Correspondent Mendhar Sub Division under requires an amount of Rs 8 crore. CDF. This is the first initiative JAMMU, July 18: Squash Individual Championship in the and in coming days, we will take Indian judokas win 3 men's category was held at the ultra modern Squash courts of KC similar other steps to promote Sports Club, here today. sports culture in Mendhar and in bronze medals Eight players participated in the tournament with immense zeal entire Pir Panjal," he said. and competitive spirit. Rana was concerned over the at Asian Jr C’ship At the end of the preliminary fixtures, the first semifinal was growing menace of drugs because NEW DELHI, July 18: played between Vinay Wanchoo and Ajay in which Vinay emerged of growing unemployment and as winner with a score of (10-6,10-5), while the second semifinal present coalition has miserably Three Indian woman judokas was played between Rohit Sharma and Anil Kumar in which Rohit failed to generate employment won bronze medals in their defeated Anil by (10-6,10-9 & 10-5). opportunities due to which youth respective categories at the The final match between Vinay Wanchoo and Rohit Sharma have frustrated and allegedly recently- concluded Asian Junior turned out to be a cliffhanger. However, Rohit Sharma carried the indulge in drugs addiction, while Judo Championships in Bishkek, day with a slim margin in all 3 sets with the score of (10-8, 6-10 & asserting that youth are the asset Kyrgyzstan. 10-7). of the society. Preety, who hails from Uttar Aashray Gupta bagged third spot in the tournament. The graph of unemployment Pradesh, won the bronze in the below 44kg weight category while Delhi's Pinckey Balhara won bronze in the below 52kg weight category. In an intense preliminary round, which lasted nine minutes, Preety defeated Taipei's Tsai-Chi Cho but lost the semifinal to Uzbekistan's Gulnur Muratbaeva in a mere 21 seconds. In the bronze medal play-off, she outplayed Macau's I Cheng Lei in under two minutes. After winning her two prelim- inary rounds, Balhara lost her semifinal to Lin Hsuan HSU of Taipei but managed to beat South Korea's Nayeong Song in the third-place play-off. Tulika Maan, who is also from Delhi, won a bronze in the above 78kg weight category. She lost her preliminary round to Taipei's Ling Fang Chang but bounced back with a win over Mongolia's Baljinnyam in the Repechage round. In the third-place bout she emerged winner against another Mongolian Serjmyadag Shurenchimeg. Maan had also competed in the Senior Asian Judo Championships held in May 2017 in Hong Kong, where she had finished seventh. (PTI)