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WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Gambhir, Irfan recall instances FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India J&K players take part in 1st Int’l Online Taekwondo C’ship when Dhoni lost his temper from Feb 17 to Mar 7 next year Excelsior Sports Correspondent Shenaz Parveen made it into the MUMBAI, May 12: ing during an ODI against Sri "He's human and he's bound NEW DELHI, May 12: subject to further monitoring," their continuous support over top 20 and 30 lists all over the Lanka in 2017. to react as well. It's absolutely the FIFA said in a statement. this period. AIFF & LOC JAMMU, May 12: world in their respective divi- Mahendra Singh Dhoni has The 38-year-old Gambhir, fair enough to do that. Even at The postponed FIFA U-17 The tournament will be held remain committed to delivering Taekwondo players from Jammu sions. hardly lost his temper during his who played 58 Tests and 147 CSK, if there's a misfield or if Women's World Cup in India at five venues in the country -- a historic tournament," Patel and Kashmir took part in 1st Int'l All these athletes were trained decade and a half long illustrious ODIs for India, revealed that on someone has dropped a was on Tuesday rescheduled to Kolkata, Guwahati, tweeted. Online Taekwondo Champion- and prepared by Master Atul career but there have been a few couple of occasions he saw the catch….," added Gambhir. next year from February 17 to Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad and The Local Organising ship, which was organized by Pangotra for the Championships exceptions when 'Captain Cool' veteran wicket-keeper batsman Gambhir, who was often March 7 after the world body Navi Mumbai -- and competed Committee (LOC) welcomed World Taekwondo Europe, WTE through online coaching semi- has let it rip, recall his former lose his cool. known to lose his cool, said that made a "thorough assessment" among 16 teams, with hosts the decision and assured full affiliated to World Taekwondo nars. India teammates Gautam "People say that they have Dhoni was cooler than him. preparedness. (WT). The main aim of the event "Yes, he's cool, he's probably "The dates were confirmed This was for the first time in was the promotion of Taekwondo much cooler than the rest of the after taking into account the the history of Taekwondo that Poomsae which is an important other captains. Much cooler than time needed to complete the such an event was organized. part of Taekwondo Sport and to me for sure!," said Gambhir, UEFA, CONCACAF, CAF, Over 1200 players from keep the athletes motivated to who also played under Dhoni. OFC, and CONMEBOL qualifi- around 75 countries all over the train in these tough times of lock- The 35-year-old Pathan, who cation tournaments as well as world participated in the down. also played with Dhoni, recalled the best possible conditions in Championship and showcased Atul Pangotra, Common- an instance from 2006-07 when the country to host a successful their talent by performing at wealth Medallist, International the Jharkhand dasher lost his FIFA U-17 Women's World home during the ongoing pan- Referee and Coach was the offi- temper during warm-up and Cup," the LOC said. demic. cial of the event. reported late for practise. Before the tournament was The players from J&K The participants had to join "It was in 2006-07. During postponed, the only qualifying included Sanvi Sharma (Jammu), the live stream on YouTube held the warm-up, we had a game event that could be held was for Kushagra Sharma (Jammu), by World Taekwondo Europe and where the right-handed batsman Asia from which Japan and Achutam Dev Singh (Jammu), had to showcase their Poomsae would bat with the left-hand and North Korea made the cut. Bhanu Pratap Atri (Jammu), skills one by one. Gambhir and Irfan Pathan. never seen him (Dhoni) lose his vice-versa. After we finished the Five remaining qualifying Shenaz Parveen (Kargil), Abbas After successful conclusion Recently, India spinner cool, but I have on a couple of warm-up, we used to get into our of the situation arising out of the India being automatic qualifiers events -- that of Africa, Europe, Khursheed (Srinagar), Danish of this event by WTE, the Kuldeep Yadav had revealed that times. It was during the 2007 practice. COVID-19 pandemic. in what will be the country's Oceania, South America, and Manzoor (Baramulla), Burhan President of J&K Taekwondo he was mortally scared when World Cup and in other World "So, during the warm-ups, The tournament was origi- maiden appearance in the U-17 Central, North America and Din Khan (Doda), Hashim Association DN Pangotra has Dhoni, by his own admission, Cups, when we haven't done there were 2 teams. Once MS nally scheduled to be held from Women's World Cup. Caribbean -- saw a halt due to Majeed (Srinagar) and Fayaz suggested all the District had lost his cool for the first time well," Gambhir said on Star Dhoni was given out which he November 2 to 21 this year but Promptly reacting to the the ongoing global health crisis, Ahmad (Bandipora). Associations to conduct online in 20 years. Sports show 'Cricket Connected'. didn't think he was. He threw his was postponed last month due development, Sports Minister which has affected millions Kushagra Sharma, Danish Coaching camps and District And the left-arm chinaman But in the same vein bat and made a dash to the dress- to the coronavirus outbreak, Kiren Rijiju assured full cooper- worldwide. Manzoor, Sanvi Sharma and Level Competitions. bowler was at the receiving end Gambhir also said that Dhoni ing room and came late for the which brought global sports ation and support to the tourna- The LOC stated, "We are when he did not adhere to was a human and was bound to practice. So, he does get angry," activities to a grinding halt. ment. now looking ahead and hoping ICCR brings musicians, singers Dhoni's instructions while bowl- react as well. said Pathan. (PTI) FIFA announced that the "I assure full cooperation to host a wonderful tournament tournament will keep its origi- and support to make it a grand that will give women's football nal eligibility criteria and allow success," Rijiju tweeted. in India, the perfect platform to together through ‘United We Fight’ Kohli is like Federer while Smith "players born on or after The All India Football grow and develop. Excelsior Correspondent It is a homage to all the January 1, 2003 and on or Federation (AIFF) president "All the host cities have put artists and performers who rep- before December 31, 2005" to Praful Patel, under whose lead- in a lot of effort and commit- NEW DELHI, May 12: The resent the cultural legacy of our is more of Nadal: De Villiers compete. ership the country successfully ment so far, and we are happy Indian Council for Cultural countries and who contribute to "Following a thorough hosted the men's U-17 World that the new dates will allow Relations (ICCR) brought keep our cultural heritage NEW DELHI, May 12: shade ahead of Tendulkar. lot of things, he loves trying new assessment of the impact of the Cup in 2017, promised an them to make up for the lost together composers, musicians vibrant and alive, especially in "Sachin is a role model for things out - gym wise, what he COVID-19 pandemic and the encore. time and provide momentum and singers from across India, these difficult times. Virat Kohli's natural talent both of us (him and Kohli). The puts in his mouth. He thinks a lot subsequent recommendations "Delighted to share the new going forward. contributing recordings from It is a tribute to and recogni- makes him a cricketing equiva- way he stood out in his era, the about life after life - what's to made by the FIFA- dates for the U17WWC, which The official schedule of the their homes, in a beautiful musi- tion of the countless individuals lent of Roger Federer while Steve things he achieved and with the come, the different religions, we Confederations COVID-19 will now be held between Feb tournament was announced in cal creation 'United We Fight'. who are silently helping neigh- Smith's mental fortitude matches grace he did all that is a great talk about everything." Working Group, the Bureau of 17 to Mar 7, 2021. I would like February, and Navi Mumbai Written and composed by bours, strangers and people that of Rafael Nadal, said South example for everyone," de De Villiers said that he also the FIFA Council has taken the to thank all our stakeholders for was to host the final. (PTI) Joe Alvares, vocals by Usha around them in these times of African swashbuckler AB de Villiers said. shares a great bond with Indian decision to confirm the pro- Uthup, Salim Merchant, Shefali distress. Villiers comparing the captain's actor wife posed new tournament dates, Alvares Rashid, Benny Dayal, A message to the world that two contemporary Anushka Sharma, con- Ministry ‘cannot rush into decision’ Sonam Kalra, Chandan Bala together we shall surely win the greats. versing on a lot of Former national TT Kalyan, Joe Alvares, Salome fight against the Coronavirus In an instagram chat issues including family on resumption of outdoor training and Samira, and music by and many such challenges that with former Zimbabwe life. champion Manmeet Tubby, Pandit Ravi Chari, humanity and the human race NEW DELHI, May 12: Sumariwalla said.