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. seamer Pommie "We go pretty deep Pandit Rakesh Chaurasiya and faces. Singh Walia dies The meeting lasted more than Mbangwa, de Villiers and his missus as well, Ustad Faisal Qureshi, this song Light a candle, cheer the Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju two hours spoke about the two Anushka, we have very NEW DELHI, May 12: is a rendition weaving English frontline workers, donate for the today said they "cannot rush On Monday, Rijiju had said batsmen, who are easi- deep conversations, lyrics into the notes and beats of needy, spare time for the elderly, training of elite athletes will ly the game's biggest which is fantastic. We Former national table tennis Indian classical music, spread- be available to volunteer; resume after the lockdown to crowd-pullers right talk about children and champion Manmeet Singh ing the essence of Vasudhaiva whichever way, we hope you contain the pandemic is lifted, now. family. We're waiting Walia, who was suffering from Kutumbakam-the world is one enjoy this rendition and be urging sportspersons and stake- "It's a difficult one, for that first little Kohli rare ALS disease for nearly two family. inspired enough to continue this holders to be patient. He also but Virat is definitely to come. years, has died in Montreal, It carries with it the message "united fight". added that health of the athletes the more natural ball-striker, "And I think Virat will also "It's a good friendship and we Canada. of hope, joy, resilience, fighting This song is dedicated to the is his top priority. there's no doubt about that," de say that he set the standards for always find a way to talk about Manmeet was 58 and is sur- spirit and never say die attitude world by the Ministry of During the virtual interac- Villiers said during his interac- us to follow. cricket as well, but 90 per cent of vived by his wife and two of all in our collective fight External Affairs (MEA) of India. tion, the athletes once again tion on 'Sports Hurricane'. "But personally, in a chase, the time we talk about other stuff. daughters. He succumbed to the against COVID-19. ICCR is MEA's autonomous requested the minister to allow "In tennis terms, I'd say he's I'd say Virat is the best I've seen It's refreshing and in the middle disease on Monday. This composition is an organization mandated to build them to resume training out- more like a (Roger) Federer in my life. Sachin was amazing of a very intense IPL tourna- Manmeet was suffering expression of our deep apprecia- international understanding, doors, but in batches. whereas Smith is like a (Rafael) in all formats and all situations, ment," he shared. from ALS (amyotrophic lateral tion and gratitude to all brave develop closer cultural relations into a decision" on resuming "The athletes said if it is pos- Nadal. Smith is mentally very but Virat comes out on top while IPL, for de Villiers, is not just sclerosis), a disease that causes COVID warriors worldover between India and other coun- outdoor training for track and sible to have training outside in strong and figures out a way of chasing." a tournament but also about motor neuron degeneration, risking their lives to protect tries and project India's soft field stars and risk their health small batches in different times. scoring runs - he doesn't look nat- The world knows Kohli as a friendships that he cherishes. leading to voluntary muscle ours. power abroad. ural, but he ends up writing prolific cricketer but for de "Obviously, when it comes to impairment. amid the COVID-19 pandemic, The minister said the ministry records and doing amazing Villiers, he is a friend, who has the IPL in India, it's been more He had visited his doctors in according to Athletics will have discussions internally Federation of India president and see according to the situation Australia, New Zealand look to restart things at the crease. interests beyond cricket and is than friendship," De Villiers said, Coimbatore also, trying to seek Adille Sumariwalla. to have some Standard Operating "I think mentally, Smith is spiritual at one level. when asked who his best friends advice and find a cure. Taking stock of the situation Procedures,” Sumariwalla one of the best I have ever seen. "He's much deeper than just a in cricket are. One of the finest and consis- international cricket with Trans-Tasman rivalry during a virtual meeting, Rijiju added. Virat has also scored runs all over cricket player...I think most peo- "Virat obviously - not only tent performers in the '80s, MELBOURNE, May 12: open mind and be flexible so if interacted with top track and Athletes in NIS had earlier the world and won games under ple realise after a while that during the IPL, we chat through- Manmeet became the national opportunities do arise we can field athletes, including javelin written to the sports minister to pressure," de Villiers,himself a there's more to life than just out the year, which means it's dif- champion in 1989 when he beat Their scheduled internation- take them. thrower Neeraj Chopra and allow them outdoor training in modern day great, said. cricket," de Villiers said. ferent than just the IPL or cricket- S Sriram in the men's singles al tours unlikely to go ahead due "We haven't talked specifics sprinter Hima Das. small batches and in different De Villiers also felt that when "...Virat's always been a ing friendship." (PTI) final in Hyderabad. (PTI) to coronavirus pandemic, the really. What we have talked it comes to chasing, Kohli is a thinker, he experiments (with) a The meeting was also attend- times while following social dis- cricket boards of Australia and about is conceptually the possi- ed by top officials of AFI, coach- tancing norms of the govern- New Zealand are exploring the bility of playing each other and CSK says no point in Indians only IPL es and athletes from NIS Patiala ment. Indian Olympic possibility of creating a constant that's where we are at the Premier League braced for TV NEW DELHI, May 12: the situation is worsening," a and Sports Authority of India Association (IOA) president stream of matches between the moment." CSK source told PTI on condi- (SAI) centre, Bangalore. Narinder Batra had also taken up two neighbouring nations. With the 13th IPL suspended Chennai Super Kings have tions of anonymity. "The minister said it will take the matter with the higher indefinitely, the losses as player protests mount rejected the idea of an IPL with "Let's hope we can have the some time to come to a decision authorities in the government. Test tour of LONDON, May 12: sport when the rest of society is only Indian players in the near IPL later this year," he added. (regarding resuming outdoor The national camps at SAI Bangladesh aban- being advised to follow social- future, differing with Rajasthan CSK are three-time IPL training). He said the health and centres have been shut since doned and a limit- Premier League clubs face distancing guidelines. Royals, the franchise which is champions, making them the safety of athletes is paramount mid-March to contain the virus, ed-overs tour of having to pay a huge refund to "The moment we do go back keen on the option given the cir- second most successful team in and so the ministry will have to which has infected over 65,000 England in July broadcasters even if they manage it just needs to be a moment cumstances caused by the the event's history after Mumbai be careful in this difficult times people and caused more than also likely to be to complete the coronavirus-dis- where it's not just for footballing COVID-19 pandemic. Indians, who have won the tour- and cannot rush into a decision," 2,000 deaths in India. (PTI) called off, rupted season behind closed reasons, it's safe for not just us The IPL, which is indefinite- nament four times. Australia will be doors. footballers but the whole medical ly postponed, can be held in the The BCCI is also very keen Delhi Police join hands with members of without any Broadcasters would be reim- staff, referees," Sterling told his September-October window if to stage the IPL and if it doesn't cricket action this bursed for matches not being YouTube channel. the scheduled T20 World Cup in happen, the world's richest 1983 WC team to promote ‘teamwork’ winter. played as scheduled and the lack "(I am) not scared, but Australia doesn't take place. board would be in financial trou- There are also of atmosphere in empty stadiums reserved and thinking what the "CSK is not keen to do an ble like Cricket Australia. NEW DELHI, May 12: runs partnership with Syed doubts over the is also a factor. worst outcome could be. IPL with only Indian players. "The board will take a rev- Kirmani at the crucial juncture. With the two governments T20 World Cup scheduled to be The BBC reported the bill "I've had friends whose That way it would be playing enue hit of Rs 4000 crore if it Members of the 1983 World It was complete team effort," he planning to open up a corridor to held in October-November in facing the English top-flight, grandma has passed away, I've another Syed Mushtaq Ali doesn't happen. The board will Cup winning team have joined said. allow a quarantine-free travel, Australia. which continued talks on had family members as well that Trophy (domestic T20 competi- be in a big problem," BCCI hands with Delhi Police to pro- "In the fight against Corona New Zealand Cricket chief New Zealand's home inter- "Project Restart" on Monday, have passed away. You've got to tion). The franchise has not been treasurer Arun Dhumal told PTI mote "teamwork and discipline" also we need same kind of team executive David White dis- national summer is also uncer- could be as high as ?340 million be wise and take care of yourself in touch with the BCCI of late as earlier this week.(PTI) in India's fight against the work where everyone from cussed the possibility with his tain with Pakistan and West ($420 million). and those around you." COVID-19 pandemic. medical workers, police, gov- Cricket Australia counterpart Indies scheduled to tour for "We were able to update our British Prime Minister Boris The cricketers will be urging ernment, citizens have to per- Kevin Roberts. Tests and Sri Lanka in the short- clubs today on our situation with Johnson said in parliament on Mohun Bagan players want people to follow the govern- form. One weaker link could "I've talked to Kevin Roberts er form. broadcasters, which is obviously Monday that the return of sport ment guidelines via Delhi cause a defeat in this battle," he about that. A Tasman bubble Australia and New Zealand confidential," said Premier on TV would "provide a much- Police, which will be promoting added. would be terrific if it did eventu- were locked in a three-game League CEO Richard Masters. needed boost to national morale." dues to be cleared at earliest its initiative on Twitter with Thakur said most of the ate," White told Sydney men's ODI series in March when "Whatever happens, there's However, a YouGov poll KOLKATA, May 12: incentive, too, is yet to be given. #1983 HeroesWithDelhiPolice. members of the 1983 batch have Morning Herald. it was called off due to the coro- going to be significant loss of revealed that 73 percent of 2,000 "We will pay their entire "Nobody gave us a chance agreed to join this initiative "...It would present some navirus outbreak after the first revenue for clubs. That is people surveyed said the return Star-studded Mohun Bagan's salary, we have asked them to when we went to play our first including Amarnath, Sandhu, opportunities going forward. game was played behind closed inevitable. of the Premier League and I-League-winning players have wait as the payments are affected match in 1983. But we made Lal, Dilip Vengasarkar. (PTI) But I think the key is to keep an doors at the SCG. (PTI) "We were able to paint a pic- English Football League would threatened to approach the All by the lockdown," Mohun Bagan impossible possible," Madan ture today about what would hap- not lift their spirits. India Football Federation if their general secretary Srinjoy Bose Lal, member of 83 WC winner pen in various scenarios, playing Britain has been one of the said. team told said. AIFF nominates consistent Jhingan, out the season and not playing worst-hit countries in the global The club's top official "This battle against Corona out the season, to allow them to pandemic, with the government responded after the players wrote pandemic is big and we must path-breaking Bala Devi for Arjuna Award have a picture of that as we stand officially recording more than to the management, requesting show the same discipline and NEW DELHI, May 12: been considered for the presti- Sunil Chhetri. in the early part of May." 32,000 deaths from COVID-19. them to clear the dues or pay at team work. Everyone should gious award because of the their Since making his India The rebate to broadcasters "People's lives are at risk," least a month's salary by May 15. perform to let the team India The All India Football achievements as well as consis- debut during a FIFA World Cup would surge to an estimated ?760 Rose, who is on loan at The players had sought a win the battle," he added. Federation has homed in on tency in recent times. qualifier in 2015, ISL outfit million if the season cannot be Newcastle from Tottenham, told deadline by which time the offi- The man behind this initia- national team central defender Kerala Blasters' most-capped completed. Masters has previous- an Instagram live. cials will clear their dues in full, tive, Atul Kumar Thakur DCP Sandesh Jhingan and women's player has firmly cemented his ly warned of a ?1 billion loss "Football shouldn't even be including performance bonuses, (South Delhi), has said that team striker N Bala Devi as its players in the Indian team back- once the absence of gate receipts spoken about coming back until or they will seek the AIFF's there is a lot to learn from the nominations for the Arjuna line. is taken into account. the numbers have dropped mas- dues, withheld owing to the intervention. 1983 squad. Award, rewarding them for their His growth and maturity as a For the first time on Monday, sively." The Premier League are COVID-19 pandemic, are not "We have written to them "1983 WC was an event consistency in recent years. player impressed former nation- the 20 Premier League clubs dis- due to meet unions for players cleared at the earliest. saying there is cost-cutting when the team overcame all the Acting on the Sports al team coach Stephen cussed models that may have to and managers later this week to Unable to pay salaries to their across the world. But we are not adversities and it was the single Ministry's directive to send Constantine so much that he be used to decide final standings discuss protocols for a return to players, including foreign saying that we would cut their sporting event that united the nominations for this year's handed him the captaincy when if it is not deemed safe to group training. recruits, Indian club football salary too. sporting scene of the whole sports awards, the AIFF did not Chhetri was not around due to resume. "Safety comes first. We must heavyweights Mohun Bagan "Some of our sponsors based country. People said that it was have much trouble in finalising in injuries the coach was exper- New government guidelines listen to government, the authori- have asked them to wait till the in Mumbai and Delhi have not very difficult for India to win the names. The 26-year-old Jhingan, imenting with his rotation poli- have paved the way for elite sport ties and the medical experts and restrictions imposed to tackle the been able to operate so the salary the cup but defying all odds "We have decided to send who has spent his formative cy in leadership. to return behind closed doors in continue to follow their advice," COVID-19 pandemic are lifted. is affected. every member of the team the names of Sandesh and Bala years playing alongside the He has so far worn the cap- England from June 1. added Masters. The club has not been able to "We just managed to pay one chipped in," Thakur said. Devi for the Arjuna Award great Bhaichung Bhutia and set- tain's armband on several occa- However, England interna- "That is exactly what we are pay its domestic players last month's salary to the foreigners "Be it Kapil Dev's famous keeping their consistent show- piece specialist Rennedy Singh sions. tionals Raheem Sterling and doing. We are getting ourselves three months' salaries while the by borrowing money from knock against Zimbabwe or ings. So, it's one male and one in Sikkim United, has over the For the Blasters in the Indian Danny Rose are the two latest in the best position to resume the foreigners have gone unpaid for another source. All the payments Mohinder Amarnath's perform- female," AIFF general secretary years established himself as one Super League, Jhingan has also high-profile players to raise their season, but only when the condi- two months. would be cleared once the lock- ance in final or the no 11 bats- Kushal Das said. of the most important players in often shouldered responsibility concerns over a return to contact tions are right." (Agencies) The I-League championship down is eased." (PTI) man Balwinder Sandhu's 22 He said their names have the Indian team behind only as right-back. (PTI)