FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020 (PAGE 14) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU ‘Custom to serve stumbling-block for promotion of games’ Series sealed, India look Government committed to make Using upgraded MA Stadium for festivals for experimentation J&K a sporting hub: Mehta to blow death-knell for sports WELLINGTON, Jan 30: the management needs to be *Declares open 65th National School Games in Sqay *Defeats idea of hosting IPL matches in Jammu An unassailable lead has wary of overplaying him in non- opened up the window for exper- consequential bilateral matches. Excelsior Sports Correspondent Excelsior Sports Correspondent imentation but there will be no This was a previously preva- JAMMU, Jan 30: The Centre JAMMU, Jan 30: letup in India's intensity when lent practice in the build-up to as well as J&K Government is Notwithstanding the they face a heartbroken New the 2019 ODI World Cup, and committed to raise sports infra- Government’s commitment in Zealand team in the fourth T2o the trio of Bumrah, structural facilities in Jammu and raising infrastructural facilities International here tomorrow. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Kashmir and make it a sporting and promoting sports and games Mohammed Shami and Rohit Pandya all suffered major hub in near future. in every nook and corner of the Sharma combined to pull off a injuries in the aftermath of that This was stated by Arun Union Territory, the upgraded thrilling win via a Super Over in tournament. Kumar Mehta, Financial MA Stadium is still used for cel- the third game for a 3-0 lead and It remains to be seen if the Commissioner (Finance) while ebrating National festivals to a maiden T20I series win on powers that be will mitigate this declaring open 65th National blow a death-knell for sports and New Zealand soil. risk factor in their planning and School Games under-14 and games, thus defeating the There is only a short turn- preparation for the challenges under-17 Boys/Girls in the disci- Government’s idea of hosting around time for the last two ahead. pline of Sqay Martial Art at IPL matches at this International matches, back-to-back in For New Zealand, there is a Gymnasium Hall, University of standard cricket facility in Wellington and Mt. Maunganui straightforward change coming Jammu, here today. Condition of MA Stadium after Republic Day 2020 celebra- Jammu. on Friday and Sunday, respec- up. Colin de Grandhomme is no While lavishing praise on the tion. -Excelsior/Rakesh Despite the fact that the tively. longer with the squad, giving up organizers for holding the event Financial Commissioner (Finance), AK Mehta and other dig- sports fraternity of Jammu and Mecca for the gentleman’s game. Media and Player Zones and Both teams spent Thursday his spot for batsman Tom Bruce. in a befitting manner by provid- nitaries watching fight of Sqay players during inaugural ceremo- Kashmir, especially the crick- “It is really sad that the Galleries, and not to talk of the travelling from Hamilton to This could be an easy swap ing ample opportunity to the ny of 65th National School Games in Jammu. eters’ criticism over the Govt’s Stadium is being used for customary Dressing and Wellington, and with a similar for the hosts given that they have budding sportspersons for show- sons to help them blossom at the Sports said that such events apart decision of holding 2020 Republic Day celebrations. How Changing Rooms, besides Match tight schedule for the final been light in the middle order casing their talent and skill, Mr higher levels and bring laurels from serving as a launching pad Republic Day function at MA can the venue be maintained for Referee Rooms, Umpires game of the series as well, during the past three matches. Mehta said that efforts are afloat for the Union Territory. for budding sportspersons to Stadium, the function was held at IPL matches, if it has to be used Rooms, Medical Rooms and there seems to be little chance Teams (from): to raise sports infrastructural Earlier, while welcoming the carve a space on the country's the same venue to badly affect for rehearsals,” maintained the Dope Test Rooms, in a mod- of nets for either match. India: Virat Kohli (capt), facilities in every nook and cor- chief guest and other dignitaries, sports map, also help them to the turf and deteriorate the con- cricketers. ernised fashion. Sundar is part of Kohli's Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul (wk), ner of the Union Territory to help Director General Youth Services exchange culture with their dition of the outfield. Meanwhile, during a visit of There will also be a provision new-ball strategy on the big Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, budding sportspersons flourish at & Sports, Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman counterparts from the other “The Government’s decision this Correspondent at the venue, for establishing around 20,000 Australian grounds, so he can Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, the National and International highlighted the achievements of States. of organising Republic Day he observed lots of path holes seats in the entire Stadium, expect a run-in over the next Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, scene. the Department during the year "Sportspersons are the mes- function is simply going to blow and pits deteriorating the condi- including VIP Galleries in the two games. Saini could replace Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Mr Mehta assured that the 2019-20. He said that J&K has sengers of peace and harmony. a death-knell for sports and tion of the outfield. Pavilion. Shardul Thakur, especially if Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Govt will establish one indoor so far won 130 medals at the Conduct of big events like this is games in the Union Territory. In “If the Republic Day func- To preserve sanctity and spir- Sundar adds his batting depth Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, and outdoor stadium each in National scene and is aiming at a step forward towards bringing view of the construction work of tion is organised at M A Stadium, it of sports and games, the to the lower order. Navdeep Saini, Washington every Panchayat of the Union winning around 200 medals in peace and prosperity to J&K stadium, Republic Day 2019 then this picturesque venue may Government needs to fulfil the The final question would be Sundar. Territory by the end of 2021, National School Games this Union Territory," expressed the function was held at the not remain in good condition to long-pending demands of the over Jasprit Bumrah's inclu- New Zealand: Kane adding that the developmental year. duo. University of Jammu, after rais- host matches of national and sportspersons, sports lovers and sion. While he had an off night Williamson (capt), Martin works in this regard are in Secretary Youth Services & On the occasion, the chief ing a full-fledged infrastructure. international levels,” said J&K’s enthusiasts and avoid using this in Hamilton, there ought to be Guptill, Ross Taylor, Scott progress. Sports, Mr Sarmad Hafeez while guest and other dignitaries inter- For good health of sports, the cricketer of great repute while facility for functions other than thoughts about his workload. Kuggeleijn, Colin Munro, Tom He said strict instructions presenting vote of thanks, con- acted with the participating Govt should have used the same expressing anonymity. sports, as they want the govern- will be served to the concerned He is part of both the ODI and Bruce, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell gratulated the participating teams and encouraged them. venue this time also but it used “The Government must seri- ment to come up with a separate authorities for giving fillip to at Test squads, and is a shoe-in Santner, Tim Seifert (wk), teams for being part of this sport- It is pertinent to mention here the upgraded MA Stadium,” said ously think over such decisions venue to host such functions. least one sporting discipline in for the T20 World Cup later on Hamish Bennett, Ish Sodhi, Tim ing extravaganza. that 56 teams drawn from 14 a group of prominent cricketers and let the M A Stadium exclu- The turf wickets need a lot of each school in accordance with as well. Southee, Blair Tickner. He also highlighted the sport- States/UTs of the country are while talking to EXCELSIOR. sively remain for cricket to help care to be maintained and when the sporting facilities available in While there have been no Match starts at: 12.30pm IST. ing achievements of the Union taking part in this 5-day mega “How shocking is it to Union Territory and its the Government talks of holding that particular institution. concerns about any injury issues, (PTI) Territory in the ongoing season. event, which will conclude on observe that the Government sportspersons to flourishing,” he national level matches, then The Financial Commissioner Both Secretary YSS and DG February 3, 2020. held the 2020 R Day function at expressed. there is no question of organising also said that the coaches, train- the cost of sports, especially “Proper establishment and festivals. ers besides physical education when the infrastructure is exclu- maintenance of the Stadium will Cycling trials on teachers and masters will be sent sively being raised by the boost the regional economy and to advanced training courses to Lieutenant Governor’s Tourism of the J&K. We must Feb 3 NIS Patiala, NIS Gwalior and Administration and plans are take a leaf from the book of other places for fine-tuning their also in pipeline to host IPL neighbouring State of Himachal Excelsior Sports Correspondent skills in order to help them Pradesh, where the Dharamsala matches,” said a First Class JAMMU, Jan 30: Jammu impart better training to the bud- and other cricket stadia are not cricketer on the condition of and Kashmir Cycling ding sportspersons.