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Jaipur, April 29
Jaipur’s Vishal Singh and Delhi-based professional Himmat Singh Rai share the lead after round one of the PGTI Players Championship presented by Rambagh Golf Club. Vishal and Himmat shot identical scores of four under 66 at the Rambagh Golf Club on Wednesday. Raju Ali Mollah, Gurbaaz Mann, Kunal Bhasin, and amateur Rashid Khan are all in tied third place with matching scores of three under 67.
Vishal Singh used the local knowledge to his advantage as he fired birdies on the seventh, eighth, 12th, 14th and 17th to come out trumps on day one. He also had a bogey on the 10th.
Vishal said, “It was a very satisfactory round. Some of my iron shots were very good today. My best birdie was on the 12th where my second shot with a sand wedge landed 15 feet short of the pin. I then made a difficult uphill putt from there. I have the advantage of local knowledge on this course and I would like to make the most of it this week.”
Himmat Singh Rai joined Vishal at the top of the leaderboard with an equally good performance. His round of 66 included birdies on the fifth, eighth, 10th, 13th, 17th, 18th and bogeys on the first and seventh.
Himmat said, “I was particularly pleased with my up and down from the bunker on the fifth. That was a tough bunker shot. The birdies on the last two holes were also very satisfying.”
Seventeen-year-old amateur Rashid Khan made seven birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey in his opening round of three under 67 to be placed tied third. The teenager from Delhi was joined by Kolkata’s Raju Ali Mollah, Chandigarh’s Gurbaaz Mann and Kunal Bhasin of Australia in joint third place.
The 2007-08 PGTI Order of Merit champion Mukesh Kumar was a further stroke behind in joint seventh place along with Praveen Kumar.
Ashok Kumar, Shamim Khan, Mohd Siddikur Rahman and Anirban Lahiri fired scores of even par 70 to be tied 15th.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Fatehgarh Sahib cricket trials on May 1
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 29Fatehgarh Sahib will face Kapurthala at Kapurthala in their first Punjab Minor District Cricket Tournament for Katoch Shied on May 5. In a press release, Fatehgarh Sahib District Cricket Association secretary Sanjeev Aggarwal said that Fatehgarh Sahib will next play Nawanshahr at Kapurthala and their last league encounter is against Hoshirapur at Hoshirapur on May 13.
Sanjeev said that for the Minor District Tournament, the teams have been divided into two zone.
Zone A will consist of Sangrur, Barnala, Bathinda, Muktsar, Faridkot and Ferozepur.
In Zone B are Ropar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Hoshirpur, Gurdaspur and Kapurthala.
Top team in both zones will qualify for the main draw of the Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for the Katoch Shield starting on May 18.
Meanwhile, the Fatehgarh Sahib District Association will conduct selection trials to select its team for Katoch Shield on May 1 at Saffron City School ground in Fatehgarh Sahib. Details are available with Sachin (cell no. 9463602389).
Satinder to officiate in Men's Oceania Cup
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 29
Intrernational Grade II hockey umpire Satinder Sharma has been given another prestigious assignment by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Appointment Committee to officiate in the Men's Oceania Cup in Invercargill (New Zealand) from August 24 to 30.
Satinder has already supervised in 96 international matches all over the world.
Congratulating Satinder, an official of the State Bank of India and posted at the Panjab University branch here, Chandigarh Hockey Association secretary Yash Pal Vohra said "this is another feather in the highly decorated cap of Satinder Sharma.
The SBI official is the only Indian on the Elite Panel of International Hockey Umpires. Satinder has an enviable record of supervising matches in almost all international hockey tournaments organised under the aegis of the FIH. Satinder has supervised in Junior World Cup at Hobart 2001and Rotterdam 2005, Senior World Cup at Kuala Lumpur 2002 and Germany 2006, Champions Trophy from 2003 to 2006 Colonge, Chennai and Teressa.
Besides, Satinder also officiated at the Olympic Qualifiers at Madrid 2004, Athens Olympics 2004 and Beijing 2008 and Asian Games.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Jai Kapil, Romy help Godrej lift title
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BARWALA (PANCHKULA), April 26
A polished knock of 71 by Jai Kapil and accurate bowling by Kulwinder Romy (3 for 22) enabled Godrej & Boyce Club defeat United Sports Club by 22 runs in the final of the IInd Tirath Singh Memorial League Cricket Tournament, organised by the Chandigarh Sports Club at JR Institute of Cricket Technology Stadium here today.
Batting first after winning the toss, Godrej & Boyce XI were given a good start by openers who realized 31 runs in five overs. Jai Kapil was flamboyant in his innings right from the beginning. His innings of 71 runs was studded with five boundaries and a towering six. He completed his half century in 51 balls.
Jai Kapil was unlucky to be run out and this brought an abrupt end to Godrej's hope to get to 200+ and also some relief to the bowlers. Shiv Kumar bagged 2 for 35. Godrej & Boyce XI’s innings terminated at 170 for 7 in allotted 30 overs.
In reply, United Sports Club received an early jolt as they lost their first wicket in the second over with 12 runs on board. But therafter Narinder Bunty and Lakhan Shandalya partnered to steady the team's innings and the match seemedd to be slipping away from Godrej's hands.
However, introduction of Kulwinder Romy changed things for them as he picked up two consecutive wickets in his very first over. This put in a lot of enthusiasm and energy in the rest of the team and all of a sudden the fielding became a whole lot better. The fielders took some catches and run outs. As a result the batsmen were under pressure and in a bid to accelerate the run rate they started losing their wickets. Kulwinder Romy finished the innings with an impressive 3 for 22 in his six overs. The match, completely in United Sports’ favour was finally won by Godrej & Boyce XI with the last wicket falling at a score of 148 in 24.1 overs. Narinder Bunty was the highest run scorer as he made 38 runs up the order.
Brief scores: Godrej & Boyce XI: 170 for 7 in 30 overs (Jai Kapil 71, Amit Prashar 21, Shiv Kumar 2 for 35, Narinder Bunty 1 for 35).
United Sports Club: 148 all out in 24.1 overs (Narinder Bunty 38, Lakhan Shandalya 32, Kulwinder Romy 3 for 22, Umesh Kaira 2 for 30).
The following players were adjudged the best in their respective fields: -
Man of the Match: Jai Kapil. Best Batsman: Narinder Bunty. Best Bowler: Naresh Dhingra. Best All-Rounder: Girish Bhanot.
BARWALA (PANCHKULA), April 26
A polished knock of 71 by Jai Kapil and accurate bowling by Kulwinder Romy (3 for 22) enabled Godrej & Boyce Club defeat United Sports Club by 22 runs in the final of the IInd Tirath Singh Memorial League Cricket Tournament, organised by the Chandigarh Sports Club at JR Institute of Cricket Technology Stadium here today.
Batting first after winning the toss, Godrej & Boyce XI were given a good start by openers who realized 31 runs in five overs. Jai Kapil was flamboyant in his innings right from the beginning. His innings of 71 runs was studded with five boundaries and a towering six. He completed his half century in 51 balls.
Jai Kapil was unlucky to be run out and this brought an abrupt end to Godrej's hope to get to 200+ and also some relief to the bowlers. Shiv Kumar bagged 2 for 35. Godrej & Boyce XI’s innings terminated at 170 for 7 in allotted 30 overs.
In reply, United Sports Club received an early jolt as they lost their first wicket in the second over with 12 runs on board. But therafter Narinder Bunty and Lakhan Shandalya partnered to steady the team's innings and the match seemedd to be slipping away from Godrej's hands.
However, introduction of Kulwinder Romy changed things for them as he picked up two consecutive wickets in his very first over. This put in a lot of enthusiasm and energy in the rest of the team and all of a sudden the fielding became a whole lot better. The fielders took some catches and run outs. As a result the batsmen were under pressure and in a bid to accelerate the run rate they started losing their wickets. Kulwinder Romy finished the innings with an impressive 3 for 22 in his six overs. The match, completely in United Sports’ favour was finally won by Godrej & Boyce XI with the last wicket falling at a score of 148 in 24.1 overs. Narinder Bunty was the highest run scorer as he made 38 runs up the order.
Brief scores: Godrej & Boyce XI: 170 for 7 in 30 overs (Jai Kapil 71, Amit Prashar 21, Shiv Kumar 2 for 35, Narinder Bunty 1 for 35).
United Sports Club: 148 all out in 24.1 overs (Narinder Bunty 38, Lakhan Shandalya 32, Kulwinder Romy 3 for 22, Umesh Kaira 2 for 30).
The following players were adjudged the best in their respective fields: -
Man of the Match: Jai Kapil. Best Batsman: Narinder Bunty. Best Bowler: Naresh Dhingra. Best All-Rounder: Girish Bhanot.
Anubhav, Kashish, Himal, Arunima champs
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 26
The Chandigarh Under-9 and Under-17 boys and girls Chess Championship concluded today at St. Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44-C, here today. In the Under-9 boys category Anubhav Tuknayat of Vivek High School with 3 points and Jaskeerat of Delhi Public School, Sector 40 came second.
In the Under-9 girls category Kashish of Sacred Heart School with 2 points came first and Tarini of Sacred Heart School was second.
In the Under-17 boys category Himal Gusain of St. Xavier’s, with 6 Points came first and Ameek Malhotra of St. John’s with 4.5 points came second In Under-17 girls category Arunima Goyal of Sacred Heart School with 4 points came first and Simranjeet Kaur (Saupin’s School, Chandigarh) with 4 points came second.
These players will be representing Chandigarh in the forthcoming Nationals to be held in June (Under-9) at Chennai and in September (Under-17) at Jharkhand.
Chandigarh Chess Association president AP Saxena gave away the certificates and trophies to the players.
Point position in Under-17 boys and girls category at the end of the sixth round:
6 points: Gusain Himal.4.5 Points: Ameek Malhotra, Saahil, Sachleen.4: Arunima Goyal, Gitin Oberoi, Satbir Singh, Simranjeet Kaur, Pranjal.3: Tejas Nagpal, Surya Mittal, Harshpreet, Ravneet, Aditya Duggal, Manmeet, Abhishek. 2.5: Shivika. 2: Hitesh, Ritik, Pushp, Udit Arora, Anmol Alag, Avneet, Bhavik. 1.5: Shivani. 1: Rohit Sehgal.
The point position in Under-9 boys and girls category at the end of the third round: 3 points: Anubhav Tuknayat, 2 points: Jaskeerat, Kashish Kaushal, Tarini Goyal, 1 pt: Jashan, Surbhit Sehgal and Rishab Jain.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 26
The Chandigarh Under-9 and Under-17 boys and girls Chess Championship concluded today at St. Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44-C, here today. In the Under-9 boys category Anubhav Tuknayat of Vivek High School with 3 points and Jaskeerat of Delhi Public School, Sector 40 came second.
In the Under-9 girls category Kashish of Sacred Heart School with 2 points came first and Tarini of Sacred Heart School was second.
In the Under-17 boys category Himal Gusain of St. Xavier’s, with 6 Points came first and Ameek Malhotra of St. John’s with 4.5 points came second In Under-17 girls category Arunima Goyal of Sacred Heart School with 4 points came first and Simranjeet Kaur (Saupin’s School, Chandigarh) with 4 points came second.
These players will be representing Chandigarh in the forthcoming Nationals to be held in June (Under-9) at Chennai and in September (Under-17) at Jharkhand.
Chandigarh Chess Association president AP Saxena gave away the certificates and trophies to the players.
Point position in Under-17 boys and girls category at the end of the sixth round:
6 points: Gusain Himal.4.5 Points: Ameek Malhotra, Saahil, Sachleen.4: Arunima Goyal, Gitin Oberoi, Satbir Singh, Simranjeet Kaur, Pranjal.3: Tejas Nagpal, Surya Mittal, Harshpreet, Ravneet, Aditya Duggal, Manmeet, Abhishek. 2.5: Shivika. 2: Hitesh, Ritik, Pushp, Udit Arora, Anmol Alag, Avneet, Bhavik. 1.5: Shivani. 1: Rohit Sehgal.
The point position in Under-9 boys and girls category at the end of the third round: 3 points: Anubhav Tuknayat, 2 points: Jaskeerat, Kashish Kaushal, Tarini Goyal, 1 pt: Jashan, Surbhit Sehgal and Rishab Jain.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
St Xavier's retain ICSE Volleyball trophy
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PANCHKULA, APRIL 25
Local St Xavier's School won the ICSE Inter Schools Volleyball Tournament for the third time in succession by beating Tender Heart School of Chandigarh by three sets to nil in the final played today. St Xavier's completed a hat trick of titles when they pulled off a well earned third back to back victory and earned the right to keep the trophy permanently.
The three architects of the sought after win were Rahul Sharma, Chirag Arora and Harmanjot Singh. The winners dished out purposeful volleyball to reach the final round where they locked horns with the boys from Tender Heart School, Chandigarh.
The ensuing struggle finally put St. Xavier’s, Panchkula on top with a 3 sets to nil score. The champions for 2009, 2008 and 2007 earned the exclusive right to keep the ICSE Volleyball Trophy permanently.
Four changes in hockey team for Asia Cup
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CHANDIGARH, April 25
The selection committee of ad hoc committee of Indian Hockey Federation has made four changes from the squad which won the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at Ipoh earlier this month. The team will take part in the the 8th Asia Cup Men's Hockey Tournament to be held at Kuantan, Malaysia from May 9 to 16.
Those included in the squad for the Asia Cup are: V.Raghunath, Vikram Pillay, Rajpal Singh and Hari Prasad. Ignace Tirkey, Sarwanjit Singh, Bharat Chhikara and Shivendra Singh have been replaced. The selection trials were conducted at the training camp at Bhopal on April 24.
India are the defending champions and will look to make it a hat-trick of championship victories at Kuantan.
India had earlier won the titles at Kuala Lumpur in 2003 and Chennai in 2007.
The winnes of the Asia Cup will get an automatic entry to the World Cup at New Delhi in March 2010.
India have been placed Pool B along with Pakistan, China and Bangladesh. In Pool are Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Drag flicker Sandeep Singh will lead the 18-member team.
Squad: Goalkeepers: Baljit Singh, Adrian D'Souza. Full backs: Sandeep Singh (captain), Dilip Tirkey, V.Raghunath. Midfielders: Gurbaj Singh, Sardar Singh, Ajitesh Roy, Vikram Pillay, Prabodh Tirkey, V.S.Vinaya. Forwards: Tushar Khandker, Rajpal Singh, Prabhjot Singh, S.V.Sunil, Arjun Halappa, Hari Prasad, Gurvinder Singh Chandi.
Standbyes: P.R.Sreejesh, Sarwanjit Singh, Bharat Chhikara, Shivendra Singh.
Officials: Harendra Singh (coach incharge), Ramandeep Singh (coach), Romeo James (coach), Shrikant Iyengar (physiotherapist), Pradeep Dutta (trainer), A.Narendra Kumar (video analyst) and Dhanraj Pillay (manager).
Schedule: May 9: Japan vs Sri Lanka, India vs Bangladesh, Korea vs Malaysia, Pakistan vs China.
May 10: China vs Bangladesh,India vs Pakistan. May 11: Japan vs Korea. Malaysia vs Sri Lanka. MAY 12: Pakistan vs Bangladesh,India vs China, Korea vs Sri Lanka, Malaysia vs Japan. May 13: Rest day.MAY 14: 1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool B (semi-final # 1). 1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool A (semi-final # 2). May 15: 4th Pool A vs 4th Pool B. 3rd Pool A vs 3rd Pool B. May 16:3rd & 4th placing. Final.
CHANDIGARH, April 25
The selection committee of ad hoc committee of Indian Hockey Federation has made four changes from the squad which won the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at Ipoh earlier this month. The team will take part in the the 8th Asia Cup Men's Hockey Tournament to be held at Kuantan, Malaysia from May 9 to 16.
Those included in the squad for the Asia Cup are: V.Raghunath, Vikram Pillay, Rajpal Singh and Hari Prasad. Ignace Tirkey, Sarwanjit Singh, Bharat Chhikara and Shivendra Singh have been replaced. The selection trials were conducted at the training camp at Bhopal on April 24.
India are the defending champions and will look to make it a hat-trick of championship victories at Kuantan.
India had earlier won the titles at Kuala Lumpur in 2003 and Chennai in 2007.
The winnes of the Asia Cup will get an automatic entry to the World Cup at New Delhi in March 2010.
India have been placed Pool B along with Pakistan, China and Bangladesh. In Pool are Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. Drag flicker Sandeep Singh will lead the 18-member team.
Squad: Goalkeepers: Baljit Singh, Adrian D'Souza. Full backs: Sandeep Singh (captain), Dilip Tirkey, V.Raghunath. Midfielders: Gurbaj Singh, Sardar Singh, Ajitesh Roy, Vikram Pillay, Prabodh Tirkey, V.S.Vinaya. Forwards: Tushar Khandker, Rajpal Singh, Prabhjot Singh, S.V.Sunil, Arjun Halappa, Hari Prasad, Gurvinder Singh Chandi.
Standbyes: P.R.Sreejesh, Sarwanjit Singh, Bharat Chhikara, Shivendra Singh.
Officials: Harendra Singh (coach incharge), Ramandeep Singh (coach), Romeo James (coach), Shrikant Iyengar (physiotherapist), Pradeep Dutta (trainer), A.Narendra Kumar (video analyst) and Dhanraj Pillay (manager).
Schedule: May 9: Japan vs Sri Lanka, India vs Bangladesh, Korea vs Malaysia, Pakistan vs China.
May 10: China vs Bangladesh,India vs Pakistan. May 11: Japan vs Korea. Malaysia vs Sri Lanka. MAY 12: Pakistan vs Bangladesh,India vs China, Korea vs Sri Lanka, Malaysia vs Japan. May 13: Rest day.MAY 14: 1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool B (semi-final # 1). 1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool A (semi-final # 2). May 15: 4th Pool A vs 4th Pool B. 3rd Pool A vs 3rd Pool B. May 16:3rd & 4th placing. Final.
IPS Red lift Mohali School Football
Former international footballer Narayan Singh Mangat preseting winners trophy to IPS Red. Also seen in the picture is Mohali District Schools Football Association chairman AK Kaushal.
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MOHALI, APRIL 25
International Public School Red team of Kurali lifed the Mohali District Inter-School Football Championship for Under-14 hosted by Doon International School at its premises under the aegies of the Mohali District Schools Football Association in Sector 69 here today. A fine brace by Jagjeet helped IPS Red outplay St Soldier's School by 3-0 in the final played before a goodly crowd.
The IPS Red boys dominated the proceedings in the final. Sprightly Jagjeet Singh, who was adjuged the most upcoming player of the tournament, put his team ahead with a goal in the seventh minute. Varinder then doubled the margin by scoring in the 19th minute. Jagjeet rounded of the winners' tally as he booted home IPS Red's third and final goal.
Earlier, in the first semi-final outing, St Solider's School outclassed DAV School of Kurali with a convincing 5-1 margin. DAV Kurali suffered an early jolt as they conceded a 'self goal'. Thereafter Justin performed three-in-a-row feat by scoring St Solider's second, third and fourth goals. Akhil completed DAV School's rout as he netted the fifth goal for St Soldier's School. Harpreet Singh scored the lone goal for DAV School to reduce the margin.
In the second semi-final IPS Red just managed to prevail over spirited Yadvindra Public School (Yellow)with an aggregate 6-5 margin in tie-breaker after playin an exciting four-all draw in the regulation period. Varinder and Vikramjit Singh converted their spot kicks for IPS Red during tie-breaker session. For YPS (Yellow) Lokesh converted his penalty.
Former international footballer Narayan Singh Mangat was the chief guest and distributed the prizes.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Ajay Yadav, Rimpledeep win titles
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Jassowal (Ludhiana) April 24
Rimpledeep Kaur from Harvest Tennis Academy won the girls under-14 as well as under-16 singles titles in the AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament at the Harvest Tennis Academy here today.
In Under-14 singles final Rimple had a straight win over Nehel Sahni of Delhi with score 6-1, 6-3 and in girls Under-16 finals she had a close breath win over same opponent Nehel Sahni beating her 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 on board.
In doubles final Rimple paring with Rajbir Kaur of Harvest Tennis Academy lost to Parminder Kaur of Chandigarh and Eetee Mehta of Gujarat.
Top seed Shaikh Abdullah of Andhra Pradesh beat second seed Nischay Rawal of Chandigarh 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the boys under-14 singles final. In Boys Under/16 second seed Ajay Yadav of Chandigarh upset top seed Arjun Khade of Maharashtra 4-6, 6-1, 6-2
Results (all finals): Girls' singles Under-14:3-Rimpledeep Kaur (PB bt 5-Nehal Sahni (DLI 6-1, 6-3. Girls' singles Under-16: 2-Rimpledeep Kaur (PB) bt 6-Nehal Sahni (DLI) 6-2, 2-6, 6-3. Boys' singles Under 14: 1-Shaikh Abdullah (AP) bt 2-Nischay Rawal (CHD) 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. Boys' singles Under 16: 2-Ajay Yadav (CHD) bt 1-Arjun Khade (MAH) 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. Girls' doubles Under 16: 1-Parminder Kaur & Eetee Mehta (GUJ) bt 3-Rimpledeep Kaur & Rajbir Kaur (PB) 6-3, 6-3.
Boys' doubles Under 14: 1-Sushanta Mohanty (HAR) & Shailender Boniface (HR) bt 2-Karan Salwan (DLI) & Shashank Nautiyal (DLI) 6-1, 7-6(4).
Boys' doubles Under 16: 4-Villaser Khate (HAR) & Ajay Yadav (CHD) bt 2-Harry Jindal (PB) & Shaikh Abdullah (AP)6-0, 6-4
Perera stays in front at Surya Nepal Masters
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Kathmandu, April 24
Leading Sri Lankan amateur Mithun Perera continued his fine run and took the sole lead at the Surya Nepal Masters being played at the Gokarna Forest Resort. Shooting a flawless round of four-under 68, Perera has a three-day total of ten-under 216, one clear of his compatriot, Anura Rohana.
Rohana stayed in the hunt with a round of three-under 69, and is the leading professional in the field. Kunal Bhasin is at third place, with a tournament total of four-under 212 and would be the third member of the leader group in the final round. Mandeo Singh Pathania from Jaypee Greens returned the best card of the day, shooting 66 and lies tied fourth along with Harinder Gupta and defending champion Shamim Khan.
Deepak Thapa Magar, winner of the Surya Nepal Masters in 2007, emerged as the best Nepali pro, tied for seventh, eight shots off the lead. Shiva Ram Shrestha threatened to storm ahead, and at one point was four-under for the round after seven holes. But, a disastrous eight hole, where he made a quadruple bogey, knocked the winds off his sails and he finished with a round of 74 and in all likelihood, is out of contention.
Perera, who started the day tied for the lead with his countryman Rohana, got the birdie count rolling on the 2nd and added one more on the par-5 3rd. Two clutch putts on the 5th and the 8th for par helped him keep the card clean.
Thirtyfive-year-old Rohana, who finished runner-up at last year’s Surya Nepal Masters, played a steady bogey-free round and will be counting on all his experience to pull ahead in the final round.
While no local pro stands a realistic chance of winning the title, the beautiful setting of the Gokarna Golf Course and an engaging battle form the ideal ingredients for a thrilling finish and if Perera continues from where he left, he could go on to register a remarkable win.
Scores: 206: Mithun Perera (A) (68,70,68). 207: Anura Rohana (73,65,69). 212: Kunal Bhasin (71,72,69). 213: Shamim Khan (71,71,71). 213: Harinder Gupta (69,72,72). 213: Mandeo Pathania (74,73,66). 214: Deepak Thapa Magar (74,71,69). 215: Nabin Mondal (72,70,73), 215: Ramesh Kumar (77,66,72). 216: Ashok Kumar (69,73,74). 216: Ram Thapa (75,73,68). 217: Siddikur Rahman (74,76,67).
217: Shiv Ram Shrestha (68,75,74). 217: Ramesh Nagarkoti (69,77,71). 218: Rafick Ali (74,74,70).
Kathmandu, April 24
Leading Sri Lankan amateur Mithun Perera continued his fine run and took the sole lead at the Surya Nepal Masters being played at the Gokarna Forest Resort. Shooting a flawless round of four-under 68, Perera has a three-day total of ten-under 216, one clear of his compatriot, Anura Rohana.
Rohana stayed in the hunt with a round of three-under 69, and is the leading professional in the field. Kunal Bhasin is at third place, with a tournament total of four-under 212 and would be the third member of the leader group in the final round. Mandeo Singh Pathania from Jaypee Greens returned the best card of the day, shooting 66 and lies tied fourth along with Harinder Gupta and defending champion Shamim Khan.
Deepak Thapa Magar, winner of the Surya Nepal Masters in 2007, emerged as the best Nepali pro, tied for seventh, eight shots off the lead. Shiva Ram Shrestha threatened to storm ahead, and at one point was four-under for the round after seven holes. But, a disastrous eight hole, where he made a quadruple bogey, knocked the winds off his sails and he finished with a round of 74 and in all likelihood, is out of contention.
Perera, who started the day tied for the lead with his countryman Rohana, got the birdie count rolling on the 2nd and added one more on the par-5 3rd. Two clutch putts on the 5th and the 8th for par helped him keep the card clean.
Thirtyfive-year-old Rohana, who finished runner-up at last year’s Surya Nepal Masters, played a steady bogey-free round and will be counting on all his experience to pull ahead in the final round.
While no local pro stands a realistic chance of winning the title, the beautiful setting of the Gokarna Golf Course and an engaging battle form the ideal ingredients for a thrilling finish and if Perera continues from where he left, he could go on to register a remarkable win.
Scores: 206: Mithun Perera (A) (68,70,68). 207: Anura Rohana (73,65,69). 212: Kunal Bhasin (71,72,69). 213: Shamim Khan (71,71,71). 213: Harinder Gupta (69,72,72). 213: Mandeo Pathania (74,73,66). 214: Deepak Thapa Magar (74,71,69). 215: Nabin Mondal (72,70,73), 215: Ramesh Kumar (77,66,72). 216: Ashok Kumar (69,73,74). 216: Ram Thapa (75,73,68). 217: Siddikur Rahman (74,76,67).
217: Shiv Ram Shrestha (68,75,74). 217: Ramesh Nagarkoti (69,77,71). 218: Rafick Ali (74,74,70).
Perera stays in front at Surya Nepal Masters
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Kathmandu, April 24
Leading Sri Lankan amateur Mithun Perera continued his fine run and took the sole lead at the Surya Nepal Masters being played at the Gokarna Forest Resort. Shooting a flawless round of four-under 68, Perera has a three-day total of ten-under 216, one clear of his compatriot, Anura Rohana.
Rohana stayed in the hunt with a round of three-under 69, and is the leading professional in the field. Kunal Bhasin is at third place, with a tournament total of four-under 212 and would be the third member of the leader group in the final round. Mandeo Singh Pathania from Jaypee Greens returned the best card of the day, shooting 66 and lies tied fourth along with Harinder Gupta and defending champion Shamim Khan.
Deepak Thapa Magar, winner of the Surya Nepal Masters in 2007, emerged as the best Nepali pro, tied for seventh, eight shots off the lead. Shiva Ram Shrestha threatened to storm ahead, and at one point was four-under for the round after seven holes. But, a disastrous eight hole, where he made a quadruple bogey, knocked the winds off his sails and he finished with a round of 74 and in all likelihood, is out of contention.
Perera, who started the day tied for the lead with his countryman Rohana, got the birdie count rolling on the 2nd and added one more on the par-5 3rd. Two clutch putts on the 5th and the 8th for par helped him keep the card clean.
Thirtyfive-year-old Rohana, who finished runner-up at last year’s Surya Nepal Masters, played a steady bogey-free round and will be counting on all his experience to pull ahead in the final round.
While no local pro stands a realistic chance of winning the title, the beautiful setting of the Gokarna Golf Course and an engaging battle form the ideal ingredients for a thrilling finish and if Perera continues from where he left, he could go on to register a remarkable win.
Scores: 206: Mithun Perera (A) (68,70,68). 207: Anura Rohana (73,65,69). 212: Kunal Bhasin (71,72,69). 213: Shamim Khan (71,71,71). 213: Harinder Gupta (69,72,72). 213: Mandeo Pathania (74,73,66). 214: Deepak Thapa Magar (74,71,69). 215: Nabin Mondal (72,70,73), 215: Ramesh Kumar (77,66,72). 216: Ashok Kumar (69,73,74). 216: Ram Thapa (75,73,68). 217: Siddikur Rahman (74,76,67).
217: Shiv Ram Shrestha (68,75,74). 217: Ramesh Nagarkoti (69,77,71). 218: Rafick Ali (74,74,70).
Kathmandu, April 24
Leading Sri Lankan amateur Mithun Perera continued his fine run and took the sole lead at the Surya Nepal Masters being played at the Gokarna Forest Resort. Shooting a flawless round of four-under 68, Perera has a three-day total of ten-under 216, one clear of his compatriot, Anura Rohana.
Rohana stayed in the hunt with a round of three-under 69, and is the leading professional in the field. Kunal Bhasin is at third place, with a tournament total of four-under 212 and would be the third member of the leader group in the final round. Mandeo Singh Pathania from Jaypee Greens returned the best card of the day, shooting 66 and lies tied fourth along with Harinder Gupta and defending champion Shamim Khan.
Deepak Thapa Magar, winner of the Surya Nepal Masters in 2007, emerged as the best Nepali pro, tied for seventh, eight shots off the lead. Shiva Ram Shrestha threatened to storm ahead, and at one point was four-under for the round after seven holes. But, a disastrous eight hole, where he made a quadruple bogey, knocked the winds off his sails and he finished with a round of 74 and in all likelihood, is out of contention.
Perera, who started the day tied for the lead with his countryman Rohana, got the birdie count rolling on the 2nd and added one more on the par-5 3rd. Two clutch putts on the 5th and the 8th for par helped him keep the card clean.
Thirtyfive-year-old Rohana, who finished runner-up at last year’s Surya Nepal Masters, played a steady bogey-free round and will be counting on all his experience to pull ahead in the final round.
While no local pro stands a realistic chance of winning the title, the beautiful setting of the Gokarna Golf Course and an engaging battle form the ideal ingredients for a thrilling finish and if Perera continues from where he left, he could go on to register a remarkable win.
Scores: 206: Mithun Perera (A) (68,70,68). 207: Anura Rohana (73,65,69). 212: Kunal Bhasin (71,72,69). 213: Shamim Khan (71,71,71). 213: Harinder Gupta (69,72,72). 213: Mandeo Pathania (74,73,66). 214: Deepak Thapa Magar (74,71,69). 215: Nabin Mondal (72,70,73), 215: Ramesh Kumar (77,66,72). 216: Ashok Kumar (69,73,74). 216: Ram Thapa (75,73,68). 217: Siddikur Rahman (74,76,67).
217: Shiv Ram Shrestha (68,75,74). 217: Ramesh Nagarkoti (69,77,71). 218: Rafick Ali (74,74,70).
Semi-finalists spotted in Mohali Schools soccer
A quarter-final match in progress in the Mohali District Inter-School Football Championship for Under-12 at the Doon International School ground in Mohali on Friday. 
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MOHALI, APRIL 24
Semi-finalists have been spotted on the second day of the Mohali District Inter-School Football Championship for Under-12 being hosted by Doon International Public School at its football ground in Sector 69 here today.
International Public School of Kurali will lock horns with Yadvindra Public School (Yellow), Mohali in the first semi-final to be played tomorow at 8 a.m. In the second semi-final St Solider's School will challenge DAV School of Kurali at 9 a.m. The final will be contested at 11 a.m
In quarter-final matches played today in the championship organised under the aegis of the Mohali District Schools Football Association, IPS Kurali defeated Ajit Karam Singh International Public School by 6-2 and Yadvindra Public School (Yellow) eked out a narrow 1-0 victory over Shemroack School. In other quarter-final encounters, St Solider's School disposed of the challenge of Guru Gobind Singh School, Ratwara Sahib by 4 - 1 and DAV School of Kurali got the better of Yadvindra Public School (Green) by 3-2.
The first match was played between International Public School, Kurali and AKSIPS, which the former won by a handsome 6-2 margin. The highlight of the match was an outstanding performance by Varinder who pumped in four goals. His goals came in the 2nd, 7th, 19th and 32nd minutes. Jagjeet contributed a brace for the winners by scoring in the 15th and 22nd minutes.
Abhijeet netted in the5th and 18th minutes to reduce the margin for Ajit Karam Singh International Public School.
In another quarter-final, Soldier School, Mohali beat Guru Gobind Singh School, Ratwara Sahib by 4 - 1. St. Soldier School's scorers were Justin (7th, 9th and 34th) and Harman (24th ). Harman of Guru Gobind Singh School, Ratwara Sahib scored the lone goal for his team in the 27th minute.
YPS Yellow edged out Shemroack by 1-0. The all-important goal was scored by Amanpreet in the 39th minute.
In an interesting quarter-final fixture, DAV Kurali prevailed over a fighting YPS Green by 3-2. In fact YPS Green were leading by 2-0 before DAV Kurali staged a fine rally to emerge winners. Harsimran put YPS Green in the lead with a goal in the third minute and Ramanpreet made it 2-0 by scoring in the 15th minute.
After settling down, DAV opened their account through Kulbir in the 17th minute. He netted again in the 26th minute to put his team at par. In the closing stages of the game, Harman snatched the match winner for DAV and shttered the hopes of YPS Green.
Tomorrow's fixtures (semi-finals): IPS Kurali vs YPS Yellow 8 a.m. St Soldier's vs DAV Kurali 9 a.m. Final at 11 a.m.
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MOHALI, APRIL 24
Semi-finalists have been spotted on the second day of the Mohali District Inter-School Football Championship for Under-12 being hosted by Doon International Public School at its football ground in Sector 69 here today.
International Public School of Kurali will lock horns with Yadvindra Public School (Yellow), Mohali in the first semi-final to be played tomorow at 8 a.m. In the second semi-final St Solider's School will challenge DAV School of Kurali at 9 a.m. The final will be contested at 11 a.m
In quarter-final matches played today in the championship organised under the aegis of the Mohali District Schools Football Association, IPS Kurali defeated Ajit Karam Singh International Public School by 6-2 and Yadvindra Public School (Yellow) eked out a narrow 1-0 victory over Shemroack School. In other quarter-final encounters, St Solider's School disposed of the challenge of Guru Gobind Singh School, Ratwara Sahib by 4 - 1 and DAV School of Kurali got the better of Yadvindra Public School (Green) by 3-2.
The first match was played between International Public School, Kurali and AKSIPS, which the former won by a handsome 6-2 margin. The highlight of the match was an outstanding performance by Varinder who pumped in four goals. His goals came in the 2nd, 7th, 19th and 32nd minutes. Jagjeet contributed a brace for the winners by scoring in the 15th and 22nd minutes.
Abhijeet netted in the5th and 18th minutes to reduce the margin for Ajit Karam Singh International Public School.
In another quarter-final, Soldier School, Mohali beat Guru Gobind Singh School, Ratwara Sahib by 4 - 1. St. Soldier School's scorers were Justin (7th, 9th and 34th) and Harman (24th ). Harman of Guru Gobind Singh School, Ratwara Sahib scored the lone goal for his team in the 27th minute.
YPS Yellow edged out Shemroack by 1-0. The all-important goal was scored by Amanpreet in the 39th minute.
In an interesting quarter-final fixture, DAV Kurali prevailed over a fighting YPS Green by 3-2. In fact YPS Green were leading by 2-0 before DAV Kurali staged a fine rally to emerge winners. Harsimran put YPS Green in the lead with a goal in the third minute and Ramanpreet made it 2-0 by scoring in the 15th minute.
After settling down, DAV opened their account through Kulbir in the 17th minute. He netted again in the 26th minute to put his team at par. In the closing stages of the game, Harman snatched the match winner for DAV and shttered the hopes of YPS Green.
Tomorrow's fixtures (semi-finals): IPS Kurali vs YPS Yellow 8 a.m. St Soldier's vs DAV Kurali 9 a.m. Final at 11 a.m.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Tanvir hat-tricks for AKSIPS in Mohali Schools soccer
A match between Guru Gobind Vidya Mandir and St Xavier's A team in progress in the Mohali District Inter-School Football Championship for under-12 at Doon International School ground in Mohali on Thursday. 
A ceremonial kick by Punjab Excise and Taxation Commissioner Venu Prasad.
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MOHALI, April 23A brilliant four-in-a-row feat by Tanvir Singh helped Ajit Karam Singh International Public School, Sector 69 to start their campaign in a whirlwind fashion by routing Saupin’s School by 5-1 in the first Mohali District Inter-School Football Championship for under-12 being hosted by Doon International School at its premises here today.
Organized under the patronage of Mohali District Schools Football Association, AKSIP School boys enjoyed the territorial supremacy throughout the match. It was Simarjit Singh who opened the account for the winners with a goal in the third minute.
Thereafter it virtually became a Tanvir vs Saupin’s School. Displaying his dribbling and shooting skills, sprightly Tanvir scored in the 7th, 16th, 23rd and 28th minutes. He also pumped in one more ‘goal’ but the umpire had already blown the whistle to end the game.
Saupin’s lone goal was scored by Japish in the 32nd minute.
DAV School of Kurali also registered a facile 3-0 triumph of Shishu Niketan School by 3-0. Amanveer put DAV School in the victory path with a goal in the sixth minute. Later, Kulvir Singh scored a brace by shooting goals in the 16th and 30th minutes.
In a contrasting style Guru Gobind Vidiya Mandir, Ratwara Sahib edged out St Xavier’s A by 2-1 in a well-contested match. GG Vidya Mandir scored through Maninder (12th minute) and Simranjeet (16th minute). It was St Xavier's School A which had taken lead
International Public School, Kurali and Yadvindra Public School, Mohali got first round byes.
Earlier, Punjab Excise and Taxation Commissioner Venu Prasad inaugurated the championship. Among those who received the chief guest were Doon School Principal Mrs Manjeet Madra, MDSFA chairman AK Kaushal, secretary Rajeev Rattan and industrialist Dinesh Garg.
Tomorrow's fixtures: TPS Red vs AKSIPS (10.30 a.m.), YPS Yellow vs Doon International (3.30 p.m.), Vidya Mandir vs St Solider's (11.30 a.m.) and Shishu Niketan vs YPS Green (2.30 p.m.).
A ceremonial kick by Punjab Excise and Taxation Commissioner Venu Prasad.
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MOHALI, April 23A brilliant four-in-a-row feat by Tanvir Singh helped Ajit Karam Singh International Public School, Sector 69 to start their campaign in a whirlwind fashion by routing Saupin’s School by 5-1 in the first Mohali District Inter-School Football Championship for under-12 being hosted by Doon International School at its premises here today.
Organized under the patronage of Mohali District Schools Football Association, AKSIP School boys enjoyed the territorial supremacy throughout the match. It was Simarjit Singh who opened the account for the winners with a goal in the third minute.
Thereafter it virtually became a Tanvir vs Saupin’s School. Displaying his dribbling and shooting skills, sprightly Tanvir scored in the 7th, 16th, 23rd and 28th minutes. He also pumped in one more ‘goal’ but the umpire had already blown the whistle to end the game.
Saupin’s lone goal was scored by Japish in the 32nd minute.
DAV School of Kurali also registered a facile 3-0 triumph of Shishu Niketan School by 3-0. Amanveer put DAV School in the victory path with a goal in the sixth minute. Later, Kulvir Singh scored a brace by shooting goals in the 16th and 30th minutes.
In a contrasting style Guru Gobind Vidiya Mandir, Ratwara Sahib edged out St Xavier’s A by 2-1 in a well-contested match. GG Vidya Mandir scored through Maninder (12th minute) and Simranjeet (16th minute). It was St Xavier's School A which had taken lead
International Public School, Kurali and Yadvindra Public School, Mohali got first round byes.
Earlier, Punjab Excise and Taxation Commissioner Venu Prasad inaugurated the championship. Among those who received the chief guest were Doon School Principal Mrs Manjeet Madra, MDSFA chairman AK Kaushal, secretary Rajeev Rattan and industrialist Dinesh Garg.
Tomorrow's fixtures: TPS Red vs AKSIPS (10.30 a.m.), YPS Yellow vs Doon International (3.30 p.m.), Vidya Mandir vs St Solider's (11.30 a.m.) and Shishu Niketan vs YPS Green (2.30 p.m.).
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Shrestha, Perera on top at Surya Nepal Masters
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Kathmandu, April 22
Local lad Shiva Ram Shrestha climbed to the top of the leaderboard after the completion of the first round of the Surya Nepal Masters at the Gokarna Forest Resort. He wasn’t alone on top, with a surprise co-leader in the form of Mithun Perera from Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan amateur equalled the low round of four-under 68 to be at the head of the pack along with the local favourite.
Ashok Kumar, who started off in a blaze of glory, getting to six-under after seven holes, fell back on the back-nine and was tied for third along with Harinder Gupta and Ramesh Nagarkoti. The three of them finished with a total of three-under 69. Defending champion Shamim Khan could not reproduce the magic of last year as he finished the round tied for sixth at one-under 71. In a surprising finish, Feroz Ali who started off well, finished the day at nine-over 81, and is in serious danger of missing the cut.
Shiva Ram got off to a sedate start but after seeing his playing partner Ashok Kumar taking apart the course, he too got into the action. A 15-footer for birdie on the 8th followed by a celebratory fist pump saw him make the turn at two-under. He attacked the front pin on the par-3 10th and was left with a short putt for birdie, which he went on to convert to move up to three-under. A minor lapse in concentration led to him making bogey on the 11th but he bounced back with a birdie on the next hole. A birdie on the final hole meant that he returned a card of 68 to take a share of the lead.
Sri Lankan amateur, Perera sprung a surprise as he too finished his round at four-under. The portly Lankan, who is here to participate in the international amateur competition, not only managed to lead that list comfortably but he now has a shot at taking the overall title if he can keep up his form.
With ten players within four shots of the lead, the tournament is wide open and it would be interesting to see if the leaders can consolidate on their showing to steer clear of the chasing pack. The opening moves have been made and it would be interesting to see how the actions pans out over the next three rounds.
Scores: 68: Shiva Ram Shrestha. 68: Mithun Perera. 69: Ashok Kumar. 69: Ramesh Nagarkoti. 69: Harinder Gupta. 71: Shamim Khan. 71: Joseph Chakola. 71: Kunal Bhasin, 71 Yusuf Ali, 72: Nabin Mondal, 73: Rajiv Niranjan Datar. 73: Deepak Acharya. 73: Anura Rohana. 73: Deepak Neupane.
Kathmandu, April 22
Local lad Shiva Ram Shrestha climbed to the top of the leaderboard after the completion of the first round of the Surya Nepal Masters at the Gokarna Forest Resort. He wasn’t alone on top, with a surprise co-leader in the form of Mithun Perera from Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan amateur equalled the low round of four-under 68 to be at the head of the pack along with the local favourite.
Ashok Kumar, who started off in a blaze of glory, getting to six-under after seven holes, fell back on the back-nine and was tied for third along with Harinder Gupta and Ramesh Nagarkoti. The three of them finished with a total of three-under 69. Defending champion Shamim Khan could not reproduce the magic of last year as he finished the round tied for sixth at one-under 71. In a surprising finish, Feroz Ali who started off well, finished the day at nine-over 81, and is in serious danger of missing the cut.
Shiva Ram got off to a sedate start but after seeing his playing partner Ashok Kumar taking apart the course, he too got into the action. A 15-footer for birdie on the 8th followed by a celebratory fist pump saw him make the turn at two-under. He attacked the front pin on the par-3 10th and was left with a short putt for birdie, which he went on to convert to move up to three-under. A minor lapse in concentration led to him making bogey on the 11th but he bounced back with a birdie on the next hole. A birdie on the final hole meant that he returned a card of 68 to take a share of the lead.
Sri Lankan amateur, Perera sprung a surprise as he too finished his round at four-under. The portly Lankan, who is here to participate in the international amateur competition, not only managed to lead that list comfortably but he now has a shot at taking the overall title if he can keep up his form.
With ten players within four shots of the lead, the tournament is wide open and it would be interesting to see if the leaders can consolidate on their showing to steer clear of the chasing pack. The opening moves have been made and it would be interesting to see how the actions pans out over the next three rounds.
Scores: 68: Shiva Ram Shrestha. 68: Mithun Perera. 69: Ashok Kumar. 69: Ramesh Nagarkoti. 69: Harinder Gupta. 71: Shamim Khan. 71: Joseph Chakola. 71: Kunal Bhasin, 71 Yusuf Ali, 72: Nabin Mondal, 73: Rajiv Niranjan Datar. 73: Deepak Acharya. 73: Anura Rohana. 73: Deepak Neupane.
St Stephen's boys and girls champs
Winners St Stephen's School boys with St Xavier's School, Panchkula Principal Geroge S Shear. 
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PANCHKULA, APRIL 21
St Stephen's School of Chandigarh claimed both boys as well as girls team titles in the third Clive Shear Memorial Inter School Carrom Tournament hosted by St Xavier's School at it premises in Sector 20 here today.
St Stephen's School, Sector 45 boys overcame a stiff challenge from Baptist School by 2-1 in the final while their girls team got the better of plucky Saupin's School of Panchkula by an identical 2-1 margin in the final.
In the girls semi-finals, St Stephen's displayed total control to outplay Baptist of Chandigarh by 2-1 while Saupin's School, Panchkula blanked St Xavier's, Chandigarh by 3-0.
Results: Boys (semi- finals): St. Stephen’s Chd bt Saupin’s Pkl 2-1, Baptist Chd bt Jainder School, Pkl 2-1.
Girls (semi-finals): St. Stephen’s Chd bt Baptist Chd 2-1, Saupin's School, Panchkula bt St Xavier's, Chandigarh 3-0.
Finals : Boys : St. Stephen’s Chd bt Baptist , Chd 2- 1.
Girls: St. Stephen’s Chd bt Saupins’ Pkl 2 - 1.
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PANCHKULA, APRIL 21
St Stephen's School of Chandigarh claimed both boys as well as girls team titles in the third Clive Shear Memorial Inter School Carrom Tournament hosted by St Xavier's School at it premises in Sector 20 here today.
St Stephen's School, Sector 45 boys overcame a stiff challenge from Baptist School by 2-1 in the final while their girls team got the better of plucky Saupin's School of Panchkula by an identical 2-1 margin in the final.
In the girls semi-finals, St Stephen's displayed total control to outplay Baptist of Chandigarh by 2-1 while Saupin's School, Panchkula blanked St Xavier's, Chandigarh by 3-0.
Results: Boys (semi- finals): St. Stephen’s Chd bt Saupin’s Pkl 2-1, Baptist Chd bt Jainder School, Pkl 2-1.
Girls (semi-finals): St. Stephen’s Chd bt Baptist Chd 2-1, Saupin's School, Panchkula bt St Xavier's, Chandigarh 3-0.
Finals : Boys : St. Stephen’s Chd bt Baptist , Chd 2- 1.
Girls: St. Stephen’s Chd bt Saupins’ Pkl 2 - 1.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Xavier's and Saupin's boys and girls in semis in Clive Shear Memorial Carrom
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PANCHKULA, APRIL 20
Boys and girls teams of St Xavier's School of Chandigarh and Saupin's School of Panchkula entered semi-finals of the III Clive Shear Memorial Carrom Tournament being organised by St Xavier's School at its premises in Sector 20 here today.
In the boys quarter-final match. St. Xavier's, Chandigarh blanked Holy Child of Panchkula by 3-0. In the girls quarter-final encounter, St Xavier's of Chandigarh prevailed over a fightng Saupin's School of Chandigarh by 2-1.
Saupin's School of Panchkula and St Stephen's School of Chandigarh also moved into boys team championship semi-final. Stephen's got the better of Holy Child of Panchkula by 2-1 and Saupin's School outplayed Delhi Public School of Pinjore by 3-0.
Saupin School girls advanced to the semi-final at the expense of St. Xavier’s , Mohali by 2-1 while Baptist School routed Jaininder of Panchkula by 3-0 in the quarter-final matches.
As many as 12 schools from the tricity are taking part in the tournament. Later they vied against each other for top honours, as they pitted their skills against each other in an effort to emerge victorious. St. Xavier’s High School, Mohali Principal Mrs Georgina Roy was the chief guest and inaugurted the tournament.
Results: Boys: Holy Child bt St. Xavier’s , Mohali 2-1, Saupin’s , Pkl bt St. Xavier’s Chd 2 –1, Baptist , Chd bt Saupins’, Mohali 3-0. Quarter- finals: Saupin’s , Pkl bt D.P.S. Pinjore 3–0, St. Stephen’s Chd bt Holy Child , Pkl 2-1, St. Xavier's, Chd btHoly Child, Pkl 3-0.
Girls (q-finals): Baptist, Chd bt Jaininder , Pkl 3-0, St. Xavier, Chd bt Saupin’s , Chd 2-1, Saupin’s Pkl bt St. Xavier’s , Mohali 2-1.
PANCHKULA, APRIL 20
Boys and girls teams of St Xavier's School of Chandigarh and Saupin's School of Panchkula entered semi-finals of the III Clive Shear Memorial Carrom Tournament being organised by St Xavier's School at its premises in Sector 20 here today.
In the boys quarter-final match. St. Xavier's, Chandigarh blanked Holy Child of Panchkula by 3-0. In the girls quarter-final encounter, St Xavier's of Chandigarh prevailed over a fightng Saupin's School of Chandigarh by 2-1.
Saupin's School of Panchkula and St Stephen's School of Chandigarh also moved into boys team championship semi-final. Stephen's got the better of Holy Child of Panchkula by 2-1 and Saupin's School outplayed Delhi Public School of Pinjore by 3-0.
Saupin School girls advanced to the semi-final at the expense of St. Xavier’s , Mohali by 2-1 while Baptist School routed Jaininder of Panchkula by 3-0 in the quarter-final matches.
As many as 12 schools from the tricity are taking part in the tournament. Later they vied against each other for top honours, as they pitted their skills against each other in an effort to emerge victorious. St. Xavier’s High School, Mohali Principal Mrs Georgina Roy was the chief guest and inaugurted the tournament.
Results: Boys: Holy Child bt St. Xavier’s , Mohali 2-1, Saupin’s , Pkl bt St. Xavier’s Chd 2 –1, Baptist , Chd bt Saupins’, Mohali 3-0. Quarter- finals: Saupin’s , Pkl bt D.P.S. Pinjore 3–0, St. Stephen’s Chd bt Holy Child , Pkl 2-1, St. Xavier's, Chd btHoly Child, Pkl 3-0.
Girls (q-finals): Baptist, Chd bt Jaininder , Pkl 3-0, St. Xavier, Chd bt Saupin’s , Chd 2-1, Saupin’s Pkl bt St. Xavier’s , Mohali 2-1.
Junior golf programme from May 5
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 20
The Chandigarh Golf Club is offering juniors of Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Patiala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar & Amritsar an opportunity to learn the game of golf during the summers. The Chandigarh Golf Club EGTF Junior Golf Programme is committed to the development of youth in the game of golf. The programme is designed to allow the junior golfer the opportunity to learn, practice, play and enjoy golf.
The 10–day coaching programme from May 5 to 15 between 4 p.m to 5 p.m, is designed for golfers of different age and skill levels and is tailored to individual’s abilities and needs. The primary emphasis is to help juniors achieve a level of knowledge and skill to make the game more enjoyable.
Instruction on golf techniques will help players develop their skills under the guidance of a EGTF certified golf teaching professional. Emphasis will be placed on teaching a golf swing that will work best for each player.
Lectures, demonstrations and skill sessions will be featured during this programme. A major goal of the programme is to teach players a solid foundation to help them build a golf swing that transfers from the practice area to the golf course. Members and non-members of Chandigarh Golf Club aged between 7 – 16 years can enrol for the coaching course.
EGTF certified golf teaching professional Ajay Gujral will supervise the coaching camp.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 20
The Chandigarh Golf Club is offering juniors of Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Patiala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar & Amritsar an opportunity to learn the game of golf during the summers. The Chandigarh Golf Club EGTF Junior Golf Programme is committed to the development of youth in the game of golf. The programme is designed to allow the junior golfer the opportunity to learn, practice, play and enjoy golf.
The 10–day coaching programme from May 5 to 15 between 4 p.m to 5 p.m, is designed for golfers of different age and skill levels and is tailored to individual’s abilities and needs. The primary emphasis is to help juniors achieve a level of knowledge and skill to make the game more enjoyable.
Instruction on golf techniques will help players develop their skills under the guidance of a EGTF certified golf teaching professional. Emphasis will be placed on teaching a golf swing that will work best for each player.
Lectures, demonstrations and skill sessions will be featured during this programme. A major goal of the programme is to teach players a solid foundation to help them build a golf swing that transfers from the practice area to the golf course. Members and non-members of Chandigarh Golf Club aged between 7 – 16 years can enrol for the coaching course.
EGTF certified golf teaching professional Ajay Gujral will supervise the coaching camp.
Monday, April 20, 2009
FIH releases Champions Trophy schedule
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 19
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has released the match schedule for the ABN AMRO Hockey Champions Trophy for men, to be played in Melbourne, Australia from 28 November 28 to December 6.
The six best men’s teams in the world will compete for the most important men’s hockey title in 2009. Olympic and World Champions Germany, Olympic silver medallists Spain, Olympic bronze medalists and hosts Australia, Netherlands, Korea and England are the six participants.
Germany will open the ABN AMRO Champions Trophy on November 28 when the Olympic gold medalists meet England. Hosts Australia will face Korea on the opening day. The final is scheduled for December 6.
Schedule: Nov 28: 1 Germany v. England, Australia v. Korea, Spain v. Netherlands.
Nov 29: Korea v. Germany, Netherlands v. Australia, England v. Spain.
Nov 30: Rest Day
Dec 1: Spain v. Germany, Netherlands v. Korea, Australia v. England.
Wed 02 Dec 2009 Rest Day
Dec3: Korea v. Spain, England v. Netherlands, Germany v. Australia.
Dec 4: Rest Day
Dec 5: England v. Korea, Australia v. Spain, Netherlands v. Germany
Sun 06 Dec 6: 5th v. 6th , 3rd v. 4th and 1st v. 2nd
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 19
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has released the match schedule for the ABN AMRO Hockey Champions Trophy for men, to be played in Melbourne, Australia from 28 November 28 to December 6.
The six best men’s teams in the world will compete for the most important men’s hockey title in 2009. Olympic and World Champions Germany, Olympic silver medallists Spain, Olympic bronze medalists and hosts Australia, Netherlands, Korea and England are the six participants.
Germany will open the ABN AMRO Champions Trophy on November 28 when the Olympic gold medalists meet England. Hosts Australia will face Korea on the opening day. The final is scheduled for December 6.
Schedule: Nov 28: 1 Germany v. England, Australia v. Korea, Spain v. Netherlands.
Nov 29: Korea v. Germany, Netherlands v. Australia, England v. Spain.
Nov 30: Rest Day
Dec 1: Spain v. Germany, Netherlands v. Korea, Australia v. England.
Wed 02 Dec 2009 Rest Day
Dec3: Korea v. Spain, England v. Netherlands, Germany v. Australia.
Dec 4: Rest Day
Dec 5: England v. Korea, Australia v. Spain, Netherlands v. Germany
Sun 06 Dec 6: 5th v. 6th , 3rd v. 4th and 1st v. 2nd
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Pankaj Advani retains Asian Billiards title
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PUNE, April 19
Defending champion Pankaj Advani earned a sweet revenge over his towering opponent Peter Gilchrist of Singapore by 5 frames to 3 , to lift the Rewale Group Asian Billiards title at the PYC (Hindu) Gymkhana here today
This was Advani's third Asian Billiards title . For the Pune born, Pankaj Advani,this city once again proved to be a happy hunting ground. as he won the Asian title in this very same hall in 2005 and followed it up by winning the title for the second time in Mayanmar last year, and now retaining his title defeating Peter Gilchrist 101-50, 08-100(84), 100(98)-23,20-101, 11-101, 100-86 (84),100(94)-0, 100(54)-39.
Pankaj, who had lost to the title winner Gilchrist in the quarterfinal round of Asian Championships in 2007 at Doha, thus securing a sweet revenge over his strappling 1.93 meters tall opponent who had shifted to Singapore from Middlesbrough in 2006 to improve his professional career.
“Pankaj simply outplayed me today, the twice world title holder Gilchrist said . Advani, a double world titles trial blazer on the green baize, who was winning his 10th international title, said “I am quite satisfied with my performance in this championship. All my matches were well contested and barring my failure to pocket an easy red yesterday in the semi finals I clearly analyzed my game and played to a plan towin.”.
Veteran Manoj Kothari, who had coached Pankaj, in all his three Asian title winning performance said “You can gauge for yourself from the fact that in the seventh frame after requiring just 12 points to clinch the frame, in normal course Pankaj would have gone either foran in off or cannon, but he played safe and after gaining 54 he won the frame with an unfinished 42 break. He thereafter never looked backto win the eight frame and the match after almost two and half hoursof grim tussle. “It has been really memorable days for me. After being conferred withthe Padmashree award, and receiving a black jacket from the sponsors here, regaining the title came as an icing on the cake for the young Indian player. Having won titles in both the time and points format of the game“In this present do or die game, I wanted to prove a point”. And whata way he did it beating no less a formidable opponent that theseasoned campaigner Peter Gilchrist (42), who has been engaged in professional billiards during the last two decades. In the Rewale group under 21 snooker championships which was played simultanously the pre tournament favourite , world snooker runner up at Goa in 2006 Zhang Anda of China , lived up to his reputation to conquer Noppom Saegkham of Thailand 5-1 for the title. Zhang the only cueist to remain unbeaten in the entire meet— won allthe five matches in the league stage –and followed it up by winning all his three knock out rounds against his Thai opponents for a well-merited title.
The prizes were given away at the hand of Vila Rewale, MD Rewale Group, CG Belsare Director Ashok Leyland.
Billiards final: Pankaj Advani (India) bt Peter Gilchrist (Singapore)5-3: 101(74)-50, 08-102(84), 100(98)-23, 20-101, 11-101(89),100-86(84), 100(92)-0,100(54)-39.
Snooker Uner-21 final: Zhang Anda (China) bt Noppom Saegkham (Thailand) 5-1 (86 (57)-0, 89 (67)-8, 19-84, 63-17, 83-23, 74-30).
Amit fashions Godrej's big win
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 18
Prolific scorer Amit Prashar slammed 115 runs to help Godrej & Boyce XI defeat Azzaro XI by 10 wickets in the ongoing IInd Tirath Singh Memorial League Cricket Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Sports Club here today.
Batting first after winning the toss, Azzaro XI openers gave their team a fine start as they put up 58 runs in 10 overs. The bowlers did not allow them to score freely. The batsmen were able to hold on to their wickets but failed to score at a brisk pace.
Opener Sarvjeet played a painstaking knock of 70 runs off 60 balls. Ravi Kumar kept him company for the better part of the innings as he chipped in with 41 valuable runs. Azzaro XI put up a respectable score of 180 runs in 25 overs. Vijaypal picked up 2 wickets for 36 runs.
Godrej & Boyce XI easily achieved the target. Amit Prashar spoke made his intention clear as loafted the first ball for a huge six. While Amit Prashar hit every other ball for some runs, his partner Jai Kapil played a second fiddle as he kept rotating the strike and played for singles only. Amit got to his half century in 36 balls and took another 30 balls to get to his century with a boundary. His innings of 115 was studded with 20 fours and a six.
Skipper Vaneet Chawla just had to complete the formalities as he hit a couple of fours and got his team past the target with ease in 21.4 overs without losing a single wicket. Godrej posted 181 without any loss in 21.4 overs.
Brief scores: Azzaro XI: 180 for 5 in 25 overs ([Saravjeet 70, Ravi Kumar 41, Ashish 38, Vijaypal 2 for 36).
Godrej & Boyce XI: 181 for no loss in 21.4 overs (Amit Prashar 115, Jai Kapil 40, Vaneet Chawla 9).
In the second match, United Sports Club romped through Kingfisher XI to a convincing win by 100 runs.
Batting first, United Sports Club made full use of the available 25 overs and piled up 230 runs in 25 overs. Narinder Bunty continued his fine form and emerged as the higest scorer with a remarkable century of 110 runs off just 57 balls. The bowles had a dismal day as none of them made much impact on the batsmen.
In reply, the Kingfisher XI batsmen played very awfully and the bowlers of United had no problem in making inroads into the batting lineup. Kingfisher XI ended up short of the target by 100 runs, as the team was bowled out for 130 runs in just 14 overs.
Brief scores: United Sports Club: 230 for 5 in 25 overs (Narinder Bunty 110, Lakhan Shandalya 56). Kingfisher XI: 130 all out in 14 overs (Sunny 26, Rajesh Monu 3 for 29).
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 18
Prolific scorer Amit Prashar slammed 115 runs to help Godrej & Boyce XI defeat Azzaro XI by 10 wickets in the ongoing IInd Tirath Singh Memorial League Cricket Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Sports Club here today.
Batting first after winning the toss, Azzaro XI openers gave their team a fine start as they put up 58 runs in 10 overs. The bowlers did not allow them to score freely. The batsmen were able to hold on to their wickets but failed to score at a brisk pace.
Opener Sarvjeet played a painstaking knock of 70 runs off 60 balls. Ravi Kumar kept him company for the better part of the innings as he chipped in with 41 valuable runs. Azzaro XI put up a respectable score of 180 runs in 25 overs. Vijaypal picked up 2 wickets for 36 runs.
Godrej & Boyce XI easily achieved the target. Amit Prashar spoke made his intention clear as loafted the first ball for a huge six. While Amit Prashar hit every other ball for some runs, his partner Jai Kapil played a second fiddle as he kept rotating the strike and played for singles only. Amit got to his half century in 36 balls and took another 30 balls to get to his century with a boundary. His innings of 115 was studded with 20 fours and a six.
Skipper Vaneet Chawla just had to complete the formalities as he hit a couple of fours and got his team past the target with ease in 21.4 overs without losing a single wicket. Godrej posted 181 without any loss in 21.4 overs.
Brief scores: Azzaro XI: 180 for 5 in 25 overs ([Saravjeet 70, Ravi Kumar 41, Ashish 38, Vijaypal 2 for 36).
Godrej & Boyce XI: 181 for no loss in 21.4 overs (Amit Prashar 115, Jai Kapil 40, Vaneet Chawla 9).
In the second match, United Sports Club romped through Kingfisher XI to a convincing win by 100 runs.
Batting first, United Sports Club made full use of the available 25 overs and piled up 230 runs in 25 overs. Narinder Bunty continued his fine form and emerged as the higest scorer with a remarkable century of 110 runs off just 57 balls. The bowles had a dismal day as none of them made much impact on the batsmen.
In reply, the Kingfisher XI batsmen played very awfully and the bowlers of United had no problem in making inroads into the batting lineup. Kingfisher XI ended up short of the target by 100 runs, as the team was bowled out for 130 runs in just 14 overs.
Brief scores: United Sports Club: 230 for 5 in 25 overs (Narinder Bunty 110, Lakhan Shandalya 56). Kingfisher XI: 130 all out in 14 overs (Sunny 26, Rajesh Monu 3 for 29).
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Rahul Bakshi putts golf title
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 18
Rahul Bakshi, with two days score of 147, was declared the winner in the open category of the 8th Chandigarh Amateur Golf Championship here on Friday. Rajinder Kumar one shot behind Rahul Bakshi finished runner-up. Rajinder was leading up to the 17th hole by one stroke. He was unlucky to drop the ball in the water hazard and double boggy the 18th hole. Abhijit Chadha leader of day one was declared second runner-up with a score of 150.
In category E for ladies Rabiya Gill with a score of 157 was declared the champion. Shivali Aggarwal stood second with a score of 171. Pauline JM Singh the defending champion bagged the 2nd Runners up.
In category A Prabhdeep S Ghai with a total score of 160 was the winner and Zubin Nijhwan who was two stroke behind finished first runner-up Rishi Raj Arora claimed the second runner-up position.
In category B Tarundeep Chadha with a two days score of 158 was declared the winner and D Darvesh Kumar finished first runner-up seven stroke behind. Vivek Gupta secured the second runner-up position.
In category C, Firoz S Grewal was winner with a score of 157 and Shabankar Sharma finished first runner-up followed by H Gangwar is the second runner-up position who was two stroke behind.
In category G Jaipreet Ghuman student of KB DAV School Sector7, was the winner with a score of 171 with Tavleen Batra who was first runner-up followed by Natesha Gill second runner-up.
In category D children below 10 years below two days of score with the moral support of their parents completed 36 holes. It was a treat to see the honoured parents to wait for there heavy refreshment. Karandeep Kochaar 167 was declared the winner followed by youngest participants Aadil Bedi 178from and with Rohan Kathuria 188 finished the second runner-up.
CGA general secretary JS Cheema welcomed chief guest Chandigarh Finance and Sports Secretary Sanjay Kumar who distributed the prizes.
CGA president C S R Reddy said that seeing the response of this tournament and to promote competitive spirit among junior/sub junior golfers of Chandigarh and near by areas, CGA is planning to organize a CGA Junior/Sub-junior Golfing circuit for boys and girls beginning June.. Series of one day 18 holes golf tournaments will be played on different courses in and around Chandigarh. The schedule of these tournaments will be structured in such a way that they will not clash with IGU/ IGUL Golf circuit. There will be both categories of boys and girls subject to IGU categorization of ABC & D. In addition, there will be a separate E category for children below 8 years of age who will be required to play 9 holes.
This event will be an annual feature and history of performance by all the participants will be available on the CGA website. Over all best performance of each category will be given a running trophy.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Ajay Yadav upsets Arjun for U-16 title
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CHANDIGARH, April 17
Chandigarh Academy of Rural Tennis (CHART) trainee second seeded Ajay Yadav claimed the boys Under-16 singles title by upsetting top seed Arjun Khade of Maharashtra in a closely contested final in the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament at the CLTA Stadium in Sector 10 here. Playing before the home crowd, Ajay Yadav, a student of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, recorded a creditable victory by 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. The well-contested title clash lasted more than 90 minutes. CHART is a venture of Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association.
However, another CHART trainee Ishaque Eqbal, who hails from West Bengal, could not justify his second seed as he was foxed by sixth seed Garvit Batra of Delhi in the boys under-12 singles final in straight sets 6-1, 6-2. Third CLTA trainee and giant killer Ravnoor Kaur, who had upset top seed Parminder Kaur of Punjab in the girls under-16 singles semi-final, today could not display her top form. Sixth seed Eetee Mehta defeated third seed Ravnoor in straight sets 6-3, 6-2.
Top seed Roma Chandrin of Tamil Nadu prevailed over second seed Riya Bhatia of Delhi in straight sets 6-2, 6-2 in the girls under-12 final.
Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Deputy General Manager-SME of IDBI Bank, Chandigarh was the chief guest. He and CLTA secretary Sarabjit Singh, former Director General of Police, Punjab, jointly distributed the prizes.
Results (all final): Boys U-16 singles: 2-Ajay Yadav (Chd) bt 1-Arjun Khade (Mah) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.
Boys U-12 singles: 6-Garvit Batra (Dli) bt 2-Ishaque Eqbal (CLTA,WB) 6-1, 6-2.
Girls U-16 singles: 6-Eettee Mehta (Guj) bt 3-Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) 6-3, 6-2.
Girls U-12 singles: 1-Roma Chandrin (TN) bt 2-Riya Bhatia (Dli) 6-2, 6-2.
Boys U-16 doubles: 1-Arjun Khade (Mah) and Yash Deshpandey (Mah) bt 2-Garry S. Amor (Chd) and Madhurjya Dutta (Asm) 6-4, 6-4.
Girls U-16 doubles: 2-Rajbir Kaur (Pb) and Rimpledeep Kaur (Pb) bt 1-Parminder Kaur (Pb) and Likita Shetty (Dli) 6-4, 0-6, 11-3.
CHANDIGARH, April 17
Chandigarh Academy of Rural Tennis (CHART) trainee second seeded Ajay Yadav claimed the boys Under-16 singles title by upsetting top seed Arjun Khade of Maharashtra in a closely contested final in the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament at the CLTA Stadium in Sector 10 here. Playing before the home crowd, Ajay Yadav, a student of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, recorded a creditable victory by 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. The well-contested title clash lasted more than 90 minutes. CHART is a venture of Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association.
However, another CHART trainee Ishaque Eqbal, who hails from West Bengal, could not justify his second seed as he was foxed by sixth seed Garvit Batra of Delhi in the boys under-12 singles final in straight sets 6-1, 6-2. Third CLTA trainee and giant killer Ravnoor Kaur, who had upset top seed Parminder Kaur of Punjab in the girls under-16 singles semi-final, today could not display her top form. Sixth seed Eetee Mehta defeated third seed Ravnoor in straight sets 6-3, 6-2.
Top seed Roma Chandrin of Tamil Nadu prevailed over second seed Riya Bhatia of Delhi in straight sets 6-2, 6-2 in the girls under-12 final.
Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Deputy General Manager-SME of IDBI Bank, Chandigarh was the chief guest. He and CLTA secretary Sarabjit Singh, former Director General of Police, Punjab, jointly distributed the prizes.
Results (all final): Boys U-16 singles: 2-Ajay Yadav (Chd) bt 1-Arjun Khade (Mah) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.
Boys U-12 singles: 6-Garvit Batra (Dli) bt 2-Ishaque Eqbal (CLTA,WB) 6-1, 6-2.
Girls U-16 singles: 6-Eettee Mehta (Guj) bt 3-Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) 6-3, 6-2.
Girls U-12 singles: 1-Roma Chandrin (TN) bt 2-Riya Bhatia (Dli) 6-2, 6-2.
Boys U-16 doubles: 1-Arjun Khade (Mah) and Yash Deshpandey (Mah) bt 2-Garry S. Amor (Chd) and Madhurjya Dutta (Asm) 6-4, 6-4.
Girls U-16 doubles: 2-Rajbir Kaur (Pb) and Rimpledeep Kaur (Pb) bt 1-Parminder Kaur (Pb) and Likita Shetty (Dli) 6-4, 0-6, 11-3.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Chadha and Rabiya leading
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 16
Abhijit Chadha was lead as he carded 72 in the open category of the 8th Chandigarh Amateur Golf Championship which was inaugurated today by President CGA CSR Reddy. As may as 131 participants are taking part in seven categories.
Chadha was followed by Rajinder Kumar (73), Akshay Sharma (74), Rahul Bakshi and Aman Guron (75).
In the Ladies Open category Rabiya Gill was leading with a score of 82 closely followed by Pauline JM Singh (84) who is the defending champion and Shivali Aggarwal trailed the defending champion by 2 shots at (86).
In A category Prabhdeep Ghai played an excellent round of gross 73 followed by Zubin Nijhawan at 79. In category B Tarundeep Chadha with a score of 76 was the leader followed by Gurnoor Sandhu at 79.
In category C Firoz Grewal with a score of 76 led from Harsh Gangwar at 83 followed by Shubhankar Sharma (84). In category D Karandeep Kochhar was leading with a score of (79) followed by Adil Bedi (87).
In category G which in for Girls below 15 years Jaipreet Ghuman was leading with a score of 85 followed by Tevleen Batra 4 stroke behind her at 89.
The cut was applied in the open category and the top 31 players with a better score will vie for the honour.
Chandigarh Golf Association general secretary JS Cheema said that there was great enthusiasm amongst the players. He said that tomorrow tee off will be at 8.00 a.m. Mr. Sanjay Kumar IAS, Finance Secretary Chandigarh Administration will give away the prizes at Chandigarh Golf Club at 5.30 p.m.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 16
Abhijit Chadha was lead as he carded 72 in the open category of the 8th Chandigarh Amateur Golf Championship which was inaugurated today by President CGA CSR Reddy. As may as 131 participants are taking part in seven categories.
Chadha was followed by Rajinder Kumar (73), Akshay Sharma (74), Rahul Bakshi and Aman Guron (75).
In the Ladies Open category Rabiya Gill was leading with a score of 82 closely followed by Pauline JM Singh (84) who is the defending champion and Shivali Aggarwal trailed the defending champion by 2 shots at (86).
In A category Prabhdeep Ghai played an excellent round of gross 73 followed by Zubin Nijhawan at 79. In category B Tarundeep Chadha with a score of 76 was the leader followed by Gurnoor Sandhu at 79.
In category C Firoz Grewal with a score of 76 led from Harsh Gangwar at 83 followed by Shubhankar Sharma (84). In category D Karandeep Kochhar was leading with a score of (79) followed by Adil Bedi (87).
In category G which in for Girls below 15 years Jaipreet Ghuman was leading with a score of 85 followed by Tevleen Batra 4 stroke behind her at 89.
The cut was applied in the open category and the top 31 players with a better score will vie for the honour.
Chandigarh Golf Association general secretary JS Cheema said that there was great enthusiasm amongst the players. He said that tomorrow tee off will be at 8.00 a.m. Mr. Sanjay Kumar IAS, Finance Secretary Chandigarh Administration will give away the prizes at Chandigarh Golf Club at 5.30 p.m.
Haryana athletic trials on April 26
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Chandigarh, April 16
The Haryana State Athletic Association will conduct selection trials to choose the state athletes for participation in the National Youth Athletic Championship, on April 26 at the Athletic grounds of Teekaram Jat College Sonipat, according to association secretary H S Bhadu. The National Youth Athletic Championship will be held at Madurai (Tamil Nadu) from May 29 to 31.
Interested athletes should report to Mr. Rajiv Khatri, Secretary DAA at 8 am on April 26 for registration and trials at Teekaram College, Sonipat along with the original date of birth certificate and AFI Identity Card as proof of date of birth. Those athletes will be selected who will qualify the laid down standards.
Selections for the 6th IAAF World Championship from July 8 to 12 in Italy and 1st Asian Youth Games in Singapore from June 29 to July 7will be held during the National Youth Championship, Madurai, Only those athletes can take part in trials who are born on or after 01.01.1992 and not later than 31.12.1994.
Chandigarh, April 16
The Haryana State Athletic Association will conduct selection trials to choose the state athletes for participation in the National Youth Athletic Championship, on April 26 at the Athletic grounds of Teekaram Jat College Sonipat, according to association secretary H S Bhadu. The National Youth Athletic Championship will be held at Madurai (Tamil Nadu) from May 29 to 31.
Interested athletes should report to Mr. Rajiv Khatri, Secretary DAA at 8 am on April 26 for registration and trials at Teekaram College, Sonipat along with the original date of birth certificate and AFI Identity Card as proof of date of birth. Those athletes will be selected who will qualify the laid down standards.
Selections for the 6th IAAF World Championship from July 8 to 12 in Italy and 1st Asian Youth Games in Singapore from June 29 to July 7will be held during the National Youth Championship, Madurai, Only those athletes can take part in trials who are born on or after 01.01.1992 and not later than 31.12.1994.
HSAA releases calendar for 2009-10
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Chandigarh, April 16
The Haryana State Senior Athletic Championship will be conducted from July 17 to 19 in Sonipat. Releasing the calendar for 2009-2010, Haryana State Athletic Association secretary Hanuman Singh Bhadu said here today that other main features of the calendar are hosting of the State Junior Athletic Championship from October 11 to 13 at Nidani and State Cross Country Championship on January 9 next year at Yamunanagar.
The calendar: 1 Selection for National Youth Championships on April 26 at Sonipat.
2. Participation in National Youth Championships May 29-31 sy Madurai (TN).
3. Participation in Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Championships from June 24-27 at Chennai-(TN).
4. State Senior Athletic Championship from July 17-19 at Sonipat
5. Participation in Federation Cup National Junior Athletics Championships from July 24-26 in Lucknow(UP).
6. Participation in North Zone Junior Athletics Championships from August 1-3 in Deheradun-(Utt)
7. Participation in National Inter Zonal Junior Athletics Championships from September 1-3 in Chandigarh.
8. Participation in National Open Athletics Championships from October 6-9 in Bhopal-(MP). 9. State Junior Athletic Championships from October 11-13 in Nidani (Jind).
10. Participation in National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships from October 21-24 in Ranchi-(Jharkhand).
11. Participation in National Inter District Athletics Championships- by all affiliated District Units from October 29-31 at Haridwar- (Utt).
12. Participation in National Junior Athletics Championships from November 20-24 in Warangal (AP).
13. State Cross Country Championships on January 9 in Yamunanagar.
14. Participation in National Cross Country Championships on January 3, 2010 in Delhi.
15. District Athletics Championships to be hosted by all District Units from August 1-16, 2009 throughout the State.
Chandigarh, April 16
The Haryana State Senior Athletic Championship will be conducted from July 17 to 19 in Sonipat. Releasing the calendar for 2009-2010, Haryana State Athletic Association secretary Hanuman Singh Bhadu said here today that other main features of the calendar are hosting of the State Junior Athletic Championship from October 11 to 13 at Nidani and State Cross Country Championship on January 9 next year at Yamunanagar.
The calendar: 1 Selection for National Youth Championships on April 26 at Sonipat.
2. Participation in National Youth Championships May 29-31 sy Madurai (TN).
3. Participation in Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Championships from June 24-27 at Chennai-(TN).
4. State Senior Athletic Championship from July 17-19 at Sonipat
5. Participation in Federation Cup National Junior Athletics Championships from July 24-26 in Lucknow(UP).
6. Participation in North Zone Junior Athletics Championships from August 1-3 in Deheradun-(Utt)
7. Participation in National Inter Zonal Junior Athletics Championships from September 1-3 in Chandigarh.
8. Participation in National Open Athletics Championships from October 6-9 in Bhopal-(MP). 9. State Junior Athletic Championships from October 11-13 in Nidani (Jind).
10. Participation in National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships from October 21-24 in Ranchi-(Jharkhand).
11. Participation in National Inter District Athletics Championships- by all affiliated District Units from October 29-31 at Haridwar- (Utt).
12. Participation in National Junior Athletics Championships from November 20-24 in Warangal (AP).
13. State Cross Country Championships on January 9 in Yamunanagar.
14. Participation in National Cross Country Championships on January 3, 2010 in Delhi.
15. District Athletics Championships to be hosted by all District Units from August 1-16, 2009 throughout the State.
Three CLTA trainees in line for titles
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 16
Three trainees of Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association today qualified for finals in their respective singles of the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament being played at the CLTA Stadium in Sector 10 here.
CLTA Rural Academy (CHART) trainees second seed Ajay Yadav (boys under-16) and second seed Ishaque Eqbal (boys under-12) and third seed Ravnoor Kaur of CLTA (girls under-16) and student of Sacred Heart School, Sector-26, are in line for titles in their respective categories by storming into finals.
Ravnoor Kaur caused the biggest upset in the girls in the girls Under-16 singles semi-finals after toppling top seed Parminder Kaur of Punjab 7-5, 6-3. Ravnoor will face sixth seed Eettee Mehta of (Gujarat) in the finals. Eettee beat Shweta Shrihari of (TN) 6-3, 6-4.
Ajay Yadav overcame a stiff resistance from wild card entrant Suraj Beniwal of Haryana 7-6 (5), 6-3. Yadav's opponent in the final will be top seed Arjun of Maharashtra who shattered the hopes of Delhi's Abhimanyu Singh 7-5, 6-0.
In the U-12 boys singles semi-finals, Ishaque beat Dhruv Pal of Uttrakhand 6-4, 6-3 while Delhi's Garvit Batra upset top seed Tejas Kapoor 6-0, 6-4.
In the girls U-12 singles semi-finals, top seed Roma Chandrin of Tamil Nadu had an easy 6-1, 6-3 win over Karman Kaur of Delhi and second seeded Riya Bhatia of Delhi emerged easy winner over Delhi's Vaishnavi 6-2, 6-3.
The finals will start at 8.00 a.m on Friday.
Results (semi-finals): Boys U-16 singles: 1-Arjun Khade (Mah) bt Abhimanyu Singh (Dli) 7-5, 6-0, 2-Ajay Yadav (Chd) bt Suraj Beniwal (Har) 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Boys U-12 singles (semi-finals): 6-Garvit Batra (Dli) bt 1-Tejas Kapoor (Dli) 6-0, 6-4, 2-Ishaque Eqbal (CLTA-WB) bt Dhruv Pal (Utk) 6-4, 6-3.
Girls U-16 singles (semi-finals): 3-Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) bt 1-Parminder Kaur (Pb) 7-5, 6-3, 6- Eettee Mehta (Guj) bt 4-Shweta Shrihari (TN) 6-3, 6-4.
Girls U-12 singles (semi-finals): 1-Roma Chandrin (TN) bt 7-Karman Kaur (Dli) 6-1, 6-3, 2-Riya Bhatia (Dli) bt Vaishnavi (Dli) 6-2, 6-2.
Boys U-16 doubles (semi-finals):Arjun Khade & Yash Desh Pandey (Mah) bt Anvit Bendre (Mah) & Tushar Mandlekar (CG) 3-6, 6-1, 10-5, Garry S. Amor (Chd) & Madhurjya Dutta (Asm) bt Rajat Maheshwari (WB) & Udai Mann (Chd) 6-3, 7-6 (5).
Girls U-16 doubles (s-finals): 1- Parminder Kaur (Chd) & Likita Shetty (Dli bt Eettee Mehta (Guj) & Shweta Shrihari (TN) -3, 3-6, 11-9, 2- Rimpledeep Kaur (PB) & Rajbir Kaur (PB) bt 4- Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) & Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) 6-4, 6-2.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 16
Three trainees of Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association today qualified for finals in their respective singles of the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament being played at the CLTA Stadium in Sector 10 here.
CLTA Rural Academy (CHART) trainees second seed Ajay Yadav (boys under-16) and second seed Ishaque Eqbal (boys under-12) and third seed Ravnoor Kaur of CLTA (girls under-16) and student of Sacred Heart School, Sector-26, are in line for titles in their respective categories by storming into finals.
Ravnoor Kaur caused the biggest upset in the girls in the girls Under-16 singles semi-finals after toppling top seed Parminder Kaur of Punjab 7-5, 6-3. Ravnoor will face sixth seed Eettee Mehta of (Gujarat) in the finals. Eettee beat Shweta Shrihari of (TN) 6-3, 6-4.
Ajay Yadav overcame a stiff resistance from wild card entrant Suraj Beniwal of Haryana 7-6 (5), 6-3. Yadav's opponent in the final will be top seed Arjun of Maharashtra who shattered the hopes of Delhi's Abhimanyu Singh 7-5, 6-0.
In the U-12 boys singles semi-finals, Ishaque beat Dhruv Pal of Uttrakhand 6-4, 6-3 while Delhi's Garvit Batra upset top seed Tejas Kapoor 6-0, 6-4.
In the girls U-12 singles semi-finals, top seed Roma Chandrin of Tamil Nadu had an easy 6-1, 6-3 win over Karman Kaur of Delhi and second seeded Riya Bhatia of Delhi emerged easy winner over Delhi's Vaishnavi 6-2, 6-3.
The finals will start at 8.00 a.m on Friday.
Results (semi-finals): Boys U-16 singles: 1-Arjun Khade (Mah) bt Abhimanyu Singh (Dli) 7-5, 6-0, 2-Ajay Yadav (Chd) bt Suraj Beniwal (Har) 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Boys U-12 singles (semi-finals): 6-Garvit Batra (Dli) bt 1-Tejas Kapoor (Dli) 6-0, 6-4, 2-Ishaque Eqbal (CLTA-WB) bt Dhruv Pal (Utk) 6-4, 6-3.
Girls U-16 singles (semi-finals): 3-Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) bt 1-Parminder Kaur (Pb) 7-5, 6-3, 6- Eettee Mehta (Guj) bt 4-Shweta Shrihari (TN) 6-3, 6-4.
Girls U-12 singles (semi-finals): 1-Roma Chandrin (TN) bt 7-Karman Kaur (Dli) 6-1, 6-3, 2-Riya Bhatia (Dli) bt Vaishnavi (Dli) 6-2, 6-2.
Boys U-16 doubles (semi-finals):Arjun Khade & Yash Desh Pandey (Mah) bt Anvit Bendre (Mah) & Tushar Mandlekar (CG) 3-6, 6-1, 10-5, Garry S. Amor (Chd) & Madhurjya Dutta (Asm) bt Rajat Maheshwari (WB) & Udai Mann (Chd) 6-3, 7-6 (5).
Girls U-16 doubles (s-finals): 1- Parminder Kaur (Chd) & Likita Shetty (Dli bt Eettee Mehta (Guj) & Shweta Shrihari (TN) -3, 3-6, 11-9, 2- Rimpledeep Kaur (PB) & Rajbir Kaur (PB) bt 4- Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) & Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) 6-4, 6-2.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
CLTA trainees Ajay and Ishaque in semis
by sportswire4u.blogspot.com
CHANDIGARH, April 15
Second seed and a trainee of Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association Ajay Yadav maintained his winning spree by defeating sixth seed Maninder of Haryana in straight sets 6-4, 6-1 in the boys under-16 singles quarter-final of the AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament being organized by the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association at the Sector 10 Tennis Stadium here today.
Ebullient Ajay Yadav will now face wild card Suraj Beniwal of Haryana in the semi-final. The Haryana lad also registered straight sets 6-3, 6-2 victory in the quarter-final encounter.
From the top half of the draw, top seed Arjun Khade of Maharashtra dropped just one game in straight sets 6-1, 6-0 and challenge eighth seed Abhimanyu Singh of Delhi. Abhimanyu defeated his colleague Manish Kumar in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.
Another CLTA trainee Ishaque Eqbal of West Bengal also moved into boys under-12 singles semi-finals. Executing his shots with power and precision, Ishaque beat Arjun Patnaik of Andhra Pradesh in the quarter-final match. Dhruv Pal of Uttrakhand upset third seed Sachin Kumar of Chandigarh in a hard-fought quarter-final by 6-2, 5-7, 6-4. Ishaque will meet Dhruv in semi-finals.
Top seed Tejas Kapoor will face sixth seed Garvit Batra of Delhi in the semi-final contest. Both scored facile wins in their quarter-final matches. Tejas routed fifth seed Rahul BS of Karnataka by 6-0, 6-1 while Garvit ousted fourth seed Anush Deep Bhatti of Chandigarh 6-0, 6-2.
A big upset was recorded in the girls under-16 singles quarter-final match as sixth seed Eettee Mehta of Gujarat shocked second seed Rimpldeep Kaur of Punjab in well-contested three sets 3-6, 7-5, 6-2. Eettee will next challenge Shweta Shrihari who accounted for Shivani Dabas of Delhi 6-4, 6-3. Top seed Parminder Kaur of Punjab beat her colleague and seventh seed Rajbir Kaur by 6-3, 6-2. Parminder’s opponent in the semi-final will be third seed Ravnoor Kaur of Punjab who edged out fifth seed Likita Shetty of Delhi 7-5, 6-3
Results (Q-finals): Boys U-16 singles: Arjun Khade (MAH) bt Manish Drall 6-1, 6-0, Ajay Yadav (Chd) bt Maninder (Har) 6-4, 6-1, Suraj Beniwal (Har) bt Madhurjya Dutta (ASM) 6-3, 6-2, Abhimanyu Singh (DLI) bt Manish Kumar (DLI) 6-4, 6-4.
Boys U-12 singles: Tejas Kapoor (Ist Seed) (DLI) bt Rahul B.S. (KAR) 6-0, 6-1, Ishaque Iqbal (WB) bt Arjun Patnaik (AP) 6-3, 6-1, Garvit Batra (DLI) bt Anush Deep Bhatti (Chd) 6-0, 6-2, Dhruv Pal (UTK) bt Sachin Kumar 6-2, 5-7, 6-4.
Girls U-16 singles: Parminder Kaur (PB) bt Rajbir Kaur (PB) 6-3, 6-2, Shweta Shrihari bt Shivani Dabas (DLI) 6-4, 6-3, Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) bt Likita Shetty (DLI) 7-5, 6-3, Eettee Mehta (GUJ) bt Rimpledeep Kaur(PB) 3-6, 7-5, 6-2.
Girls U-12 singles: Vaishnavi (DLI) bt Bhavya Wadhawan(Chd) 6-1, 6-4, Roma Chandrin (TN) bt Riya Vardhan (MAH) 6-0, 6-1, Riya Bhatia (2nd Seed) (DLI) bt Victoria Chahal (Har) 6-3, 6-2, Karman Kaur(DLI) bt Simran Wadhwa (DLI) 6-4, 6-3.
Boys U-16 doubles: Arjun Khade (MAH) & Yash Deshpandey (MAH) bt Fatehdeep Singh (PB) & Sachin Kumar (Chd) 6-3, 6-1, Garry S. Amor (Chd) & Madhurjya Dutta (ASM) bt Bhavtaran P. Singh (Chd) & Anurag Sharma (RAJ) 3-6, 7-5, 10-6, Ankit Parasrampuria (RAJ) & Tushar Mandlekar (CG) bt Mandeep Kumar (DLI) & Abhimanyu Singh (DLI) 6-7 (5), 6-2, 10-5, Rajat Maheshwari (WB) & Udai Mann (Chd) bt Maninder Singh (Har) & Sourabh Raghuvanshi (MP) 6-0, 6-4.
Girls U-16 doubles: Shweta Shrihari (TN) & Eettee Mehta (GUJ) bt Roma Chandrin (TN) & Kirandeep Kotade (GUJ) 6-3, 3-6, 15-13, Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) & Ravnoor Kaur (PB) bt Nikita (Chd) Abhishikta Pandey (UP) 6-1, 6-2, Rimpledeep Kaur (PB) & Rajbir Kaur (PB) (2nd Seed) bt Harkirat Bains (Chd) & Charvi Saxena (Chd) 6-2, 6-3, Parminder Kaur (Chd) & Likita Shetty (DLI) bt Hasan Abdal Dhanoa (PB) & Riya Bhatia (DLI) 6-1, 6-0.
CHANDIGARH, April 15
Second seed and a trainee of Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association Ajay Yadav maintained his winning spree by defeating sixth seed Maninder of Haryana in straight sets 6-4, 6-1 in the boys under-16 singles quarter-final of the AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament being organized by the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association at the Sector 10 Tennis Stadium here today.
Ebullient Ajay Yadav will now face wild card Suraj Beniwal of Haryana in the semi-final. The Haryana lad also registered straight sets 6-3, 6-2 victory in the quarter-final encounter.
From the top half of the draw, top seed Arjun Khade of Maharashtra dropped just one game in straight sets 6-1, 6-0 and challenge eighth seed Abhimanyu Singh of Delhi. Abhimanyu defeated his colleague Manish Kumar in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.
Another CLTA trainee Ishaque Eqbal of West Bengal also moved into boys under-12 singles semi-finals. Executing his shots with power and precision, Ishaque beat Arjun Patnaik of Andhra Pradesh in the quarter-final match. Dhruv Pal of Uttrakhand upset third seed Sachin Kumar of Chandigarh in a hard-fought quarter-final by 6-2, 5-7, 6-4. Ishaque will meet Dhruv in semi-finals.
Top seed Tejas Kapoor will face sixth seed Garvit Batra of Delhi in the semi-final contest. Both scored facile wins in their quarter-final matches. Tejas routed fifth seed Rahul BS of Karnataka by 6-0, 6-1 while Garvit ousted fourth seed Anush Deep Bhatti of Chandigarh 6-0, 6-2.
A big upset was recorded in the girls under-16 singles quarter-final match as sixth seed Eettee Mehta of Gujarat shocked second seed Rimpldeep Kaur of Punjab in well-contested three sets 3-6, 7-5, 6-2. Eettee will next challenge Shweta Shrihari who accounted for Shivani Dabas of Delhi 6-4, 6-3. Top seed Parminder Kaur of Punjab beat her colleague and seventh seed Rajbir Kaur by 6-3, 6-2. Parminder’s opponent in the semi-final will be third seed Ravnoor Kaur of Punjab who edged out fifth seed Likita Shetty of Delhi 7-5, 6-3
Results (Q-finals): Boys U-16 singles: Arjun Khade (MAH) bt Manish Drall 6-1, 6-0, Ajay Yadav (Chd) bt Maninder (Har) 6-4, 6-1, Suraj Beniwal (Har) bt Madhurjya Dutta (ASM) 6-3, 6-2, Abhimanyu Singh (DLI) bt Manish Kumar (DLI) 6-4, 6-4.
Boys U-12 singles: Tejas Kapoor (Ist Seed) (DLI) bt Rahul B.S. (KAR) 6-0, 6-1, Ishaque Iqbal (WB) bt Arjun Patnaik (AP) 6-3, 6-1, Garvit Batra (DLI) bt Anush Deep Bhatti (Chd) 6-0, 6-2, Dhruv Pal (UTK) bt Sachin Kumar 6-2, 5-7, 6-4.
Girls U-16 singles: Parminder Kaur (PB) bt Rajbir Kaur (PB) 6-3, 6-2, Shweta Shrihari bt Shivani Dabas (DLI) 6-4, 6-3, Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) bt Likita Shetty (DLI) 7-5, 6-3, Eettee Mehta (GUJ) bt Rimpledeep Kaur(PB) 3-6, 7-5, 6-2.
Girls U-12 singles: Vaishnavi (DLI) bt Bhavya Wadhawan(Chd) 6-1, 6-4, Roma Chandrin (TN) bt Riya Vardhan (MAH) 6-0, 6-1, Riya Bhatia (2nd Seed) (DLI) bt Victoria Chahal (Har) 6-3, 6-2, Karman Kaur(DLI) bt Simran Wadhwa (DLI) 6-4, 6-3.
Boys U-16 doubles: Arjun Khade (MAH) & Yash Deshpandey (MAH) bt Fatehdeep Singh (PB) & Sachin Kumar (Chd) 6-3, 6-1, Garry S. Amor (Chd) & Madhurjya Dutta (ASM) bt Bhavtaran P. Singh (Chd) & Anurag Sharma (RAJ) 3-6, 7-5, 10-6, Ankit Parasrampuria (RAJ) & Tushar Mandlekar (CG) bt Mandeep Kumar (DLI) & Abhimanyu Singh (DLI) 6-7 (5), 6-2, 10-5, Rajat Maheshwari (WB) & Udai Mann (Chd) bt Maninder Singh (Har) & Sourabh Raghuvanshi (MP) 6-0, 6-4.
Girls U-16 doubles: Shweta Shrihari (TN) & Eettee Mehta (GUJ) bt Roma Chandrin (TN) & Kirandeep Kotade (GUJ) 6-3, 3-6, 15-13, Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) & Ravnoor Kaur (PB) bt Nikita (Chd) Abhishikta Pandey (UP) 6-1, 6-2, Rimpledeep Kaur (PB) & Rajbir Kaur (PB) (2nd Seed) bt Harkirat Bains (Chd) & Charvi Saxena (Chd) 6-2, 6-3, Parminder Kaur (Chd) & Likita Shetty (DLI) bt Hasan Abdal Dhanoa (PB) & Riya Bhatia (DLI) 6-1, 6-0.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Jeev accepts Asian Tour hony membership
by sportswire4u.blogspot.com
Sentosa, April 14
India’s Jeev Milkha Singh has been afforded an honorary membership on the Asian Tour for his outstanding achievements and contribution to the game of golf in Asia and across the globe.
Jeev joins the exclusive club of Asian Tour honorary members which include Vijay Singh of Fiji and Korea’s K.J. Choi.
“I think it’s a great honour for what I’ve done for golf in Asia. I’m pretty excited that I’ve been recognised for my achievements and I want to thank the Asian Tour and all the members for considering me for this recognition,” said Singh.
The 37-year-old Indian has become one of the world’s leading players in recent years where he has won eight tournaments in Asia, Europe and Japan over the past three seasons.
He has also broken into the world’s top-30 and has enjoyed the honour of winning two Asian Tour Order of Merits in 2006 and 2008. Jeev also wrote a slice of history by becoming the first man to surpass US$ 1 million in earnings on the Asian Tour in a single season last year.
“This is where I started from and I will never forget that,” said Jeev. “I will always go back and support the Asian Tour. The way the Asian Tour has grown is fantastic to see. I feel and strongly believe that the Asian Tour will continue to grow and produce top-class players.”
Jeev cut his professional teeth in Asia in 1995 and immediately showed his potential by finishing third on the Order of Merit. Between five seasons, he won four titles before enduring a dip in form due to injuries and loss in confidence.
The Indian endured several lean seasons before coming back with a vengeance in 2006 with a long-awaited victory in the Volvo China Open. It sparked a superb revival in his game as he went on to win three times around the world and lift his maiden Asian Tour’s Order of Merit crown.
Last season was a near replica of his 2006 success as he won four times internationally, including the Barclays Singapore Open which saw him take his season’s earnings to US$1.45 million and rewarded him with a second Order of Merit crown.
Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han was delighted that Singh accepted the honorary membership.
“As one of the pioneers of the Asian Tour, Jeev’s success story serves as a wonderful inspiration to many young players in Asia. He learned to compete and win on the Asian Tour and is now regarded as one of the world’s best players.
“Jeev is well known for his tremendous work ethics, discipline and determination which are vital ingredients to succeed in the game of golf. He is looked up by many golfers in Asia and we are extremely proud and honoured that he is fully supportive of the Asian Tour and for what we stand for the game of golf in the region,” said Han.
Sentosa, April 14
India’s Jeev Milkha Singh has been afforded an honorary membership on the Asian Tour for his outstanding achievements and contribution to the game of golf in Asia and across the globe.
Jeev joins the exclusive club of Asian Tour honorary members which include Vijay Singh of Fiji and Korea’s K.J. Choi.
“I think it’s a great honour for what I’ve done for golf in Asia. I’m pretty excited that I’ve been recognised for my achievements and I want to thank the Asian Tour and all the members for considering me for this recognition,” said Singh.
The 37-year-old Indian has become one of the world’s leading players in recent years where he has won eight tournaments in Asia, Europe and Japan over the past three seasons.
He has also broken into the world’s top-30 and has enjoyed the honour of winning two Asian Tour Order of Merits in 2006 and 2008. Jeev also wrote a slice of history by becoming the first man to surpass US$ 1 million in earnings on the Asian Tour in a single season last year.
“This is where I started from and I will never forget that,” said Jeev. “I will always go back and support the Asian Tour. The way the Asian Tour has grown is fantastic to see. I feel and strongly believe that the Asian Tour will continue to grow and produce top-class players.”
Jeev cut his professional teeth in Asia in 1995 and immediately showed his potential by finishing third on the Order of Merit. Between five seasons, he won four titles before enduring a dip in form due to injuries and loss in confidence.
The Indian endured several lean seasons before coming back with a vengeance in 2006 with a long-awaited victory in the Volvo China Open. It sparked a superb revival in his game as he went on to win three times around the world and lift his maiden Asian Tour’s Order of Merit crown.
Last season was a near replica of his 2006 success as he won four times internationally, including the Barclays Singapore Open which saw him take his season’s earnings to US$1.45 million and rewarded him with a second Order of Merit crown.
Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han was delighted that Singh accepted the honorary membership.
“As one of the pioneers of the Asian Tour, Jeev’s success story serves as a wonderful inspiration to many young players in Asia. He learned to compete and win on the Asian Tour and is now regarded as one of the world’s best players.
“Jeev is well known for his tremendous work ethics, discipline and determination which are vital ingredients to succeed in the game of golf. He is looked up by many golfers in Asia and we are extremely proud and honoured that he is fully supportive of the Asian Tour and for what we stand for the game of golf in the region,” said Han.
Beniwal upsets third seed Garry Amor
by sportswire4u.blogspot.com
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 14
Wild card Suraj Beniwal of Haryana caused an upset by defeating third seed Garry Singh Amor of Chandigarh in straight sets 6-2, 6-1 in the boys under-12 second round match of the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association at the Sector 10 Tennis Stadium here today.
Other seeds had a smooth sailing into the boys under-16 singles quarter-final round. Top seed and wild card Arjun Khade outpalyed Anvit Bendre 6-2, 6-1, in an all-Maharashtra affair in the second round encounter. Second seed Ajay Yadav, a trainee of CLTA, ended the winning run of wild card Nischay Rawal, also of Chandnigarh by 6-2, 6-4. Another worth winner in second round was qualifier Manish Drall of Delhi who ousted Tushar Mandlekar of Chattisgarh 7-5, 6-1.
Barring sixth seed Srija Kodali of Andhra Pradesh, all other seeded players effortless advanced into the girls under-16 quarter-final rounds. Riya Vardhan of Maharashtra eliminated the challenge of Srija Kodali in straitht sets 6-2, 7-5. Top seeded Parminder Kaur of Chandigarh outclassed Harman Kaur Chinna of Punjab by 6-1, 6-0 in a second round match. Second seed Rimpledeep Kaur of Punjab disposed of the challenge of Samriti of Delhi by 6-2, 6-2 and another Punjab player Ravnoor Kaur ousted Harkirat K. Bains of Chandigarh by 6-0, 6-2.
Tejas Kapoor of Delhi moved into boys under-12 singles quarter-final at the expense of his colleague Rohil Hakim by 6-1, 6-3. CLTA trainee Ishaque Eqbal, who represents West Bengal blanked Sunny Khandare Maharashtra 6-0, 6-0.
Results: Girls U-12 (2nd round): Karman Kaur (DLI) bt Vanshika Sawhney 6-4, 7-6, Vaishnavi (DLI) bt Shrishty Dhanda (Har) 6-0, 6-1, Roma Chandrin (TN) bt Jaskiran Dhanoa (DLI) 6-0, 6-0, Simran Wadhwa (DLI) bt Harshita Chugh (Har) 6-1, 7-5, Bhavya Wadhawan (Chd) bt Tanvie Kamble (MAH) 6-1, 6-2, Victoria Chahal (Har) bt Shivapuri Sharvini (DLI) 6-3, 6-0, Riya Bhatia (DLI) bt Harsimran Kaur Bains (Har) 6-2, 6-2, Riya Vardhan (MAH) bt Srija Kodali (AP) 6-2, 7-5.
Girls U-16 (2nd round): Likita Shetty (DLI) bt Charvi Saxena (Chd) 6-3, 6-1, Eettee Mehta (GUJ) bt Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) 6-1, 6-4, Shibani Dabas (DLI) bt Vibhuti Khullar (Chd) 6-2, 6-1, Parminder Kaur (Chd) bt Harman Kaur Chinna (PB) 6-1, 6-0, Ravnoor Kaur (PB) bt Harkirat K. Bains (Chd) 6-0, 6-2, Rimpledeep Kaur (PB) bt Samriti (DLI) 6-2, 6-2, Shweta Shrihari (TN) bt Kanishka Arora (DLI) 6-2, 6-1, Rajbir Kaur (PB) bt Roma Chandrin (TN) 6-1, 6-2.
Boys U-12 (2nd round): Dhruv Pal (UTK) bt S. Gokul (TN) 6-4, 6-1, Sachin Kumar (Chd) bt Alex Solanki (DLI) 6-4, 7-5, Tejas Kapoor (DLI) bt Rohil Hakim (DLI) 6-1, 6-3, Rahul B.S. (KAR) bt Pranav Kumar (PB) 6-4, 6-0, Dheer Anush Bhatti (Chd) bt Kanishk Yadav (Har) 6-0, 1-6, 6-3, Garvit Batra (DLI) bt Pranav Malhota (DLI) 6-2, 6-2, Arjun Patnaik (AP) bt Varun Chawla (Chd) 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, Ishaque Eqbal (WB) bt Sunny Khandare (MAH) 6-0, 6-0.
Boys U-16 (2nd round): Arjun Khade (MAH) bt Anvit Bendre (MAH) 6-2, 6-1, Ajay Yadav (Chd) bt Nischay Rawal (Chd) 6-2, 6-4, Suraj Beniwal (Har) bt Garry S. Amor (Chd) 6-2, 6-1, Manish Kumar (PB) bt Yash Deshpandey (MAH) 6-4, 6-2, Abhimanyu Singh (DLI) bt Harpreet S. Sidhu (PB) 6-3, 6-3, Madhurjya Dutta (ASM) bt Mandeep Kumar (DLI) 6-1, 6-3, Maninder Singh (Har) bt Rishabh Dev (DLI) 6-2, 6-4, Manish Drall (DLI) bt Tushar Mandlekar (CG) 7-5, 6-1.
Girls U-16 doubles (Ist round): Parminder Kaur (Chd) & Likita Shetty (DLI) bt Himani Mor (Har) & Deepti (Har) 6-0, 6-0, Hasan Abdal Dhanoa (PB) & Riya Bhatia (DL) bt Mumitu Jannat (Chd) & Mariyam Raidha (Chd) 6-1, 6-0, Shweta Shrihari (TN) & Eettee Mehta (GUJ) bt Shibani Dabas (DLI) & Harman Kaur (PB) 7-6 (1), 6-1, Roma Chandrin (TN) & Kirandeep K. Kotade (GUJ) bt Nandini Sharma (Chd) & Sabrina Gill 6-3, 6-0, Nikita Bishnoi (Har) & Abhishikta Pandey (UP) bt Moksha Thakral (UP) & Gayatri Kumaraiah (UP) 6-1, 6-2, Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) & Ravnoor Kaur (PB) bt Victoria Chahal (Har) & Karman Kaur (DLI) 6-3, 6-2, Harkirat Bains (Chd) & Charvi Saxena (Chd) bt Simran Wadhwa (DLI) & Bhavya Wadhawan (Chd) 6-3, 6-4, Rimpledeep Kaur (PB) & Rajbir Kaur (PB) bt Srija Kodali (AP) & Sumeera Kamil (DLI) 6-2, 6-1.
Boys U-16 doubles (Ist round): Arjun Khade (MAH) & Yash Deshpandey (MAH) bt Rishabh Dev (DLI) & Manish Kumar (DLI) 6-2, 6-3, Sachin Kumar (Chd) & Fatehdeep Singh (PB) bt Pranav Suri (Chd) & Mayuk Talukdar () 6-3, 6-4, Anvit Bendre (MAH) & Tushar Mandlekar () bt Ajay Yadav (Chd) & Suraj Beniwal (Har) 1-6, 6-3, 106, Mandeep Kumar (DLI) & Abhimanyu Singh (DLI) bt Nischay Rawal (Chd) & Resham Singh (Har) 6-1, 3-0, 10-8, Maninder Singh (Har) & Sourabh Raghuvanshi (MP) bt Sean Yip (CHD) & Nikunj Poddar (WB) 6-3, 6-2, Bhavtaran P. Singh (Chd) & Anurag Sharma (RAJ) bt Kamal Kishore Maderana (RAJ) & Manoj (CHD) 6-3, 6-7 (7), 10-6, Garry S. Amor & Madhurjya Dutta (ASM) bt Aviraj Kamboj (CHD) & Ranjeet Singh (CHD) 6-1, 6-1.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 14
Wild card Suraj Beniwal of Haryana caused an upset by defeating third seed Garry Singh Amor of Chandigarh in straight sets 6-2, 6-1 in the boys under-12 second round match of the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association at the Sector 10 Tennis Stadium here today.
Other seeds had a smooth sailing into the boys under-16 singles quarter-final round. Top seed and wild card Arjun Khade outpalyed Anvit Bendre 6-2, 6-1, in an all-Maharashtra affair in the second round encounter. Second seed Ajay Yadav, a trainee of CLTA, ended the winning run of wild card Nischay Rawal, also of Chandnigarh by 6-2, 6-4. Another worth winner in second round was qualifier Manish Drall of Delhi who ousted Tushar Mandlekar of Chattisgarh 7-5, 6-1.
Barring sixth seed Srija Kodali of Andhra Pradesh, all other seeded players effortless advanced into the girls under-16 quarter-final rounds. Riya Vardhan of Maharashtra eliminated the challenge of Srija Kodali in straitht sets 6-2, 7-5. Top seeded Parminder Kaur of Chandigarh outclassed Harman Kaur Chinna of Punjab by 6-1, 6-0 in a second round match. Second seed Rimpledeep Kaur of Punjab disposed of the challenge of Samriti of Delhi by 6-2, 6-2 and another Punjab player Ravnoor Kaur ousted Harkirat K. Bains of Chandigarh by 6-0, 6-2.
Tejas Kapoor of Delhi moved into boys under-12 singles quarter-final at the expense of his colleague Rohil Hakim by 6-1, 6-3. CLTA trainee Ishaque Eqbal, who represents West Bengal blanked Sunny Khandare Maharashtra 6-0, 6-0.
Results: Girls U-12 (2nd round): Karman Kaur (DLI) bt Vanshika Sawhney 6-4, 7-6, Vaishnavi (DLI) bt Shrishty Dhanda (Har) 6-0, 6-1, Roma Chandrin (TN) bt Jaskiran Dhanoa (DLI) 6-0, 6-0, Simran Wadhwa (DLI) bt Harshita Chugh (Har) 6-1, 7-5, Bhavya Wadhawan (Chd) bt Tanvie Kamble (MAH) 6-1, 6-2, Victoria Chahal (Har) bt Shivapuri Sharvini (DLI) 6-3, 6-0, Riya Bhatia (DLI) bt Harsimran Kaur Bains (Har) 6-2, 6-2, Riya Vardhan (MAH) bt Srija Kodali (AP) 6-2, 7-5.
Girls U-16 (2nd round): Likita Shetty (DLI) bt Charvi Saxena (Chd) 6-3, 6-1, Eettee Mehta (GUJ) bt Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) 6-1, 6-4, Shibani Dabas (DLI) bt Vibhuti Khullar (Chd) 6-2, 6-1, Parminder Kaur (Chd) bt Harman Kaur Chinna (PB) 6-1, 6-0, Ravnoor Kaur (PB) bt Harkirat K. Bains (Chd) 6-0, 6-2, Rimpledeep Kaur (PB) bt Samriti (DLI) 6-2, 6-2, Shweta Shrihari (TN) bt Kanishka Arora (DLI) 6-2, 6-1, Rajbir Kaur (PB) bt Roma Chandrin (TN) 6-1, 6-2.
Boys U-12 (2nd round): Dhruv Pal (UTK) bt S. Gokul (TN) 6-4, 6-1, Sachin Kumar (Chd) bt Alex Solanki (DLI) 6-4, 7-5, Tejas Kapoor (DLI) bt Rohil Hakim (DLI) 6-1, 6-3, Rahul B.S. (KAR) bt Pranav Kumar (PB) 6-4, 6-0, Dheer Anush Bhatti (Chd) bt Kanishk Yadav (Har) 6-0, 1-6, 6-3, Garvit Batra (DLI) bt Pranav Malhota (DLI) 6-2, 6-2, Arjun Patnaik (AP) bt Varun Chawla (Chd) 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, Ishaque Eqbal (WB) bt Sunny Khandare (MAH) 6-0, 6-0.
Boys U-16 (2nd round): Arjun Khade (MAH) bt Anvit Bendre (MAH) 6-2, 6-1, Ajay Yadav (Chd) bt Nischay Rawal (Chd) 6-2, 6-4, Suraj Beniwal (Har) bt Garry S. Amor (Chd) 6-2, 6-1, Manish Kumar (PB) bt Yash Deshpandey (MAH) 6-4, 6-2, Abhimanyu Singh (DLI) bt Harpreet S. Sidhu (PB) 6-3, 6-3, Madhurjya Dutta (ASM) bt Mandeep Kumar (DLI) 6-1, 6-3, Maninder Singh (Har) bt Rishabh Dev (DLI) 6-2, 6-4, Manish Drall (DLI) bt Tushar Mandlekar (CG) 7-5, 6-1.
Girls U-16 doubles (Ist round): Parminder Kaur (Chd) & Likita Shetty (DLI) bt Himani Mor (Har) & Deepti (Har) 6-0, 6-0, Hasan Abdal Dhanoa (PB) & Riya Bhatia (DL) bt Mumitu Jannat (Chd) & Mariyam Raidha (Chd) 6-1, 6-0, Shweta Shrihari (TN) & Eettee Mehta (GUJ) bt Shibani Dabas (DLI) & Harman Kaur (PB) 7-6 (1), 6-1, Roma Chandrin (TN) & Kirandeep K. Kotade (GUJ) bt Nandini Sharma (Chd) & Sabrina Gill 6-3, 6-0, Nikita Bishnoi (Har) & Abhishikta Pandey (UP) bt Moksha Thakral (UP) & Gayatri Kumaraiah (UP) 6-1, 6-2, Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) & Ravnoor Kaur (PB) bt Victoria Chahal (Har) & Karman Kaur (DLI) 6-3, 6-2, Harkirat Bains (Chd) & Charvi Saxena (Chd) bt Simran Wadhwa (DLI) & Bhavya Wadhawan (Chd) 6-3, 6-4, Rimpledeep Kaur (PB) & Rajbir Kaur (PB) bt Srija Kodali (AP) & Sumeera Kamil (DLI) 6-2, 6-1.
Boys U-16 doubles (Ist round): Arjun Khade (MAH) & Yash Deshpandey (MAH) bt Rishabh Dev (DLI) & Manish Kumar (DLI) 6-2, 6-3, Sachin Kumar (Chd) & Fatehdeep Singh (PB) bt Pranav Suri (Chd) & Mayuk Talukdar () 6-3, 6-4, Anvit Bendre (MAH) & Tushar Mandlekar () bt Ajay Yadav (Chd) & Suraj Beniwal (Har) 1-6, 6-3, 106, Mandeep Kumar (DLI) & Abhimanyu Singh (DLI) bt Nischay Rawal (Chd) & Resham Singh (Har) 6-1, 3-0, 10-8, Maninder Singh (Har) & Sourabh Raghuvanshi (MP) bt Sean Yip (CHD) & Nikunj Poddar (WB) 6-3, 6-2, Bhavtaran P. Singh (Chd) & Anurag Sharma (RAJ) bt Kamal Kishore Maderana (RAJ) & Manoj (CHD) 6-3, 6-7 (7), 10-6, Garry S. Amor & Madhurjya Dutta (ASM) bt Aviraj Kamboj (CHD) & Ranjeet Singh (CHD) 6-1, 6-1.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Two seeds upset in boys U-16 singles
by sportswire4u.blogspot.com
CHANDIGARH April 13
Fourth seeded Harry Jindal of Punjab and fifth seed Saurbh Raghuvanshi of Madhya Pradesh were shocked in the boys under-16 singles first-round matches on the opening day of the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament at the CLTA Stadium in Sector 10 here today. Yashdesh Pandey of Maharashtra upset fourth seeded Harry Jindal in straight sets 6-2, 6-4. Local lad Mandeep Kumar pulled off a mild upset by defeating fifth seed Saurbh Raghuvanshi also in straight sets 6-1, 6-4.
Maninder Singh of Haryana snuffed out the stiff challenge of Chandigarh's Manoj in a hotly-contested first-round encounter 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. Qualifier Harpreet Singh Sidhu of Punjab rallied to defeat qualifier Resham Singh of Haryana 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 and qualifer Manish Drall of Delhi blanked Mudit Gupta of Uttar Pradesh 6-0, 6-0.
Parminder Kaur of Chandigarh started her campaign with an easy win against Anukriti Chaudhary of Delhi 6-1, 6-4 in the girls under-16 first-round fixture. Tamil Nadu's Roma Chandrin scored a fluent 6-1, 6-1 victory over local player Bhavya Wadhawan. CLTA trainee Ravnoor Kaur ousted Sumeera Kamil 6-2, 6-1.
Results: Girls U-12 (Ist round): Roma Chandrin (TN) bt Aastha Malhotra (Chd) 6-0, 6-2, Jaskiran Dhanoa (DLI) bt Saumya Saxena (Chd) 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, Srija Kodali (AP) bt Seerat Sidhu 6-1, 6-1, Simran Wadhwa (DLI) bt Gayatri Kumaraiah (UP) 6-0, 6-1, Harshita Chugh (Har) bt Moksha Thakral (UP) 6-1, 6-0, Vanshika Sawhney (Chd) bt Prinkle Singh (Chd) 6-1, 6-1, Karman Kaur (DLI) bt Arushi Bhasin (DLI) 6-0, 5-7, 6-4, Vaishnavi(DLI) bt Nikita Anand (TN) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, Sharishty Dhanda (Har) bt Sunita Rajput (UP) 6-1, 6-4, Tanvie Kamble (MAH) bt Mehakdeep Kaur 6-2, 6-1, Bhavya Wadhawan (Chd) bt Bani (PB) 6-0, 6-0, Victoria Chahal (Har) bt Isha Budwal (MP) 6-4, 6-2, Shivapuri Sharavini (DLI) bt Rubani Ahluwalia (Chd) 6-4, 6-2, Harsimran Kaur (Har) bt Nandini Sharma (Chd) 6-3, 6-3, Riya Bhatia (DLI) bt Sabrina Gill 6-3, 6-1, Riya Vardhan bt Anupreet Bedi (DLI) 6-3, 7-5.
Boys U-12 (Ist round): Tejas Kapoor (DLI) bt Shrey Gupta (Har) 6-0, 6-2, Rohil Hakim (DLI) bt Ankrish Khanna (Chd) 6-0, 6-2, Pranav Kumar (PB) bt Param Punn (Chd) 6-4, 7-6 (3), Rahul B.S. (KAR) bt Arkashish Talukdar (ASM) 6-7 (2), 6-3, 6-2, Dheer Anush Bhatti (Chd) bt Sumit Pal Singh (Chd) 6-2, 6-1, Kanisk Yadav (Har) bt Avilash Mishra (ORS) 6-2, 6-3, Pranav Malhotra (DLI) bt Santbir Singh (Chd)6-2, 6-1, Garvit Batra (DLI) bt Paramvir Singh 6-0, 6-0, S. Gokul (TN) bt Mayank Yadav (DLI) 6-2, 7-5, Dhruv Pal (UTK) bt Kiran Prakash Mathew (DLI) 6-1, 6-0, Alex Solanki (DI) bt Nihit Rawal (Chd) 6-2, 6-1, Sachin Kumar (Chd) bt Rishabh Shah (WB) 6-0, 6-2, Varun S Pathare (MAH) bt B.R. Nikshep (Chd) 6-2, 7-5, Arjun Patnaik (AP) bt Abhijeet Singh (Har) 6-1, 6-1, Sunny Khandare (MAH) bt Sujoy Modi (GUJ) 3-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Boys U-16 (Ist round): Arjun Khade (MAH) bt Mayank Talukdar 6-0, 6-2, Anvit Bendre (MAH) bt Bhavtaran Preet Singh (Chd) 6-2, 6-2, Manish Drall (DLI) bt Mudit Gupta (UP) 6-0, 6-0, Tushar Mandlekar (CG) bt Hardarshan Singh (PB) 6-2, 6-3, YashDesh Pandey (MAH) bt Harry Jindal (PB) 6-2, 6-4, Manish Kumar (PB) bt Bavneet Singh (DLI) 6-4, 6-1, Harpreet Singh Sidhu (PB) bt Resham Singh (Har) 0-6, 6-2, 6-3, Abhimanyu Singh (DLI) bt Pranav Suri (Chd) 6-3, 6-3, Suraj Beniwal (Har) bt Rajat Maheshwari (WB) 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, Garry Singh Amor (Chd) bt Aviraj Kamboj (Chd) 6-2, 6-3, Rishabh Dev bt Ravinder Singh (PB) 6-1, 6-0, Nischay Rawal (Chd)bt Uday Singh Mann (Chd) 6-3, 6-3, Mandeep Kumar (Chd) bt Saurabh Raghuvanshi (MP) 6-1, 6-4, Madhurjya Dutta (ASM) bt Kamal Kishore Maderana (RAJ) 7-5, 6-2, Ajay Yadav (CHD) bt Harinder Singh Bedi(DLI) 6-3, 6-2, Maninder Singh (Har) bt Manoj (CHD) 4-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Girls U-16 (Ist round): Parminder Kaur (Chd) bt Anukriti Chaudhary (DLI) 6-1, 6-4, Harman Kaur (PB) bt Vasundra Raje (DLI) 6-2, 7-5, Roma Chandrin (TN) bt Bhavya Wadhawan (Chd) 6-1, 6-1, Rajbir Kaur (PB) bt Nikita Bishnoi (Har) 6-2, 6-0, Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) bt Sumeera Kamil (DLI) 6-2, 6-1, Harkirat Kaur (CHD) bt Hassan Dhanoa (PB) 2-6, 7-6(2), 6-0, Charvi Saxena bt Abhishekta Pandey 6-0, 6-2, Likita Shetty bt Riya Bhatia 7-5, 6-2, Vibhuti Khullar bt Mumitu Mao 6-0, 6-1, Kanishka Arora bt Victoria 6-3, 6-1, Shweta Sreehari bt Nikita 6-0, 6-1, Eettee Mehta bt Simran Wadhwa 6-1, 6-1 Bhavika Wadhawan bt Kirandeep 6-1, 6-2, Samriti bt Mariyam Raida 6-0, 6-1, Rimpledeep bt Deepti 6-0, 6-1.
CHANDIGARH April 13
Fourth seeded Harry Jindal of Punjab and fifth seed Saurbh Raghuvanshi of Madhya Pradesh were shocked in the boys under-16 singles first-round matches on the opening day of the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament at the CLTA Stadium in Sector 10 here today. Yashdesh Pandey of Maharashtra upset fourth seeded Harry Jindal in straight sets 6-2, 6-4. Local lad Mandeep Kumar pulled off a mild upset by defeating fifth seed Saurbh Raghuvanshi also in straight sets 6-1, 6-4.
Maninder Singh of Haryana snuffed out the stiff challenge of Chandigarh's Manoj in a hotly-contested first-round encounter 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. Qualifier Harpreet Singh Sidhu of Punjab rallied to defeat qualifier Resham Singh of Haryana 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 and qualifer Manish Drall of Delhi blanked Mudit Gupta of Uttar Pradesh 6-0, 6-0.
Parminder Kaur of Chandigarh started her campaign with an easy win against Anukriti Chaudhary of Delhi 6-1, 6-4 in the girls under-16 first-round fixture. Tamil Nadu's Roma Chandrin scored a fluent 6-1, 6-1 victory over local player Bhavya Wadhawan. CLTA trainee Ravnoor Kaur ousted Sumeera Kamil 6-2, 6-1.
Results: Girls U-12 (Ist round): Roma Chandrin (TN) bt Aastha Malhotra (Chd) 6-0, 6-2, Jaskiran Dhanoa (DLI) bt Saumya Saxena (Chd) 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, Srija Kodali (AP) bt Seerat Sidhu 6-1, 6-1, Simran Wadhwa (DLI) bt Gayatri Kumaraiah (UP) 6-0, 6-1, Harshita Chugh (Har) bt Moksha Thakral (UP) 6-1, 6-0, Vanshika Sawhney (Chd) bt Prinkle Singh (Chd) 6-1, 6-1, Karman Kaur (DLI) bt Arushi Bhasin (DLI) 6-0, 5-7, 6-4, Vaishnavi(DLI) bt Nikita Anand (TN) 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, Sharishty Dhanda (Har) bt Sunita Rajput (UP) 6-1, 6-4, Tanvie Kamble (MAH) bt Mehakdeep Kaur 6-2, 6-1, Bhavya Wadhawan (Chd) bt Bani (PB) 6-0, 6-0, Victoria Chahal (Har) bt Isha Budwal (MP) 6-4, 6-2, Shivapuri Sharavini (DLI) bt Rubani Ahluwalia (Chd) 6-4, 6-2, Harsimran Kaur (Har) bt Nandini Sharma (Chd) 6-3, 6-3, Riya Bhatia (DLI) bt Sabrina Gill 6-3, 6-1, Riya Vardhan bt Anupreet Bedi (DLI) 6-3, 7-5.
Boys U-12 (Ist round): Tejas Kapoor (DLI) bt Shrey Gupta (Har) 6-0, 6-2, Rohil Hakim (DLI) bt Ankrish Khanna (Chd) 6-0, 6-2, Pranav Kumar (PB) bt Param Punn (Chd) 6-4, 7-6 (3), Rahul B.S. (KAR) bt Arkashish Talukdar (ASM) 6-7 (2), 6-3, 6-2, Dheer Anush Bhatti (Chd) bt Sumit Pal Singh (Chd) 6-2, 6-1, Kanisk Yadav (Har) bt Avilash Mishra (ORS) 6-2, 6-3, Pranav Malhotra (DLI) bt Santbir Singh (Chd)6-2, 6-1, Garvit Batra (DLI) bt Paramvir Singh 6-0, 6-0, S. Gokul (TN) bt Mayank Yadav (DLI) 6-2, 7-5, Dhruv Pal (UTK) bt Kiran Prakash Mathew (DLI) 6-1, 6-0, Alex Solanki (DI) bt Nihit Rawal (Chd) 6-2, 6-1, Sachin Kumar (Chd) bt Rishabh Shah (WB) 6-0, 6-2, Varun S Pathare (MAH) bt B.R. Nikshep (Chd) 6-2, 7-5, Arjun Patnaik (AP) bt Abhijeet Singh (Har) 6-1, 6-1, Sunny Khandare (MAH) bt Sujoy Modi (GUJ) 3-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Boys U-16 (Ist round): Arjun Khade (MAH) bt Mayank Talukdar 6-0, 6-2, Anvit Bendre (MAH) bt Bhavtaran Preet Singh (Chd) 6-2, 6-2, Manish Drall (DLI) bt Mudit Gupta (UP) 6-0, 6-0, Tushar Mandlekar (CG) bt Hardarshan Singh (PB) 6-2, 6-3, YashDesh Pandey (MAH) bt Harry Jindal (PB) 6-2, 6-4, Manish Kumar (PB) bt Bavneet Singh (DLI) 6-4, 6-1, Harpreet Singh Sidhu (PB) bt Resham Singh (Har) 0-6, 6-2, 6-3, Abhimanyu Singh (DLI) bt Pranav Suri (Chd) 6-3, 6-3, Suraj Beniwal (Har) bt Rajat Maheshwari (WB) 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, Garry Singh Amor (Chd) bt Aviraj Kamboj (Chd) 6-2, 6-3, Rishabh Dev bt Ravinder Singh (PB) 6-1, 6-0, Nischay Rawal (Chd)bt Uday Singh Mann (Chd) 6-3, 6-3, Mandeep Kumar (Chd) bt Saurabh Raghuvanshi (MP) 6-1, 6-4, Madhurjya Dutta (ASM) bt Kamal Kishore Maderana (RAJ) 7-5, 6-2, Ajay Yadav (CHD) bt Harinder Singh Bedi(DLI) 6-3, 6-2, Maninder Singh (Har) bt Manoj (CHD) 4-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Girls U-16 (Ist round): Parminder Kaur (Chd) bt Anukriti Chaudhary (DLI) 6-1, 6-4, Harman Kaur (PB) bt Vasundra Raje (DLI) 6-2, 7-5, Roma Chandrin (TN) bt Bhavya Wadhawan (Chd) 6-1, 6-1, Rajbir Kaur (PB) bt Nikita Bishnoi (Har) 6-2, 6-0, Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) bt Sumeera Kamil (DLI) 6-2, 6-1, Harkirat Kaur (CHD) bt Hassan Dhanoa (PB) 2-6, 7-6(2), 6-0, Charvi Saxena bt Abhishekta Pandey 6-0, 6-2, Likita Shetty bt Riya Bhatia 7-5, 6-2, Vibhuti Khullar bt Mumitu Mao 6-0, 6-1, Kanishka Arora bt Victoria 6-3, 6-1, Shweta Sreehari bt Nikita 6-0, 6-1, Eettee Mehta bt Simran Wadhwa 6-1, 6-1 Bhavika Wadhawan bt Kirandeep 6-1, 6-2, Samriti bt Mariyam Raida 6-0, 6-1, Rimpledeep bt Deepti 6-0, 6-1.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Bunty helps United Sports Club win
by sportswire4u.blogspot.com
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 12
A fine batting performance by Narinder Bunty (80 off 60 balls) enabled United Sports Club to defeat Azzaro XI by 42 runs in a league match of the IInd Tirath Singh Memorial League Cricket Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Sports Club here at JP Institute of Cricket Technology, Barwala.
Batting first after winning the toss, United Sports Club lost their first three wickets in 10 overs. With the scorecard reading 67 for 3 the team seemed to be running out of steam as the run rate had dropped dramatically. Opener Narinder Bunty continued waging a lone battle. Narinder Bunty's innings was studded with 13 fours and a couple of sixes. A late surge by Shiv Kumar helped United Sports Club to get to 177 for 9 in 25 overs. Abhishek Prashar picked up 2 wickets for 32 runs.
In reply, Azzaro XI received an early setback when they lost their opener on the very first ball of the inning. Ashish who came first down was the only batsman who put up some resistance to the fine bowling by Mohit and co. Skipper Vinod Sharma bagged 4 for 29. Ashish was the highest run getter for Azzaro Xi as he made 34 runs for his team.
Brief scores: United Sports Club: 177 for 9 in 25 overs (Narinder Bunty 80, Shiv Kumar 23, Abhishek Prashar 2 for 32, Kapil Puri 2 for 36).
Azzaro XI: -135 all out in 23.4 overs (Ashish 34, Vishu 20, Vindo Sharma 4 for 29, Pawan 2 for 25).
In the second match Godrej & Boyce XI routed Kingfisher CC by eight wickets. Batting first after winning the toss, Kingfisher CC had a very bad start as the lost their openers in the second over itself. The batsmen were no match for the seasoned bowlers of Godrej & Boyce XI. Kulwinder Rambo set the tone for the match with his 5 for 24 and got rid of the better part of the batting line up. Wickets fell cheaply and quickly. Dinesh was the highest run scorer as he made 32 runs off 21 balls. The entire team was bowled out for 91 runs on 15 overs. In reply, Godrej & Byce XI batsmen made short work of the target as they got past 91 runs with ease in just 111.2 overs and 8 wickets in hand. Amt Prashar was the highest scorer as he scored a quickfire 31 runs including 7 fours. Godrej & Boyce XI made 95 runs in 11.2 overs.
Brief scores: Kingfisher CC: - 91 all out in 15.4 overs (Dines 32, Jaspal 21, Kulwinder Rambo 5 for 24, Vijaypal 3 for 19). Godrej & Boyce XI: 95 for 2 in 11.2 overs Amit Prashar 31, Jai Kapil 25).
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 12
A fine batting performance by Narinder Bunty (80 off 60 balls) enabled United Sports Club to defeat Azzaro XI by 42 runs in a league match of the IInd Tirath Singh Memorial League Cricket Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Sports Club here at JP Institute of Cricket Technology, Barwala.
Batting first after winning the toss, United Sports Club lost their first three wickets in 10 overs. With the scorecard reading 67 for 3 the team seemed to be running out of steam as the run rate had dropped dramatically. Opener Narinder Bunty continued waging a lone battle. Narinder Bunty's innings was studded with 13 fours and a couple of sixes. A late surge by Shiv Kumar helped United Sports Club to get to 177 for 9 in 25 overs. Abhishek Prashar picked up 2 wickets for 32 runs.
In reply, Azzaro XI received an early setback when they lost their opener on the very first ball of the inning. Ashish who came first down was the only batsman who put up some resistance to the fine bowling by Mohit and co. Skipper Vinod Sharma bagged 4 for 29. Ashish was the highest run getter for Azzaro Xi as he made 34 runs for his team.
Brief scores: United Sports Club: 177 for 9 in 25 overs (Narinder Bunty 80, Shiv Kumar 23, Abhishek Prashar 2 for 32, Kapil Puri 2 for 36).
Azzaro XI: -135 all out in 23.4 overs (Ashish 34, Vishu 20, Vindo Sharma 4 for 29, Pawan 2 for 25).
In the second match Godrej & Boyce XI routed Kingfisher CC by eight wickets. Batting first after winning the toss, Kingfisher CC had a very bad start as the lost their openers in the second over itself. The batsmen were no match for the seasoned bowlers of Godrej & Boyce XI. Kulwinder Rambo set the tone for the match with his 5 for 24 and got rid of the better part of the batting line up. Wickets fell cheaply and quickly. Dinesh was the highest run scorer as he made 32 runs off 21 balls. The entire team was bowled out for 91 runs on 15 overs. In reply, Godrej & Byce XI batsmen made short work of the target as they got past 91 runs with ease in just 111.2 overs and 8 wickets in hand. Amt Prashar was the highest scorer as he scored a quickfire 31 runs including 7 fours. Godrej & Boyce XI made 95 runs in 11.2 overs.
Brief scores: Kingfisher CC: - 91 all out in 15.4 overs (Dines 32, Jaspal 21, Kulwinder Rambo 5 for 24, Vijaypal 3 for 19). Godrej & Boyce XI: 95 for 2 in 11.2 overs Amit Prashar 31, Jai Kapil 25).
CCA invites 22 for Markan Trophy camp
by sportswire4u.blogspot.com
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 12
The Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association, has invited 22 probables for coaching camp which begins tomorrow at Guru Nanak Public School ground in Sector 30. According to CCA secretary Mohinder Singh, the selected boys should report at 4 p.m. tomorrow. The probables were selected during the recently concluded Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament.
The final team will be selected during the camp. The selected players will represent Chandigarh in the Punjab Inter-District Under-16 Cricket Tournament for ML Markan Trophy from April 23.
Those invited to the camp are: Shivam Bhambri, Maninder Singh, Gaurav Sharma, Pankaj Rawat, Talwinder Singh, Kuljinder Singh, Nivansh, Angad Chahal, Daksh Aggarwal, Abhishek Verma, Deepak, Suryansh Chadha, Siddharth, Pawlinder, Udit Hari Mehta, Abhilash, Balwinder Singh, Gulshan, Ravinder, Kshitij, Veerkaran Goyal and Harshit Sharma.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 12
The Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association, has invited 22 probables for coaching camp which begins tomorrow at Guru Nanak Public School ground in Sector 30. According to CCA secretary Mohinder Singh, the selected boys should report at 4 p.m. tomorrow. The probables were selected during the recently concluded Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament.
The final team will be selected during the camp. The selected players will represent Chandigarh in the Punjab Inter-District Under-16 Cricket Tournament for ML Markan Trophy from April 23.
Those invited to the camp are: Shivam Bhambri, Maninder Singh, Gaurav Sharma, Pankaj Rawat, Talwinder Singh, Kuljinder Singh, Nivansh, Angad Chahal, Daksh Aggarwal, Abhishek Verma, Deepak, Suryansh Chadha, Siddharth, Pawlinder, Udit Hari Mehta, Abhilash, Balwinder Singh, Gulshan, Ravinder, Kshitij, Veerkaran Goyal and Harshit Sharma.
Resham, Uday, Harpreet among qualifiers
by sportswire4u.blogspot.com
CHANDIGARH April 12
Resham Singh, Manish Kumar, Manoj, Uday Singh Mann, Ravinder Singh, Mandeep Kumar, Harpreet Singh Sidhu and Manish Drall qualified for the main draw of the boys under-16 singles of the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament being held at the CLTA Stadium in Sector 10 and Lake Club courts here today.
Resham Singh outplayed Nishat Eqbal 8-1 in the final qualifying round while Uday Mann prevailed over BS Rahul of Karnataka 8-5.
Main draw first round matches will be played at CLTA and Lake Club tomorrow. Boys Under-16 matches will be played at Lake Club from 9. a.m. Under-12 boys and girls and Under-16 girls matches will be played at CLTA hard courts.
Those qualified for the main draw are:
Boys U-12: Mayank Yadav, Rishabh Shah, Shrey Gupta, Paramveer Singh, Nihit Rawal, Kiran Mathew, Ankrish Khanna, Sunny Khandare.
Boys U-16: Resham Singh, Manish Kumar, Manoj Uday S. Mann, Ravinder Singh, Mandeep Kumar, Harpreet S. Sidhu, Manish Drall.
Girls U-12: Harsimran Kaur Bani, Mehakdeep Kaur, Sunita Rajput, Shivapuri Sharvini, Seerat Sidhu, Aastha Malhotra, Gaytri Kumaria.
Girls U-16: Nikita Bishnoi, Hasan Abdal Dhanoa, Samriti, Nikita, Simran Wadhwa, Karman Kaur, Charvi Saxena and Kanishka Arora.
Results (qualifying): Boys U-12: Mayank Yadav (Dli) bt Vikshit Davinder (Har) 7-0, Rishabh Shah (WB) Parmeet Singh Deol (Chd) 7-0, Shrey Gupta (Har) bt Kunal Mittal (Chd) 7-0, Sujay Modi (Guj) bt Rishabh Sharda (Chd) 7-1, Paramveer Singh bt Mayuk Rawat (UTK) 7-3, Nihit Rawal (Chd) bt Neil Thanawala (MAH) 7-3, Abhimanyu Rozra (Har) bt Aryaman Aggarwal ( MP) 7-3, Kiran Prakash Mathews ( DLI) bt Tanuj Yadav (Har) 7-2, Yash Yadav ( MP) bt Adhyan (Har) 7-2, Ankrish Khanna (Chd) bt Ashley Arora (Chd) 7-1, Vikas Kumar (Har) bt Rishabh Khanna (Chd) 7-1, Jainish Kothari (MP) bt Sahil Bhutwala 7-3, Sunny Khandare (MAH) bt Mritunjay Badola (UTK) 7-11.
Boys U-16: Kanwaljot Singh (Chd) bt Amit Uttam (DLI) 7-2, Manoj (Chd) bt Anush Dheer Bhatti (Chd) 7-0, Resham Singh (Har) bt Anurag Sharma (Raj) 7-5, Tejas Kapoor (DLI) bt Ankit Parasrampuria (RAJ)7-1, Nishat Eqbal (WB) bt Sharan (Har) 7-2, Bhavtaran Preet Singh (Chd) bt Dhruv Pal (UTK) 7-5, Andrew Pardeep (Chd) bt Subhagya (Har) 7-0, Manish Kumar (DLI) bt Raghav Talwar (Chd) 7-2, Harinder Singh Bedi (DLI) bt Aditya Pardeep (DLI) , Hardeep Singh Sandhu (PB) bt Prithvi Kanda (DLI) 7-6 (4) Pranav Suri (Chd) bt Anirudh Yadav (Har) 7-2, Rajvir Singh (Chd) bt Manav Poddar (Chd) 7-1, Mayank Sharma (Chd) bt Chitwan Gulati (Har) 8-0, Rahul B.S (Kar) bt Abhimanyu (Har) 7-1, Udai Mann (Chd) bt Pavas Dhavan (Har) 7-2, Ravinder Singh (PB) bt Sean Yip (Chd) 7-1, Aditya Pardeep (DLI) bt Pallav Jindal (Har) 7-2, Akash Dhingra (Chd) bt Kanishk Yadav (Har) 7-6, Fatehdeep Singh (Chd) bt Sahil Rana (DLI) 7-6, Mandeep Kumar (DLI) bt Sachin (Chd) 7-3, Ajay Thakur bt Nikunj Poddar (WB) 7-1, Josh Bhasin (Chd) bt Sahej Abrol 7-2, Manav Malhotra bt Jajbir Singh 7-6, Harpreet Sidhu bt Deepak Thakur 7-3, Anmol Singh bt Ankit Saini 7-2, Rajat Maheshwari bt Navmohit 7-0, Manish Drall bt Varun Chawla 7-1.
Girls U-12: Harsimran Kaur (Har) bt Ashwariya Arora (Har) 4-0, 4-0, Bani (PB) bt Gulmehar (PB) 4-2, 5-4 (1), Sunita Rajput (UP) bt Hiya Choudhary (Har) 4-1, 4-0, Shivapuri Sharvini (DLI) bt Shiya Bhasin (Chd) 4-0, 4-1, Seerat Sidhu (Chd) bt Tanya Batra (DLI) 4-0, 4-1, Aastha Malhotra (Chd) bt Simran Dhindsa (Chd) 5-3, 4-2, Arshiya Arora (Har) bt Aastha Arora (Chd) 4-0, 4-2.
Girls U-16: Nikita Bishnoi bt Sonali Bansal 2-4, 4-0, 4-0, Hassan Abdal Dhanoa bt Akshita Pandey 4-0, 4-1, Samriti bt Mumitu Jannat MOU 4-0, 4-1, Nikita bt Arushi Yadav 4-1, 4-0, Simran Wadhwa w/o Isha Budwal, Karman Kaur bt M. Arthi 4-3, 4-1, Charvi Saxena bt Victoria Chahal 5-3, 5-2.
Boys U-12: Mayank Yadav bt Uttkarsh Bhardwaj 4-0, 4-0, Rishabh Shah W/o Vikas Kumar, Shrey Gupta bt Sujay Modi 4-0, 4-1, Paramveer Singh bt Jainish Kothari 4-2, 4-1, Nihit Rawal W/o Sameer Vats, Kiran Mathews bt Abhimanyu Rozra 4-1, 1-4, 5-3, Ronak Pahwa bt Ankrish Khanna 4-1, 4-1, Sunny Khandare bt Yash Yadav 4-2, 5-3.
Boys U-16: Resham Singh bt Nishat Eqbal 8-1, Bhavtaranpreet Singh bt Andrew Pardeep 8-4, Manish Kumar bt Tejas Kapoor 8-4, Pranav Suri bt Hardeep Singh 8-6, Manoj bt Rajveer Singh 8-4, Mayuk bt Akaash Dhingra 8-3, Uday Mann bt Rahul B.S. 8-5, Manav Malhotra bt Mudit Gupta 8-3, Rajat Maheshwari bt S. Gokul 8-0, Manish Drall bt Josh Bhasin 8-0, Harpreet Sidhu bt Anmol Singh 8-0, Mandeep Kumar bt Fatehdeep Singh 8-2, Ravinder Singh bt Ajay S. Thakur 8-2, Harinder Singh bt Aditya Pardeep 8-4, Ranjeet Singh bt Aviraj Kamboj 8-2.
CHANDIGARH April 12
Resham Singh, Manish Kumar, Manoj, Uday Singh Mann, Ravinder Singh, Mandeep Kumar, Harpreet Singh Sidhu and Manish Drall qualified for the main draw of the boys under-16 singles of the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament being held at the CLTA Stadium in Sector 10 and Lake Club courts here today.
Resham Singh outplayed Nishat Eqbal 8-1 in the final qualifying round while Uday Mann prevailed over BS Rahul of Karnataka 8-5.
Main draw first round matches will be played at CLTA and Lake Club tomorrow. Boys Under-16 matches will be played at Lake Club from 9. a.m. Under-12 boys and girls and Under-16 girls matches will be played at CLTA hard courts.
Those qualified for the main draw are:
Boys U-12: Mayank Yadav, Rishabh Shah, Shrey Gupta, Paramveer Singh, Nihit Rawal, Kiran Mathew, Ankrish Khanna, Sunny Khandare.
Boys U-16: Resham Singh, Manish Kumar, Manoj Uday S. Mann, Ravinder Singh, Mandeep Kumar, Harpreet S. Sidhu, Manish Drall.
Girls U-12: Harsimran Kaur Bani, Mehakdeep Kaur, Sunita Rajput, Shivapuri Sharvini, Seerat Sidhu, Aastha Malhotra, Gaytri Kumaria.
Girls U-16: Nikita Bishnoi, Hasan Abdal Dhanoa, Samriti, Nikita, Simran Wadhwa, Karman Kaur, Charvi Saxena and Kanishka Arora.
Results (qualifying): Boys U-12: Mayank Yadav (Dli) bt Vikshit Davinder (Har) 7-0, Rishabh Shah (WB) Parmeet Singh Deol (Chd) 7-0, Shrey Gupta (Har) bt Kunal Mittal (Chd) 7-0, Sujay Modi (Guj) bt Rishabh Sharda (Chd) 7-1, Paramveer Singh bt Mayuk Rawat (UTK) 7-3, Nihit Rawal (Chd) bt Neil Thanawala (MAH) 7-3, Abhimanyu Rozra (Har) bt Aryaman Aggarwal ( MP) 7-3, Kiran Prakash Mathews ( DLI) bt Tanuj Yadav (Har) 7-2, Yash Yadav ( MP) bt Adhyan (Har) 7-2, Ankrish Khanna (Chd) bt Ashley Arora (Chd) 7-1, Vikas Kumar (Har) bt Rishabh Khanna (Chd) 7-1, Jainish Kothari (MP) bt Sahil Bhutwala 7-3, Sunny Khandare (MAH) bt Mritunjay Badola (UTK) 7-11.
Boys U-16: Kanwaljot Singh (Chd) bt Amit Uttam (DLI) 7-2, Manoj (Chd) bt Anush Dheer Bhatti (Chd) 7-0, Resham Singh (Har) bt Anurag Sharma (Raj) 7-5, Tejas Kapoor (DLI) bt Ankit Parasrampuria (RAJ)7-1, Nishat Eqbal (WB) bt Sharan (Har) 7-2, Bhavtaran Preet Singh (Chd) bt Dhruv Pal (UTK) 7-5, Andrew Pardeep (Chd) bt Subhagya (Har) 7-0, Manish Kumar (DLI) bt Raghav Talwar (Chd) 7-2, Harinder Singh Bedi (DLI) bt Aditya Pardeep (DLI) , Hardeep Singh Sandhu (PB) bt Prithvi Kanda (DLI) 7-6 (4) Pranav Suri (Chd) bt Anirudh Yadav (Har) 7-2, Rajvir Singh (Chd) bt Manav Poddar (Chd) 7-1, Mayank Sharma (Chd) bt Chitwan Gulati (Har) 8-0, Rahul B.S (Kar) bt Abhimanyu (Har) 7-1, Udai Mann (Chd) bt Pavas Dhavan (Har) 7-2, Ravinder Singh (PB) bt Sean Yip (Chd) 7-1, Aditya Pardeep (DLI) bt Pallav Jindal (Har) 7-2, Akash Dhingra (Chd) bt Kanishk Yadav (Har) 7-6, Fatehdeep Singh (Chd) bt Sahil Rana (DLI) 7-6, Mandeep Kumar (DLI) bt Sachin (Chd) 7-3, Ajay Thakur bt Nikunj Poddar (WB) 7-1, Josh Bhasin (Chd) bt Sahej Abrol 7-2, Manav Malhotra bt Jajbir Singh 7-6, Harpreet Sidhu bt Deepak Thakur 7-3, Anmol Singh bt Ankit Saini 7-2, Rajat Maheshwari bt Navmohit 7-0, Manish Drall bt Varun Chawla 7-1.
Girls U-12: Harsimran Kaur (Har) bt Ashwariya Arora (Har) 4-0, 4-0, Bani (PB) bt Gulmehar (PB) 4-2, 5-4 (1), Sunita Rajput (UP) bt Hiya Choudhary (Har) 4-1, 4-0, Shivapuri Sharvini (DLI) bt Shiya Bhasin (Chd) 4-0, 4-1, Seerat Sidhu (Chd) bt Tanya Batra (DLI) 4-0, 4-1, Aastha Malhotra (Chd) bt Simran Dhindsa (Chd) 5-3, 4-2, Arshiya Arora (Har) bt Aastha Arora (Chd) 4-0, 4-2.
Girls U-16: Nikita Bishnoi bt Sonali Bansal 2-4, 4-0, 4-0, Hassan Abdal Dhanoa bt Akshita Pandey 4-0, 4-1, Samriti bt Mumitu Jannat MOU 4-0, 4-1, Nikita bt Arushi Yadav 4-1, 4-0, Simran Wadhwa w/o Isha Budwal, Karman Kaur bt M. Arthi 4-3, 4-1, Charvi Saxena bt Victoria Chahal 5-3, 5-2.
Boys U-12: Mayank Yadav bt Uttkarsh Bhardwaj 4-0, 4-0, Rishabh Shah W/o Vikas Kumar, Shrey Gupta bt Sujay Modi 4-0, 4-1, Paramveer Singh bt Jainish Kothari 4-2, 4-1, Nihit Rawal W/o Sameer Vats, Kiran Mathews bt Abhimanyu Rozra 4-1, 1-4, 5-3, Ronak Pahwa bt Ankrish Khanna 4-1, 4-1, Sunny Khandare bt Yash Yadav 4-2, 5-3.
Boys U-16: Resham Singh bt Nishat Eqbal 8-1, Bhavtaranpreet Singh bt Andrew Pardeep 8-4, Manish Kumar bt Tejas Kapoor 8-4, Pranav Suri bt Hardeep Singh 8-6, Manoj bt Rajveer Singh 8-4, Mayuk bt Akaash Dhingra 8-3, Uday Mann bt Rahul B.S. 8-5, Manav Malhotra bt Mudit Gupta 8-3, Rajat Maheshwari bt S. Gokul 8-0, Manish Drall bt Josh Bhasin 8-0, Harpreet Sidhu bt Anmol Singh 8-0, Mandeep Kumar bt Fatehdeep Singh 8-2, Ravinder Singh bt Ajay S. Thakur 8-2, Harinder Singh bt Aditya Pardeep 8-4, Ranjeet Singh bt Aviraj Kamboj 8-2.
Junior shuttlers dominate Mauritius Open
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 12
Junior shuttlers made a clean sweep in the Mauritius Open Invitation Badminton Tournament. They played well and in all the event except in Women Doubles Vaishali Baria and Gauri Ghate lost against Priscilla and Marlyse by 20-22, 21-11,21-23 in Semi Final.
Hirak Jyoti Neog of Air India won the men's singles title and Akshit Mahajan of Haryana was runner-up. The men's ddoubles title also won by Hirak Jyoti and Akshit Mahajan. The women singles crown was won by Gauri Ghate of Maharastra and Vaishali was runner-up.
In the mixed doubles event final Indian pair of Akshit Mahajan and Vaishali beat Indian duo of Hirak Jyoti and Gauri Ghate.
Results (all finals): Men's singles: Hirak bt Akshit 21-19 , 21-16. Men's Doubles: Hirah/Akshit bt Norman/Shaheer 21-17, 21-13. Women's singles: Gauri bt Vaishali 21-14, 21-13. Mixed Doubles:Akshit/Vaishali bt Hirak/Gauri 21-16 ,21-18.Women's Doubles Gauri/Vaishali lost to Priscilla/Marlyse 20-22, 21-11,21-23 in semi-finals.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 12
Junior shuttlers made a clean sweep in the Mauritius Open Invitation Badminton Tournament. They played well and in all the event except in Women Doubles Vaishali Baria and Gauri Ghate lost against Priscilla and Marlyse by 20-22, 21-11,21-23 in Semi Final.
Hirak Jyoti Neog of Air India won the men's singles title and Akshit Mahajan of Haryana was runner-up. The men's ddoubles title also won by Hirak Jyoti and Akshit Mahajan. The women singles crown was won by Gauri Ghate of Maharastra and Vaishali was runner-up.
In the mixed doubles event final Indian pair of Akshit Mahajan and Vaishali beat Indian duo of Hirak Jyoti and Gauri Ghate.
Results (all finals): Men's singles: Hirak bt Akshit 21-19 , 21-16. Men's Doubles: Hirah/Akshit bt Norman/Shaheer 21-17, 21-13. Women's singles: Gauri bt Vaishali 21-14, 21-13. Mixed Doubles:Akshit/Vaishali bt Hirak/Gauri 21-16 ,21-18.Women's Doubles Gauri/Vaishali lost to Priscilla/Marlyse 20-22, 21-11,21-23 in semi-finals.
Kalmadi, Bhanot express deep shock
by sportswire4u.blogspot.com
NEW DELHI, APRIL 12
Athletics Federation of India President Suresh Kalmadi and general secretary Dr Lalit Bhanot today expressed deep shock over news of the death of its President “Padam Bhshan Sardar Umrao Singh”, former minister and a great sports administrator.
Umrao Singh, who died early this morning in Jalandhar, was associated with the Athletics Federation in the various capacities in last more than 50 years. He served as the President of the AFI two times. He was IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) council member.
He was conferred with “Padam Bhushan” for his contribution towards successful conduct of the “Asian Games 1982” by the Government of India.
He was also founder president of Asian Athletics Association and senior member of Indian Olympic Association. Athletics Federation of India and its all members condole the death of “Sardar Umrao Singh” who left for his heavenly abode today early morning at Jalandhar.
"With his death India has lost an able sports administrator," said Dr Lalit in a condolence message.
NEW DELHI, APRIL 12
Athletics Federation of India President Suresh Kalmadi and general secretary Dr Lalit Bhanot today expressed deep shock over news of the death of its President “Padam Bhshan Sardar Umrao Singh”, former minister and a great sports administrator.
Umrao Singh, who died early this morning in Jalandhar, was associated with the Athletics Federation in the various capacities in last more than 50 years. He served as the President of the AFI two times. He was IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) council member.
He was conferred with “Padam Bhushan” for his contribution towards successful conduct of the “Asian Games 1982” by the Government of India.
He was also founder president of Asian Athletics Association and senior member of Indian Olympic Association. Athletics Federation of India and its all members condole the death of “Sardar Umrao Singh” who left for his heavenly abode today early morning at Jalandhar.
"With his death India has lost an able sports administrator," said Dr Lalit in a condolence message.
Umrao was an outstanding sports administrator
by sportswire4u.blogspot.com
Chandigarh, April 12
An urgent meeting of Executive Committee of All India Tug of War Federation was held here today to mourn on the sad demise of Padam Bhushan Umrao Singh, an eminent sportsperson, sports administrator and sports promoter. Federation Secretary General HS Bhadu informed all members regarding the sudden death of Umrao Singh. The committee members expressed profound grief and deep sorrow and prayed the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul.
Umrao Singh died at 4 a.m today in Jalandhar and was cremated at 2 p.m. A large number of sportspersons from all disciplines and prominent personalities of the region attended his cremation.
Umrao Singh leaves behind his wife, daughter-in-lal and grandson.
Founder president of All India Tug of War Federation and Athletic Federation of India president Umrao Singh was associated with promotion of the sports since the independence of the country. He led the Athletic Federation of India many times as president.Under his legendary leadership athletics and tug of war reached to the new heights. The Indian teams brought laurels in many Asian, World Championships and other international meets under his presidentship. During the 1982 Asian Games he was the chairman of the Games Technical Conduct Committee.
Being the Punjab Sports Minister he worked for the promotion of the games and sports in the state. An all time sports promoter struggled for promotion of sports and sportspersons till his last breath. He was awarded Padam Bhushan by the President of India for his endless work, contribution and services for the promotion of Sports.
At this hour of grief the entire sports family of the federation stands with the bereaved family. The Federation again expressed heart felt condolences on the tragic incident and prayed the Almighty that He may bless the departed soul with eternal peace in heaven and grant moral strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable and unfathomable loss. All India Tug of War Federation has decided to suspend all its meetings, events and programmes for next one week.
Mr. Bhadu, who is the Vice-President Athletic Federation of India and Secretary, Haryana State Athletic Association described Umrao's death "as a personal loss." eath.
Chandigarh, April 12
An urgent meeting of Executive Committee of All India Tug of War Federation was held here today to mourn on the sad demise of Padam Bhushan Umrao Singh, an eminent sportsperson, sports administrator and sports promoter. Federation Secretary General HS Bhadu informed all members regarding the sudden death of Umrao Singh. The committee members expressed profound grief and deep sorrow and prayed the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul.
Umrao Singh died at 4 a.m today in Jalandhar and was cremated at 2 p.m. A large number of sportspersons from all disciplines and prominent personalities of the region attended his cremation.
Umrao Singh leaves behind his wife, daughter-in-lal and grandson.
Founder president of All India Tug of War Federation and Athletic Federation of India president Umrao Singh was associated with promotion of the sports since the independence of the country. He led the Athletic Federation of India many times as president.Under his legendary leadership athletics and tug of war reached to the new heights. The Indian teams brought laurels in many Asian, World Championships and other international meets under his presidentship. During the 1982 Asian Games he was the chairman of the Games Technical Conduct Committee.
Being the Punjab Sports Minister he worked for the promotion of the games and sports in the state. An all time sports promoter struggled for promotion of sports and sportspersons till his last breath. He was awarded Padam Bhushan by the President of India for his endless work, contribution and services for the promotion of Sports.
At this hour of grief the entire sports family of the federation stands with the bereaved family. The Federation again expressed heart felt condolences on the tragic incident and prayed the Almighty that He may bless the departed soul with eternal peace in heaven and grant moral strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable and unfathomable loss. All India Tug of War Federation has decided to suspend all its meetings, events and programmes for next one week.
Mr. Bhadu, who is the Vice-President Athletic Federation of India and Secretary, Haryana State Athletic Association described Umrao's death "as a personal loss." eath.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Wild cards for Rawal and Beniwal
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CHANDIGARH April 10
Local lad Nischay Rawal along with Arjun Kadhe (Maharashtra), Anshu Kumar Bhuyan (Assam) and Suraj Beniwal (Haryana) have been awarded wild cards in the boys under-16 singles of the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament being held at Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association Stadium and Lake Club courts here.
Two Delhi players Riya Bhatia and Sumeera Kamil, Bhavya Wadhawan (Chandigarh) and Harman Kaur Chinna (Punjab) got wild cards in the girls Under-16 singles.
Others who received wild cards are: Boys Under-12 singles: Arkashish Mayur Talumbdar (Assam), Vishu Prasad (Delhi), Sumit Pal Singh (Chandigarh) and Santbir Singh (Chandigarh).
G-U-12: Saumya Saxena, Rubani Singh, Prinkle Singh and Sabrina Gill (all Chandigarh).
The qualifying matches began today while the main draw will commence on Monday.
Qalifying results: Girls U-12 (Ist round): Harsimran Kaur (Har) bt Ashwariya Arora (Har) 4-0, 4-0, Bani (PB) bt Gulmehar (PB) 4-2, 5-4 (1), Sunita Rajput (UP) bt Hiya Choudhary (Har) 4-1, 4-0, Shivapuri Sharvini (DLI) bt Shiya Bhasin (Chd) 4-0, 4-1, Seerat Sidhu (Chd) bt Tanya Batra (DLI) 4-0, 4-1, Simran Dhindsa (Chd) bt Aastha Malhotra (Chd) 5-3, 4-2, Arshiya Arora (Har) bt Aastha Arora (Chd) 4-0, 4-2.
Girls U-16 (Ist round): Nikita Bishnoi (Har) bt Deepti (Har) 8-7 (2), Hasan Abdal Dhanoa (PB) bt Himani Mor (Har) 8-1, Mumitu Jannat (Chd) bt Ashna Aggarwal (Chd) 8-4, Nikita (Chd) bt Nikita Anand (TN) 8-5, Isha Budwal (MP) bt Mariyam Raidha (Chd) 8-1, Karman Kaur (DLI) bt Nehra Twenty (UP) 8-4, M. Arthi (PB) bt Jasmine Singh (Chd) 8-1, Charvi Saxena (Chd) bt Vibhuti Khullar (Chd) 8-5, Kanishka Arora (DLI) bt Vanshika Sawhney (Chd) 8-4, Harkirat Bains (Chd) bt Samridhi Lodha (RAJ) 7-5, Victoria Chahal (Har) bt Sanjana Dahiya (DLI) 8-3, Simran Wadhwa (DLI) bt Jaskaran Dhanoa (Dli).
Boys U-12 (Ist round): Ketan Sood (Chd) bt Vikshit Davinder (Har) 7-1, Rishabh Khanna (Chd) bt Karan Gupta (UP) 7-1, Parmeet Singh (Chd) Siddharth Kapoor (UTK) 7-4, Kunal Mittal (Chd) bt Aditya Singla (Chd) 7-2, Sujoy Modi (GUJ) bt Sanjam Harish (Chd) 7-0, Sahil Bhutwala (GUJ) bt Karandeep Singh (Chd) 7-3, Paramveer Singh Bajwa (PB) bt Ishaan Vijh (Chd) 7-0, Sameer Vats (Chd) bt Zoravar Sandhu (Chd) 7-0, Nihit Rawal (Chd) bt Sachit Malhotra (Chd) 7-2, Abhimanyu Rozra (Har) bt Harpreet S. Bains 7-3, Tanuj Yadav (Har) bt Aman Grewal (Chd) 7-0, Raunaq Pahwa (UTK) bt Gursehaj Josan (Chd)7-4, Ankrish Khanna (Chd) bt Harsehaj Singh (Chd) 7-3, Yash Yadav (MP) bt Lakshay Sofat (Chd) 7-1, Mritunjay Badola (UTK) bt Rohit Kumar (Har) 7-3.
Boys U-16 (Ist round): Anurag Sharma (RAJ) bt Kanwalpreet Davinder (Har) 7-0, Andrew Pardeep (Chd) bt Prabhsimran Singh (Chd) 7-2, Raghav Talwar (Chd) bt Yuvtesh Singh 7-2, Harinder S. Bedi (DLI) bt Adnan Sharda (PB) 7-0, Palav Jindal (Har) bt Atlas Manjul (DLI) 7-1, Prithivi Kanda DLI) bt Shaurya Verma (UTK) 7-2, Pranav Suri Chd) bt Arjun Patnaik (AP) 7-2, Chitwan Gulati (Har) bt Abhijeet Gill (Har) 7-4 Aakash Dhingra (Chd) bt Hitesh Sain (Har) 7-5, Rahul B.S (Kar) bt Diviansh Pandey (Chd) 7-3, Ajay Thakur bt Shashwat Poddar (Chd) 7-0, Sachin Kumar (Chd) bt Mayank Sharma (Chd) 7-1, Fatehdeep Singh (Chd) bt Srijjan Uppal (Chd) 7-2 Manav Malhotra (RAJ) bt Yash Gupta (RAJ) 7-1, Deepak Thapar ((PB) bt Barun Gill (Chd) 7-3, Varun Chawla (Chd) bt Arush Goel 7-6 (5), Ranjeet Singh (Chd) bt Gaurav Kamble 7-3.
CHANDIGARH April 10
Local lad Nischay Rawal along with Arjun Kadhe (Maharashtra), Anshu Kumar Bhuyan (Assam) and Suraj Beniwal (Haryana) have been awarded wild cards in the boys under-16 singles of the IDBI AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament being held at Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association Stadium and Lake Club courts here.
Two Delhi players Riya Bhatia and Sumeera Kamil, Bhavya Wadhawan (Chandigarh) and Harman Kaur Chinna (Punjab) got wild cards in the girls Under-16 singles.
Others who received wild cards are: Boys Under-12 singles: Arkashish Mayur Talumbdar (Assam), Vishu Prasad (Delhi), Sumit Pal Singh (Chandigarh) and Santbir Singh (Chandigarh).
G-U-12: Saumya Saxena, Rubani Singh, Prinkle Singh and Sabrina Gill (all Chandigarh).
The qualifying matches began today while the main draw will commence on Monday.
Qalifying results: Girls U-12 (Ist round): Harsimran Kaur (Har) bt Ashwariya Arora (Har) 4-0, 4-0, Bani (PB) bt Gulmehar (PB) 4-2, 5-4 (1), Sunita Rajput (UP) bt Hiya Choudhary (Har) 4-1, 4-0, Shivapuri Sharvini (DLI) bt Shiya Bhasin (Chd) 4-0, 4-1, Seerat Sidhu (Chd) bt Tanya Batra (DLI) 4-0, 4-1, Simran Dhindsa (Chd) bt Aastha Malhotra (Chd) 5-3, 4-2, Arshiya Arora (Har) bt Aastha Arora (Chd) 4-0, 4-2.
Girls U-16 (Ist round): Nikita Bishnoi (Har) bt Deepti (Har) 8-7 (2), Hasan Abdal Dhanoa (PB) bt Himani Mor (Har) 8-1, Mumitu Jannat (Chd) bt Ashna Aggarwal (Chd) 8-4, Nikita (Chd) bt Nikita Anand (TN) 8-5, Isha Budwal (MP) bt Mariyam Raidha (Chd) 8-1, Karman Kaur (DLI) bt Nehra Twenty (UP) 8-4, M. Arthi (PB) bt Jasmine Singh (Chd) 8-1, Charvi Saxena (Chd) bt Vibhuti Khullar (Chd) 8-5, Kanishka Arora (DLI) bt Vanshika Sawhney (Chd) 8-4, Harkirat Bains (Chd) bt Samridhi Lodha (RAJ) 7-5, Victoria Chahal (Har) bt Sanjana Dahiya (DLI) 8-3, Simran Wadhwa (DLI) bt Jaskaran Dhanoa (Dli).
Boys U-12 (Ist round): Ketan Sood (Chd) bt Vikshit Davinder (Har) 7-1, Rishabh Khanna (Chd) bt Karan Gupta (UP) 7-1, Parmeet Singh (Chd) Siddharth Kapoor (UTK) 7-4, Kunal Mittal (Chd) bt Aditya Singla (Chd) 7-2, Sujoy Modi (GUJ) bt Sanjam Harish (Chd) 7-0, Sahil Bhutwala (GUJ) bt Karandeep Singh (Chd) 7-3, Paramveer Singh Bajwa (PB) bt Ishaan Vijh (Chd) 7-0, Sameer Vats (Chd) bt Zoravar Sandhu (Chd) 7-0, Nihit Rawal (Chd) bt Sachit Malhotra (Chd) 7-2, Abhimanyu Rozra (Har) bt Harpreet S. Bains 7-3, Tanuj Yadav (Har) bt Aman Grewal (Chd) 7-0, Raunaq Pahwa (UTK) bt Gursehaj Josan (Chd)7-4, Ankrish Khanna (Chd) bt Harsehaj Singh (Chd) 7-3, Yash Yadav (MP) bt Lakshay Sofat (Chd) 7-1, Mritunjay Badola (UTK) bt Rohit Kumar (Har) 7-3.
Boys U-16 (Ist round): Anurag Sharma (RAJ) bt Kanwalpreet Davinder (Har) 7-0, Andrew Pardeep (Chd) bt Prabhsimran Singh (Chd) 7-2, Raghav Talwar (Chd) bt Yuvtesh Singh 7-2, Harinder S. Bedi (DLI) bt Adnan Sharda (PB) 7-0, Palav Jindal (Har) bt Atlas Manjul (DLI) 7-1, Prithivi Kanda DLI) bt Shaurya Verma (UTK) 7-2, Pranav Suri Chd) bt Arjun Patnaik (AP) 7-2, Chitwan Gulati (Har) bt Abhijeet Gill (Har) 7-4 Aakash Dhingra (Chd) bt Hitesh Sain (Har) 7-5, Rahul B.S (Kar) bt Diviansh Pandey (Chd) 7-3, Ajay Thakur bt Shashwat Poddar (Chd) 7-0, Sachin Kumar (Chd) bt Mayank Sharma (Chd) 7-1, Fatehdeep Singh (Chd) bt Srijjan Uppal (Chd) 7-2 Manav Malhotra (RAJ) bt Yash Gupta (RAJ) 7-1, Deepak Thapar ((PB) bt Barun Gill (Chd) 7-3, Varun Chawla (Chd) bt Arush Goel 7-6 (5), Ranjeet Singh (Chd) bt Gaurav Kamble 7-3.
Kings XI Punjab announces nine sponsors
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Chandigarh, April 11
Kings XI Punjab, today, announced nine sponsors for Season 2 of the Indian Premier League, relaunch of their brand new website and Ultimate Fan Hunt who will go to South Africa with the team. Preity Zinta and Mohit Burman, Co-owners of Kings XI Punjab, Yuvraj Singh - Captain and Sponsors were present at the function in full support of the team which is in South Africa for their pre IPL coaching camp.
Kings XI Punjab promoted by a consortium which includes, industrialists Mohit Burman, Karan Paul, Ness Wadia and leading Indian actor Preity Zinta today announced their partnerships for Season 2. Emirates, the Dubai-based global airline is the team’s title sponsor. Other sponsors include Gulf Oil as Official Team Partner, Nimbooz – Official Beverage Sponsor, Netlinkblue – Official Team Sponsor, Reebok – Official Apparel Partner, Springbok International – Official Sponsor, Royal Challenge – Official Games for Challenge Partner, Dabur Glucose - D – Official Team Sponsor and Orbit as Official Chewing Gum.
The team jersey conceptualised by Apparel Partner – Reebok and Preity Zinta - was unveiled. In what was a memorable fan moment, Yuvraj Singh and Preity Zinta walked the ramp showcasing the brand new Jersey. The KXIP website was re launched at the function as www.kxip.in. The KXIP ultimate fan hunt was also announced - which will see an Indian fan win the contest and fly to South Africa to view two matches of Kings XI Punjab in action.
After signing the Memorandum of Understanding with Emirates, a brand known for its support to India and cricket, Preity Zinta, Chairperson Kings XI Punjab said, “We welcome Emirates to our family as the Title Sponsor. With our nine partners, we are recharged and now looking forward to a long and fruitful association and a great season up ahead. All our sponsors are dynamic and share our passion –i.e to promote the game of Cricket. With their support and a talented playing team, Kings XI Punjab is as ready as a team and an organization to win the season 2 championship.”
Orhan Abbas, Vice President India and Nepal, Emirates Airline, said: “Emirates is a great supporter of global sporting events, and we are very excited to announce our partnership with the Kings XI Punjab team. With cricket being the number one sport in India, it was only natural for us to form a partnership with KXIP, one of the leading teams in the Indian Premier League; a tournament that invokes such passion amongst the cricket fans all around the world. This three-year sponsorship commitment will allow Emirates to become closer to our customer base in one of the most important regions on our network.”
The new engaging website, specially designed keeping in mind fan requests that the team received, was unveiled today by the promoters. Mohit Burman, Co-Owner, Kings XI Punjab said, “We have a focused strategy and that is to connect and remain connected with our fans off the field whilst excelling on the field. Our season kicked off with the KXIP cup tournament and various community connect initiatives undertaken in our catchment area focussing around building fan affinity and promoting talent. Our KXIP Cup in January and Open Trials in February of 2009 were much appreciated and now, as we play in South Africa, our website will be the bridge to connect our fans across continents with the team.”
Yuvraj Singh, Captain Kings XI Punjab said “South Africa has seen some great crowds who really enjoy their cricket and we promise to take the excitement there to fever pitch! I am proud to say that we have a deeply integrated team that compliments each other’s skills. Teamwork will be of key essence and together we look forward to picking up the season 2 IPL Championship trophy!”
Meanwhile, preparation for IPL season 2 continues in full swing at the KXIP camp based at Port Elizabeth. The team has recently announced the addition of Yusuf Abdulla - a left arm fast medium bowler to their squad and David Nosworthy, as high performance team manager and an integral part of Tom Moody’s coaching team. David is head coach of the Lions, based at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Whether in India or anywhere around the world - Fans will be able to cheer their favourite team this year by picking up exclusive merchandise this season that will be available on www.kxip.in and www.ebay.in . A variety of merchandise cheering options, drink-ware & badges manufactured with our partners Genesis & Hot Muggs will be showcased on the sites. In association with Reebok much more merchandise for the fans like caps, replica fan jerseys, bandanas and exciting wear for men, women and children will be made available shortly at Reebok outlets and their online store.
Shashank and Veerkaran bowl GNPS to victory
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 10
Devastating bowling spells by off spinner Shashank Chhabra and left arm spinner Veerkaran Goyal bowled Guru Nanak Public School Academy outplay Mohali Cricket Association Academy by eight wickets in the final of the Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for the APJ Trophy, organised by the Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association at the GNPS ground in Sector 36 here today.
MCA Academy won the toss and elected to bat. They were bowled out for 122 in 33.5 overs. Off spinner Shashank Chhabra and left arm spinner Veerkaran Goyal spun a web around the MCA Academy batsmen. Shashank bowled a superb line and length to consume half of the MCA Academy batting line. In his seven-over spell he bagged five wickets foir 23 runs. He was given full support by left arm spinner Veerakaran Goyal who dismissed four MCA Academy batsmen for 31 runs.
GNPS Academy achieved their target virtually facing no resistance from the MCA bowlers. In reply to 122, GNPS Academymade 124 for 2 in 17.2 overs in a 35-over each side final. Vaibhav Garg was mainly responsible for posting the victory target with ease. Batting with confidence, Vaibhav remained not out with a strokeful knock of 54 which was studded with four fours and equal number of sixes. Jaskaran Singh and Shivam Bhambri contributed 22 and 21, respectivley. Shivam Mahajan remained not out on 11.
GNPS Principal Ms Gurnam Kaur distributed the prizes.
Brief scores: Mohali Cricket Asssociation Academy: 122 all out in 33.4 overs (Kinderpreet Singh 27, Phukhraj 17, Shine Sharma 15, Shashank Chhabra 5 for 23, Veeran Karan Goyal 4 for 31, Udit Hari Mehta 1 for 18).
Guru Nanak Public School Academy: 124 for 2 in 17.2 overs (Vaibhav Garg 54 not out, Jaskaran Singh 22, Shivam Bhambri 21, Shivam Mahajan 11 not out, Manish 1 for 39, Shamsher 1 for 10).
Friday, April 10, 2009
My putting let me down: Jeev
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Augusta, Georgia, April 10
India’s Jeev Milkha Singh missed the cut at the Masters Tournament for the first time on Friday but learnt some valuable lessons from a true master.
The Asian Tour number one carded a second round three-over-par 75 on a wind-swept day at Augusta National to agonisingly miss the halfway cut by one stroke in what was his third appearance in the year’s opening major.
However, playing alongside world number one Tiger Woods gave him further insights on what makes the American superstar tick and what he needs to do to reach his major goals.
Jeev lamented a cold putter as he bowed out at the Masters. “My putting let me down. I didn’t putt too well and three-putted three times. I didn’t hole anything,” said the Indian ace golfer.
“It was one of those days when you hit good putts but they don’t go in. I tried in the end and made a good birdie on 18 and hope that’s good enough. If not, we’ll try again.”
With winds swirling at Augusta National, Jeev knew he was in for a torrid time. He turned in 36, with a birdie on five erasing a bogey on the previous hole. But he boarded the bogey train soon after, dropping four shots over a seven-hole stretch before salvaging his round with a final hole birdie.
“There isn’t (room for error). It’s a windy day and you’re just hanging in there. The three putts were tough to take. You just have to roll the putts in. I think I hit the ball good today, better than yesterday,” he said.
The upside of his week was the two rounds he played with Woods. “I’ve enjoyed myself. I had a great pairing and he made me feel comfortable out there,” said Jeev.
“Tiger never gives up. Obviously, his recovery is fantastic and mentally he’s very good. He makes sure he’s got a putt for par and makes a roll at it. If he starts holing putts, he’ll be up there on Sunday,” said Chandigarh-based Jeev Milkha Singh.
Augusta, Georgia, April 10
India’s Jeev Milkha Singh missed the cut at the Masters Tournament for the first time on Friday but learnt some valuable lessons from a true master.
The Asian Tour number one carded a second round three-over-par 75 on a wind-swept day at Augusta National to agonisingly miss the halfway cut by one stroke in what was his third appearance in the year’s opening major.
However, playing alongside world number one Tiger Woods gave him further insights on what makes the American superstar tick and what he needs to do to reach his major goals.
Jeev lamented a cold putter as he bowed out at the Masters. “My putting let me down. I didn’t putt too well and three-putted three times. I didn’t hole anything,” said the Indian ace golfer.
“It was one of those days when you hit good putts but they don’t go in. I tried in the end and made a good birdie on 18 and hope that’s good enough. If not, we’ll try again.”
With winds swirling at Augusta National, Jeev knew he was in for a torrid time. He turned in 36, with a birdie on five erasing a bogey on the previous hole. But he boarded the bogey train soon after, dropping four shots over a seven-hole stretch before salvaging his round with a final hole birdie.
“There isn’t (room for error). It’s a windy day and you’re just hanging in there. The three putts were tough to take. You just have to roll the putts in. I think I hit the ball good today, better than yesterday,” he said.
The upside of his week was the two rounds he played with Woods. “I’ve enjoyed myself. I had a great pairing and he made me feel comfortable out there,” said Jeev.
“Tiger never gives up. Obviously, his recovery is fantastic and mentally he’s very good. He makes sure he’s got a putt for par and makes a roll at it. If he starts holing putts, he’ll be up there on Sunday,” said Chandigarh-based Jeev Milkha Singh.
AFI to conduct Grand Prix Series in south
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 10
The Athletics Federation of India will conduct three Grand Prix Series-2009 in south. Announcing this AFI secretary Dr Lalit Bhanot said that athletes winning first three places in each event will get cash prizes and for relay events there will be no prize money. These will be prize money competitions but to win prizes athletes have to participate in all the three editions.
Athletes interested to participate must send their entries through State/Boards by April 25 to AFI. All National campers preparing for Commonwealth Games 2010 will participate in the Grand Prix Series as per their events.
The first Indian Grand Prix will be held on May 3 at the Maharaja Stadium in Cochin. Events for men will be conducted in 100m, 400m, 800m, 3000m, 110m hurdles, shot put, discus, javelin, high jump, long jump. For women, events will be in 100m, 400m, 800m, 3000m, 100m hurdles, discus, triple jump and high jump.
The second edition of the Indian Grand Prix will be organised at Coimbatore on May 8.
Events (men): 200m, 400m, 1500m, 5000m, 400m hurdles, shot put, discus, javelin, high jump, triple jump, 4x100m. Women: 200m, 400m, 1500m, 5000m, discus, long jump and 4x100m.
Chennai will be the venue of the IIIrd Indian Grand Prix in Chennai on May 14.
Events: Men: 100m, 400m, 1000m, 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles, shot put, discus, javelin, long jump and 4x100m.
Women: 100m, 400m, 1000m, 100m hurdles, discus, triple jump, high jump and 4x100m.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 10
The Athletics Federation of India will conduct three Grand Prix Series-2009 in south. Announcing this AFI secretary Dr Lalit Bhanot said that athletes winning first three places in each event will get cash prizes and for relay events there will be no prize money. These will be prize money competitions but to win prizes athletes have to participate in all the three editions.
Athletes interested to participate must send their entries through State/Boards by April 25 to AFI. All National campers preparing for Commonwealth Games 2010 will participate in the Grand Prix Series as per their events.
The first Indian Grand Prix will be held on May 3 at the Maharaja Stadium in Cochin. Events for men will be conducted in 100m, 400m, 800m, 3000m, 110m hurdles, shot put, discus, javelin, high jump, long jump. For women, events will be in 100m, 400m, 800m, 3000m, 100m hurdles, discus, triple jump and high jump.
The second edition of the Indian Grand Prix will be organised at Coimbatore on May 8.
Events (men): 200m, 400m, 1500m, 5000m, 400m hurdles, shot put, discus, javelin, high jump, triple jump, 4x100m. Women: 200m, 400m, 1500m, 5000m, discus, long jump and 4x100m.
Chennai will be the venue of the IIIrd Indian Grand Prix in Chennai on May 14.
Events: Men: 100m, 400m, 1000m, 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles, shot put, discus, javelin, long jump and 4x100m.
Women: 100m, 400m, 1000m, 100m hurdles, discus, triple jump, high jump and 4x100m.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Mixed feelings for Jeev at Masters
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Augusta (Georgia), April 9
Asian Tour number one Jeev Milkha Singh ended one shot higher than playing partner Tiger Woods at the Masters Tournament on Thursday but walked off Augusta National with a bitter taste in his mouth.
The Indian star held his ground well playing alongside the world number one on the opening day, shooting a one-under-par 71 which included a disappointing bogey at the last hole against Woods’ 70.
“I’m pretty happy with the way I played except for the last which left a bad taste in my mouth. But overall, I played pretty good. I made a few mistakes on the back nine but it’s just the first day and we’ll take it from there,” said Jeev, son of legendary runner Milkha Singh.
The effort matched last year’s first round where Jeev went on to finish a commendable tied 25th in his second Masters appearance then.
With large crowds following his group, Jeev conceded he was nervous playing with the 14-time major winner and Stewart Cink but settled down soon after with some solid play.
“It was tough when I was starting out and you’re a little nervous. But after that it was fine. Tiger was very nice and made me comfortable. I’ll try to better the score tomorrow and see what comes my way,” said Jeev.
He birdied the sixth hole from five feet but gave the shot back after finding the greenside trap on 10. A glorious three iron approach set him up for eagle on the par five 13th hole but he failed to build on the momentum, dropping a shot at the next despite having only a nine iron in hand from the middle of the fairway.
After a second birdie on 17, a wayward drive left Chandigarh-based Jeev amongst the pine trees at the last and he failed to save par from the greenside.
“I shouldn’t have gone for the flag on 14. I made a management error there. I was looking at birdie and to move off with a bogey hurts. I got greedy and paid the price,” said Jeev, who ended the day in tied 28th place.
Chinese Taipei’s Lin Wen-tang, playing alongside 2007 Masters champion Zach Johnson, signed for a 77 in his major debut and like Singh, he struggled to handle his nerves.
The 34-year-old turned in one over with three birdies against four bogeys but made costly double bogeys on 10 and 12 to leave himself with an uphill task of making Friday’s halfway cut.
“I missed too many short putts for par. On 10, my drive caught some branches and then I struggled to get home. The second double was disappointing as I thought I hit a good nine iron but it ended up in the flower bed. I also couldn’t find the lines on the greens. But it wasn’t such a bad day as the score may suggest.
“When we started, it was scary being on the first tee as there were so many people out there. I fought hard and after 12 holes, I told myself to relax and I played quite nicely after that,” said Lin, who earned his Masters place by breaking into the world’s top-50 last season.
He enjoyed the opportunity to play alongside Johnson. “It was a nice experience. He is a great putter but he chided me for not bringing my family along to the Master,” smiled Lin.
Korea’s Yang Yong-eun, a graduate of the Asian Tour, birdied four of his last five holes to salvage a round of 73 while countryman K.J. Choi, an Asian Tour honorary member, shot a 76. Fijian Vijay Singh, who is also an honorary member, shot a 71.
American Chad Campbell leads by one shot with a superb 65 from Jim Furyk and Hunter Mahan.
Norman predicts Jeev will make it to President's Cup team
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Augusta, Georgia, April 9
Greg Norman gave his stamp of approval on Jeev Milkha Singh at the Masters Tournament, predicting the Indian will force his way into his International Team for the Presidents Cup later this year.
The Australian legend played a practice round with the reigning Asian Tour number one at Augusta National earlier this week and came away thoroughly impressed with Jeev's game and attitude.
“I was impressed,” said Norman, the International Team captain. “I was surprised by how far he hits the golf ball. He’s sneaky long which is a big advantage on this golf course obviously. I asked him point-blank how are you playing and he said ‘I’m playing very well.’
“You don’t hear too many players come out openly and say I’m playing very well. He’s very confident about his game and I’m looking forward to good things from him this week.”
Jeev, who is hoping to become the first Indian to play in the Presidents Cup which pits the International Team against the United States, is currently lying in 10th place in the Team rankings.
The top-10 players after the PGA Championship in August will earn automatic entry into the team with Norman selecting two more captain’s picks.
Despite his hectic schedule this week following an emotional return to Augusta National, Norman also found time to speak to Prayad Marksaeng at the putting green. He remembers the Thai veteran after playing together in the Dubai Desert Classic in 1996 where the Norman labelled Prayad as “world class”.
“When I get into a situation like this when I can play with some players who look like being on the team, I might go out and spend some time with them,” said Norman on why he asked Singh to play a practice round with him alongside Adam Scott and Tim Clark.
“I’ve watched Jeev from afar, through TV and reading his scores wherever he plays. He plays a lot of golf, probably more than Vijay Singh, quite honestly, and Vijay plays a lot of golf.
“You have to admire Jeev. He wants to get on the Presidents Cup team and he was very open about that with me. If he keeps doing what he’s doing, he’s going to be on it with respect to whether he’s a captain’s choice or if he just plays his way onto the team.”
Prayad, playing in his second Masters, is lying in 17th place on the International Team rankings while Chinese Taipei’s Lin Wen-tang, also competing at Augusta National this week, is 24th.
A good showing by the Asian Tour trio at the Masters will go a long way in keeping Norman’s options open for his team that will face the US in Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco from October 6 to 11, 2009.
Korea’s K.J. Choi, an honorary member of the Asian Tour, is eighth on the rankings.
Augusta, Georgia, April 9
Greg Norman gave his stamp of approval on Jeev Milkha Singh at the Masters Tournament, predicting the Indian will force his way into his International Team for the Presidents Cup later this year.
The Australian legend played a practice round with the reigning Asian Tour number one at Augusta National earlier this week and came away thoroughly impressed with Jeev's game and attitude.
“I was impressed,” said Norman, the International Team captain. “I was surprised by how far he hits the golf ball. He’s sneaky long which is a big advantage on this golf course obviously. I asked him point-blank how are you playing and he said ‘I’m playing very well.’
“You don’t hear too many players come out openly and say I’m playing very well. He’s very confident about his game and I’m looking forward to good things from him this week.”
Jeev, who is hoping to become the first Indian to play in the Presidents Cup which pits the International Team against the United States, is currently lying in 10th place in the Team rankings.
The top-10 players after the PGA Championship in August will earn automatic entry into the team with Norman selecting two more captain’s picks.
Despite his hectic schedule this week following an emotional return to Augusta National, Norman also found time to speak to Prayad Marksaeng at the putting green. He remembers the Thai veteran after playing together in the Dubai Desert Classic in 1996 where the Norman labelled Prayad as “world class”.
“When I get into a situation like this when I can play with some players who look like being on the team, I might go out and spend some time with them,” said Norman on why he asked Singh to play a practice round with him alongside Adam Scott and Tim Clark.
“I’ve watched Jeev from afar, through TV and reading his scores wherever he plays. He plays a lot of golf, probably more than Vijay Singh, quite honestly, and Vijay plays a lot of golf.
“You have to admire Jeev. He wants to get on the Presidents Cup team and he was very open about that with me. If he keeps doing what he’s doing, he’s going to be on it with respect to whether he’s a captain’s choice or if he just plays his way onto the team.”
Prayad, playing in his second Masters, is lying in 17th place on the International Team rankings while Chinese Taipei’s Lin Wen-tang, also competing at Augusta National this week, is 24th.
A good showing by the Asian Tour trio at the Masters will go a long way in keeping Norman’s options open for his team that will face the US in Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco from October 6 to 11, 2009.
Korea’s K.J. Choi, an honorary member of the Asian Tour, is eighth on the rankings.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
TiE CEO Golf meet on April 11
TiE president Puneet Vatsayan, vice-president Pratap Aggarwal and secretary Harshvir Singh Jaspal addressing a press conference. 
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Chandigarh, April 8
The Chandigarh Chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship with nearly 14,000 members in 52 countries worldwide, today announced that the 1st TiE CEO Golf Tournament in the region would be held at the Par-72 greens of the Panchkula Golf Club on April 11. The Tournament is being organized with the support of TiE New Delhi, Indian Angel Network and the Indian Venture Capital Association.
Addressing a press conference at the Chandigarh Golf Club here today Mr. Puneet Vatsayan, President, TiE, Chandigarh & Punjab disclosed that senior policy makers from Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana, corporate executives, venture capitalists, investors and representatives from key embassies and consulates were expected to participate in the tournament. It will not only test the skills of the golfers but also make it a great networking event for entrepreneurs. Networking is also the primary objective of TiE apart from mentoring and educating entrepreneurs and professionals.”
The tournament will be played over 18 holes with a shot-gun start of 18 four-balls. It will primarily be a two-man team event and will be played on the Stableford format. The strokeplay event will be based on the handicaps derived from the Peoria system.
In the Peoria system, the tournament committee secretly selects six holes. Competitors do not know which holes have been selected. Groups tee off and complete their rounds, playing stroke play and scoring in the normal fashion with one exception: double par is the maximum.
Following completion of play, the six Peoria holes are announced. Each player totals his six secret holes. That total is multiplied by 3; par is subtracted from that total; then the resulting number is multiplied by 80 percent. The allowance is subtracted from the player's gross score and the result is the net Peoria System score.
There will be individual prizes for the best stableford scores of the day using the same Peoria system.
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Chandigarh, April 8
The Chandigarh Chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship with nearly 14,000 members in 52 countries worldwide, today announced that the 1st TiE CEO Golf Tournament in the region would be held at the Par-72 greens of the Panchkula Golf Club on April 11. The Tournament is being organized with the support of TiE New Delhi, Indian Angel Network and the Indian Venture Capital Association.
Addressing a press conference at the Chandigarh Golf Club here today Mr. Puneet Vatsayan, President, TiE, Chandigarh & Punjab disclosed that senior policy makers from Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana, corporate executives, venture capitalists, investors and representatives from key embassies and consulates were expected to participate in the tournament. It will not only test the skills of the golfers but also make it a great networking event for entrepreneurs. Networking is also the primary objective of TiE apart from mentoring and educating entrepreneurs and professionals.”
The tournament will be played over 18 holes with a shot-gun start of 18 four-balls. It will primarily be a two-man team event and will be played on the Stableford format. The strokeplay event will be based on the handicaps derived from the Peoria system.
In the Peoria system, the tournament committee secretly selects six holes. Competitors do not know which holes have been selected. Groups tee off and complete their rounds, playing stroke play and scoring in the normal fashion with one exception: double par is the maximum.
Following completion of play, the six Peoria holes are announced. Each player totals his six secret holes. That total is multiplied by 3; par is subtracted from that total; then the resulting number is multiplied by 80 percent. The allowance is subtracted from the player's gross score and the result is the net Peoria System score.
There will be individual prizes for the best stableford scores of the day using the same Peoria system.
Jeev gets major lift with Tiger pairing
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Augusta, Georgia, April 8
Indian star and PGTI member Jeev Milkha Singh can’t help but feel like a major winner as he prepares for his third Masters Tournament which starts on Thursday.
The reigning Asian Tour number one has enjoyed practice rounds with Greg Norman and Padraig Harrington and exchanged pleasantries with golf legend Arnold Palmer at Augusta National Golf Club.
To top it all, Jeev was on Tuesday handed a dream draw where he will play alongside world number one and four-time Masters champion Tiger Woods in the opening two rounds.
“I’m excited about that and looking forward to it. It’ll be great to have the opportunity to play with Tiger and it’ll be interesting. I’ll be a little nervous but I’ll try to make the most of it and enjoy it. It is a pleasant surprise,” said Jeev, who has played with Woods previously in Asia.
Driving down Magnolia Lane for the third straight year has ultimately given Jeev the self belief that he finally belongs amongst the world’s top echelon.
He claimed a second Order of Merit triumph in Asia last season and posted a career first top-10 in a major at the PGA Championship. Last month, the 37-year-old Indian finished fourth at the WGC-CA Championship in Doral, which further boosted his confidence that he can someday become Asia’s first major champion.
“It’s great to come back to the Masters. Every time you are here, it’s different. I’m excited and it’s something really special. I’m happy with the game. I’m playing well and we’ll see what happens,” said the 31st ranked player in the world.
“My next goal will be to win a major. I think I’ve got the game to win a major. I feel it all depends on the mindset and how you deal with the pressure. A lot of it comes down to the short game. I feel I do have the game and hopefully before my golfing career is over, I will have a major under my belt.
“The top-10 at the PGA Championship and the fourth in Doral, those results have given me more confidence. I’ll slowly work on finishing better than fourth. One day, you’ll never know what will happen.”
Renowned as a global traveller, Singh knows that the hard work he has put in all the years has eventually paid off. Apart from six wins on the Asian Tour, Singh has won four times in Japan and twice in Europe.
“I’ve worked hard and there is more trust in my game and more trust in my golf swing. I’m always looking forward to the bigger events. That’s why we play golf for, to prove myself at the highest level.”
Jeev was excited to play with Norman, who will captain the International team against the USA in the Presidents Cup later this year. The Indian is in the frame to make Norman’s team.
“It was a special day as growing up I’ve always looked up to him and often watched him play. I had a good nine holes and we talked about general stuff but didn’t touch anything about the Presidents Cup. I guess he wants to get to know the International players and I was fortunate enough to play with him,” said Jeev.
Augusta, Georgia, April 8
Indian star and PGTI member Jeev Milkha Singh can’t help but feel like a major winner as he prepares for his third Masters Tournament which starts on Thursday.
The reigning Asian Tour number one has enjoyed practice rounds with Greg Norman and Padraig Harrington and exchanged pleasantries with golf legend Arnold Palmer at Augusta National Golf Club.
To top it all, Jeev was on Tuesday handed a dream draw where he will play alongside world number one and four-time Masters champion Tiger Woods in the opening two rounds.
“I’m excited about that and looking forward to it. It’ll be great to have the opportunity to play with Tiger and it’ll be interesting. I’ll be a little nervous but I’ll try to make the most of it and enjoy it. It is a pleasant surprise,” said Jeev, who has played with Woods previously in Asia.
Driving down Magnolia Lane for the third straight year has ultimately given Jeev the self belief that he finally belongs amongst the world’s top echelon.
He claimed a second Order of Merit triumph in Asia last season and posted a career first top-10 in a major at the PGA Championship. Last month, the 37-year-old Indian finished fourth at the WGC-CA Championship in Doral, which further boosted his confidence that he can someday become Asia’s first major champion.
“It’s great to come back to the Masters. Every time you are here, it’s different. I’m excited and it’s something really special. I’m happy with the game. I’m playing well and we’ll see what happens,” said the 31st ranked player in the world.
“My next goal will be to win a major. I think I’ve got the game to win a major. I feel it all depends on the mindset and how you deal with the pressure. A lot of it comes down to the short game. I feel I do have the game and hopefully before my golfing career is over, I will have a major under my belt.
“The top-10 at the PGA Championship and the fourth in Doral, those results have given me more confidence. I’ll slowly work on finishing better than fourth. One day, you’ll never know what will happen.”
Renowned as a global traveller, Singh knows that the hard work he has put in all the years has eventually paid off. Apart from six wins on the Asian Tour, Singh has won four times in Japan and twice in Europe.
“I’ve worked hard and there is more trust in my game and more trust in my golf swing. I’m always looking forward to the bigger events. That’s why we play golf for, to prove myself at the highest level.”
Jeev was excited to play with Norman, who will captain the International team against the USA in the Presidents Cup later this year. The Indian is in the frame to make Norman’s team.
“It was a special day as growing up I’ve always looked up to him and often watched him play. I had a good nine holes and we talked about general stuff but didn’t touch anything about the Presidents Cup. I guess he wants to get to know the International players and I was fortunate enough to play with him,” said Jeev.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Rajesh Thakkar gets 7th Dan Degree Black Belt
Sensei Rajesh Thakkar recieving 7th Dan certificate from Master Meitatsu Yagi. 
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 7
Sensei Rajesh L.Thakkar, president and chief instructor of Rajesh Thakkar’s Martial Arts Academy, has returned from Okinawa (Japan), with the prestigious 7th Degree Black Belt. Sensei Thakkar was awarded the 7th Dan by both Master Meitatsu Yagi, 10th Dan and Hanshi Sensei Meitetsu Yagi, 10th Dan, after undergoing an examination.
He was invited to attend a training seminar for four weeks which was followed by an international demonstration held in honour of the late Daisensei Meitoku Yagi, founder of Okinawan Meibukan Goju-ryu to observe his 7th death anniversary on March 23, 2009. In this seminar several senior Meibukan karate instructors from Okinawa, Japan, Canada, Australia and Hong Kong were also present.
Sensei Thakkar started learning karate at the tender age of 14 and got his 1st Degree Black belt from Sensei Pervez Mistry (father of Karate – Do in India) in 1979. In his youth he was also the national champion in Kumite (Sparring) and has represented the country as a participant, coach and manager in his later years. He has been one of the most dedicated Karate-Do Instructors in India, since 1980.
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 7
Sensei Rajesh L.Thakkar, president and chief instructor of Rajesh Thakkar’s Martial Arts Academy, has returned from Okinawa (Japan), with the prestigious 7th Degree Black Belt. Sensei Thakkar was awarded the 7th Dan by both Master Meitatsu Yagi, 10th Dan and Hanshi Sensei Meitetsu Yagi, 10th Dan, after undergoing an examination.
He was invited to attend a training seminar for four weeks which was followed by an international demonstration held in honour of the late Daisensei Meitoku Yagi, founder of Okinawan Meibukan Goju-ryu to observe his 7th death anniversary on March 23, 2009. In this seminar several senior Meibukan karate instructors from Okinawa, Japan, Canada, Australia and Hong Kong were also present.
Sensei Thakkar started learning karate at the tender age of 14 and got his 1st Degree Black belt from Sensei Pervez Mistry (father of Karate – Do in India) in 1979. In his youth he was also the national champion in Kumite (Sparring) and has represented the country as a participant, coach and manager in his later years. He has been one of the most dedicated Karate-Do Instructors in India, since 1980.
'Time outs' introduced in indoor hockey
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 7
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has introduced 'time outs' in the new rules of indoor hockey. "It has been done to enable teams to review their game plans during a match."
The Rules of Indoor Hockey will come into effect from May 1, 2009. From this date, they will apply to all matches at international level. National Associations have discretion to decide the date of implementation at national level.
A starting date is specified but not an end date. The FIH will avoid implementing changes to these Rules before the Indoor Hockey World Cup in 2011 and perhaps beyond. However, in exceptional circumstances FIH retains the right to make changes which will be notified to National Associations and published on the FIH website: www.worldhockey.org.
One of the objectives of the FIH and therefore of the Hockey Rules Board is to make the game more interesting and skilful. This edition of the Indoor Rules therefore specifies that a pitch should be the full-size of 44 metres by 22 metres wherever possible. This will ensure there is space on the pitch for attractive and skilful play.
Indoor hockey involves swift changes of direction and tactics. To enable teams to review their game plans during a match, “time-outs” have been introduced.
Another objective of the HRB is to decrease the number and duration of interruptions to the flow of play and to increase the length of time the ball is in active play. As in the 2009 Rules for outdoor or field hockey, the Indoor Rules permit the player taking the free push to use a “self-pass”. However, free pushes taken by a team inside the half of the pitch they are attacking must not be played directly into the circle.
These revised Rules are referred to as Mandatory Experimental Rules. They are mandatory because they must be played throughout indoor hockey; they are experimental to show that they will be reviewed after experience before deciding if they become permanent Indoor Rules.
These are the main changes in the Rules of Indoor Hockey. Other small changes to wording and some additional notes provide improved interpretation and explanation of certain Rules.
Monday, April 6, 2009
MCA Academy upset DPAC Academy
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 6
Mohali Cricket Association Academy pulled off a surprise by upsetting strong contenders Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy by six wickets in the semi-final of the Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for APJ Trophy being conducted by the Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association, at the St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45 here today. The highlight of the winners' innings was an unbeaten 102-run partnership for the fifth wicket between Shine Sharma (52 not out) and Shamsher Singh (41 not out).
MCA Academy will now cross swords with Guru Nanak Public School Academy, Sector 36 in the title clash.
DP Azad Academy won the toss and elected to bat. MCA Academy bowlers restricted Azad Academy's total to 189 all out in allotted 40 overs. Opener Dakash Aggarwal was the top run-getter for Azad Academy by scoring 40 runs. Talwinderjit Singh (39) and Avilash Sharma (35) were the other main scorers for Azad Academy.
MCA Academy bowlers Jaswinder Singh (3 for 51), Shamsher Singh (2 for 28) and Shubham Rana (2 for 42) restricted DP Azad Academy total.
MCA Academy achieved their target by scoring 191 for 4 in 26.4 overs. All-rounder Shubham Rana hit eight boundaries and two huge sixes in his well-compiled knock of 55. MCA Academy were 89 for 4 before Shine Sharma (52 not out) and Shamsher Singh (41 not out) ensured victory for their team. They were associated in an unbroken 102-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Shine's knock contained 12 well-executed boundaries. Shamsher Singh hit four fours and two big sixes.
Jagpreet Singh of Azad Academy got two wickets for 37 runs.
Brief scores: DP Azad Cricket Academy: 189 all out in 40 overs (Dakash Aggarwal 40, Talwinderjit Singh 39, Avilash Sharma 35, Jasinder Singh 3 for 51, Shamsher Singh 2 for 28, Shubham Rana 2 for 42).
Mohali Cricket Association Academy: 191 for 4 in 26.4 overs (Shubham Rana 55, Shine Sharma 52 not out, Shamsher Singh 41 not out, Jagpreet 2 for 37, Avdesh Sharma 1 for 31).
Sunday, April 5, 2009
GNPS Academy enter final
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 5
Guru Nanak Public School Academy stormed into the final by beating Ropar Cricket Association Academy by 67 runs in the semi-final of the Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association at the GNP School ground in Sector 36 here today..
Batting first after winning the toss, GNPS Academy posted a handsome total of 269 for 7 in stipulated 40 overs. Their innings was bolstered by a valuable 73-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Veerakaran Goyal (58, 6x4s, 2x6) and Shubham Mahajan (39, 5x4s).
However, Vaibhav Garg topscored with 76 which he scored with the help of nine boundaries. Jaskaran Singh contrbuted 39 (6x4s).
Ropar CA Academy's left arm spinner Manpreet Singh claime four wickets for 70 runs.
In reply, Ropar Cricket Association Academy could score 202 before being bowled out in 39.2 overs. Manpreet Singh (51, 3x4s, 1x6) and Maninder Singh (37) were associated in a 76-run partnership for the fifth wicket. However, that was not enough to avert their defeat. Lovlish contributed 49 (9x4s). Left arm spinner of GNPS Academy Veerkaran Goyal (4 for 32) and Shashank (2 for 28) restricted Ropar innings.
Brief scores: GNPS Academy: 269 for 7 in 40 overs (Vaibhav Garg 76 Veerkaran Goyal 58, Shubham Mahajan 39, Jaskaran Singh 39, Manpreet Singh 4 for 70, Sukhjinder Singh 1 for 51).
Ropar Cricket Association Academy: 202 in 39.2 overs (Lovlish 49, Manpreet Singh 51, Maninder Singh 37, Harry Jolly 27, Veerkaran Goyal 4 for 32, Shashank 2 for 28, Vaibhav Garg 1 for 40).
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 5
Guru Nanak Public School Academy stormed into the final by beating Ropar Cricket Association Academy by 67 runs in the semi-final of the Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association at the GNP School ground in Sector 36 here today..
Batting first after winning the toss, GNPS Academy posted a handsome total of 269 for 7 in stipulated 40 overs. Their innings was bolstered by a valuable 73-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Veerakaran Goyal (58, 6x4s, 2x6) and Shubham Mahajan (39, 5x4s).
However, Vaibhav Garg topscored with 76 which he scored with the help of nine boundaries. Jaskaran Singh contrbuted 39 (6x4s).
Ropar CA Academy's left arm spinner Manpreet Singh claime four wickets for 70 runs.
In reply, Ropar Cricket Association Academy could score 202 before being bowled out in 39.2 overs. Manpreet Singh (51, 3x4s, 1x6) and Maninder Singh (37) were associated in a 76-run partnership for the fifth wicket. However, that was not enough to avert their defeat. Lovlish contributed 49 (9x4s). Left arm spinner of GNPS Academy Veerkaran Goyal (4 for 32) and Shashank (2 for 28) restricted Ropar innings.
Brief scores: GNPS Academy: 269 for 7 in 40 overs (Vaibhav Garg 76 Veerkaran Goyal 58, Shubham Mahajan 39, Jaskaran Singh 39, Manpreet Singh 4 for 70, Sukhjinder Singh 1 for 51).
Ropar Cricket Association Academy: 202 in 39.2 overs (Lovlish 49, Manpreet Singh 51, Maninder Singh 37, Harry Jolly 27, Veerkaran Goyal 4 for 32, Shashank 2 for 28, Vaibhav Garg 1 for 40).
Munish Bali hits114 to lift Bharat Kesho Cricket
The victorious State Bank of Patiala team. 
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 5
A brilliant century by Munish Bali (114) and his 143-run partnership for the third wicket with Pankaj Dharmani (42) paved the way for State Bank of Patiala to lift the Vth Bharat Kesho Cricket League organised by Chandigarh Sports Club at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium here today. They defeated United Sports by 75 runs in the final match.
Batting first after winning the toss, State Bank of Patiala scored 256 for 9 in stipulated 30 overs. They were two down for 51 in 6.5 overs as openers Rajeev Sirhidi (25) and Rakesh Rehni (19) returned to the pavilion. Thereafter Munish Bali and Pankaj Dharmani held the fort and propped up their innings with a 143-run partnership for the third wicket before Munish Bali was dismissed. Munish Bali's knock of 114 in 64 deliveries was studded with 12 boundaries and four sixes. With the addition of 17 runs, Dharmani also departed. His 42 in 35 deliveries contained four fours.
After that the remaining State Bank of Patiala batsmen could not make big contributions. Anup Kumar remained not out on 14. Rajesh Patha bowled well to claim 4 for 42 in his six-over spell. Rajesh Monu got two wickets for 31 runs.
Facing a target of 257 for victory, United Sports were bundled out for 181 in 27.3 overs.
Openers Sandeep Bhattacharya (1), Kunal Mahajan (5) and Rajesh Patha (0) were back to the pavilion with scoreboard reading only six runs.
Lakhan Sandilya (42, 4x4s) and Girish Bhanot (57, 6x4s, 1x4) stemmed the rot to some extent as they put on 79 runs for the fifth wicket stand. United Sports kept on losing wickets at regular intervals.
Vishwas Bhalla (2 for 14), Ranjeev Sharma (2 for 28) and Rajwinder Golu (2 for 36) troubled the Uniited Sports batsmen.
Interntional Testing Centre Managing Director Kesho Ram Gupta distributed the prizes.
Brief scores: State Bank of Patiala: 256 for 9 in 30 overs (Rakesh rehani 19, Rajesh Sirhidi 25, Munish Bali 114, Pankaj Dharmani 42, Anup Kumar not out 14, Rajesh Patha 4 for 42, Rajesh Monu 2 for 31, Girish Bhanot 1 for 58).
United Sports: 181 all out in 27.3 overs (Lakhan Sandilya 42, Rajesh Monu 25, Girish Bhanot 57, Vikramjit 11, Vinod Kumar 14, Pawan 11 (Vishwas Bhalla 2 for 14, Ranjeev Sharma 2 for 28, Tajinder Golu 2 for 36, Gurpreet Singh 1 for 19, Rajeev Sirhidi 1 for 28).
Best batsman: Pankaj Dharmani (SBoP). Best bowler: Sanjay Mahajan (SBoP). Best all-rounder: Rajesh Monu (United Sports). Man of the Match: Munish Bali (SBoP).
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 5
A brilliant century by Munish Bali (114) and his 143-run partnership for the third wicket with Pankaj Dharmani (42) paved the way for State Bank of Patiala to lift the Vth Bharat Kesho Cricket League organised by Chandigarh Sports Club at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium here today. They defeated United Sports by 75 runs in the final match.
Batting first after winning the toss, State Bank of Patiala scored 256 for 9 in stipulated 30 overs. They were two down for 51 in 6.5 overs as openers Rajeev Sirhidi (25) and Rakesh Rehni (19) returned to the pavilion. Thereafter Munish Bali and Pankaj Dharmani held the fort and propped up their innings with a 143-run partnership for the third wicket before Munish Bali was dismissed. Munish Bali's knock of 114 in 64 deliveries was studded with 12 boundaries and four sixes. With the addition of 17 runs, Dharmani also departed. His 42 in 35 deliveries contained four fours.
After that the remaining State Bank of Patiala batsmen could not make big contributions. Anup Kumar remained not out on 14. Rajesh Patha bowled well to claim 4 for 42 in his six-over spell. Rajesh Monu got two wickets for 31 runs.
Facing a target of 257 for victory, United Sports were bundled out for 181 in 27.3 overs.
Openers Sandeep Bhattacharya (1), Kunal Mahajan (5) and Rajesh Patha (0) were back to the pavilion with scoreboard reading only six runs.
Lakhan Sandilya (42, 4x4s) and Girish Bhanot (57, 6x4s, 1x4) stemmed the rot to some extent as they put on 79 runs for the fifth wicket stand. United Sports kept on losing wickets at regular intervals.
Vishwas Bhalla (2 for 14), Ranjeev Sharma (2 for 28) and Rajwinder Golu (2 for 36) troubled the Uniited Sports batsmen.
Interntional Testing Centre Managing Director Kesho Ram Gupta distributed the prizes.
Brief scores: State Bank of Patiala: 256 for 9 in 30 overs (Rakesh rehani 19, Rajesh Sirhidi 25, Munish Bali 114, Pankaj Dharmani 42, Anup Kumar not out 14, Rajesh Patha 4 for 42, Rajesh Monu 2 for 31, Girish Bhanot 1 for 58).
United Sports: 181 all out in 27.3 overs (Lakhan Sandilya 42, Rajesh Monu 25, Girish Bhanot 57, Vikramjit 11, Vinod Kumar 14, Pawan 11 (Vishwas Bhalla 2 for 14, Ranjeev Sharma 2 for 28, Tajinder Golu 2 for 36, Gurpreet Singh 1 for 19, Rajeev Sirhidi 1 for 28).
Best batsman: Pankaj Dharmani (SBoP). Best bowler: Sanjay Mahajan (SBoP). Best all-rounder: Rajesh Monu (United Sports). Man of the Match: Munish Bali (SBoP).
Prashar ton helps ITC lift Hem Raj trophy
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 5
International Testing Centre of Panchkula won the Hem Raj Aggarwal Cricket Tournament by beating Fortis Hospital XI by 93 runs in the final played at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium here today.
In-form opener Amit Prashar put up a dazzling centruy 132 in 72 deliveries as ITC, batting first, scored 229 for 3 in allotted 25 overs. Amit and Jai Kapil (7) put on 59 runs for the opening wicket stand before Kapil was adjudged leg before wicket. Vaneet Chawla joined Amit Prashar and they realised 118 runs for the second wicket. Chawla contributed 35 runs with the help of one four and two sixes. Amit Prashar's 72-ball 132 contained 21 boundaries and two huge sixes.
It was Amit Prashar's second succesive century. Yesterday, he hit 104 against Mansa Print and Publishers Ltd.
Chawla faced 46 balls for his 35. He hit one four and two sixes. Inderjeet and Mohu Khera remained not out on 19 and 28, respectively.
Rohit bagged 2 for 31.
Fortis Hospital XI were dismissed for 136 in 16.5 overs. Openers Kuldeep (36, 4x4s, 1x6) and Mahesh (19) put on 34 runs for the opening wicket stand before Mahesh was run out.
Fortis Hospital batsmen were not comfortable against the ITC bowlers, specially Naresh Dhingra (3 for 21) and Vijaypal (3 for 13). Ajay Bhardwaj bagged 2 for 8. Rohit adn Sanjay contributed 20 runs each.
Kuldeep of Fortis Hospital was adjudged the best batsman of the tournament while Ravi, also of Fortis, was the best all-rounder. Naresh Dhingra (ITC) and Amit Prashar (ITC) were adjudged the best bowler and Man of the Match, respectively.Brief scores: International Testing Centre: 229 for 3 in 25 overs (Amit Prashar 132, Vaneet Chawla 35, Inderjeet not out 19, Monu Khera not out 28, Rohit 2 for 31, Gurkirat 1 for 29).
Fortis Hospital XI: 136 all out in 16.5 overs Kuldeep 36, Mahesh 19, Gurkirat 16, Sanjay 20, Rohit 20, Naresh 12, Naresh Dhingra 3 for 21, Vijaypal 3 for 13, Ajay Bhardwaj 2 for 8).
Best batsman: Kuldeep (Fortis). Best all-rounder: Ravi (Fortis). Best bowler: Naresh Dhinga (ITC) and Man of the Match: Amit Prashar (ITC).
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 5
International Testing Centre of Panchkula won the Hem Raj Aggarwal Cricket Tournament by beating Fortis Hospital XI by 93 runs in the final played at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium here today.
In-form opener Amit Prashar put up a dazzling centruy 132 in 72 deliveries as ITC, batting first, scored 229 for 3 in allotted 25 overs. Amit and Jai Kapil (7) put on 59 runs for the opening wicket stand before Kapil was adjudged leg before wicket. Vaneet Chawla joined Amit Prashar and they realised 118 runs for the second wicket. Chawla contributed 35 runs with the help of one four and two sixes. Amit Prashar's 72-ball 132 contained 21 boundaries and two huge sixes.
It was Amit Prashar's second succesive century. Yesterday, he hit 104 against Mansa Print and Publishers Ltd.
Chawla faced 46 balls for his 35. He hit one four and two sixes. Inderjeet and Mohu Khera remained not out on 19 and 28, respectively.
Rohit bagged 2 for 31.
Fortis Hospital XI were dismissed for 136 in 16.5 overs. Openers Kuldeep (36, 4x4s, 1x6) and Mahesh (19) put on 34 runs for the opening wicket stand before Mahesh was run out.
Fortis Hospital batsmen were not comfortable against the ITC bowlers, specially Naresh Dhingra (3 for 21) and Vijaypal (3 for 13). Ajay Bhardwaj bagged 2 for 8. Rohit adn Sanjay contributed 20 runs each.
Kuldeep of Fortis Hospital was adjudged the best batsman of the tournament while Ravi, also of Fortis, was the best all-rounder. Naresh Dhingra (ITC) and Amit Prashar (ITC) were adjudged the best bowler and Man of the Match, respectively.Brief scores: International Testing Centre: 229 for 3 in 25 overs (Amit Prashar 132, Vaneet Chawla 35, Inderjeet not out 19, Monu Khera not out 28, Rohit 2 for 31, Gurkirat 1 for 29).
Fortis Hospital XI: 136 all out in 16.5 overs Kuldeep 36, Mahesh 19, Gurkirat 16, Sanjay 20, Rohit 20, Naresh 12, Naresh Dhingra 3 for 21, Vijaypal 3 for 13, Ajay Bhardwaj 2 for 8).
Best batsman: Kuldeep (Fortis). Best all-rounder: Ravi (Fortis). Best bowler: Naresh Dhinga (ITC) and Man of the Match: Amit Prashar (ITC).
St John's win pitch and putt trophy
Mr. CSR Reddy,President CGA and Mr. J.S. Cheema General Secretary CGA presenting the Running Trophy to Wining team of St. John’s School team.
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 5
The St. John's High School Sector-26 team comprising Gurnoor Sandhu (19 pts), Arjun Babuta (13 pts), Jaywant Choudhary (12 pts) CGA Airtel Open Chandigarh Inter-School Pitch and Putt trophy by logging 44 points at the lush green Pitch & Putt 9 Hole Golf Course of CGA Golf Range here today.
Vivek High School Sector 38, Chandigarh (Aadil Bedi 15, Rabiya Gill 13, Adil Bir 13) emerged first runners-up by securing 41 points.
Earlier, J.S. Cheema General Secretary CGA inaugurated the tournament.
Teams from eightsSchools Vivek High School, St. Johns high School, Strawberry fields world school, Tender Heart School, Govt Model High School Mani Majra, KB DAV School, Kundan International School and DAV Model School Sector 15 participated. CSR Reddy IPS, President CGA gave away the prizes. J.S. Cheema General Secretary CGA, Ashwini Luthra IRS, J.S. Grewal Member Landscape and Turf Management Committee were present on the occasion.
To expose the game of golf to the underprivileged a group of 25 children was invited from SOS Village (Orphanage) Rajpura to witness the tournament. Mr. Jesse Grewal Director CGA Hero Honda Golf Academy explained the history as well as some details of golf to them. These children were very excited to be present and when asked about whether they knew about Tiger woods, most of them said yes. Some of them wanted to learn golf and requested the CGA to help them this regard.
CSR Reddy IPS President CGA said that CGA was committed to promoting golf in the region and will organize more tournaments so that players get a chance to improve the their skills and team sprit.
Results: 1 St. John's High School Sector-26, Chandigarh (Gurnoor Sandhu 19, Arjun Babuta 13, Jaywant Choudhary 12) 44 pts. Ist
runners- up: Vivek High School Sector 38, Chandigarh (Aadil Bedi 15, Rabiya Gill 13, Adil Bir 13) 41 pts. 2nd runners-up: KB DAV School Sector 7, Chandigarh (Prabhdeep Ghai 12, Ikrabdeep Ghai 12, Jaipreet Ghuman 10) 34 pts.
Under-18: 1 Rabiya Gill 13 pts, 2 Arjun Babuta 13 pts. Under-14: 1 Gurnoor Sandhu 19 pts, 2 Ikrabdeep 12 pts. Under-11: 1 Aadil Bedi 15 pts, 2 Adil Bir 13. Under-8: 1 Dev 5 pts, 2 Jahan 4 pts.
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 5
The St. John's High School Sector-26 team comprising Gurnoor Sandhu (19 pts), Arjun Babuta (13 pts), Jaywant Choudhary (12 pts) CGA Airtel Open Chandigarh Inter-School Pitch and Putt trophy by logging 44 points at the lush green Pitch & Putt 9 Hole Golf Course of CGA Golf Range here today.
Vivek High School Sector 38, Chandigarh (Aadil Bedi 15, Rabiya Gill 13, Adil Bir 13) emerged first runners-up by securing 41 points.
Earlier, J.S. Cheema General Secretary CGA inaugurated the tournament.
Teams from eightsSchools Vivek High School, St. Johns high School, Strawberry fields world school, Tender Heart School, Govt Model High School Mani Majra, KB DAV School, Kundan International School and DAV Model School Sector 15 participated. CSR Reddy IPS, President CGA gave away the prizes. J.S. Cheema General Secretary CGA, Ashwini Luthra IRS, J.S. Grewal Member Landscape and Turf Management Committee were present on the occasion.
To expose the game of golf to the underprivileged a group of 25 children was invited from SOS Village (Orphanage) Rajpura to witness the tournament. Mr. Jesse Grewal Director CGA Hero Honda Golf Academy explained the history as well as some details of golf to them. These children were very excited to be present and when asked about whether they knew about Tiger woods, most of them said yes. Some of them wanted to learn golf and requested the CGA to help them this regard.
CSR Reddy IPS President CGA said that CGA was committed to promoting golf in the region and will organize more tournaments so that players get a chance to improve the their skills and team sprit.
Results: 1 St. John's High School Sector-26, Chandigarh (Gurnoor Sandhu 19, Arjun Babuta 13, Jaywant Choudhary 12) 44 pts. Ist
runners- up: Vivek High School Sector 38, Chandigarh (Aadil Bedi 15, Rabiya Gill 13, Adil Bir 13) 41 pts. 2nd runners-up: KB DAV School Sector 7, Chandigarh (Prabhdeep Ghai 12, Ikrabdeep Ghai 12, Jaipreet Ghuman 10) 34 pts.
Under-18: 1 Rabiya Gill 13 pts, 2 Arjun Babuta 13 pts. Under-14: 1 Gurnoor Sandhu 19 pts, 2 Ikrabdeep 12 pts. Under-11: 1 Aadil Bedi 15 pts, 2 Adil Bir 13. Under-8: 1 Dev 5 pts, 2 Jahan 4 pts.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Ashok Kumar wins SRF
New Delhi, April 4
Ashok Kumar registered an emphatic 5 & 4 win against Rahul Ganapathy in the final of the SRF All India Professional Golf Matchplay Championship 2009 at the Delhi Golf Club on Saturday. Vivek Bhandari defeated Anura Rohana on the 20th hole to win the playoff for third place.
Ashok Kumar seemed to be running away with the match as he was nine ahead after the first 18 holes. Ashok won 10 holes and lost one on the first 18. He began strongly winning the first, second and fourth holes and then picked up two more wins on the seventh and eighth after losing the sixth to Ganapathy. After being four up at the turn, the 2006-07 PGTI Order of Merit winner bagged five straight holes from the 13th to the 17th to establish a nine up lead.
Rahul Ganapathy then fought back on the first nine of the second 18 to close the gap to five up. Ganapathy sank some long putts as he won the second (birdie), fourth (par), sixth (par) and eighth (birdie). Thereafter, Ashok pocketed the 11th hole with a 30 feet birdie putt before Rahul went on to win the 13th with a birdie. Ashok sealed the victory after the two finalists halved the 14th with pars.
Ashok, who bagged the winner’s cheque worth Rs. 5,20,000, said, “It feels great to win my first title in almost two years. The win is all the more special because it’s my first at the DGC. I established a healthy lead on the first 18 since Rahul’s hitting was off the mark and I was playing safe and making regulations. I made pars in six out of my ten wins on the first 18.”
“I then took it a little easy on the second 18 and Rahul managed to reduce the deficit on the first nine. From the seventh hole onwards, I too started going for birdies and a crucial 30 feet birdie putt on the 11th brought me very close to victory. My strategy through the week was to let the opponent attack and that seemed to work for me. I am playing the best golf of my life at the moment and will now focus to perform well on the Asian Tour,” added Ashok, who has now climbed from 16th to third on the Aircel PGTI Order of Merit.
Rahul Ganapathy said, “The first 18 was a disaster for me today. My putting was poor and hitting left a lot to be desired. However, I picked up my putting on the second 18 and got a little more aggressive. My club selection was also better. I feel that despite struggling on the first 18, I ended the tournament on a positive note as I shot three under on the last 14.”
In the playoff for third place, Vivek Bhandari beat Anura Rohana on the 20th hole. Bhandari and Rohana had won five holes each in the regulation 18 holes before heading for the sudden-death playoff.
Amit Prashar hits 104 for ITC XI
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 4
A brilliant century by Amit Prashar(104) enabled International Testing Centre XI. defeat Mansa Print and Publishers Ltd. by 35 runs in a league match of the the Ist Hem Raj Aggarwal Memorial League Cricket Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Sports Club here at Sector 16 Cricket Stadium today.
Batting first after winning the toss, ITC XI got off to a good start as their openers put up a fruitful partnership worth 76 runs for the first wicket. Thereafter Amit Prashar single-handedly carried the innings forward as he went on the offensive after his partner's dismissal. He completed his century in 56 balls. His innings of 104 runs included 10 fours and a couple of huge sixes.
Inderjeet kept him good company. He scored 39. valuable runs for his team. Due to the brilliant century by Amit Prashar, ITC XI scored 204 for 4 in 20 overs.
In reply, Mansa Print and Publishers XI could muster 169 for 5 in allotted 20 overs. They suffered an early blow by losing their first wicket in the second over with scoreboard reading 10. Thereafter Gaurav Gambhir (87) partnered with Anil (45) to steady the rocking boat. Dhir scored at a slow pace but was able to keep the wickets in hand. The other batsmen were not of much help as none of them could make much of an impact on the scoreboard. Monu Khera picked up three important wickets for just 24 runs.
Brief scores: International Testing Center XI: 204 for 4 in 20 overs (Amit Prashar 104, Inderjeet 39, Jugnu 2 for 24).
Mansa Print and Publishers Ltd.: 169 for 5 in 20 overs (Gaurav Gambhir 87, Anil 45, Monu Khera 3 for 24).
In the second match Fortis XI defeated DCM Engg XI by 68 runs. Fortis Healthcare XI scored 134 in 24 overs. The bowling attack led by Sandeep Rana (2 for 15) made sure that they did not bat the full overs. Ravi was the highest run scorer as he made 75 runs.
In reply, DCM Engg. were bundled out for 66 in 16.1 overs. Ravinder scalped 6 for 8. Vishal took 2 wickets.
Brief scores: Fortis Healthcare XI: 134 all out in 24 overs ([Ravi 75, Gurjeet 24, Sandeep Rana 2 for 15, Baljeet 2 for 28, Reetinder 2 for 30).
DCM Engg. Ltd.:- 66 all out in 16.1 overs (Gurcharan 20, Ravinder 6 for 8, Vishal 2 for 10).
In the finals to be held tomorrow International Testing Centre XI shall take on Fortis Healthcare XI at Sector 3 Cricket Stadium Panchkula at 9:00 a.m .
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 4
A brilliant century by Amit Prashar(104) enabled International Testing Centre XI. defeat Mansa Print and Publishers Ltd. by 35 runs in a league match of the the Ist Hem Raj Aggarwal Memorial League Cricket Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Sports Club here at Sector 16 Cricket Stadium today.
Batting first after winning the toss, ITC XI got off to a good start as their openers put up a fruitful partnership worth 76 runs for the first wicket. Thereafter Amit Prashar single-handedly carried the innings forward as he went on the offensive after his partner's dismissal. He completed his century in 56 balls. His innings of 104 runs included 10 fours and a couple of huge sixes.
Inderjeet kept him good company. He scored 39. valuable runs for his team. Due to the brilliant century by Amit Prashar, ITC XI scored 204 for 4 in 20 overs.
In reply, Mansa Print and Publishers XI could muster 169 for 5 in allotted 20 overs. They suffered an early blow by losing their first wicket in the second over with scoreboard reading 10. Thereafter Gaurav Gambhir (87) partnered with Anil (45) to steady the rocking boat. Dhir scored at a slow pace but was able to keep the wickets in hand. The other batsmen were not of much help as none of them could make much of an impact on the scoreboard. Monu Khera picked up three important wickets for just 24 runs.
Brief scores: International Testing Center XI: 204 for 4 in 20 overs (Amit Prashar 104, Inderjeet 39, Jugnu 2 for 24).
Mansa Print and Publishers Ltd.: 169 for 5 in 20 overs (Gaurav Gambhir 87, Anil 45, Monu Khera 3 for 24).
In the second match Fortis XI defeated DCM Engg XI by 68 runs. Fortis Healthcare XI scored 134 in 24 overs. The bowling attack led by Sandeep Rana (2 for 15) made sure that they did not bat the full overs. Ravi was the highest run scorer as he made 75 runs.
In reply, DCM Engg. were bundled out for 66 in 16.1 overs. Ravinder scalped 6 for 8. Vishal took 2 wickets.
Brief scores: Fortis Healthcare XI: 134 all out in 24 overs ([Ravi 75, Gurjeet 24, Sandeep Rana 2 for 15, Baljeet 2 for 28, Reetinder 2 for 30).
DCM Engg. Ltd.:- 66 all out in 16.1 overs (Gurcharan 20, Ravinder 6 for 8, Vishal 2 for 10).
In the finals to be held tomorrow International Testing Centre XI shall take on Fortis Healthcare XI at Sector 3 Cricket Stadium Panchkula at 9:00 a.m .
Karan steers Azad Academy into semis
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CHANDIGARH, April 4
Opener Karan Aggarwal continued to display his form by slamming a polished 73 to help Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy scored an effortless 108-run victory over Ropar Cricket Association Academy in a league match of the Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association, at the Guru Nanak Public School ground in Sector 36 here today.
It was Azad Academy's third successive triumph from as may matches and topped their pool to qualify for the semi-finals. They now face Mohali Cricket Association Academy on Monday at St Stephen's School ground. Tomorrow, Ropar Cricket Association Academy are pitted against Guru Nanak Public School Academy in the first semi-final to be held tomorrow at GNPS ground in Sector 36.
Karan Aggarwal completed his second successive half century today. Against 37 Cricket Academy, the Azad Academy opener had scored 83. Karan was associated in two big partnerships. For the opening wicket stand with his brother Dakash (25), Karan realised 64 runs for the opening wicket stand. Later, Karan and Harmanpreet Singh (33, 25 balls, 7x4s) contributed 113 runs for the second wicket stand. Karan faced 93 deliveries and hit eight fours.
Vilas Sharma posted a 21-ball 51 with the help of four boundaries and four sixes. Left handed Talwinderjit Singh played 25 balls for his 35 which contained seven fours. Captain Rishu Chopra scored 24 in 15 balls. Karan bagged 2 for 31.
When Ropar Cricket Association Academy batsmen came to bat they found off-break bowler Rishu Chopra unplayable. He bowled a most economic spell by taking 4 wickets for 19 runs. Left arm spinner Harmanpreet Singh and Harshank got two wickets each for 27 runs apiece.
Maninder Singh (29), Harmanjit Singh (23) and Piyush Chopra (23) were their main batsmen. The innings of the Ropar Academy was terminated at 161 in 34.2 overs.
Brief scores: DP Azad Cricket Academy: 269 for 6 in 40 overs (Dakash Aggarwal 25, Karan Aggarwal 73, Vilas Sharma 51, Talwinderjit Singh 35, Harmanpreet Singh 33, Rishu Chopra 24, Karan 2 for 31, Lovlish 1 for 35, Maninder 1 for 65).
Ropar Cricket Association Academy: 161 n 34.2 overs (Maninder Singh 29, Harmanjit Singh 23, Piyush Chopra 23, Rishu Chopra 4 for 19, Harmanpreet Singh 2 for 27, Harshank 2 for 37, Anmaol Rattan Singh 1 for 21).
In another match, an all-round performance by Vaibhav Garg (73 not out, 6x4s, 1x6 and 2 for 21) helped Guru Nanak Public School Academy rout APJ Academy of Kharar by five wickets and qualify for semi-finals.
APJ batted first and scored 214 for 7 in allotted 40 overs. Anmol contributed 61 runs. Their other main scorers were Sartak (39), Harkirat (36), Shasya (31). Vaibhav Garg bagged 2 for 21.
In reply GNPS achieved their target in 37.2 overs by scoring 216 for 5. Vaibhav Garg remained not out on 73 with the help of six fours and one six. Shivam Bhambri (38), Pankaj Rawat (32) and Jaskaran Singh (30) also made significant contributions.
Brief scores: APJ Academy: 214 for 7 (Anmol 61, Sartak 39, Harkirat 36, Shasya 31, Vaibhav Garg 2 for 21, Kshitij 1 for 34, Ankit 1 for 31, Pankaj Rawat 1 for 26).
GNPS: 216 for 5 in 37.2 overs (Vaibhav Garg 73 not out, Shivam Bhambri 38, Pankaj Rawat 32, Gaurav Sharma not out 10, Anshul 2 for 45, Shasya 1 for 30).
Tomorrow's fixture (semi-final): RCA Academy vs GNPS Academy at GNPS-36 ground.
CHANDIGARH, April 4
Opener Karan Aggarwal continued to display his form by slamming a polished 73 to help Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy scored an effortless 108-run victory over Ropar Cricket Association Academy in a league match of the Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association, at the Guru Nanak Public School ground in Sector 36 here today.
It was Azad Academy's third successive triumph from as may matches and topped their pool to qualify for the semi-finals. They now face Mohali Cricket Association Academy on Monday at St Stephen's School ground. Tomorrow, Ropar Cricket Association Academy are pitted against Guru Nanak Public School Academy in the first semi-final to be held tomorrow at GNPS ground in Sector 36.
Karan Aggarwal completed his second successive half century today. Against 37 Cricket Academy, the Azad Academy opener had scored 83. Karan was associated in two big partnerships. For the opening wicket stand with his brother Dakash (25), Karan realised 64 runs for the opening wicket stand. Later, Karan and Harmanpreet Singh (33, 25 balls, 7x4s) contributed 113 runs for the second wicket stand. Karan faced 93 deliveries and hit eight fours.
Vilas Sharma posted a 21-ball 51 with the help of four boundaries and four sixes. Left handed Talwinderjit Singh played 25 balls for his 35 which contained seven fours. Captain Rishu Chopra scored 24 in 15 balls. Karan bagged 2 for 31.
When Ropar Cricket Association Academy batsmen came to bat they found off-break bowler Rishu Chopra unplayable. He bowled a most economic spell by taking 4 wickets for 19 runs. Left arm spinner Harmanpreet Singh and Harshank got two wickets each for 27 runs apiece.
Maninder Singh (29), Harmanjit Singh (23) and Piyush Chopra (23) were their main batsmen. The innings of the Ropar Academy was terminated at 161 in 34.2 overs.
Brief scores: DP Azad Cricket Academy: 269 for 6 in 40 overs (Dakash Aggarwal 25, Karan Aggarwal 73, Vilas Sharma 51, Talwinderjit Singh 35, Harmanpreet Singh 33, Rishu Chopra 24, Karan 2 for 31, Lovlish 1 for 35, Maninder 1 for 65).
Ropar Cricket Association Academy: 161 n 34.2 overs (Maninder Singh 29, Harmanjit Singh 23, Piyush Chopra 23, Rishu Chopra 4 for 19, Harmanpreet Singh 2 for 27, Harshank 2 for 37, Anmaol Rattan Singh 1 for 21).
In another match, an all-round performance by Vaibhav Garg (73 not out, 6x4s, 1x6 and 2 for 21) helped Guru Nanak Public School Academy rout APJ Academy of Kharar by five wickets and qualify for semi-finals.
APJ batted first and scored 214 for 7 in allotted 40 overs. Anmol contributed 61 runs. Their other main scorers were Sartak (39), Harkirat (36), Shasya (31). Vaibhav Garg bagged 2 for 21.
In reply GNPS achieved their target in 37.2 overs by scoring 216 for 5. Vaibhav Garg remained not out on 73 with the help of six fours and one six. Shivam Bhambri (38), Pankaj Rawat (32) and Jaskaran Singh (30) also made significant contributions.
Brief scores: APJ Academy: 214 for 7 (Anmol 61, Sartak 39, Harkirat 36, Shasya 31, Vaibhav Garg 2 for 21, Kshitij 1 for 34, Ankit 1 for 31, Pankaj Rawat 1 for 26).
GNPS: 216 for 5 in 37.2 overs (Vaibhav Garg 73 not out, Shivam Bhambri 38, Pankaj Rawat 32, Gaurav Sharma not out 10, Anshul 2 for 45, Shasya 1 for 30).
Tomorrow's fixture (semi-final): RCA Academy vs GNPS Academy at GNPS-36 ground.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Gulzar Wrestling shifted to Oasis
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CHANDIGARH, April 3
The organisers of the Gulzar Gold Cup Wrestling Championship, which was earlier scheduled to be held at Dara Studio on April 4, will now be held at Oasis Resort near Zirakpur. The venue has been shifted due to some some unavoidable circumstances, said coach RS Kundu.
Top wrestlers, including Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Sushil Kumar, Olympians Yogeshwar Dutt and Ramesh Kumar will be seen in action. A total cash prize of Rs 6 lakh will be at stake. Only eight national and international medalist grapplers in each category will be given entry.The six categories are- 60 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 84 kg, 96 kg and 120 kg. Local wrestlers can compete in 55 kg category. will be only for local wrestlers.
Winner in each class will get a cash incentive of Rs 10,000, runner-up Rs 8,000 and two third place holders Rs 2500 each. Olympians of 2004 and 2008 will be given an appearance moneyof Rs 15,000 each while Sushil Kumar will be be honoured with an appearance moneyof Rs 20,000. There are other cash prizes to be given to the winners and participants.
U-21 football trials
The Chandigarh Football Association is conducting selection trials for boys under-21 probables at the DAV Senior Secondary School ground in Sector 8 on April 8 at 4 p.m. Players born on or after January 1, 1989 are eligible to take pare in trials. Thirty probables will be selected for coaching camp to prepare the Chandigarh team for the 18th Under-21 National Football Championship for Dutta Ray Trophy to be held in Goa from April 29 to May 16.
U-16 cricket trials
The Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to tbe Punjab Cricket Association, will conduct select the under-16 trials at the Guru Nanak Public School ground in Sector 36 at 3 p.m on April 5. A Chandigarh team will be selected to participate in the Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for ML Markan Trophy which commences on April 23.
CHANDIGARH, April 3
The organisers of the Gulzar Gold Cup Wrestling Championship, which was earlier scheduled to be held at Dara Studio on April 4, will now be held at Oasis Resort near Zirakpur. The venue has been shifted due to some some unavoidable circumstances, said coach RS Kundu.
Top wrestlers, including Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Sushil Kumar, Olympians Yogeshwar Dutt and Ramesh Kumar will be seen in action. A total cash prize of Rs 6 lakh will be at stake. Only eight national and international medalist grapplers in each category will be given entry.The six categories are- 60 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 84 kg, 96 kg and 120 kg. Local wrestlers can compete in 55 kg category. will be only for local wrestlers.
Winner in each class will get a cash incentive of Rs 10,000, runner-up Rs 8,000 and two third place holders Rs 2500 each. Olympians of 2004 and 2008 will be given an appearance moneyof Rs 15,000 each while Sushil Kumar will be be honoured with an appearance moneyof Rs 20,000. There are other cash prizes to be given to the winners and participants.
U-21 football trials
The Chandigarh Football Association is conducting selection trials for boys under-21 probables at the DAV Senior Secondary School ground in Sector 8 on April 8 at 4 p.m. Players born on or after January 1, 1989 are eligible to take pare in trials. Thirty probables will be selected for coaching camp to prepare the Chandigarh team for the 18th Under-21 National Football Championship for Dutta Ray Trophy to be held in Goa from April 29 to May 16.
U-16 cricket trials
The Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to tbe Punjab Cricket Association, will conduct select the under-16 trials at the Guru Nanak Public School ground in Sector 36 at 3 p.m on April 5. A Chandigarh team will be selected to participate in the Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for ML Markan Trophy which commences on April 23.
Chandigarh wrestling team for Nationals
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 3
A 39-member Chandigarh team, including officials will participate in the 28th Sub-Junior (Cadet) boys and 12th Girls National Wrestling Championship to be held at Una from April 4 to 7, according to Chandigarh Wrestling Association general secretary Darshan Lal. The team was finalised during the coaching camp.
Boys (freestyle): Jaideep (42 kg), Amit (46 kg), Sanjay (50 kg), Parveen (54 kg), Parveen (58 kg), Sandeep (63 kg), Ajay (69 kg), Parvesh (76 kg), Parvinder (85 kg), Rakesh (+85 kg). Coaches: Satish Kumar and Yijender. Manager: Rajesh Kumar. Referee: Ajay Pathak.
Greeco-Roman: Arjun (42 kg), Manoj (46 kg), Pardeep (50 kg), Mohan 54 kg), Amit (58 kg), Shrikant (63 kg), Pawan and Abhimanyu (69g kg), Parveen (76 kg), Slauddin (85 kg) and Prem (+85). Coach: Jitender. Manager: Surinder Singh. Referee: Ashwani Sharma.
Girls: Pooj (40 kg), Nitu (43 kg), Suman (46 kg), Nitu (49 kg), Jyoti (52 kg), Partibha (56 kg) and Jyoti (65 kg). Coaches: Mrs Suman and Jasminder. Manager: Nirmal Singh. Referee: Kulwinder Kaur.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 3
A 39-member Chandigarh team, including officials will participate in the 28th Sub-Junior (Cadet) boys and 12th Girls National Wrestling Championship to be held at Una from April 4 to 7, according to Chandigarh Wrestling Association general secretary Darshan Lal. The team was finalised during the coaching camp.
Boys (freestyle): Jaideep (42 kg), Amit (46 kg), Sanjay (50 kg), Parveen (54 kg), Parveen (58 kg), Sandeep (63 kg), Ajay (69 kg), Parvesh (76 kg), Parvinder (85 kg), Rakesh (+85 kg). Coaches: Satish Kumar and Yijender. Manager: Rajesh Kumar. Referee: Ajay Pathak.
Greeco-Roman: Arjun (42 kg), Manoj (46 kg), Pardeep (50 kg), Mohan 54 kg), Amit (58 kg), Shrikant (63 kg), Pawan and Abhimanyu (69g kg), Parveen (76 kg), Slauddin (85 kg) and Prem (+85). Coach: Jitender. Manager: Surinder Singh. Referee: Ashwani Sharma.
Girls: Pooj (40 kg), Nitu (43 kg), Suman (46 kg), Nitu (49 kg), Jyoti (52 kg), Partibha (56 kg) and Jyoti (65 kg). Coaches: Mrs Suman and Jasminder. Manager: Nirmal Singh. Referee: Kulwinder Kaur.
Goyal and Chhabra in 103-run stand
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 3
Formidable Guru Nanak Public School Academy defeated Mohali Cricket Association Academy by 90 runs in a league match of the Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament being conducted by the Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association at the Guru Nanak Public School ground in Sector 36 here today.
Batting first after winning the toss GNPS Academy piled up 251 for 8 in allotted 40 overs. Consistent scorer Jaskaran Singh Sahi top scored with 84. However, Veerkaran Goyal and Shashank Chhabra stole the show by hitting hurricane knocks. Shashank remained not out on 46 which came in 28 deliveries. Goyal scored a 26-ball 44. Goyal and Chhabra were associated in a 103-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
Gurpartap Singh was the highest wicket taker with 4 for 56.
Mohali Cricket Association could muster only 161 for 7 in stipualted 40 overs. Anmol Singh and Shamsher were the principal scorers with 57 and 34, respectively. Shine scored 14,
Kshitij and Vaibhav claimed two wickets each for 27 and 41, respectively.
Sector 37 Cricket Academy defeated Bharti Vij Cricket Academy by 31 runs. Batting first 37 Academy posted 166 all out in 39.4 overs. Shyam Kumar (45) and Devinder (33) were the topscores.
Bharti Vij Academy were bundled out for 135. Arvinder topscored with 39. Jagjit (4 for 17) and Rahul (3 for 33) were the wrecker-in-chiefs of Vij innings.
Brief scores: GNPS Academy: 251 for 8 in 40 overs (Jaskaran Singh Sohi 84, Shubham Mahajan 41, Veerkaran Goyal 44, Shashank Chhabra 46, Gurpartap Singh 4 for 56, Mehnaz 1 for 46).
Mohali Cricket Association: 161 for 7 in 40 overs (Anmol Singh 57, Shamsher 34, Sine 14, Kshitij 2 for 27, Vaibhav 2 for 41, Veerarkaran Goyal 1 for 22, Shashank Chhabra 1 for 29).
Brief scores: Sector 37 Academy: 166 all out in 39.4 overs (Shyam Kumar 45, Devinder 33, Yogesh Nathani 18).
Bharti Vij Academy: 135 all out (Arvinder 39, Jagjit Singh 4 for 17, Rahul 3 for 33).
Tomorrow's fixtures: GNPS vs APJ at GNPS-36 and Ropar Cricket Association vs DP Azad Cricket Academy at St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 3
Formidable Guru Nanak Public School Academy defeated Mohali Cricket Association Academy by 90 runs in a league match of the Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament being conducted by the Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association at the Guru Nanak Public School ground in Sector 36 here today.
Batting first after winning the toss GNPS Academy piled up 251 for 8 in allotted 40 overs. Consistent scorer Jaskaran Singh Sahi top scored with 84. However, Veerkaran Goyal and Shashank Chhabra stole the show by hitting hurricane knocks. Shashank remained not out on 46 which came in 28 deliveries. Goyal scored a 26-ball 44. Goyal and Chhabra were associated in a 103-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
Gurpartap Singh was the highest wicket taker with 4 for 56.
Mohali Cricket Association could muster only 161 for 7 in stipualted 40 overs. Anmol Singh and Shamsher were the principal scorers with 57 and 34, respectively. Shine scored 14,
Kshitij and Vaibhav claimed two wickets each for 27 and 41, respectively.
Sector 37 Cricket Academy defeated Bharti Vij Cricket Academy by 31 runs. Batting first 37 Academy posted 166 all out in 39.4 overs. Shyam Kumar (45) and Devinder (33) were the topscores.
Bharti Vij Academy were bundled out for 135. Arvinder topscored with 39. Jagjit (4 for 17) and Rahul (3 for 33) were the wrecker-in-chiefs of Vij innings.
Brief scores: GNPS Academy: 251 for 8 in 40 overs (Jaskaran Singh Sohi 84, Shubham Mahajan 41, Veerkaran Goyal 44, Shashank Chhabra 46, Gurpartap Singh 4 for 56, Mehnaz 1 for 46).
Mohali Cricket Association: 161 for 7 in 40 overs (Anmol Singh 57, Shamsher 34, Sine 14, Kshitij 2 for 27, Vaibhav 2 for 41, Veerarkaran Goyal 1 for 22, Shashank Chhabra 1 for 29).
Brief scores: Sector 37 Academy: 166 all out in 39.4 overs (Shyam Kumar 45, Devinder 33, Yogesh Nathani 18).
Bharti Vij Academy: 135 all out (Arvinder 39, Jagjit Singh 4 for 17, Rahul 3 for 33).
Tomorrow's fixtures: GNPS vs APJ at GNPS-36 and Ropar Cricket Association vs DP Azad Cricket Academy at St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Semi-finalists spotted in SRF Golf
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New Delhi, April 2
The semi-final line-up at the SRF All India Professional Golf Matchplay Championship is complete as Sri Lankan Anura Rohana, Delhi golfers Ashok Kumar and Vivek Bhandari and Mysore’s Rahul Ganapathy made it to the last four after winning their respective quarter final matches on Thursday afternoon at the Delhi Golf Club.
Top-seed Mukesh Kumar crashed out of the tournament after losing his quarter final encounter against Anura Rohana. Rohana, who beat Mukesh 2 Up, has now emerged as a strong contender for the title. The Sri Lankan has so far been the giant-killer of the tournament as he had earlier beaten defending champion Arjun Singh in round two and followed that up with a 1 Up victory over Asian Tour regular Gaurav Ghei in the pre-quarter final stage on Thursday morning.
In his quarter final match, Anura won the first and fourth holes before Mukesh pulled one back on the ninth. Anura then sank a birdie to win the closing 18th and wrap up the match.
Vivek Bhandari caused the other upset of the day when he defeated second seed and last year’s runner-up Shamim Khan 2 & 1. This clash between the two DGC professionals began with Bhandari taking the early lead as he sank an eagle to win the first hole and then made par to win the fourth. Shamim came back strongly, winning the seventh, eighth and 10th to snatch the lead.
But Bhandari, who excelled with the putter through the day, thereafter pocketed the 14th, 16th and 17th holes to end Shamim’s campaign.
Rahul Ganapathy, the third seed, earned the right to take on Vivek Bhandari in the semi-finals after he outplayed Vijay Kumar 5 & 3. Ganapathy, who was three up after five holes, was in control from the very outset and did not lose momentum at any stage. He closed out the match on the 15th.
Ashok Kumar will play Anura Rohana in the other semi-final. Ashok, the 2007 SRF All India Professional Golf Matchplay Championship winner beat Vikrant Chopra 2 Up. Ashok, was four ahead at the turn but Chopra fought back with wins on the 10th, 12th, 13th and 14th. Ashok then sealed the affair with wins on the 16th and 18th.
Earlier in the day, Mukesh Kumar had knocked out Pappan 4 & 3 in the pre-quarter finals while Ashok Kumar trounced Shankar Das with a mammoth 8 & 7 margin.
Vikrant Chopra produced an astonishing come-from-behind victory against Naman Dawar in the round of 16. Chopra trailed Dawar by three holes after 12 but then won the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 18th to win 2 Up.
In the other pre-quarter final matches played during the first half of the day, Shamim Khan prevailed over Ranjit Singh (2 & 1), Vivek Bhandari defeated Gurbaaz Mann (4 & 2), Rahul Ganapathy beat Raju Ali Mollah (2 & 1) and Vijay Kumar ended Kunal Bhasin’s challenge (3 & 2).
Semi-final line-up for April 3, 2009: 8:30 am: Anura Rohana v Ashok Kumar; 8:37 am: Vivek Bhandari v Rahul Ganapathy
New Delhi, April 2
The semi-final line-up at the SRF All India Professional Golf Matchplay Championship is complete as Sri Lankan Anura Rohana, Delhi golfers Ashok Kumar and Vivek Bhandari and Mysore’s Rahul Ganapathy made it to the last four after winning their respective quarter final matches on Thursday afternoon at the Delhi Golf Club.
Top-seed Mukesh Kumar crashed out of the tournament after losing his quarter final encounter against Anura Rohana. Rohana, who beat Mukesh 2 Up, has now emerged as a strong contender for the title. The Sri Lankan has so far been the giant-killer of the tournament as he had earlier beaten defending champion Arjun Singh in round two and followed that up with a 1 Up victory over Asian Tour regular Gaurav Ghei in the pre-quarter final stage on Thursday morning.
In his quarter final match, Anura won the first and fourth holes before Mukesh pulled one back on the ninth. Anura then sank a birdie to win the closing 18th and wrap up the match.
Vivek Bhandari caused the other upset of the day when he defeated second seed and last year’s runner-up Shamim Khan 2 & 1. This clash between the two DGC professionals began with Bhandari taking the early lead as he sank an eagle to win the first hole and then made par to win the fourth. Shamim came back strongly, winning the seventh, eighth and 10th to snatch the lead.
But Bhandari, who excelled with the putter through the day, thereafter pocketed the 14th, 16th and 17th holes to end Shamim’s campaign.
Rahul Ganapathy, the third seed, earned the right to take on Vivek Bhandari in the semi-finals after he outplayed Vijay Kumar 5 & 3. Ganapathy, who was three up after five holes, was in control from the very outset and did not lose momentum at any stage. He closed out the match on the 15th.
Ashok Kumar will play Anura Rohana in the other semi-final. Ashok, the 2007 SRF All India Professional Golf Matchplay Championship winner beat Vikrant Chopra 2 Up. Ashok, was four ahead at the turn but Chopra fought back with wins on the 10th, 12th, 13th and 14th. Ashok then sealed the affair with wins on the 16th and 18th.
Earlier in the day, Mukesh Kumar had knocked out Pappan 4 & 3 in the pre-quarter finals while Ashok Kumar trounced Shankar Das with a mammoth 8 & 7 margin.
Vikrant Chopra produced an astonishing come-from-behind victory against Naman Dawar in the round of 16. Chopra trailed Dawar by three holes after 12 but then won the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 18th to win 2 Up.
In the other pre-quarter final matches played during the first half of the day, Shamim Khan prevailed over Ranjit Singh (2 & 1), Vivek Bhandari defeated Gurbaaz Mann (4 & 2), Rahul Ganapathy beat Raju Ali Mollah (2 & 1) and Vijay Kumar ended Kunal Bhasin’s challenge (3 & 2).
Semi-final line-up for April 3, 2009: 8:30 am: Anura Rohana v Ashok Kumar; 8:37 am: Vivek Bhandari v Rahul Ganapathy
Jaskaran ton helps GNPS score big win
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 2
An outstanding century by opener Jaskaran Singh (137) and his two useful partnerships helped Guru Nanak Public School Academy rout MCM Blue Caps by 119 runs in a league match of the Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association, at the GNPS ground in Sector 36 here today.
GNPS Academy won the toss and elected to bat first. Jaskaran Singh flayed the Blue Caps bowler. Batting with authority, Jaskaran's well-made century was studded with 14 boundaries and four sixes. For the opening wicket partnership, Jaskaran and Shivam Bhambri (48, 6x4s) realised 89 runs. After the dismissal of Shivam, Vaibhav Garg (46, 4x4s, 1x6) joined his senior partner. They were associated in a 76-run partnership for the second wicket.
Shubham Mahajan scored a breezy unbeaten 20 in just nine balls as GNPS Academy piled up a huge total of 288 for 5 in allotted 40 overs..
Chasing a big target, MCM Blue Caps were dismissed for 169 in 39.4 overs. Angad was the main scorer with 54 which included eight boundaries. Anirudh contributed 39 with the help of six boundaries. Angad Khera made 19.
For GNPS Academy, Veerkaran Goyal (2 for 21), Ankit (2 for 42) and Shashank Chhabra (2 for 20) were the main wicket takers.
Brief scores: GNPS-36: 288 for 5 in 40 overs (Jaskaran Singh 137, Shivam Bhambri 48, Vaibhav Garg 46, Shubham Mahajan 20 not out, Pankaj Rawat 23, Ravi 1 for 53, Anirudh 1 for 59, Harpreet 1 for 23).
MCM Blue Caps: 169 all out in 39.4 overs (Angad 54, Anirudh 39, Angad Khera 19, Veerkaran Goyal 2 for 21, Shashank Chhabra 2 for 20).
Tomorrow's fixtures: 37 Cricket Academy vs Bharti Vij Academy at St Stephen's School, Sector 45. Mohali Cricket Association vs GNPS at GNPS ground in Sector 36.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Pappan triumphs over Chowrasia
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New Delhi, April 1
DGC golfer Pappan spring a surprise as he triumphed over strong contender SSP Chowrasia n the second round of the SRF All India Professional Golf Matchplay Championship here today. Pappan came through with a huge margin of 6 and 5.
In another key encounter, Sri Lanka’s Anura Rohana got the better of defending champion and ninth seed Arjun Singh with a 3 and 2 victory. Australia’s Kunal Bhasin also made his presence felt as he ended sixth seed C Muniyappa’s campaign 3 & 2.
Meanwhile, top contenders such as Mukesh Kumar, Gaurav Ghei, Ashok Kumar, Shamim Khan and Rahul Ganapathy kept their title hopes alive by advancing to the pre-quarter finals.
Pappan capitalized on a solid start to register a comprehensive 6 and 5 win over 2008 Indian Masters champion SSP Chowrasia.
Anura Rohana of Sri Lanka also hogged the limelight after he ended reigning champion Arjun Singh’s challenge with a 3 and 2 result.
Another strong contender and Asian Tour regular C Muniyappa crashed out of the tournament when he lost out to Kunal Bhasin 3 and 2.
Top seed Mukesh Kumar went through to the round of 16 by defeating Randhir Singh Ghotra 3 and 2 while Gaurav Ghei got past Harendra Gupta 1 Up. Fifth seed Ashok Kumar outplayed Mohd Islam 2 & 1 even as second seed Shamim Khan eliminated Gurki Shergill 3 and 2. Third seed Rahul Ganapathy defeated Amandeep Johl 2 and 1.
Jaiveer Virk, Om Prakash Chouhan and Amit Dube, the giant killers from round one were all eliminated on Wednesday. Naman Dawar beat Jaiveer Virk 1 Up, Shankar Das outclassed Om Prakash Chouhan 1 Up and Gurbaaz Mann defeated Amit Dube 2 & 1. In another important match, Ranjit Singh of Chandigarh sent Sanjay Kumar packing with a 2 & 1 margin.
Key matches in pre-quarters (round of 16): 6:39 am: Mukesh Kumar v Pappan; 6:46 am: Gaurav Ghei v Anura Rohana; 7:00 am: Ashok Kumar v Shankar Das; 7:07 am: Shamim Khan v Ranjit Singh; 7:21 am: Rahul Ganapathy v Raju Ali Mollah.
New Delhi, April 1
DGC golfer Pappan spring a surprise as he triumphed over strong contender SSP Chowrasia n the second round of the SRF All India Professional Golf Matchplay Championship here today. Pappan came through with a huge margin of 6 and 5.
In another key encounter, Sri Lanka’s Anura Rohana got the better of defending champion and ninth seed Arjun Singh with a 3 and 2 victory. Australia’s Kunal Bhasin also made his presence felt as he ended sixth seed C Muniyappa’s campaign 3 & 2.
Meanwhile, top contenders such as Mukesh Kumar, Gaurav Ghei, Ashok Kumar, Shamim Khan and Rahul Ganapathy kept their title hopes alive by advancing to the pre-quarter finals.
Pappan capitalized on a solid start to register a comprehensive 6 and 5 win over 2008 Indian Masters champion SSP Chowrasia.
Anura Rohana of Sri Lanka also hogged the limelight after he ended reigning champion Arjun Singh’s challenge with a 3 and 2 result.
Another strong contender and Asian Tour regular C Muniyappa crashed out of the tournament when he lost out to Kunal Bhasin 3 and 2.
Top seed Mukesh Kumar went through to the round of 16 by defeating Randhir Singh Ghotra 3 and 2 while Gaurav Ghei got past Harendra Gupta 1 Up. Fifth seed Ashok Kumar outplayed Mohd Islam 2 & 1 even as second seed Shamim Khan eliminated Gurki Shergill 3 and 2. Third seed Rahul Ganapathy defeated Amandeep Johl 2 and 1.
Jaiveer Virk, Om Prakash Chouhan and Amit Dube, the giant killers from round one were all eliminated on Wednesday. Naman Dawar beat Jaiveer Virk 1 Up, Shankar Das outclassed Om Prakash Chouhan 1 Up and Gurbaaz Mann defeated Amit Dube 2 & 1. In another important match, Ranjit Singh of Chandigarh sent Sanjay Kumar packing with a 2 & 1 margin.
Key matches in pre-quarters (round of 16): 6:39 am: Mukesh Kumar v Pappan; 6:46 am: Gaurav Ghei v Anura Rohana; 7:00 am: Ashok Kumar v Shankar Das; 7:07 am: Shamim Khan v Ranjit Singh; 7:21 am: Rahul Ganapathy v Raju Ali Mollah.
Bhullar qualifies for British Open
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Sentosa, April 1
Indian Gaganjeet Bhullar, one of the brightest young talent on the Asian Tour, fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a Major when he carded a four-under-par 67 to win the International Final Qualifying – Asia on Wednesday.
The Kapurthala-based two-day of six-under-par 136 ensured that he will be gracing the fairways and playing amongst the world’s elite at the British Open in Turnberry, Scotland in July.
China’s Liang Wen-chong fired a sparking 66 to secure his second appearance at The Open while Australia’s Terry Pilkadaris had to endure a nervous wait before learning that he had also earned his ticket to the world’s oldest Major with his 72 on the second round..
Australia’s Tim Stewart meanwhile had to survive a gripping play-off to earn the last of the four tickets at stake after nine players were tied at two-under at the Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong course.
Starting the day in tied-eighth and four shots off the lead, Bhullar knew that he had to play the game of his life in order to stand any chance of making the trip to Scotland.
“I actually set a target of five-under for today, although I managed to finish in four-under. But it’s okay. I’m really happy now that I’m on my way to the British Open,” said a visibly delighted Bhullar.
The 20-year-old year Indian has posted three top-10s in the six events that he has played on the Asian Tour so far and credited his sports psychologist for helping to turn his game around.
“I played really well today and it’s all thanks to Dr Pradeep Aggarwal whom has helped me a lot in improving my mental strength. Without his teachings, I doubt I would have gone this far,” said Bhullar, who enjoyed a blemish free round highlighted by four birdies.
“I’ve been watching the British Open since I was a kid and to actually get to play there is truly a dream come true,” added Bhullar.
Liang, the first mainland Chinese to play in all four rounds at the Open last year is also delighted with the chance to return again.
Complete second round scores: 136- Gaganjeet Bhullar(IND) 69-67. 138- Liang Wen-chong (CHN) 72-66. 139- Terry Pilkadaris(AUS) 67-72. 140- Tomohiro Kondo (JPN) 67-73, Keith Horne(RSA) 74-66, Kim Hyung-Sung (KOR)71-69, Nph Seung-Yul (KOR) 68-72, Tim Stewart (AUS) 70-70, Tadahiro Takayama (JPN) 69-71,Young Nam (USA) 70-70, Quincy Quek (A) (SIN) 70-70, Danny Chia(MAS).
Sentosa, April 1
Indian Gaganjeet Bhullar, one of the brightest young talent on the Asian Tour, fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a Major when he carded a four-under-par 67 to win the International Final Qualifying – Asia on Wednesday.
The Kapurthala-based two-day of six-under-par 136 ensured that he will be gracing the fairways and playing amongst the world’s elite at the British Open in Turnberry, Scotland in July.
China’s Liang Wen-chong fired a sparking 66 to secure his second appearance at The Open while Australia’s Terry Pilkadaris had to endure a nervous wait before learning that he had also earned his ticket to the world’s oldest Major with his 72 on the second round..
Australia’s Tim Stewart meanwhile had to survive a gripping play-off to earn the last of the four tickets at stake after nine players were tied at two-under at the Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong course.
Starting the day in tied-eighth and four shots off the lead, Bhullar knew that he had to play the game of his life in order to stand any chance of making the trip to Scotland.
“I actually set a target of five-under for today, although I managed to finish in four-under. But it’s okay. I’m really happy now that I’m on my way to the British Open,” said a visibly delighted Bhullar.
The 20-year-old year Indian has posted three top-10s in the six events that he has played on the Asian Tour so far and credited his sports psychologist for helping to turn his game around.
“I played really well today and it’s all thanks to Dr Pradeep Aggarwal whom has helped me a lot in improving my mental strength. Without his teachings, I doubt I would have gone this far,” said Bhullar, who enjoyed a blemish free round highlighted by four birdies.
“I’ve been watching the British Open since I was a kid and to actually get to play there is truly a dream come true,” added Bhullar.
Liang, the first mainland Chinese to play in all four rounds at the Open last year is also delighted with the chance to return again.
Complete second round scores: 136- Gaganjeet Bhullar(IND) 69-67. 138- Liang Wen-chong (CHN) 72-66. 139- Terry Pilkadaris(AUS) 67-72. 140- Tomohiro Kondo (JPN) 67-73, Keith Horne(RSA) 74-66, Kim Hyung-Sung (KOR)71-69, Nph Seung-Yul (KOR) 68-72, Tim Stewart (AUS) 70-70, Tadahiro Takayama (JPN) 69-71,Young Nam (USA) 70-70, Quincy Quek (A) (SIN) 70-70, Danny Chia(MAS).
MCA Academy win by two wickets
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CHANDIGARH, APRIL 1
Mohali Cricket Association Academy carved out an interesting two-wicket victory over APJ Academy of Kharar in a low scoring match of the Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for APJ Trophy being conducted by Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association at the PCA ground in Mohali today.
APJ Academy won the toss and elected to bat. Gurpartap Singh (3 for 26) and Manish Kumar (2 for 23) were mainly responsible to restrict their innings to 116 all out in 35 overs. Anmol Singh topscored for APJ by posting 31 runs. Balwinder Singh was the second highest scorer with 25 while Kapil contributed 18 runs.
In reply, MCA Academy achieved their target by scoring 117 for 8 in 32 overs. Shamsher Yadav remained not out on 27, Shubham Rana and Pukhraj Singh contributed 21 and 19 runs, respectively.
For APJ Academy, Parteek and Anshul captured two wickets each for 33 and 20 runs, respectively.
Brief scores: APJ Academy: 116 all out in 35 overs (Anmol Singh 31, Balwinder 25, Kapil 18, Gurpartap Singh 3 for 26, Manish Kumar 2 for 23).
Mohali Cricket Association Academy: 117 for 8 in 32 overs (Shamsher Yadav 27 not out, Shubham Rana 21, Pukhraj Singh 19, Parteek 2 for 33, Anshul 2 for 20).
At the Guru Nanak Public School ground in Sector 36, Ropar Cricket Association Academy defeated Bharti Vij Academy, Sector 28 by six wickets in a high scoring league match.
Bharti Vij Academy batted first and piled up an impressing total of 246 for 3 in alloted 40 overs. They lost their opener Prabhjot (11) at 24, However, Subir Hyer played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 114 which contained 12 fours and one six. He was associated in a 79-run partnership with Sunny Pandey (42, 2x4s). Mahavir scored a quickfire 26 in nine balls. Karan bagged 2 for 45.
Ropar Academy achieved their target in 35.2 overs by scoring 249 for 4. Openers Lovelish (98, 18x4s) and Harmanjit (46, 5x4s, 1x6) gave their team a fine start by putting on 91 runs. Lovelish was unlucky to miss the three-figure mark by just two runs. Chahat and Avinash contributed 24 for 17, respectively.
For Bharti Vij, Danish bagged 2 for 44.
Brief scores: Bharti Vij Academy: 246 for 3 in 40 overs (Subir Hyer 114 not out, Sunny Pandey 42, Mahavir 26, Prabhjot 11, Karan 2 for 46).
Ropar CA Academy: 249 for 4 in 35.2 overs (Lovelish 98, Harmanjit 46, Chahat 24, Avinash 17, Danish 2 for 44, Kunal 1 for 37, Roop Karan 1 for 33).
Tomorrow's fixture: GNPS Academy vs MCM Blue Caps at GNPS-36.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 1
Mohali Cricket Association Academy carved out an interesting two-wicket victory over APJ Academy of Kharar in a low scoring match of the Under-16 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for APJ Trophy being conducted by Chandigarh Cricket Association, affiliated to the Punjab Cricket Association at the PCA ground in Mohali today.
APJ Academy won the toss and elected to bat. Gurpartap Singh (3 for 26) and Manish Kumar (2 for 23) were mainly responsible to restrict their innings to 116 all out in 35 overs. Anmol Singh topscored for APJ by posting 31 runs. Balwinder Singh was the second highest scorer with 25 while Kapil contributed 18 runs.
In reply, MCA Academy achieved their target by scoring 117 for 8 in 32 overs. Shamsher Yadav remained not out on 27, Shubham Rana and Pukhraj Singh contributed 21 and 19 runs, respectively.
For APJ Academy, Parteek and Anshul captured two wickets each for 33 and 20 runs, respectively.
Brief scores: APJ Academy: 116 all out in 35 overs (Anmol Singh 31, Balwinder 25, Kapil 18, Gurpartap Singh 3 for 26, Manish Kumar 2 for 23).
Mohali Cricket Association Academy: 117 for 8 in 32 overs (Shamsher Yadav 27 not out, Shubham Rana 21, Pukhraj Singh 19, Parteek 2 for 33, Anshul 2 for 20).
At the Guru Nanak Public School ground in Sector 36, Ropar Cricket Association Academy defeated Bharti Vij Academy, Sector 28 by six wickets in a high scoring league match.
Bharti Vij Academy batted first and piled up an impressing total of 246 for 3 in alloted 40 overs. They lost their opener Prabhjot (11) at 24, However, Subir Hyer played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 114 which contained 12 fours and one six. He was associated in a 79-run partnership with Sunny Pandey (42, 2x4s). Mahavir scored a quickfire 26 in nine balls. Karan bagged 2 for 45.
Ropar Academy achieved their target in 35.2 overs by scoring 249 for 4. Openers Lovelish (98, 18x4s) and Harmanjit (46, 5x4s, 1x6) gave their team a fine start by putting on 91 runs. Lovelish was unlucky to miss the three-figure mark by just two runs. Chahat and Avinash contributed 24 for 17, respectively.
For Bharti Vij, Danish bagged 2 for 44.
Brief scores: Bharti Vij Academy: 246 for 3 in 40 overs (Subir Hyer 114 not out, Sunny Pandey 42, Mahavir 26, Prabhjot 11, Karan 2 for 46).
Ropar CA Academy: 249 for 4 in 35.2 overs (Lovelish 98, Harmanjit 46, Chahat 24, Avinash 17, Danish 2 for 44, Kunal 1 for 37, Roop Karan 1 for 33).
Tomorrow's fixture: GNPS Academy vs MCM Blue Caps at GNPS-36.
Haryana women boxers rule the ring
by sportswire4u.blogspot.com
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 1
The Haryana women boxers rueld the rink by winning the team trophies in the third Junior Women National Boxing Championship and fourth Youth Women National Boxing Championship which was held in Panaji (Goa) from March 25 to 30.
With a haul of five gold, two silver and three topped in the 3rd Junior Women National Boxing Championship, according to information given by Haryana State Boxing Association general secretary Rakesh Thakaran.
Faridabad-based Neelam (38 kg class) was declared the best boxer of the national meet. Other gold medalists for Haryana were Neelam Saini (46 kg), Poonam (57 kg), Saroj (44 kg) and Renu Rani (50 kg).
Other medal winners for Haryana were: Alka (36 kg) bronze, Sonia (38 kg) bronze, Preeti (40 kg) bronze, Meenakshi (57 kg) and Manohari (60 kg) silver. Sanjay Singh and Raj Singh accompanied the team as coaches.
Meanwhile, in the fourth Youth Women National Boxing Championship, Haryana boxers dominated the ring with three gold, two silver and two bronze medals to lift the winners' trophy.
Their medal winners were: Mamta (46 kg) silver, Sonia (54 kg) gold, Rajni (57 kg) bronze, Pooja Rani (60 kg) silver, Kavita (69 kg) brozne, Nirmala (75 kg) gold and Nidhi Chopra (81 kg) gold.
Manoj Tewotia and Purshtom Dagar were the team coaches.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 1
The Haryana women boxers rueld the rink by winning the team trophies in the third Junior Women National Boxing Championship and fourth Youth Women National Boxing Championship which was held in Panaji (Goa) from March 25 to 30.
With a haul of five gold, two silver and three topped in the 3rd Junior Women National Boxing Championship, according to information given by Haryana State Boxing Association general secretary Rakesh Thakaran.
Faridabad-based Neelam (38 kg class) was declared the best boxer of the national meet. Other gold medalists for Haryana were Neelam Saini (46 kg), Poonam (57 kg), Saroj (44 kg) and Renu Rani (50 kg).
Other medal winners for Haryana were: Alka (36 kg) bronze, Sonia (38 kg) bronze, Preeti (40 kg) bronze, Meenakshi (57 kg) and Manohari (60 kg) silver. Sanjay Singh and Raj Singh accompanied the team as coaches.
Meanwhile, in the fourth Youth Women National Boxing Championship, Haryana boxers dominated the ring with three gold, two silver and two bronze medals to lift the winners' trophy.
Their medal winners were: Mamta (46 kg) silver, Sonia (54 kg) gold, Rajni (57 kg) bronze, Pooja Rani (60 kg) silver, Kavita (69 kg) brozne, Nirmala (75 kg) gold and Nidhi Chopra (81 kg) gold.
Manoj Tewotia and Purshtom Dagar were the team coaches.
Ludhiana basketball trials
by sportswire4u.blogspot.com
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 1
Trials to select the Ludhiana district basketball teams for the Punjab Sub-Junior Championship to be held at Police Line grounds in Sangrur from April 6 to April 9 will be held on April 3 at 4 p.m at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana. Players born on or after 1-1-1996 are eligible for trails. Players should bring proof of age along with them and report to Dr Subramanian.
Also trials to select Lidhiana boys and girls teams for the Punjab Youth Basketball Championship to be held at Kirpal Saggar Academy Rahot, district Nawanshehar from April 12 to April 15. Players born on or after 1.1. 1993 can participate.
CHANDIGARH, APRIL 1
Trials to select the Ludhiana district basketball teams for the Punjab Sub-Junior Championship to be held at Police Line grounds in Sangrur from April 6 to April 9 will be held on April 3 at 4 p.m at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana. Players born on or after 1-1-1996 are eligible for trails. Players should bring proof of age along with them and report to Dr Subramanian.
Also trials to select Lidhiana boys and girls teams for the Punjab Youth Basketball Championship to be held at Kirpal Saggar Academy Rahot, district Nawanshehar from April 12 to April 15. Players born on or after 1.1. 1993 can participate.
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