CFH Academy rout Imperial College

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 30
The Chandigarh Football and Hockey Academy (CFHA), a venture of the Chandigarh Administration, handed out a 13-3 drubbing to Imperial College, London, in a hopelessly one-sided boys exhibition hockey match played at the Sector 42 Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Gagandeep pumped in four goals, including a hat-trick, while Kanwaldeep netted three. The winners had established a commanding 4-1 lead at half time.
The CHFH Academy meant business from the word go. After wasting a penalty corner in the third minute, they forged ahead in the sixth minute with skipper Gurjinder converting a penalty corner. The state-run academy won another penalty corner three minutes later but it was wasted. The CFHA doubled their lead in the 14th minute when Gagandeep opened his individual account through an excellent field goal (2-0). For the next 11 minutes the match belonged to Gagandeep as he scored two more scintillating field goals in the 19th and 25th minutes, respectively, to make it 4-0 and complete his three-in-a-row feat.

The visting team reorganised their game and in the 29th minute Ewan Quince pulled one back through a field goal (4-1). At the start of the second half half Kanwaldeep trapped the ball neatly just inside the striking circle and hammered it home to make it 5-1.

On crossing over, the Chandigarh boys started dictated terms in an even more dominating manner, which further demoralized a ‘at the end of their wits’ English team. Kanwaldeep again caught the Imperial College defence sleeping and scored his second goal and the team’s sixth in the 35th minute (6-1). With this strike the floodgates virtually opened and the CFHA’s Gurjant made it 7-1 with an excellent individual effort in the 38th minute. In the 39th minute the local lads won a penalty corner but it went a begging. Gagandeep scored his fourth in the 45th minute (8-1). A minute later Kanwaldeep dodging past two defenders and sold a dummy to the goalkeeper and put the ball into the goal mouth to make it 9-1.
Bikramjeet and Damandeep also got on the score sheet when they scored goals in the 56th and 56th minutes (11-1) to end the visiting team’s misery.
In the second match which was played under lights, the CFHA girls thrashed their counterparts from Imperial College by 11-0. Sandeep scored three fine field goals while Shivani, Ritu, Reena sounded the board twice each. Jyoti and Jayanti scored one goal each.

Shine shines in MCA victory in Ind-Swift Cricket

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 27
Mohali Cricket Academy qualified for semi-final after trouncing Shree Shree Cricket Academy of Panchkula by six wickets in the Ind-Swift Under-15 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament being conducted by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy here today.
Shree Shree Cricket Academy won the toss and elected to bat first. They compiled a total of 135 before being dismissed in 33.5 overs. Their top scorer Harshit (28) and Saurav (17) were associated in a 30-run partnership for the opening wicket stand. Pawan made 19 while Gaurav Mittal remained not out on 16.
Bowling with an economical spell, Amritpal Singh restricted Shree Shree Academy total by consuming half of their side (5 for 29). He was given good support by Ripudaman (3 for 26) and Jasinder (2 for 33).
MCA did not encounter any resistance to overtake their rivals total. Bolstered by a polished unbeaten knock of 62 by Shine Sharma, Mohali Cricket Academy replied with a total of 139 for four in just 20 overs. Shine Sharma's innings was studded with eight boundaries. Shine Sharma was associated in a 56-runs opening wicket partnership with Amaninder Singh (19).
After the departure of Amaninder, Sehajdeep (23) joined Shine and both realised 47 runs for the second wicket stand. Kinderpreet also contributed 23 runs.
Amandeep of Shree Shree Academy bagged two wickets for 23 runs.
Yesterday, Desh Prem Azad Academy and MCM Blue Caps had qualified for the semi-finals.
Brief scores: Shree Shree Cricket Academy: 135 all out in 33.5 overs (Harshit 28, Pawan 19, Gaurav Mittal 16 not out, Amrtipal Singh 5 for 29, Ripudaman 3 for 26, Jasinder 2 for 33). Mohali Cricket Academy: 139 for 4 in 20 overs (Shine Sharma 62 not out, 8x4s, Kinderpreet 23, Sehajdeep 23, Amaninder 19, Amandeep 2 for 23, Shiran 1 for 10). MCA win by six wickets.

APJ Academy win but face allegation of fielding overage players

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 26
APJ Academy of Kharar outplayed Shree Shree Academy of Panchkula by 184 runs in the Ind-Swift Under-15 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament being organised by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy here today. However, the win was marred by controversy as Shree Shree Cricket Academy protested to the organizing committee that APJ Academy fielded two overage players.
Conforming this, DP Azad Cricket Academy president Dronacharya DP Azad said that Shree Shree Academy had in a written complaint alleged that Kanwarpal Singh and Harmajit were overaged. The organizing committee will consider the protest and “shortly take the decision.”
APJ batted first made 323 all out in 39 overs. Kanwarpal Singh (93, 44 balls, 8x4s, 9x6s) and Sarthak (20) were associated in a 130-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Kapil made a 46-ball 68 with the help of 12 fours and one six. Anmol contributed 42 in 31 balls. He hit eight fours. Saurav bagged 3 for 37.
In reply, Shree Shree Academy were dismissed for 139 in 37.3 overs. Saurav hit 38 with the help of eight fours. Shivam made 23. Saurav and Shivam put on 48 runs for fourth wicket. Sahil got three for 37.
In another match, MCM Blue Caps beat 37 Cricket Academy by 18 runs. Blue Caps batted first and scored 224 in 39.3 overs. Openers Angad (87, 11x4s, 2x6) and Arsh (43, 8x4s) were associated in a 137-run stand Shyam Kumar (4 for 10) and Kamalpreet (2 for 20) were the principal wicket takers.
Shyam Kumar (72, 7x4s, 3x6s), Devinder (26) and Honey Kumar (19) batted wel for 37 Cricket Academy who were all out for 205 in 39.3 overs. Medium pacer Manik bagged 4 for 36 for Blue Caps.
Meanwhile, there was a two-way tie in pool A as DP Azad Academy and MCM Blue Caps were tied with two wins each. However, Azad Academy pipped MCM Blue Caps to top the pool on better run rate. Azad had run average of .9052 while Blue Caps’s run quotient was .62.
Brief scores: APJ Academy: 323 in 39 overs (Kanwarpal 93, 8x4s, 9x6s, Kapil 68, 12x4s, 1x6, Anmol 42, Saurav 3 for 74). Shree Shree Academy: 139 in 37.3 overs (Saurav 38, 8x4s, Shivam 23, Sahil 3 for 37). APJ Academy win by 184 runs.
MCM Blue Caps: 224 all out in 39.2 overs (Angad 87, 11x4s, 2x6s, Arsh 43, Shyam Kumar 4 for 10, Kamalpreet 2 for 26). 37 Cricket Academy: 205 in 39.3 overs (Shyam Kumar 72, 7x4s, 3x6s, Honey Kumar 19, Devinder 26, Manik 4 for 30). MCM Blue Caps wn by 18 runs.

Abhishek lifts LG TN Open Amateur title

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Coimbatore, June 26
Abhishek Jha of Bangalore fired a 3-under 69 in the final round of the LG Tamil Nadu Open to register his first victory in the current season of the LG Indian Amateur Tour at the Coimbatore Golf Club here on Friday. He finished with a level-par card of 72 for a four-day total of 297.
Rahul Bajaj finished third at 300 while Pawan Kumar shared the fourth spot along with Karan Vasudeva at 304. Pritam Haridas was sixth at 305 while Moin Malak occupied the seventh spot at 307.
Playing some superb golf, the 22-year-old Abhishek flirted with birdies before finally nailing his first on the par-5 fifth. In fact he missed an eight-footer for an eagle. Staying at 1-under for the first eight holes, he swerved to the left on his drive on the par-5 ninth and paid the penalty as he eventually ended up with a bogey to take the turn at level par.
Meanwhile his nearest competitor Rashid Khan who had begun the day three shots behind Abhishek had no other way but to attack the pins if he wanted to catch up with the leader. He did attack the pins but was unfortunate not to make any birdies. In fact one such attempt earned him a bogey on the par-3 fourth. However he nullified it with a superb birdie on the par-5 fifth.
It was on the back nine that Abhishek did not leave any chance for his opponent as he made a hat-trick of birdies starting from the 11th with the birdie on the 12th satisfying him the most where he chipped in from 30 yards. Sitting pretty with a five shot lead, Abhishek then missed a 2-feet par putt on the par-3 14th. Meanwhile Rashid Khan too rallied with birdies on the 12th and 15th. But any chances of a real fight-back vanished on the par-3 16th where the Delhi lad made a double bogey, courtesy his tee shot which landed in the green side bunker. Although Abhishek swerved on his tee shots in the finishing holes, he made superb up and downs to save par and thus grab the title.
Top scores: (After 72 holes): 291 Abhishek Jha (BLR- 71, 77, 74, 69); 297 Rashid Khan (Del – 75, 75, 75, 72); 300 Rahul Bajaj (Noida- 79, 76, 73, 72); 304 Pawan Kumar (Del - 78, 74, 77, 75), Karan Vasudeva (Del – 78, 76, 73, 77); 305 Pritam Haridas (Blr – 78, 77, 74, 76); 307 Moin Malak (Pune – 79, 78, 76, 74); 308 Gagan Varma (Del – 72, 77, 83, 76), Jasjeet Singh (Noi da-74, 79, 77, 78), Samresh Sardar (Kol – 72, 78, 78, 80); 310 Siddarth Sharma (Jai – 75, 85, 72, 81); 312 C G Somaiah (Blr – 80, 80, 76, 76), Aditya Bhandarkar (Pune - 74, 74, 84, 80).

Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jalandhar win

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 26
Chandigarh, Amritsar and Jalandhar registered victories on the basis of their first innings lead over their respective opponents in the Punjab Inter-District Under-19 Cricket Tournament for Dhruv Pandove Trophy being played at different venues of the state.
Chandigarh defeated Ropar on the basis of their first innings lead of 48 runs. Ropar were all out for 238 in 85.3 overs in reply to Chandigarh’s first-innings total of 48 runs. Ropar’s Tanvir hit a brilliant knock of 137 which went in vain.
Brief scores: Ropar (Ist innings): 238 for all out in 85.3 overs (Tanvir 137, Manpreet 41, Jaipreet 22 , Gurpreet 18, Sashank Chabra 4 for 51, Anshul Tripathi 3 for 68).
Chandigarh (Ist innings): 286 for 5 in their allotted 95 overs (Jaskaran Vir Singh 118, 17x4s, 1x6, Naveen Dhiman 65, 4x4s, Manan Vohra 34, Anshul Tripathi 31, Arjun 3 for 110, Nitish 1for 28).
Propped up by an authoritative knock of 115 by Amandeep Bawa, Amritsar defeated Mohali by their first-innings lead of 54 runs. Mohali were dismissed for 246 in 80.1 over. This was in reply to Chandigarh’s first innings total of 300 all out in 91.2 overs.
Brief scores: Amritsar (Ist innings): 300 all out 91.2 overs (Amandeep Bawa 114, Gagandeep Singh 74, Sunny Sandhu 30, Sohrab Dhawal 5 for 79, Ankit Wadhawan 3for 66).
Mohali (Ist innings): 246 in 80.1 overs (Sachin Sohal 79, 9x4s, Prateek Deshwal 46, 7x4s, Bir Kanwar Singh 22, Sourabh Chopra 23, Ankit Wadhawan 20, Rahul Kanojia 4 for 75, Ashwani Kumar 3 for 53).
Brief scores: Jalandhar (Ist innings): 463 in 94.1 overs (Abhishek Gupta 186, Pargat Singh 169, Rahul Singh 42, Baltej Singh 5 for 101 and Jashan Sidhu 3 for 97).
Ludhiana (Ist innings): 264 all out in 81 overs (Gitansh Khera 127, 17x4s, Harjit Singh 48, Jashan Singh 22, Yogesh Kumar 5 for 53,Rahul Singh 3 for 30).

NZ Junior Athletics in Dehradoon

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Chandigarh, June 26
The Uttrakhand will host the North Zone Junior Athletic Championship in at Dehradoon from August 1 to 3 and the Federation Cup National Junior at Luknow (UP) from August 24 to 26.
The Haryana State Junior Athletic teams will take part in these championships. The competition-cum-selection trials will be held at Teeka Ram Jat College Grounds in Sonipat on July 5 and 6 to select the Haryana state junior team to take part in these meets in the age groups of 20, 18, 16 and 14 years in both the sections, according to H S Bhadu, Secretary HSAA.
Bhadu said that the competition/selection trials of the girls in all section will be held on July 5 at Sonipat and competition/trials for boys in all sections will be held on July 6. The athletes should report on the competition day at 8 am for registrations to Rajiv Khatri, Secretary DAA along with original certificate of age proof and the I/D card issued by AFI.
Selection of athletes will be made on the basis of their performance during the competition/trials and meet the laid down standards of AFI and HSAA. Only those athletes will be permitted to take part in the competitions/trials, whose names will be sponsored by their respective district units/board and institutions.

Surinder Mahajan to train in Austria

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 26
Sports Authority of India bational badminton coach Surinder Mahajan has been invited to Austria to impart training to European ranked players and others from Germany, Poland, Salvania, Czech, Austria and various other countries.
The camp will start on June 27 and will conclude on July 30. This is for the first time that a top national badminton coach from Chandigarh has been invited for such an important training camp in Austria.
Giving this information here today, Chandigarh Badminton Association president MC Sethi said that Surinder Mahajan’s training in Czech Republic had attracted the players so much that they visited Chandigarh at the earliest opportunity to maintain continuity in their coaching programme.
Mahajan is also Technical Advisor to Chandigarh Badminton Association and coaching the players from City Beautiful who have been bringing laurels to the association.
CBA general secretary and former chief national badminton coach TPS Puri said that invitation of Mahajan to train in Europe was a matter of proud for Chandigarh Badminton Association.

Kinderpreet and Shine guide MCA to victory

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 25
A match-winning third wicket partnership between Kinderpreet Singh (41, 4x4s) and Shine Sharma (36, 4x4s) paved the way for Mohali Cricket Academy for a facile six-wicket victory over Satluj Public School Academy of Panchkula in the Ind-Swift Under-15 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament being organised by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy here today.
Chasing a victory target of 168 runs, Mohali Cricket Academy found it easy as Kinderpreet and Shine guided them to victory with a brilliant third wicket association. MCA wrapped up the match in 32 overs by scoring 168 for 4. Pukhraj Singh and Rajat contributed 26 and 18 not out, respectively.
Earlier, Satluj Public School Academy batting first made 167 all out in 34 overs. Vaneet Dhaka batted with grace to pile up 51 runs with the help of seven fours. Arpit made Vaneet and Arpit were associated in a 70-run partnership for the first wicket. Rupinder Singh (3 for 31), Amriptal 3 for 26 and Manish (3 for 26) were the main wicket takers for Mohali Cricket Academy.
Brief scores: Satluj Public School Academy: 167 in 34 overs (Vaneet Dhaka 51, 7x4s, Arpit 24, Rupinder Singh 3 for 31, Amritpal 3 for 26, Manish 3 for 26, Jasinder 1 for 21). MCA Mohali: 168 for 4 in 32 overs (Kinderpreet Singh 41, 4x4s, Shine Sharma 36 4x4s, Pukhraj Singh 26, 4x4s, Rajt not out 18). MCA Mohali win by 6 wickets.
Tomorrow's fixtures: APJ Kharar vs Shree Shree Academy, Panchkula at St Stephen's School ground in 45 Sector.
MCM Blue Caps vs 37 Cricket Academy at MCM DAV College ground, Sector 36.

Aditya joins Abhishek at the top

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Coimbatore, June 24
Overnight joint leader Abhishek Jha rallied to submit a card of 5-over 77 that put him into a joint-lead with the fast improving Aditya Bhandarkar from Pune in the second round of the LG Tamil Nadu Open Amateur Open being played at the Coimbatore Golf Club here on Wednesday. Aditya matched his first rounds score of 2-over 74 for a two-day total of 4-over 148 to be in contention for his maiden title on the LG Indian Amateur Tour.
Gagan Verma added a 77 to his overnight 72 to be in sole third position, just one shot off the leaders. Favourite Rashid Khan with a total of 150 shared the fourth place with Samresh Sardar. Imamum Haque and Pawan Kumar shared the sixth spot at 152 while HS Kang of Chandigarh and Jasjeet Singh were tied for the eight place at 153. Arshdeep Tiwana, winner of the LG Southern India Open last week shot the best round of the day when he carded a 1-under par 71. However with his opening round of 84, he was tied for the 12th place. The cut was applied at 31-over 175 and exactly 40 players made the cut.
Top scores (after 36 holes): 148 Abhishek Jha (BLR - 71, 77), Aditya Bhandarkar (Pune - 74, 74); 149 Gagan Varma (Del 72, 77); 150 Rashid Khan (Del 75, 75), Samresh Sardar (Kol 72, 78); 152 Imamul Haque (Kol 77, 75), Pawan Kumar (Del - 78, 74), 153 Jasjeet Singh (Noida -74, 79), HS Kang (Chd 76, 77); 154 Jaibir Singh (Blr 75, 79), Karan Vasudeva (Del 78, 76); 155 Arshdeep Tiwana (Hyd 84, 71), Pritam Haridas (Blr 78, 77), Rahul Bajaj (Noida - 79, 76).

Katoch Shield goes to Chandigarh

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 24
Propped up by a hurricane century by opener Sarul Kanwar, Chandigarh registered a facile nine-wicket verdict against Jalandhar in the final of the Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for Katoch Shield at the PCA Stadium here in Mohali. Overnight 42 for no loss, Chandigarh continued in the same vein and stitched a 234-run partnership for the firstt wicket in just 40.3 overs before Sarul Kanwar was snapped up by wicketkeeper Abhishek of Yogesh Kumar with his individual score reading 183. Sarul Kanwar dispatched the Jalandhar bowlers to all parts of the ground with 30 ferociously struck boundaries. He also essayed four effortless towering sixes.
The other opener South paw Simrat Bawa completed a sedate unbeaten half century (65) off 119 balls inclusive of nine well struck boundaries. Amit Prashar gave him company with unbeaten 8 runs of 14 balls with the help of 2x4s and helped Chandigarh to win the prestigious Katoch Shield by nine wickets.
With this blistering century Sarul Kanwar became the highest run getter of the tournament (746) at an astounding average of 106.57 while Amit Prashar 691 at an average of 136.20 and Taruwar Kohli (Jalandhar) 646 at an average of 107.76 were the principal run getters of the tournament. Rahul Sharma (25 wickets at an average of 26.20) , Chandigarh's Rahul Chara (18 wickets at an average of 34.94), Amritsar's Lakshay Seth (17 wickets at an average of 29.64) were the principal wicket takers of the tournament.
M.P. Pandove, Hony. Treasurer, BCCI and Hony. Secretary, PCA gave away the glittering trophy to the Chandigarh team alongwith a cash prize of Rs one lakh while the runners-up Jalandhar got a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.00.

Easy wins for DPA Academy, Satluj PS Academy

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CHANDIGARH, June 24
Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy and Satluj Public School Academy of Panchkula recorded victories in the Ind-Swift Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for Under-15 being organized by DPA Cricket Academy here today. Azad Academy outplayed DAV Senior Secondary School-8 Academy by six wickets while Satluj Public School Academy outclassed Shree Shree Academy of Panchkula by nine wickets.
At the St Stephen’s School ground in Sector 45, DAVSSS-8 Academy won the toss against DPA Cricket Academy and batted first. They were dismissed for 170 in 37.3 overs. Pardeep (52, 8x4s, 1x6) and Bhagminder (31, 5x4s, 1x6) were their main scorers. Bhagminder and Viplab (12) were associated in a 43-run partnership for the third wicket. Pardeep and Narain (9) realized 49 runs for the last wicket partnership. Shivam Sharma (4 for 31) and Jagpreet (2 for 25) were the main wicket-takers for Azad Academy. Daksh Aggarwal took three fine catches behind the wicket.
Azad Academy overtook their rivals’ total in 28.3 overs by scoring 173 for 4 for their easy victory. Captain Talwinderjit Singh (40, 6x4s) and Jagpreet (35, 6x4s) were their main scorers. Openers Daksh Aggarwal (17) and Karan Aggarwal (16) put on 23 runs for the opening wicket partnership. Gaurav contributed 25 runs.
For the fourth wicket stand, Jagpreet and Talwinder realized a match-winning partnership of 62 runs. Arvind of DAVSSS-8 Academy bagged 2 for 32.
In another match, facing a target of 123 for victory Satluj PS Academy achieved it in 13.2 overs as they made 128 for the loss one just one wicket against Shree Shree Academy. Vaneet Dhaka (51, 36 balls, 9x4s, 1x6) and Amit (56 not out, 8x4s, 2x6s) guided their team to facile verdict in their favour.
Earlier, Shree Shree Academy were dismissed for 122 in 21.3 overs.Karanveer (4 for 24) was the wrecker-in-chief. He was well supported by Shubham (2 for 1). Himanshu (46, 9x4s) and Navjeet (21, 5x4s) batted well for the losers.
Brief scores: DAVSSS-8 Academy: 170 in 37.3 overs (Pardeep 52, 8x4s, 1x6, Bhagminder 31, 5x4s, 1x6, Shivam Sharma 4 for 31, Jagpreet 2 for 25). DP Azad Academy: 173 for 4 in 28.3 overs (Talwinderjit Singh 40 not out, 6x4s, Jagpreet 35, 6x4s, Daksh Aggarwal 17, Karan Aggarwal 16, Gaurav 25, Arvind 2 for 32. DPA Academy win by six wickets.
Satluj Public School Academy, Panchkula: 122 in 21.3 overs (Himanshu 46, 9x4s, Navjeet 21 5x4s, Shubham 2 for 1) Shree Shree Academy, Panchkula: 128 for 1 in 13.2 overs (Amit 56 not out, 8x4s, 2x6s, Vaneet Dhaka 51, 9x4s, 1x6). SPS Academy win by nine wickets.
Tomorrow's fixtures: MCA Mohali vs SPS Academy, Panchkula at MCA ground, Mohali.
Shree Shree Academy, Panchkula vs APJ Academy, Kharar at St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45.

Chandigarh bounce back into game

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 23
Chandigarh bowlers placed their team back into the game as they dismissed Jalandhar for 219 in 81 overs in their second innings on the penultimate day of the four-day Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for Katoch Shield at the PCA Stadium here today. Jalandhar had taken a 34-run lead on first innings. At close of play on the third day, Chandigarh, needing 254 for victory in 102 overs, knocked off 42 without loss in eight overs.
Starting the innings with the centurion of first innings Satpal and Pargat Singh, Jalandhar lost their first wicket at 21 when medium pacer Satnam Singh induced an edge from Pargat Singh to be snapped up by wicketkeeper Simrat Bawa with his individual score of 12 off 13 balls aided by two fours.
Left arm spinner Rahul Chara dealt a big blow to the fortune of Jalandhar team when he castled in-form Satpal with an armer for 20 and the team’s total reading 36. Skipper Taruwar Kohli kept one end up while the wickets fell at regular intervals at the other end. The spinning duo of Rahul Chara and Anshul Tripathi wove a web around Jalandhar batsmen and accounted for Sumit Brara (7), Robin Singh (1), Abhishek Gupta (05), Love Kumar Singh (0) by claiming two wickets apiece and reducing Jalandhar to a miserable 98 for 6.
At this stage leg spinner Rahul Sharma, who had got a haul of six wickets in first innings got together with skipper Taruwar Kohli and stitched a 40 runs partnership for the seventh wicket when medium pacer Satnam Singh had Taruwar Kohli plumb in front of the wicket for a captain’s knock of 74 off 136 balls embellished with 12 well struck boundaries at team’s total reading 138 for 7. Medium pacer Amrinder Sodhi joined Rahul Sharma and the two carried the total to 172 before Rahul Sharma was cleaned up by Anshul Tripathi for a well made 42 (7x4s). The last Jalandhar wicket fell at 219 when Navdeep Singh holed out to Gurkirat Walia of the bowling of Anshul Tripathi for 5. Jalandhar innings ended at 219 for all in 85.1 overs. Left arm spinner Rahul Chara (4 for 70) and Anshul Tripathi (4 for 73) were ably supported by medium pacer Satnam Singh (2 for 43) in restricting Jalandhar to a meager total.
Chasing a victory target of 254 in 102 overs, Chandigarh started their second innings with Sarul Kanwar (38 not out off 14 balls, 7x4s) and Simrat Bawa (4 not out). At close Chandigarh were 42 for no loss.
The match which will resume tomorrow at 7.00 am.
Brief scores: Jalandhar (1st innings): 434 all out.
Chandigarh (1st innings): 400 all out.
Jalandhar (2nd innings): 219 all out in 85.1 overs (Taruwar Kohli 74, Rahul Sharma 42, Amrinder Sodhi 31, Satpal 20, Rahul Chara 4 for 70, Anshul Tripathi 4 for 73, Satnam Singh 2 for 43).
Chandigarh (2nd innings): 42 for no loss in 8 overs (Sarul Kanwar 38 not out, Simrat Bawa 4 not out).

Kinder and Shine in 164-run stand

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 23
An unbroken third wicket partnership of 164 runs between centurian Kinderpreet Singh (116 not out) and Shine Sharma (60 not out) helped Mohali Cricket Academy outclass APJ Academy of Kharar by eight wickets in the Ind-Swift Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for Under-15 being organised by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy at the MCM DAV College ground in Sector 36 here today.
Chasing a victory target of 228, Mohali Cricket Academy achieved it in 34.1 overs. After two wickets down, Kinderpreet and Shine Sharma flayed the APJ bowlers. They were associated in an unbeaten 164-run association for the third wicket partnership. Kinderpreet's well-compiled century was studded with 17 boundaries, two sixes in 89 deliveries. Shine Sharma's unbeaten knock contained seven boundaries.
Earlier, APJ Academy won the toss and elected to bat. They made 227 for 9 in allotted 40 overs. Sarthik scored 59 with five fours and three sixes while Anmil contributed 35 runs. Sahil (26) and Shivam (24) were their other principal scorers. For MCA Manish bagged 3 for 39. Jaspinder Singh and Kinderpreet Singh got two wickets each for 41 and 37 runs, respectively.
At the St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45, opener Karan Aggarwal played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 73 rusn which contained 13 boundaries. In association with Lovjit Singh (33, 4x4s, 2x6s), Karan Aggarwal wre associated in a 50-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Openers Aggarwal brothers, Karan and Dakash realised 28 runs for the first wicket before Dakash returned to the pavilion. At ibe stage DP Azad Academy were 138 for 8 but Karan and Vishwas Bhatia (8 not out) put on 20 runs for the unbeaten ninth wicket stand. Karan also took three fine catches.
Earlier, MCM Blue Caps scored 157 all out in 34.5 overfs. Arash topscored with 60 which contained 10 boundaries. Abhishek made 28. Arash and Abhishek put on 38 runs for the fifth wicket stand. Right arm medium pacers Lovejit Singh (3 for 20) and Jagpreet (2 for 42) and spinner Arjun Kashyap (2 of 37) were the main wicket-takers for Blue Caps.
Brief scores: APJ Academy, Kharar: 227 for 9 in 40 overs (Sarthik 59, 5x4s, 3x6s, Anmol 35, Sahil 26, Shivam 24, Jaspinder Singh 2 for 37, Manish 3 for 39). Mohali Cricket Academy: 228 for 2 in 34.1 overs (Kinderpreet Singh 116 not out, 17x4s, 2x6s, 89 balls, Shine Sharma 60 not out, 7x4s, Karanveer 1 for 56, Sahil Sharma 1 for 61). MCA win by 8 wkts.
MCM Blue Caps: 157 all out in 34.5 overs (Arush 60, 10x4s, Abhishek 29, Angad 5, Lovejit Singh 3 for 20, Jagpreet 2 for 42, Arjun Kashyap 2 for 37).Desh Prem Azad Academy: 158 for 8 in 32.3 overs (Karan Aggarwal 73 not out, 13x4s, Lovejit Singh 33, 4x4s, 2x6s, Vishwas Bhatia, Manik 3 for 28, Harpreet 3 for 31). DPA Academy win by two wickets.
Tomorrow's fixtures: Shree Shree Academy, Panchkula vs Satluj Public School Academy, Panchkula at MCM DAV College ground in Sector 36.
DPA Academy vs DAVSSS-8 Academy at St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45.

Jalandhar snatch 34-run lead over Chandigarh

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 22
Jalandhar gained a crucial 34-run first-innings lead over Chandigarh on the second day of the four-day final of Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for Katoch Shield being played at the PCA Stadium, in Mohali today.
Chandigarh received an early setback when their proflic scorer opener Sarul Kanwar, who had earlier hit three centuries in the tournament, was snapped up by wicketkeeper Abhishek while chasing a wayward delivery of medium pacer Amrinder Sodhi on an individual score of six and the team score reading 10.
The other opener skipper Vishwas Bhalla was joined by Amit Prashar. They carried the total 250 when Prashar was caught by Robin Singh of the bowling of medium pacer Navdeep Singh for 22. Gurkirat Walia joined his skipper and both took the total to 72 when Vishwas Bhalla was embroiled in a mix up with Gurkirat Walia and was brilliantly run out by Pargat Singh for 28. At this stage south paw Uday Kaul joined Gurkirat Walia and the duo stitched a fourth wicket partnership of 202 runs before Uday Kaul was adjudged leg before wicket to right arm leg spinner Rahul Sharma for a well made century (108) off 145 balls laced with 7x4s and a huge six .
Gurkirat Walia was joined by Anupam Gambhir and the two took the total to 323 and adding 45 runs for the fifth wicket before Gurkirat Walia holed out to Navdeep Singh in the deep while trying to hoist leg spinner Rahul Sharma out of the ground. Gurkirat Walia in the process scored a business like century 131 off 208 balls studded with 9x4s and a effortless six. Anupam Gambhir remained unbeaten on (4x4s). He was associated in a seventh wicket stand of 45 runs with Anshul Tripathi (25).
Chandigarh were sitting pretty at 384 for 7 in 89.2 overs when right arm leg spinner Rahul Sharma picked up three quick wickets and terminated the Chandigarh innings at 400 in 93.1 overs. Rahul Sharma who almost bowled unchanged during the innings returned flattering figures of 38.1 overs one maiden 165 runs and 6 wickets.
Earlier, Jalandhar had made 434 for 4 in 95 overs.
With a slender 34 runs first innings lead Jalandhar have a slight edge over Chandigarh but with full two days play still to come the final match holds exciting prospects for both the teams. An interesting feature of the Mohali wicket this has been the domination of batsman over bowlers unlike the earlier years when fast bowlers used to thrive on the Mohali track.
The match will resume tomorrow at 7.00 am.

Second win for 37 Cricket Academy

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 22
37 Cricket Academy maintained their winning spree by defeating DAV Senior Secondary School Academy, Sector 8 in the Ind-SwiftTrophy Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for Under-15 being organised by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy at the MCM DAV College Ground in Sector 36 here today. It was second successive win for 37 Academy while DAVSSS Academy suffered their second loss.
In the second match played at the St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45, APJ Kharar outplayed Satluj Public School Academy of Panchkula by seven wickets.
DAV Academy batting first posted 171 before their innings terminated in 26.3 overs. Arvind Chauhan displayed his batting skills by scoring 52 runs with the help of nine boundaries. Raman (33) and Kunal (29) were their other main contributors. Kulbhushan bowed a superb line and in his economical spell captured five wickets for 25 runs.
In reply 37 Cricket Academy achived their target by scoring 172 for 8 in 29 overs. Shyam Kumar and Arun Kumar mainly guided their team to victory by scoring 45 and 42 runs, respectively. They reached the fence six times each. Devinder Singh (12) and Arohi Sharma (not out 11) also contributed their share in victory.
Nishan Verma (3 for 53), Vikas Chechi (2 for 23) and Arvind Chauhan (2 for 44) were the most successful bowlers for DAVSSS Academy.
In the second match, Satluj Public School Academy scored 144 in 29.2 overs against APJ Academy. The highlight of their innings was a 45-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Vaneet Dhaka (77 in 60 balls) and Subhir (23). Their innings was restricted by Karanveer (3 for 40), Anmol (2 for 4), Sarthik (2 for 20).
APJ easily achieved the target in 19.3 overs by scoring 145 for 3. The victory was made possible due to a 70-run second wicket partnership between Harmanjeet (53 in 40 balls) and Anmol (47 in 30 balls).
Brief scores: Satluj Public School Academy, Panchkula: 144 in 29.2 overs (Vaneet Dhaka 77, Subhir 23, Karanveer 3 for 40, Anmol 2 for 4, Sarthak 2 for 20). APJ Academy, Kharar: 145 for 3 in 19.3 overs (Harmanjeet 53, Anmol 47). APJ Kharar win by 7 wickets.
DAV SSS Academy, Sector 8: 171 in 26.3 overs (Arvind Chauhan 52, Raman 33, Kunal 29, Kulbhushan 5 for 25, Arohi Sharma 1 for 19, Devinder 1 for 39). 37 Cricket Academy: 172 for 8 in 29 overs (Shyam Kumar 45, Arun Kumar 42, Arohi Sharma 45, Arun Kumar 42, Arohi Sharma not out 11, Devinder Singh 12, Nishant Verma 3 for 53, Vikas Chechi 2 for 23, Arvind Chauhan 2 for 44). 37 Cricket Academy win by 2 wickets.
Tomorrow's fixtures: MCA Mohali vs APJ Kharar at MCM DAV College ground, Sector 36.
DP Azad Cricket Academy vs MCM Blue Caps at St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45.

Mohali Gymkhana CC win by three wickets

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 21
A useful 65-run partnership between Navdeep Singh and Sunny Sohal enabled Mohali Gymkhana Cricket Club to beat YPS CA in a well-contested match by three wickets in the JAL Mohali Premier League. After winning the toss YPS CA decided to bat first and put up a challenging total of 164 for 9 in 25 overs. Top scorer Sohrab (35, 4x4) was well supported by Amanpreet (29), Arashdeep Brar (15) and G Brar (17).
Navdeep Singh (3/23) bowled with tight line and length. Navneet (2 for 17) and Rajan Munjal (2/25) were other successful bowlers.
In reply Mohali Gymkhana achieved the target on second last ball of the match. Navdeep Singh (48 off 40 balls, 3x4, 2x6) was in fine nick as he struck 2 towering sixes. Sunny Sohal contributed 36 off 34 balls. Yuvraj also chipped in with 39 runs.
Jatinder got 2 wickets for 22 runs.
Brief scores: YPS CA: 164 for 9 in 25 overs (Sohrab 35, Amanpreet 29, Arashdeep Brar 15, G Brar 17, Navdeep Singh 3 for 23, Navneet 2 for 17, Rajan Munjal 2 for 25).
Mohali Gymkhana:166 for 7 in 24.4 overs(Navdeep Singh 48, Sunny Sohal 36, Yuvraj 39,
Jatinder 2 for 22).
In another match Sukhbir Happy helped Sun CC to beat GGS Sports Club by two runs. Sun CC won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 155 for 5 in alloted 25 overs. Irfan Khan played a brilliant knock of 63 runs (7x4,2x6. Sunil (22)and Ranjit (17) were the other notable contributors with the bat.
In reply GGS Sports Club got all out for 153 in 24 overs. Krishan Mehta played a quickfire knock of 54 off 45 balls, including 7 boundaries. Kapli (38) and Sehwag (20) also played well. At one stage GGS SC were in commanding position, but Sukhbir Happy (5 for 26) bowled deadly yorkers in his last over and grabbed four wickets, enabling Sun CC to win the lost game.
Brief score: Sun CC: 155 for 5 in 25 overs (Irfan Khan 63, Sunil 22, Ranjit 17. GGS Sports Club: 153 all out in 24 overs (Krishan Mehta 54, Kapli 38, Sehwag 20, Sukhbir Happy 5 for 26.

Satpal hits 121 as Jalandhar score 434-8

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 21
A brilliant century by Satpal helped Jalandhar pile up an impressive total of 434 for 8 in allotted 95 overs against Chandigarh on the first day of the four-day final in the Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for Katoch Shield here today.
Openers Satpal and Pargat gave Jalandhar a solid start by putting on 91 runs for the opening wicket partnership. Satpal scored 121 runs off 192 balls with nine well struck boundaries. Pargat Singh managed to score 51 runs, with the help of five boundaries. Pargat Singh was brilliantly run out by Anshul Tripathi.
Robin Singh who scored 94 runs in the semi-finals again scored 51 runs off 86 which the help of four boundaries. Luv Kumar 51, 4x4) and Abhishek Gupta (52, 4x6) were the other notable contributors. Right arm leg spinner Anshul Tripathi was the pick of the Chandigarh bowlers scalping 5 for 150 runs. Rahul Chara chipped n with 2 for 128.
The play will resume tomorrow at 7.00 a.m
Brief scorer: Jalandhar (1st Innings) 434 for 8 in 95 overs (Satpal 121, Pargat 51, Robin singh51, Luv Kumar 51, Abhishek Gupta 52, Sumit 37,Yogesh Kumar 22, Anshul Tripathi 5 for 150, Rahul Chare 2 for 128).

Hard-fought win for 37 Cricket Academy

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CHANDIGARH, June 21
37 Sector Cricket Academy registered a hard-fought two-wicket victory over Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy with one ball to spare in the Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for Under-15 for Ind-Swift Trophy being organized by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy at the St Stephen’s School ground in Sector 45 here today.
At the MCM DAV College ground in Sector 36, MCM Blue Caps outplayed DAV Senior Secondary School Academy, Sector 8 by 91 runs.
DP Azad Academy won the toss and elected to bat. They piled up an impressive total of 240 for 8 in allotted 40 overs. Talented Shivam Sharma batted with grit and determination to play an authoritative innings of 73 runs. Lovejit Singh and Jagpreet contributed 43 and 40 runs, respectively.
For 37 Cricket Academy, Honey Rana (3 for 14) and Kulbhushan (2 for 20) were the main wicket-takers.
37 Cricket Academy achieved their target by scoring 242 for 8 in 39.5 overs. In-form Saiyyam Sarin continued to excel with the bat. He topscored with 58 runs. Shyam Kumar (42) and Arun Kumar (31) also made useful contributions. Talwinder Singh Senior was the most successful bowler for Azad Academy as he claimed four wickets for 37 runs.
At the MCM DAV College ground, MCM Blue Caps batted first and scored 260 for 5 in stipulated 40 overs. Angad Khera dominated the batting by playing a well-compiled knock of 83 runs. Aarsh (52), Harpreet (30) and Vikram (33) also helped Blue Caps to swell their total. Paras and Shubhamkaran got two wickets each for 30 and 38 runs, respectively.
Chasing a big total, DAVSSS Academy were bundled out for 169 in 32 rovers. Arvind played a defiant knock of 60. Manik (3 for 22) and Harpreet (2 for 18) wrecked their innings with accurate bowling.
Brief scores: MCM Blue Caps: 260 for 5 in 40 overs (Aarsh 52, Angad Khera 83, Vikram 33, Harpreet 30, Paras 2 for 30, Subhamkaran 2 for 38).
DAVSSS Academy, Sector 8: 169 all out in 32 overs (Arvind 60, Vikas 15, Viplav 15, Manik 3 for 22, Harpreet 2 for 18, Abhishek 1 for 16). MCM Blue Caps win by 91 runs.
DP Azad Cricket Academy: 240 for 8 in 40 overs (Shivam Sharma 73, Lovejit Singh 43, Jagpreet 40, Honey Rana 3 for 14, Kulbhushan 2 for 20).
37 Cricket Academy: 242 for 8 in 39.5 overs (Saiyyam Sarin 58, Arun Kumar 31, Shyam Kumar 42, Talwinder Senior 4 for 37, Jagpreet 1 for 94). 37 Cricket Academy win by two wickets.Tomorrow’s fixtures: APJ Academy vs Satluj Public School Academy, Panchkula at St Stephen’s School-45. 37 Cricket Academy vs DAVSSS Academy-8 vs MCM Blue Caps, Sector 36 at MCM DAV College ground in Sector 36.

North Zone Badminton in September

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 20
The Chandigarh Badminton Association is conducting the North Zone Badminton Championships in the third week of September. As many as 150 players from Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, J&K and Chandigarh will be participating in the competition. Talented and top ranking juniors and seniors from Chandigarh will undergo training camp. The Chandigarh Badminton Association will provide imported Yonex shuttles and prominent national coaches will impart training, according to association president M. C. Sethi.
Sethi said that the Chandigarh State Championships will be conducted for all age groups in the last week of August. On the basis of performance in the State championships probable players will be selected for North Zone, Sub-Junior Nationals, Junior Nationals and Senior Nationals Championships.
Sethi announced that any player of Chandigarh winning top two positions inthe National Championships will be given handsome cash award. The association is determined to improve the standard of the game in Chandigarh by giving facilities and different practice and official matches in the current year.

37 Academy beat DP Azad Academy

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 20
Fine knocks by Yogesh Nathani (71) and Sayyim (52) runs helped 37 Cricket Academy defeat Desh Prem Azad Academy by eight wickets in the LIC Trophy Cricket Tournamaent at Saint Stephen's School in Sector 45 here today.
DP Azad Academy won the toss and elected to bat first. Mohd. Junnid and Paras Rishi realised 41 runs for the opening wicket stand. At one stage DP Azad Academy were 82 for 2. After that the batting order collapsed and they got out 143 in 26.1 overs. Their five batsmen got run out. Mohd. Junnid (26), Karan Inder (26) and Akash Sharma (24) were the main scorers. Kamalpreet (2 for 19) and Dipanshu Wadhwa (1 for 8) were the main bowlers for 37 Cricket Academy.
In reply 37 Cricket Academy scored 146 for 2 in just 18.5 overs in 30 overs. Yogesh Nathani scored 71 in 59 balls and Sayyim remained unbeaten on 52 in 35 balls. Azadvir (2 for 27) was the only successful bowler for DP Azad Academy.

Sayyim hits fine century

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 19
A fine century by Sayyim paved a 98-run victory for 37 Cricket Academy against LIC Academy by in the LIC Trophy today at Saint Soldier's International School ground in Sector 28 here today.
LIC Academy won the toss and elected to field first. Sayyim Sareen scored 120 in 70 balls with 18 fours and four sixes. 37 Academy put up a huge total of 257 in stipulated 30 overs. The other main contributors were Yogesh 31 in 22 balls with four fours and Arohi 26 with three fours. Shubh (2 for 39) and Pankaj (2 for 45) were the main wicket-takers for LIC Academy.
In reply LIC Academy scored 158 for 9 in 30 overs. Adhyan (26) and Shubh (19) were the main run-getter.

Sayyim hits fine century

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 19
A fine century by Sayyim paved the way for a 98-run victory for 37 Cricket Academy against LIC Academy by in the LIC Trophy today at Saint Soldier's International School ground in Sector 28 here today.
LIC Academy won the toss and elected to field first. Sayyim Sareen scored 120 in 70 balls with 18 fours and four sixes. 37 Academy put up a huge total of 257 in stipulated 30 overs. The other main contributors were Yogesh 31 in 22 balls with four fours and Arohi 26 with three fours. Shubh (2 for 39) and Pankaj (2 for 45) were the main wicket-takers for LIC Academy.
In reply LIC Academy scored 158 for 9 in 30 overs. Adhyan (26) and Shubh (19) were the main run-getter.

Tiwana win LG Southern India Open

Arshdeep Tiwana receiving the winner’s trophy from RM Venkatesh, Branch Manager, LG electronics Ltd. KN Shanth Kumar, IGU Council member is also seen.
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Bangalore, June 19
Standing on the first tee box, all the three players in the lead group were thinking of how to secure their maiden title on the LG Indian Amateur Golf Tour. The 19-year-old Angad Cheema had the advantage of leading by two shots from his more experienced partner Karan Vasudeva while the third playing partner Arshdeep Tiwana was five shots behind the leader. However when the three finished their stipulated round, it was Arshdeep who managed to keep his cool on the last three holes to win the LG Southern India title by a shot.
Arshdeep ended the tournament with a four-day total of 7-over 295. Karan Vasudeva edged out Angad Cheema on a count-back to finish as the runner-up as both ended up with a similar total of 296. Gagan Verma was fourth at 297 while Moin Malak found his wonted form to shoot the day’s lowest of 2-under 70 and finished fifth at 298.
Oblivious to the situation, Arshdeep approached the final day in a clinical fashion making a birdie on the second. Parring his way, he saved another stroke on the difficult sixth. However, he three-putted on the seventh for a bogey to take the turn at 1-under for the day. Meanwhile Karan could not have asked for a better start making a birdie on the opening hole. However he lost his way in between and made bogeys on the second, fourth and eighth to be one-over. Angad too began in a similar fashion opening with a birdie but made five bogeys in the next eight holes (3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th and 9th) to fall way behind.
Arshdeep gave up his hope when he three-putted from three feet for a bogey on the 10th. However a perfect 6-iron tee shot on the 13th put him at 1-feet from the pin which he duly converted into a birdie. That renewed his confidence and as luck would have it, things changed on the 16th. While the Hyderabad lad was the only player to be on the fairway, while his competitors were in trouble on the right of the fairway and eventually ended up with a bogey apiece while Arshdeep managed a par and thus take a one-stroke lead. A similar story occurred on the penultimate hole which put the 22-year-old into a two-shot cushion with just a hole to go.
However Angad and Karan hit the green with the former being only five feet from the pin while Arshdeep was on the edge. Chipping to about six feet, Arshdeep missed his par putt. Karan too missed a long ranger. Cheema could have taken the match into a play-off by sinking the five-footer but destiny was on Arshdeep’s side as he tapped the bogey putt to win by a stroke.
Top scores (after 72 holes): 295 Arshdeep Tiwana (74, 76, 72, 73); 296 Karan Vasudeva (74, 70, 75, 77), Angad Cheema (73, 75, 69, 79); 297 Gagan Verma (74, 77, 72, 74); 298 Moin Malak (71, 82, 75, 70); 301 Abhijit Singh Chadha (78, 73, 75, 75); 302 Rahul Bakshi (79, 74, 70, 79); 303 Rashid Khan (72, 81, 75, 75); 304 Kanishk Madan (80, 75, 74, 75); 305 Raja Sardar (80, 78, 75, 72); 306 Samresh Sardar (76, 83, 70, 77), Abhishek Jha (79, 79, 72, 76), Simarjeet Singh (74, 77, 77, 78), Jasjeet Singh (78, 77, 78, 73)

Ashbeer completes double with NI title

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PANCHKULA, JUNE 19
Kapurthala-based Ashbeer Singh Saini carded eight-over 80 and still emerged on top to clinch his second consecutive title on the Lalit Suri Junior Tour with a total of 10-over 298 at the Panchkula Golf Club here today. Ashbeer
won by six shots as his nearest contender, Bangalore’s Chikkarangappa, failed to grab the opportunity.
Chikka finished with nine-over 81. One shot behind him was Khalin Joshi, with a total of 17-over 305. Rommel Mazumdar, who finished 14th, turned a few heads with an albatross on the par-5 eighth.

Ankur Chadha was a comfortable winner in Category B, finishing five ahead of Tarundeep Chadha. Delhi’s Piyush Sangwan, made a mark in his new age category, winning the U-12 title by finishing six shots clear of Jairaj Sandhu, the overnight leader. Karandeep Kochar completed a double with a facile win in the juniormost category.
In the girls section, Laverry Kumar finished off the competition with a round of even-par 72 to win the title. Shreya Ghei finished five behind her with a total of 14-over 230.
Fifteen-year-old Ashbeer got off the blocks with a double bogey but Chikka restored parity with a double bogey of his own on the next hole. Ashbeer’s struggles did not cease, as the youngster was four-over after four holes. With Chikka not showing any hint of a charge, Ashbeer went about the task of bringing normalcy back to the proceedings by making birdies on the fifth, eighth and 10th. At one-over for the day, he was nine shots ahead of Chikka with just eight holes to play.
His lead thinned down dramatically over two holes, with a quadruple bogey on the 12th followed by a double bogey on the next hole.
The two young guns will face off against each other in Delhi during the next tournament of the Lalit Suri Junior Golf Tour at the Delhi Golf Club.
Leaderboard: Category A&B: 298: Ashbeer Saini (73,71,74,80). 304: Chikkarangappa (75,73,75,81). 305: Khalin Joshi (74,76,75,80).
Category A: 298: Ashbeer Saini (73,71,74,80). 304: Chikkarangappa (75,73,75,81). 305: Khalin Joshi (74,76,75,80).
Category B: 311: Ankur Chadha (80,75,78,78). 316: Tarundeep S Chadha (80,78,76,82). 318: Kushal Singh (79,77,85,77).
Category C: 330: Piyush Sangwan (85,82,84,79). 336: Jairaj S. Sandhu (89,77,79,91). 338: Viraj Madhappa (83,84,81,90).
Category D: 257: Karandeep S Kochar (84,87,86). 260: Arjun Prasad (88,86,86). 268: Siddarth K (89,92,87).
Girls Category A: 225: Laverry Kumar (75,78,72). 230: Sherya Ghei (77,78,75). 235: Gauri Monga (81,83,71).
Girls Category B: 237: Gurbani Singh (83,77,77). 266: Raksha Phadke (90,85,91). 267: Amrita Sarna (93,85,89).
Girls Category C: 270: Aditi Ashok (87,92,91). 271: Ridhima Dilwari (94,92,85). 291: Gurjot Badwal (95,101,95).

Abhishek, Akshdeep star in Vij Academy win

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 18
A fine opening partnership of 125-run in 13 overs by Abhishek Mehta and Akshdeep Singh helped Bharti Vij Cricket Academy defeat 37 Academy by 83 runs in LIC Trophy at Saint Soldier's International School in Sector 28 here today.
Bharti Vij Cricket Academy won the toss and elected to bat first, opener scored 125 runs in 13 overs, Akshdeep scored 46 in 44 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes. The other opener Abhishek posted a 40-ball 67 with the help of 12 fours and two sixes. Bharti Vij Academy scored 267 for 4 in 30 overs, Gurdeep Singh contributed 66 in 38 balls with six fours and five sixes. Sourav made 32 in 35 balls, Rizul 34 in 22 balls.Tushar Garg took 2 for 36 and Sayyim 2 for 47.
In reply 37 Academy lost early wickets and were all out 184 in 28 overs, Kulbhushan made 50 in 49 balls with seven fours and Sayyim scored 39 in 18 with 6 fours and one six. The Bharti Vij Academy bowlers bowled superbly and 37 aAcademy got all out at 184 in 28 overs. Diyvanshu Sharma got 2 for 25, Vivek Sharma 2 for 20 and Abhishek Mehta 1 for 22 in 6 overs.

Chandigarh face Jalandhar in Katoch final

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 18
Chandigarh edged out Patiala on the basis of their first innings lead in the semi-final played at Sector 16 Stadium here today.Jalandhar also elbowed out Amritsar on first innings lead at the Gandhi Ground, Amritsar.
In both semi- finals the batsman held sway. Chandigarh, resuming their innings from overnight 11 for 1 in second innings, went on to amass 310 for 1 in 84 overs, before the umpires called off the play as no outright result was possible.For Chandigarh opener Sarul Kanwar who scored a stroke full century in the first inning was in a rampaging mood and plundered 88 runs of just 93 balls studied with 18 stroking boundaries and one towering six. Sarul Kanwar was the only success that came in Patiala way. The other opener Simrat Bawa and inform Amit Parshar then got together and were associated in an unbeaten stand of 203 runs for the second wicket. Simrat Bawa scored unbeaten 100 off 225 balls studied with 14 sweetly timed boundaries while Amit Parshar remained unbeaten on 108 runs in 189 balls ,his innings were punctuate with 13 well struck boundaries and a lofty six.
Brief scores: Chandigarh (Ist innings): 324 for all out in 86.2 overs.
Patiala (Ist innings): 310 all out in 94.3 overs
Chandigarh (2nd innings) 310 for 1 in 84 overs (
Sarul Kanwar 88, Simrat Bawa 100 not out , Amit Parshar 108 not out, Rajwinder Golu 1 for 85).
In the second match in Amritsar, Jalandhar resuming their innings for 274 for 2 overnight went to amass 585 before getting bowled out in 189.2 overs. Satpal who was unbeaten on 100 runs went on to score 144 before he was foxed by a slower delivery from left arm spinner Lakshay Seth to be caught and bowled his innings lasted 363 balls and was studied with 18 fours. He was also associated in a 126-run stand for the third wicket stand with Luv Kumar. Luv Kumar in the process played run a ball innings scoring a scintillating ton (123 ) off 123 balls studied with 17 sparkling boundaries and 2 towering sixes before being caught in the deep by Tarun Sharma off the bowling of Vipin Chauhan. Robin Singh who remained unbeaten on 94 runs 0ff 197 balls with 11fours and one six was associated in a nine wicket stand of 74 runs with Yogesh Kumar who has brilliant run out by Lakshay Seth for 25 inclusive of 4 boundaries. Last man Navdeep Singh lasted two balls which left Robin Singh Stranded at the non-sticker end on 94.Amritsar in the second inning were 73 for 1 in 7.5 over’s before the match was called off as no result was possible and Jalandhar won the match on basis of first innings lead. For Amritsar Manish Bhatia remained unbeaten on 59 runs in 35 balls with the help of 6 boundaries and 3 lofty sixes.
The four-day final of the tournament between Chandigarh and Jalandhar will be played at PCA, Stadium, Mohali from June 21.
Brief scores: Jalandhar (1st innings): 378 for all out in 95 overs.
Jalandhar (2nd innings): 585 all out in 189.2 overs ( Satpal 144,Taruwar Kohli 138, Luv Kumar 123, Robin Singh 94 not out, Yogesh Kumar 25, Lakshay Seth 4 for 183,Vipin Chouhan 4 for 82).
Amritsar (1st innings): 299 for all out in 90 overs.
Amritsar (2nd innings): 73 for 1 in 7.5 overs (Manish Bhatia 59 not out).

Cheema hits the front at SI Open Amateur

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Bangalore, June 18
Angad Cheema had sounded a warning yesterday after moving into the second position. But on Thursday, Angad, who began four shots behind the overnight leader, Karan Vasudeva, was sitting on a two-stroke lead with 18 holes to play, courtesy his superb round of 3-under 69 in the third round of the LG Southern India Amateur championship at the KGA Course. The Chandigarh lad had an aggregate of 1-over 217 after 54 holes.
Karan submitted a card of 75 to be placed second at 219 while Arshdeep Tiwana was third at 222. Arshdeep also hogged the limelight along with the leaders when he aced the par-3 eighth while returning a card of level par 72. Rahul Bakshi who shot the day’s second best score with a 2-under 70 is sharing the fourth spot along with Gagan Verma at 223. Abhijit Singh Chadha was sole sixth at 226 while Rahul Bajaj was placed seventh at 227. Top ranked Rashid Khan and opening day’s leader Moin Khan shot identical rounds of 75 to share the ninth spot at 228.
Angad’s round was laced with six birdies and three bogeys. Playing in the lead group for the first time ever, the 19-year-old did not show any chinks as he went about attacking the pins, which were easy compared to the first two days. Sinking a 20-footer for a birdie on the par-4 second, Angad ran into a bad patch where he made a hat-trick of bogeys beginning from the fourth.
However he overcame the setback in style when he made three consecutive birdies on the difficult par-5 ninth, the 10th and the par-4 12th, all courtesy his superb hitting backed by his hot putter. The 12th hole changed the scenario completely as Karan who was playing to level par until then and was leading by a shot, ended up with a poor driver shot. A bad lie didn’t help his cause and he ended up losing two strokes, which now put Angad into a one-shot lead after the latter’s birdie.
Showing good signs of maturity, Angad managed to keep his nerves in returning pars and converting a birdie on the 17th. Karan three-putted on the 14th to end up with a bogey to give his younger competitor a chance to widen the lead. Earlier, the Delhi lad had made two birdies on the fourth and seventh and an equal number of bogeys (7th and 9th) on his front nine.
Arshdeep’s ace: Arshdeep Tiwana, the 22-year-old lad from Hyderabad must have woken up on the correct side as he not only submitted a level par card to claw himself into contention for the title but also carded a hole-in-one on the difficult par-3 eighth. It was only in the club house that he realised that he had won a brand new TaylorMade golf set , courtesy TaylorMade India who have instituted the hole-in-one prize for the first player to ace the designated par-3 at every event on the LG Indian Amateur Tour.
Standing on the tee box of the 158-yard hole, Arshdeep faced some solid head wind and with a perfect 8-iron approach to the green, the ball pitched about 15 feet on the right and curled towards the pin before settling in the cup.
Top scores (after 54 holes): 217 Angad Cheema (73, 75, 69); 219 Karan Vasudeva (74, 70, 75); 222 Arshdeep Tiwana (74, 76, 72); 223 Rahul Bakshi (79, 74, 70), Gagan Verma (74, 77, 72); 226 Abhijit Singh Chadha (78, 73, 75); 227 Rahul Bajaj (74, 78, 75); 228 Moin Malak (71, 82, 75), Rashid Khan (72, 81, 75), Simarjeet Singh (74, 77, 77); 229 Samresh Sardar (76, 83, 70), Kanishk Madan (80, 75, 74); 230 Abhishek Jha (79, 79, 72); 231 Jaibir Singh (76, 80, 75)

Ashbeer Saini in line for second title

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PANCHKULA (HARYANA), JUNE 17
Ashbeer Singh Saini of Kapurthala stayed on course to clinch his second straight title on the Lalit Suri Junior Tour as he the Kapurthala lad returned a card of two-over 74 to total two-over 218 after the penultimate round of the Lalit Suri Northern India Junior Golf Championship at the Panchkula Golf Club here today. Ashbeer is five shots clear of second-placed Chikkarangappa.
Bangalore’s Chikka carded a round of three-over 75, still two clear of his city-mate Khalin Joshi. Joshi also shot a round of 75, and is two behind Chikka at nine-over 225 for the tournament.
Ankur Chadha maintained his lead in Category B with a round of six-over 78. At 17-over 233, he is one ahead of Tarundeep Chadha. Tarundeep jumped up one spot with a round of 76.
In Category C, Jairaj Sandhu continued his remarkable turnaround and at 29-over 245, is three ahead of Viraj Madappa. Sandhu, after carding an 89 in the first round, has managed to reverse his fortunes and stands a good chance of winning in the U-12 category.
Karandep Singh Kochar of Chandigarh, after having won the Southern India title earlier in the month, continued his march towards the Northern India title after carding a round of 87 in Category D. He is three shots ahead of Arjun Prasad. In the girls section, Laverry Kumar stayed in front of Shreya Ghei after both girls carded an identical round of 78. Gurbani Singh, winner of the ladies All-India Amateur, jumped up a few spots to third place on the leaderboard.
Ashbeer started his third round from where he left on Thursday, making his second consecutive birdie on the par-4 first. A bogey on the par-5 fifth brought him back to level-par for the day. With a birdie on the eighth hole, he made the turn at one-under and was at one-under for the round when he approached the par-4 18th hole. A triple-bogey there undid all the good work.
Leaderboard: Category A&B: 218: Ashbeer Saini (73,71,74). 223: Chikkarangappa (75,73,75). 225: Khalin Joshi (74,76,75). 230: Kunal Bhatia (73,77,80). 233: Ankur Chadha (80,75,78). 233: Prince Khajoytia (79,75,79).
Category A: 218: Ashbeer Saini (73,71,74). 223: Chikkarangappa (75,73,75). 225: Khalin Joshi (74,76,75). 230: Kunal Bhatia (73,77,80). 233: Prince Khajoytia (79,75,79).
Category B: 233: Ankur Chadha (80,75,78). 234: Tarundeep S Chadha (80,78,76). 241: Kushal Singh (79,77,85). 242: Shubhankar Sharma (76,81,85). 243: Sumeir Malhotra (84,84,75).
Category C: 245: Jairaj S. Sandhu (89,77,79). 248: Viraj Madhappa (83,84,81). 251: Piyush Sangwan (85,82,84). 255: Arush Ahuja (86,85,84). 256: Prakhar Asawa (88,82,86).
Category D: 171: Karandeep S Kochar (84,87). 174: Arjun Prasad (88,86). 181: Siddarth K (89,92). 184: Kshitij Naveed Kaul (91,93). 188: Arjun Puri (99,89). 188: Karan Sharma (90,98).
Girls (A,B&C): 153: Laverry Kumar (75,78). 155: Sherya Ghei (77,78). 160: Gurbani Singh (83,77). 164: Vani Kapoor (85,79). 164: Gauri Monga (81,83).

BTS Cricket Academy trials on June 21

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 18
The state-of-art The Banyan Tree Cricket Academy will conduct selection trials to select trainees to impart scientific training and groom them to play in various state, national and international tournaments.
Disclosing this here today, BTS Cricket Academy Director Ravinder Talwar said that trials would be held at The Banyan Tree School ground in Sector 48-B on June 21 at 3.30 p.m. Trials under the supervision of qualified officials will be conducted in the boys under-10, under-12, under-14 and under-16. Selection will be done strictly on merits and in each group 30 players will be shortlisted.
Ravinder Talwar, who is also secretary general of the Chandigarh Olympic Association, claimed that the BTS Cricket Academy is well-equipped to impart scientific training to the players. Ranji Trophy players Surinder Lattha, Parveen Sharma, Amit Verma and Ravi Verma will form the selection panel to choose the trainees.
National and international cricketers would be invited from time to time to give tips to the budding cricketers. Besides training, the BTS Cricket Academy will provide regular exposure with a view to develop match temperament. Deepak Lotia has been appointed physical trainer.
Giving details of the facilities available at the BTS Cricket Academy, Ravinder Talwar said that a ball throwing machine would feed the players at different speeds and different angles to develop the players' basics very sound. The academy will provide different surfaces -- two cement, two turf and one mat. Flood lit facilities would be soon installed which will help the players to practice even in night. There are three strips at the centre of the stadium.
Ravinder Talwar said that the academy would cater to the need of players of Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The academy could also provide hostel facilities to the outstation players.
As a special feature, the academy has decided to spot and train players from the rural area of Chandigarh and adjoining states. The deserving players from rural area would be provided suitable incentives in the shape of scholarships, free equipment and concession in training fee.

Ashbeer Saini forges ahead NI Junior Golf

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PANCHKULA (HARYANA) June 17
Carding the only under-par round of the day, Kapurthala’s Ashbeer Singh Saini marched ahead of the rest of the field at the Lalit Suri Northern India Junior Golf Championship being played at the Panchkula Golf Club here today. Ashbeer returned a card of one-under 71 to have a two-day total of level-par 144.
In pursuit of the leader are two Bangalore boys, Chikkarangappa and Khalin Joshi, at 148 and 150 respectively. Chikka carded a round of 73 to be placed four shots behind the leader. Overnight joint-leader, Delhi’s Kunal Bhatia slipped to tied third place alongside Khalin after a round of five-over 77 today.
Ankur Chadha climbed to the top in Category B with a round of 75. With a total of 11-over 155, he is one ahead of Kushal Singh. Shubhankar Sharma could not hold on to his top spot and he slumped down the leaderboard with a round of 81.
Jairaj Sandhu holds the honours in Cateogry C with a total of 22-over 166. Close on his heels, just one stroke adrift is Delhis Piyush Sangwan. Piyush, after having enjoyed great success in Category D, is still looking for his first win in the U-12 category. Harsh Gangwar, who took the lead after the first round, was disqualified for submitting an incorrect card.
Chandigarhs Karandeep Kochchar, chasing his second consecutive title on the Junior Tour, established a four-shot lead with a round of 12-over 84. The girls also started their campaign today and Laverry Kumar took the lead with a round of three-over 75, two ahead of Shreya Ghei. Gauri Monga is placed third with a score of 81.
Ashbeer looking to add the Northern India title, after having successfully defended his Southern India title in Coimbatore a couple of weeks back, started with a birdie on the first hole but a double bogey on the par-3 fourth threatened to spoil his card. He bounced right back with a birdie on the next hole. He added another birdie on the 11th before a bogey on the par-3 17th. He closed with a birdie on the finishing hole to end under-par for the round and enjoys a healthy lead with 36 holes to go.
Chikka looked set for a round in the 60s before a run of double bogey-bogey-bogey on the back-nine pulled him back.
Leaderboard: Category A: 144: Ashbeer Saini (73,71). 148: Chikkarangappa (75,73). 150: Khalin Joshi (74,76), 150: Kunal Bhatia (73,77). 152: Rishi Raj Singh (75,77).
Category B: 155: Ankur Chadha (80,75), 156: Kushal Singh (79,77). 157: Shubhankar Sharma (76,81). 158: Tarundeep S Chadha (80,78). 160: Giriraj S. Thapa (82,78).
Category C: 166: Jairaj S. Sandhu (89,77). 167; Piyush Sangwan (85,82). 167: Viraj Madhappa (83,84). 170: Prakhar Asawa (88,82). 171: Rohan Rana (93,78). 171: Arush Ahuja. (86,85)
Category D: 84: Karandeep S Kochar. 88: Arun Prasad. 89: Sarthak Kohli. 89: Siddarth K. 90: Karan Sharma.
Girls (A,B&C): 75: Laverry Kumar. 77: Sherya Ghei. 81: Gauri Monga. 83: Gurbani Singh. 85: Vani Kapoor. 85: Gursimar Badwal.

Karan shoots to 4-stroke lead

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BANGALORE, JUNE 17
Karan Vasudeva brought in the lone under-par card of 70 to jump into a four-shot lead at the half-way stage of the LG Southern India Amateur being played at the par-72 KGA Course here on Wednesday.
Overnight leader Moin Malak submitted a card of 10-over par 82 while tournament favourite Rashid Khan went 9-over 81 to slump to ninth position. Karan with a total of level par 144 was ahead of the second placed Angad Cheema who had a 36-hole total of 4-over 148.
Arshdeep Tiwana and Pawan Kumar were tied for the third place at 150 while three players – Simarjeet Singh, Gagan Verma and Abhijit Singh Chadha were sharing the fifth position at 151. With the course taking its toll, the cut was applied at 19-over 163.
Karan who is in a hunt for his maiden title on the LG Indian Amateur Tour began the day at his overnight total of 2-over 74. His formula of keeping it simple worked wonders as he began with consecutive birdies on the first two holes, courtesy his fine driving. But as things were going smooth for the 21-year-old, he hit the fairway bunker on the third from where he ended up with a bogey. However on the difficult par-5 fifth, the death knell for many a golfer, the Delhi lad laid it up to avoid the slope and chipped to 20 feet. Trying to make a par, he sank the testy putt for a birdie. Missing the green on the seventh, Karan lost a stroke and parred his way to take the turn at 1-under.
On the back nine, Karan made missed an eagle from 25 feet after a driver-3 wood approach but managed to birdie the hole. As the hitting improved, so was his confidence as he birdied the next hole too. Playing on a testing course like the KGA, he was well on his way to home with a 3-under card but for a mistake on the par-4 17th where he pulled his drive and was forced to chip out before approaching the green. Eventually he lost a shot and had to be content with a round of 70.
Meanwhile, Cheema who has graduated to the Amateur Tour about couple of years ago has not had many outings on the Tour. The 19-year-old who has recently shifted to Chandigarh played a see-saw round while making a bogey on the fifth while following it up with a birdie on the next. A duffed chip on the ninth resulted in a double bogey but he was quick to save a stroke on the very next hole. Another bogey followed on the par-3 13th and a birdie on the 15th. With a bogey each on the last two holes, saw the lanky lad occupy the second positon.
Top scores (after 36 holes): 144 Karan Vasudeva (74, 70); 148 Angad Cheema (73, 75); 150 Arshdeep Tiwana (74, 76), Pawan Kumar (75, 75); 151Simarjeet Singh (74, 77), Gagan Verma (74, 77), Abhijit Singh Chadha (78, 73);152 Rahul Bajaj (74, 78); 153 Moin Malak (71, 82), Rashid Khan (72, 81), Rahul Bakshi (79, 74); 154 SK Lakra (75, 79), Siddharth Seth (77, 77)

Chandigarh gain first- innings lead

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CHANDIGARH, June 17
Replying to Chandigarh’s first-innings total of 324, Patiala were all out for 310 in 94.3 overs on the third day of the semi-final match in the Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for Katoch Shield at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium here today.
Resuming at the overnight score of 13 for no loss went on to score 84 for the first wicket before opener Kunwar Raina was caught by Gurkirat Walia of the bowling of off spinner Sumit Dhiman for 26. The other opener Ravi Inder Singh who was batting confidently at other end was joined by Amitoz Singh and the pair stitched a 53-run partnership for the second wicket before Amitoz was brilliantly run out by Gurkirat Walia for a well made 34 off 63 balls containing 4 boundaries. Patiala were in for a rude shock when Anshul Tripathi clean bowled their skipper Pankaj Dharmani for six runs. Rupitinder Singh (19) and Perry Goel (14) were also accounted for by Anshul Tripathi. Ravi Inder Singh completed a sedate century (112) off 195 balls with the help of 10 boundaries all round the wicket before being snapped up by Simrat Bawa of the bowling of left arm spinner Rahul Chara with the team’s total reading 207 for 5.
Ankur Jund (41) and Hardevinder Singh (26) waged a grim battle for getting the first innings lead but failed to achieve the target as left arm spinner Rahul Chara dismissed both of them. Patiala finally folded up for 310 in 94.3 overs thus conceding a 14 runs vital first innings lead. At close Chandigarh in their second innings were 11 for no loss in 4 overs with Sarul Kanwar batting 11 and Simrat Bawa yet to open his account.
In the second semi-final being played at Gandhi Grounds, Amritsar between Jalandhar and Amritsar, Jalandhar who were 5 for no loss overnight lost their first wicket at 20 when Pargat Singh was caught by wicket keeper Chandan Madan of the bowling of medium pacer Tarun Sharma for 12. Taruwar Kohli who had hit a brilliant century (158) in the first innings joined Satpal. The duo went on to add 237 runs for the second wicket before Taruwar Kohli holed out to Vipin Chauhan at deep mid wicket off the bowling of left arm spinner Lakshay Seth for a hard hitting century (138) of 256 balls studded with 25 well struck boundaries on all sides of the ground.
He became the first batsman to score a century in each innings this year during the tournament. Satpal was then joined by Love Kumar and they took the total to 274 for 2 in 98 over at the close of play. Sat Pal in the meanwhile also completed his century (101 not out) off 299 balls with the help of 11 fours. For Amritsar Tarun Sharma (1 for 22) and Lakshay Seth (1 for 72) were the only successful bowlers.
Brief scores: Chandigarh (Ist innings): 324 for all out in 86.2 overs.
Patiala (Ist innings): 310 all out in 94.3 overs (RaviInder Singh 112, Ankur Jund 41, Amitoz Singh 34, Kunwar Raina 26, Hardevinder 26, Rahul Chara 3 for 114, Anshul Tripathi 3 for 100, Sumit Dhiman 1 for 26).
Chandigarh (2nd Innings): 11 for no loss (Sarul Kanwar batting 11, Simrat Bawa batting 0).
Jalandhar (1st innings): 378 for all out in 95 overs.
Amritsar (1st innings): 299 for all out in 90 overs.
Jalandhar (2nd innings): 274 for 2 in 98 overs (Taruwar Kohli 138, Sat Pal 101 not out, Tarun Sharma 1 for 22, Lakshay Seth 1 for 72).
Both the matches will resume at 7.00 a.m tomorrow.

Jeev leads Asian Tour charge at US Open

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Sentosa, June 16
India’s Jeev Milkha Singh is battling time as he prepares to lead a strong Asian Tour cast at the US Open this week with the aim of delivering Asia’s first major title.
The year’s second major starts at Bethpage State Park’s Black course in New York from Thursday and joining Singh will be Angelo Que of the Philippines and Korean trio K.J. Choi, Bae Sang-moon and Charlie Wi.
Asian Tour honorary member Vijay Singh of Fiji will also be in the elite field.
It will be a walk down memory lane for Jeev, the reigning Asian Tour Order of Merit champion as he made his major debut at the US Open at the same venue back in 2002.
However, the 37th ranked player in the world will have to shrug off a rib injury he picked up during the recent Celtic Manor Wales Open where he finished a commendable joint sixth.
The Indian, who has been drawn alongside his namesake Vijay Singh and Choi, will decide on Wednesday night if he is fit enough to compete in the US Open.
After missing the cut at the US Masters in April by one stroke, Jeev will be determined to win his fitness race and compete in the US Open where world number one Tiger Woods is the title holder.
His form has been solid with two recent top-10s in Europe while he was also fourth at the WGC-CA Championship in Doral, USA earlier this season.
The immensely talented Choi, who is an Asian Tour honorary member, is also expected to sparkle at Bethpage. The powerful Korean has come close to winning Asia’s first major on several occasions where he finished third at the Masters Tournament in 2004 and was the halfway leader at the British Open last year before finishing tied 16th.
Choi endured a slow start to his season, posting only one top-10 at the Northern Trust Open where he finished joint third but he showed a welcome return to form at the Memorial Tournament two weeks ago by placing 13th.
Que, last year’s Philippine Open champion, and Bae, a three-time winner on the Asian Tour, will make their US Open debuts and take their places alongside the world’s best players after a successful qualifying campaign in Japan.
Que finished second to qualify for his second major test while big-hitting Bae, winner of the GS Caltex Maekyung Open in May, was third in the qualifiers.
Wi, a seven-time winner on the Asian Tour and a regular on the US PGA Tour, earned his US Open place after topping his sectional qualifying in California.
Vijay, a three-time major champion, will aim to roll back the years as he contests for the prestigious US Open title. Vijay is living testament that age is no barrier as the 46-year-old Fijian claimed three titles last year on the PGA Tour.
Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han believes that the Asian Tour stars will be gunning for glory at the US Open. He said Asian golf has improved over the years which is reflected by the strong Asian Tour presence at the US Open.
“The growth of professional golf in Asia has been evident over the past few years that our players have consistently shown great performances on the international stage. We have a very strong line-up of players at the US Open and I have every confidence they will compete with the sole intention of achieving success,” said Han.

Ashbeer and Kunal joint leaders

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Panchkula, June 16
Kaputhala-based Ashbeer Singh Saini carded one-over 73 on a day of tough scoring to share lead with Kunal Bhatia on day one in the Lalit Suri Northern India Junior Golf Championship at the Panchkula Golf Club here today. Close on their heels, just a stroke behind, was Khalin Joshi, who carded two-over 74 to be placed third.
Shubhankar Sharma of Patiala raced ahead in Category ‘B’ with a round of four-over 76. Shubhankar had finished second at the Southern India to Vashist Pawar. Vashisht, however, had a bad day in office and could only put together a round of 17-over 89.
Category ‘C’ is being led by Harsh Gangwar and Viraj Madhappa, each shooting 11-over 83. Piyush Sangwan is in third place, two shots back after his 13-over 85. Vidit Singh, who strolled to a win in this category at the Southern India, didn’t start very well here. He is placed tied 12 th as he only managed an 18-over 90.
Ashbeer didn’t have a very good start, with two bogeys through his first holes – the par-four first and the par-three fourth. He picked up a shot on the fifth hole, but dropped another bogey right after, finally making the turn at two-over. He then bogeyed the par-four 14th to go three-over for the day, before pulling off a run of three straight birdies from the 15th to the 17th to get back on even par. Unforunately, another bogey on the finishing hole ensured he would only be sharing the lead after the end of Day 1.
Kunal Bhatia had a bogey but three birdies on the front nine to be two-under at the turn. But he followed that up with a bogey on the 10th and a double bogey on the par-five 15th to drop back to one-over for the round.
Chikka had four birdies, five bogeys and a double bogey in his dramatic round.
Players in the U-10 category will start their campaign on Wednesday as they compete over 54 holes to determine the winner in category ‘D’.
Leaderboard-: Category A: 73: Ashbir Saini. 73: Kunal Bhatia. 74; Khalin Joshi. 75: Rishi Raj Singh. 75: Chikkarangappa. 75: Pawan Kumar.
Category B: 76: Shubhankar Sharma. 79: Manpreet Mann. 80: Ankur Chadha. 81: Harman Virk. 81: Arjun Singh.
Category C: 83: Harsh Gangwar. 83: Viraj Madhappa. 85: Piyush Sangwan. 86: Yuvraj Sandhu. 86: Arush Ahuja

Chandigarh Royals, Punjab Tigers for AICF T20 Cup

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 16
Chandigarh Royals, Punjab Tigers and AICF XI teams will compete in the All India Cricket Federation (AICF) organized first All-India Invitational Prize Money Cricket Tournament for Under-17 for AICF T20 Cup at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from June 18. The teams were selected during selection trials conducted at the Shivalik Public School ground in Sector 41 here today, according to AICF president Amit Thakur.
The tournament will be conducted on league-cum-knockout basis. Each team will play at least three matches in the league and winners and runners-up in each group will qualify for semi-finals.
Teams: Chandigarh Royals: Gaurav, Gitak, Yatish Paul, Happy Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Surinder Ruhil, Tarik Bains, Abhimanyu, Ravi Kishan, Sarang Tiyagi, Gurdeep Singh, Bhavesh Verma and Amit Sachdeva.
Punjab Tigers: Sachin Saini, Sahil Chopra, Vivek Verma, Mohit Garg , Vipin Bisht, Jasmeet Singh, Mankaran Singh, Ratan Lal, Ankit Panwar, Javesh Singh, Paramjeet Singh, Gurjit and Shreya Sood.
AICF XI: Kapil Saini, Ravi Kumar, Arpit Alreja, Tofic, Mohit Goyat, Rishikesh, Chandra, Lakhwinder Singh, Rajdeep Singh Sidhu, Mani Duggal, Navjot Singh , Jaspreet, Deepanshu, Raghav Aggarwal.

Jalandhar gain 97-run lead over Amritssr

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 16
The second day’s semi-final play between Chandigarh and Patiala in the Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for Katoch Shield was called off as early morning rains left the outfield slushy at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium here today. The umpires called off play at 3.00 p.m. Patiala will resume their innings tomorrow at 7.00 a.m.
In the second semi-final match being played at Amritsar, Jalandhar District snatched a vital 97-run first-innings lead against Amritsar. Amritsar in reply to Jalandhar’s total of 378 were bundled out for 299 in 90 overs.
Amritsar opened their innings with Manish Bhatia and Harmanjeet Bajwa who put on 29 runs for the first wicket before Manish Bhatia was caught by Taruwar Kohli of the bowling of medium pacer Navdeep Singh for 19. Navdeep struck for the second time when he had Rahul Matoo snapped up by wicket keeper Abhishek for 7 with the score reading 50.
At this stage Harmanjeet Bajwa was joined by Sumit Sharma and the two started the rescue act and were involved in a third wicket stand of 126 runs which was broken by spinner Yogesh Kumar when he forced Sumit Sharma into a false stroke and ended up in the safe hands of lanky Rahul Sharma at mid on for an individual score of 54 which was embellished with 8 boundaries and the team’s total reading 176 for 3.
Chandan Madan who joined Harmanjeet Singh Bajwa was associated in a 33- run fourth wicket stand before Harmanjeet Bajwa who had been batting patiently for 240 minutes suddenly lost his cool and was caught in the deep by Love Kumar while trying to heave right arm leg spinner Rahul Sharma. His innings of 94 of 175 balls was studded with 7 glorious 4s and two mighty sixes.
The spinning duo of Yogesh Kumar and Rahul Sharma got into the act and quickly removed Vipan Chauhan (5), Sharad Lumba (0) and Sandeep Sawal (5). Chandan Madan who scored 29 with 4x4s was the 7th batsman to get out at 219. Medium pacer Bharat Lumba and Tarun Sharma made a last minute charge to raise the team’s total 229. Bharat Lumba in the process scored a polished half century (54) of 88 balls inclusive of 5x4s and a towering six.
The bowling honours for Jalandhar were shared by Rahul Sharma (4/72), Yogesh Kumar (3/64) and Navdeep Singh (3 for 68). At the end of second day’s play Jalandhar at the second innings were 5 without loss in 3 overs with Satpal unbeaten on 1 and Pargat unbeaten on 4.
The match will resume tomorrow.
Brief scores: Jalandhar : 378 for all out in 95 overs.
Amritsar: 299 for all out in 90 overs (Harmanjeet Bajwa 94, Sumit Sharma 54, Bharat Lumba 54, Chandan Madan 29, Manish Bhatia 19, Tarun Sharma 13, Navdeep Singh 3 for 68, Rahul Sharma 4 for 72).

Vishwash, Sardul in 153-run stand

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 15
A brilliant 153-run partnership between openers captain Vishwash Bhalla and Sarul Kanwar helped Chandigarh post 324 for 4 in 86.2 overs in their first innings against Patiala on the first day of the four-day semi-final in the Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for Katoch Shield at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium here today.
Chandigarh won the toss and elected to bat. Vishwash Bhalla and in-form batsman Sarul Kanwar stitched up an opening partnership of 153 runs in 42.1 overs before Vishwas Bhalla was bowled by Ankur Jund for 64 off 138 balls inclusive of 11x4s.
Both batsmen sent the Patiala bowlers on a leather hunt as they plundered runs by stroking the ball freely to all parts of the ground. Sarul kanwar who had earlier scored 135 against Kapurthala, 69 against Jalandhar and 120 against Mohali, went on to complete another punishing century (148) off 183 balls inclusive of 26 forcefully struck boundaries all round the wicket.
The Patiala bowlers who looked hapless before the rampaging willow of Sarul Kanwar heaved a sigh of relief when he was unfortunately run out with the team total reading 250 for 3 in 65.3 overs. His exit saw the Patiala bowlers regaining their guile so much that Chandigarh from a healthy position of 250 for 3 slumped to 324 all out in 86.2 overs.
The main damage was done by the pair of right arm leg spinner Sarabjit Singh Ladda and left arm spinner Rajwinder Golu who returned figures of 4 for 75 and 4 for 88 respectively. Sarul Kanwar with this 100 has an impressive average of 118. He alongwith another profilic scorer Amit Prashar (15) went on to record a 58-run partnership for the second wicket. Amit Prashar before this match had scored 215 against Kapurthala, 82 against Jalandhar, 230 against Mohali returning an impressive batting average of 135.2 .
Sarul Kanwar had another fruitful partnership of 39 runs for the 3rd wicket with Gurkirat Singh (26) before getting run out. Patiala in their reply scored 13 for no loss in 6 overs before close of play.
Brief scores: Chandigarh: 324 fo2 all out in 86.2 overs (Sarul Kanwar 148, Vishwas Bhalla 64, Gurkirat 26, Amit Prashar 15, Uday Kaul 15,
Sarabjit Ladda 4 for75, Rajwinder Gollu 4 for 88).
Patiala: 13 for no loss in 6 overs (Kunwar Raina batting 6, Ravi Inder batting 4).
In the second semi final played between Jalandhar and Amritsar at Gandhi Ground, Amritsar, Jalandhar after winning the toss elected to bat and scored 378 all out in 95 overs.
Their innings was propped up by opening batsman Satpal (60) off 105 balls inclusive of 9x4s and skipper Taruwar Kohli who hit a brilliant 158 off 234 balls inclusive of 20 well struck boundaries before he was caught by Harman Bajwa of the bowling of Bharat Lumba. This was the second century of Taruwar Kohli in the tournament having earlier scored 122 against Kapurthala.
He was associated in a third wicket stand of 162 runs with Robin Singh 73 off 124 balls embellished with 8 boundaries. Love Kumar Singh was the other batsman to make a notable contribution of 43 off 46 balls inclusive of 5 boundaries and one six before he was caught and bowled by left arm spinner Lakshay Seth who returned impressive analysis of 32-3-124-4. He was ably supported by right arm medium pacer Bharat Lumba who claimed 4 for 65.
Both the matches will be resume tomorrow at Chandigarh and Amritsar respectively.
Brief scores: Jalandhar: 378 for all out in 95 overs
(Satpat 60, Taruwar Kohli 158, Robin Singh 73, Luv Kumar singh 43, Bharat Lumba 4 for 66, Lakshay Seth 4 for 124, Manish Bhatia 1 for 32).

High altitude camp for UT academy trainees

CHANDIGARH, JUNE 15
The Chandigarh Sports Department will conduct high altitude summer coaching camp for 42 Chandigarh Football and Hockey Academy players at Shilaroo in Himachal Pradesh from June 20 to July 4, according to Sports Director ML Sharma.
SK Joshi will be athletic coach-cum-contingent leader. Other coaches attached with the high altitude camp are
Iqbal Singh (athletics), Jasbir Singh (hockey ),Gurminder Singh (hockey) and Tejinder Kumar (football).
Meanwhile, the Department will also organize its annual summer coaching camp in various sports disciplines for sub-junior/junior boys and girls from June 23 to July 9, according to Joint Director Dr JPS Sidhu. As amny as 578 players will attend the camps at different venues. Training will be imparted from 4.30 p.m to 7 p.m daily.
The training on the camp will remain off on the holidays on June 28 and July 5. Only selected players will participate in the camp. Report of the camp will be submitted to District Sports Officer JS Negi latest by July 14.
A committee comprising DSO J.S. Negi, Section Officer Partap Singh and Senior Manager Naib Singh has been constituted to check the daily attendance/training schedule & refreshment etc.
The DSO will be responsible for distribution of refreshment restricted to expenditure not exceeding to Rs.15 per student per day

Chandigarh rower in Indian team

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 15
Chandigarh-based Tababi Devi of Central Reserve Police Force has been selected to represent India Team in Rowing World Cup Series which will take place from June 19 to 21 June on the 1972 Olympic regatta course in Munich, Germany.
According tosecretary Parmod Singla the Indian team is leaving today night for Germany.
Meena Toppo, Thara Kurian, Tababi Ngangom and Chaoba Thangjam are member of the Indian women's lightweight quadruple sculls team which will take part in Rowing World Cup Series. More than 550 athletes from 37 nations have entered the second stage of the 2009 Rowing World Cup series.
Meanwhile, the Rowing Federation of India has allotted the 30th Junior Nationals Rowing Championship to Chandigarh Rowing Association and it will be conducted in October.
The 14th Challenger and 13th Open Sprint Nationals will be held in Lucknow in November and the Jharkhand will be the venue of the 34th National Games from November 21 to December 5.
The 30th Open Nationals will be organised at Bhopal in February next year. Bhopal will also host 13th Sub Junior Nationals in June next year.
The 31st Junior Nationals Rowing Championship will be staged at Alleppey (Kerala) in October 2010.
The 15th Challenger and 14th Open Sprint Nationals will be held in Maharashtra in November 2010 and the 31st Open Nationals will be conducted in Pune in February 2011.

Ashbeer and Chikka start favourites

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Panchkula, June 15
After battling tough conditions in Coimbatore, junior golfers get ready to face off in the Lalit Suri Northern India Junior Golf Championship at the Panchkula Golf Club here from June 16 to 19.
The field has been given a boost with the top juniors present in full strength. Kapurthala’s Ashbeer Singh Saini will be gunning for his second straight title on tour after registering a facile two-shot win in Coimbatore two weeks back.
But giving him a run for his money would be Bangalore lad Chikkarangappa, who overcame the disappointment of finishing second at the Southern India by clinching his first title on the senior amateur tour, the Karnataka Open, which was played at Eagleton, his home club last week.
Last year, the Northern India was played at the Army Golf Club in Delhi and it was won by Rashid Khan with Chikkarangappa finished second, three behind the winner. The youngster, exuding confidence, said, “Since Ashbeer has won the Southern India title, I hope I can reverse the tables by winning the Northern India title.”
Besides Chikka, another youngster from Bangalore, Khalin Joshi, caught everyone’s attention with a strong finish in the last tournament on the senior tour. With a run of good finishes on the junior tour, the KGA player would be hoping to make the good form count.
Fourteen-year-old Vashsist Pawar and Vidit Singh would start as favourites in category ‘B’ and ‘C’ respectively. Vashist was given a tough fight by Shubhankar Sharma during the Southern India Junior before emerging as the winner in a playoff. Vidit, however, had a far more comfortable outing, maintaing his lead all the way through to emerge as the top player in the U-12 category.
The players will once again be divided into four categories. The U-18 players will take part in category ‘A’, the U-15 players in category ‘B’, category ‘C’ will be made up of U-12 and the ‘D’ category will be made up of U-10 players.
The tournament will be played on a strokeplay format over 72 holes for players in category ‘A’,‘B’ and ‘C’ while the category ‘D’ players will compete for three days over 54 holes.

Gurmannat stars for LIC Academy

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 14
A strokeful knock of 76 by Gurmannat helped LIC Academy to register an emphatic four-wicket win over Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy in the second match of the Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for LIC Trophy being played at St. Stephen’s School in Sector 45 here today.
After winning the toss, LIC Academy invited the DP Azad Academy to bat first. They scored 149 for 8 in stipulated 30 overs. Chatinya made 51 with the help of 3 fours in 76 balls and Jugnu made 19 with 1 four in 34 balls. For LIC Academy Pankaj took 3 wickets for 35 runs in six overs.
In reply, LIC Academy scored 150 runs for 6 wickets in mere 23.1 overs to achieve the target, Gurmannat Singh played a brilliant knock of 76 runs in 55 balls and Kartavay 25 runs with 4 fours in 28 balls. Akash (2 for 12) and Shidarath (2 for 25) was the most successful bowler for Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy.

Mohali Gymkhana win by 6 wks

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MOHALI, JUNE 14
Mohali Gymkhana Cricket Club beat GGS Sports Club by six wickets in the JAL Mohali Premier League being organized by Mohali Cricket Association.at Yadvindra Public School here today.
GGS Sports Club won the toss and elected to bat first and scored 62 runs in 21.5 overs. Satinder (13), Harman (13) and Bharat (11) were the main scorers.
Mayank Munjal bowled a brilliant spell and got five wickets for 9 runs. Sunny Sohal and Inderjit got two wickets each for 13 and 14, respectively.
In reply Mohali Gymkhana CC chased the target in 13 overs by scoring 63 for 4 wickets. Opener Kamal Walia was top scorer with 15 runs. Navdeep Singh (13 ) and Inderjit (10 ) were other main scorers. Bharat and Krishan took two wickets each.
Brief scores: GGS Sports Club: 62 all out (Satinder 13, Harman 13, Bharat 11, Mayank Munjal 2 for 9, Sunny Sohal 2 for 14, Inderjit 2 for 13).
Mohali Gymkhana: CC 63 for 4 (Kamal Walia 15, Navdeep Singh 13, Inderjit 10 not out).
In second match MCA CA got better of Bedi CC. After winning the toss MCA CA decided to bat and post a challenging total of 183 for 8 wickets. Manpreet Goni made a quickfire 53 in just 29 balls. Bir (18 ) and Sachin (17) also played well.
Lovepreet got three wickets for 26 runs and Kuldeep got 2 wickets for 29
In reply Bedi CC managed to score 102 runs for 8 wickets. Bedi played a sensible knock and was top scorer with 24 runs in 21 balls. Ajay (22) and Gulati (13) also chipped in. Gunjot (3 for 5), Harmeet (2 for 21) bowled well.
Brief scores: MCA CA 183 for 8 ( Manpreet Goni 53 , Bir 18 , Sachin 17, Lovepreet 3 for 26 , Kuldeep 2 for 29).
Bedi CC: 102 for 8 ( Bedi 24, Ajay 22, Gulati 13,
Gunjot 3 for 5, Harmeet 2 for 21).

Kapil Dev's mother expires

Legendary Kapil Dev Nikhanj (third from right) and other members of his family at the creamation ground in Chandigarh on Saturday.
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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 13
Mrs Raj Kumari Nikhanj, mother of legendary cricketer Kapil Dev Nikhanj, died here this morning. Wife of late Ram Lal Nikhanj, Mrs Raj Kumari, 85, leaves behind three sons, Ramesh Kumar Nikhanj, Bharat Bhushan Nikhanj and Kapil Dev Nikhanj, and four daughters.
Mrs Raj Kumari died at 5 a.m. at house No. 1020, Sector 27 and a large number of friends and relatives attended the creamation in Sector 25 in the evening. Ramesh Kumar, eldest son of Raj Kumari, lit the pyre.
On receiving the sad news of his mother's death, Kapil Dev, along with his wife Romi, rushed to Chandigarh from Delhi. Dronacharya and coach of Kapil Dev, Desh Prem Azad and Kapil's close friend Rakesh Jolly were among those who attended the cremation.
GS Walia placed a wreath on behalf of the Punjab Cricket Association.
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Chikka wins battle of nerves

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BANGALORE, JUNE 13
In what turned out to be a thrilling contest between two of the most talented youngsters, the younger of them, Chikkarangappa, held his nerves to win his maiden title on the LG Indian Amateur Golf Tour. In the final round played at Eagleton The Golf Resort here on Friday, it all boiled down to the final hole where Chikka, hit a brilliant second shot under pressure to maintain a slender one-shot lead and win the LG Karnataka Open title.
Chikka finished the tournament with a commendable total of 9-under 279 while Rashid had to be content with a bridesmaid finish at 278. Chandigarh lad Rahul Bakshi shot the best round of the day at 4-under and finished third overall with a tally of 5-under 283. Citymate Abhijit Singh Chadha ended up fourth with a total of 288 while Kanishk Madan was fifth at 289. Khalin Joshi with a total of 290 was a stroke better than his experienced citymate Abhishek Jha to finish sixth.
It was a determined Chikka who called the first shots when he made a birdie on the opening hole while Rashid fumbled with an 8-footer birdie putt that helped Chikka go two strokes ahead. Rashid once again missed a birdie on the second from five feet. With luck not riding with him, Rashid preferred to save par rather than lose strokes.
On the other hand, Chikka made four more birdies on the 3rd, 6th, 8th and 9th while losing a stroke each on the 5th and 7th to take the turn at 10-under, three ahead of Rashid. However with bogeys on the par-3 12th and the easy par-4 14th Chikka was back to a solitary stroke lead. With both players going hammer and tongs, drama unfolded in the last two holes. Rashid unleashed a superb tee shot on the 17th which left him four feet short of the cup. Chikkas tee shot was just over and his 25-feet curling downhill putt lipped out. Rashid lost a golden opportunity to square after missing the almost given birdie putt.
Once again on the 18th, Chikkas second shot was just a couple feet away from the cup. Rashid almost holed it on his second. Both of them signed off with birdies as the status quo remained for Chikka to lay his hands on his maiden title on the senior Tour.
I am delighted to win my first amateur title on my home course in front of my well wishers, said a delighted Chikka. I think the penultimate hole was crucial. Had Rashid made the putt, I think it would have been a different story. But I was confident of pulling it off, said the champion who intends to concentrate on the Junior Tour.
Playing in the same group but oblivious to the duos battle, young Rahul Bakshi played a bogey-free round while making birdies on the 1st, 6th, 16th and 18th.
Attached Picture:Chikkarangappa receiving the LG Karnataka Open Trophy from Nabendu Battacharjee, Regional Manager (South), LG Electronics Pvt. Ltd., at Eagleton The Golf Resort in Bangalore on Friday.
Top scores (after 72 holes): 279 Chikkarangappa (68, 69,72, 70); 278 Rashid Khan (74, 69, 67, 70); 283 Rahul Bakshi (71, 72, 72, 68); 288 Abhijit Singh Chadha (75, 75, 67, 71); 289 Kanishk Madan (70, 75, 72, 72); 290 Khalin Joshi (74, 72, 72, 72); 291 Abhishek Jha (73, 72, 72, 74); 294 Abhinav Lohan (75, 71, 76, 72); 298 Akshay Maliwal (76, 74, 74, 74); 299 Karan Vasudeva (77, 74, 78, 70); 300 Simarjeet Singh (78, 71, 76, 75), Aditya Bhandarkar (78, 77, 72, 73), Arshdeep Tiwana (77, 70, 77, 76).

CFA to conduct exams for referees

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 13
The Chandigarh Football Association will conduct written examinations for class III football referees at The Banyan Tree School in Sector 48-B here on June 20 at 10 a.m.
According to CFA general secretary Rakesh Bakshi candidates between the age group of 18 to 25 years are eligible to sit in examinations. The CFA will charge just Rs 100 per candidate as examination fee.
Qualified referees will appear for practical physical fitness test and viva-voce test. The successful candidates would be provisionally promoted as class III referees. Interested candidates may contact Rakesh Bakshi (mobile 9872663039) for more information.

Eight teams for Ind-Swift Trophy

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 13
As many as eight academies have been accommodated to stake their claims for top honours in the Under-15 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for Ind-Swift Trophy, being organised by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy from June 16.
Director of DPAC Academy, Dronacharya Desh Prem Azad said that eight teams have been divided into two pools.
DP Azad Cricket Academy, MCM Blue Caps, Sector 36, Stepping Stones, Sector 37 and DAV Senior Secondary School Academy, Sector 8 have been placed in Pool A.
The Pool B will consist of Mohali Cricket Academy, Shree Shree Academy, Panchkula, AJP Academy, Kharat and Satluj School Academy, Panchkula.
Two top teams from each pool will qualify for semi-finals. The pool league matches will conclude on June 20,
The league matches will be played at the MCM DAV College ground in Sector 36 and St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45 from 7 a.m. It will be of 40-over each side matches and qualified officials, including umpires, of Punjab Cricket Association, will be deputed to technically conduct the matches. Refreshment will be served to all participants.

Harish shines in Bharti Vij Academy win

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 13
A brilliant all-round performance by Akshdeep Singh (55, 2 for 24) and deadly bowling spell by Harish (6 for 10) enabled Bharti Vij Academy carve out a 39-run victory over LIC Academy in the first match of the Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for LIC Trophy at Government Model School ground in Sector 26 here today.
LIC Academy won the toss and elected to field first on the grassy wicket. The Bharti Vij Academy openers Akshdeep and Abhishek scored 70 runs in 16 overs. Akshdeep made 55 in 71 balls while Abhishek scored 31 in 55 deliveries. The Bharti Vij Academy posted 123 for 3 in allotted 25 overs. Priankit remained unbeaten on 21 off 21 balls.
In reply LIC Academy lost early wickets and got all out 84 in 19 overs. Pranjay played a defiant knock of 32 in 38 balls. Harish proved the wrecker-in-chief as he bowled a superb spell. With his controlled swing bowling he took 6 for 10 in five overs. Abhishek bagged two for 24 runs in four overs.
Tomorrow's fixtures: LIC Academy vs DP Azad Academy at St. Stephen's School, Sector 45 at 7.30 a.m.

Ravinder Talwar, Harbhushan Gulati elected

Ravinder Talwar.
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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 13
Ravinder Talwar and Harbhushan Gulati were unanimously elected president and general secretry, respectively, of the Chandigarh Kho-Kho Association in the general body meeting held at The Banyan Tree School in Sector 48-B here. Talwar, who is also general secretary of the Chandigharh Olympic Association, has been elevated to the post of president. He was earlier senior vice-president of the association.
The house unanimously amended the constitution to have a new post of chairman and former president Raghuvir Sharan became chairman. Shalender Kaushik was unanimously elected treasurer. It was decided that the association would be further strengthened and appropriate steps would be taken to popularise this discipline. Harbhushan Gulati.
Chandigarh District Sports Officer JS Negi and Rakesh Bakshi attended the meeting as observers of the Chandigarh Sports Council and Chandigarh Olympic Association, respectively.
Office-bearers: Chairman: Raghuvir Sharan. President: Ravinder Talwar. Vice-presidents: HS Sohi, Tarsem Kaur Bains, Harjinder Kaur, Satish Gandhi. General Secretary: Harbhushan Gulati.
Joint secretaries: SP Lamba, Sanjeev Sharma, Jagtar Bains, Sunil Kumar. Treasurer: Shailender Kaushik. Chairman Technical Committee: DS Kohli.
Executive members: KS Bharti, Arunesh Chaudhary, Harish Kumar, Labh Singh and GP Pal.

Sparkling double ton by Amit Prashar

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CHANDIGARH, June 12
A sparkling century by Amit Prashar (241, 219 balls, 9x6s, 25x4s) helped Chandigarh piled up a mammoth total of 495 for 4 in stipulated 95 overs against Mohali in the Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for Katoch Shield here today.
After having won the toss, Mohali skipper Harpreet Sunny invited Chandigarh to bat first. Leading the charge one drop Amit Prashar scored a scintillating double century. He was in such an awesome form that he scored the second hundred in just 45 balls with the help of five sixes and 11 boundaries.
Chandigarh started the innings with Sarul Kanwar and Vishwas Bhalla who were associated in an opening stand of 83 runs before Vishwas Bhalla got out for 20 runs. Sarul Kanwar at this stage was joined by Amit Prashar and the duo went on to stitch a second wicket partnership of 146 runs when Sarul Kanwar got out after completing a stroke filled century (120) off 161 balls studded with 12x4s and 2 huge sixes. Mohali bowlers were in for more grind when Gurkirat Walia joined Amit Prashar who was in a punishing mood and the two rattled up 248 runs for the third wicket in which the contribution of Gurkirat Walia was 55 off 84 balls. Uday Kaul also joined the run riot with an undefeated cameo of 30 runs.
Left Arm Spinner Varun Khanna bore the brunt of assault as he was hammered for 110 runs of 23 overs for one wicket. Sunny Sohal, Mayank Siddana and Harpreet Chatha also chipped in with one wicket each.
In the second match played in Jalandhar, Jaladhar scored 439 for 8 in 95 overs, having elected to bat after winning the toss. They were helped in their cause by Taruwar Kohli and Love Kumar Singh, both of whom scored centuries. The duo was associated in a stand of 193 runs for fifth wicket. Taruwar Kohli, who had played for India in Under-19 World Cup, scored 122 runs off 205 balls inclusive off 15x5s while Love Kumar Singh was more fluent in getting to his 114 off 115 balls studded with 18x4s and two lofty sixes. Abhishek Gupta also chipped in with unbeaten knock of 48 off 51 balls aided with 4 boundaries. Left Arm Spinner Arjun was the pick of the Kapurthala Bowlers scalping 3 for 88

In the third match played at Ludhiana, Ludhiana won the toss and elected to field. Their decision paid rich dividends as they bundled out star studded Patiala District for 262 in 85.5 overs. Patiala innings was propped up by Ravi Inder Singh who was the highest run getter 83 off 155 balls inclusive of 10x4s. Other contributions came from Rupitinder Singh (35), Mohit Mohindra (33) and ankur Jund (30) The bowling honurs for Ludhiana were shared by Karan Goel 4/56 and Varun Verma 3/56.
In the fourth match played in Amritsar, Amritsar after having won the toss and electing to bat posted a healthy total of 446 for 8 in 95 overs against Bathinda. They were helped in their cause by an unbeaten 100 (115) by Sharad Lumba off 132 balls studded with 13 x4s and 2x6s. Chandan Madan 93 off 101 balls with 14x4s , Rahul Mattoo 86, Vipan Chauhan 48, Charanjit 37 were the other notable contributors. Rahul Mattoo and Chandan madan were associated in a 3rd wicket partnership of 168 runs while Sharad Lumba and Charanjit stitched a partnership of 109 runs for 7 th wicket. Pawan Dabas 3/146 was the main wicket takers for Bathinda.
All the matches will continue tomorrow.

Vignesh and Aishwarya champions

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CHANDIGARH, June 12
Third seed Vignesh Veerbhadran of Tamil Nadu and lucky loser Aishwarya Aggarwal of Madhya Pradesh claimed the men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively, in the AITA Men and Women Ranking Tennis Tournament organized by the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association at the Sector 10 Tennis Stadium here today.
After splitting the first two sets, Vignesh Veerbhadran just managed to wrap up the match by winning the third and deciding set at 6-4. Vignesh started with flourish by winning the first set at 6-1. However, Shahbaaz put his heart out and clinched the second set at 6-3 to make it one-all. The third set provided all thrills before Vignesh claimed the set and title.
However, in the women’s singles final lucky loser and giant-killer Aishwarya Aggarwal outplayed local girl and qualifier Mehak Singh in a one-sided affair. Serving powerfully and executing her ground strokes with power and precision, Aishwarya won with ease by 6-1, 6-1.
HSIDC player Yogesh Phogat, partnering with Prateek Bhambri of Delhi won the men’s doubled title. The second seeded pair upset top seeded West Bengal pair of Saurav Panja and Manoj Sewa 7-5, 6-4.

Garima Vatwani (Delhi) and Sowjanya Bavisetti (AP) claimed the women’s doubles title by beating Aishwarya Agarwal (MP) and Natasha Palha (Goa) by 7-5, 6-4.
Chief Operating Officer Gajendra Singh distributed the prizes.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that the CLTA organized the tournament to
to motivate the Chandigarh players to play in both the categories. There were some experienced players namely Saurav Panja and Manoj Sewa who had been good players in 90’s and early 2000 took part in these events. It was a good experience for the new generation to get a chance to play with them.
Results (all finals): Women’s singles: LL-Aishwarya Aggarwal (MP) bt Q-Mehak Singh (Chd) 6-1, 6-1.
Men’s singles: 3-Vignesh Veerbhadran (TN) bt Shahbaaz Khan (Mah) 6-1, 3-6, 6-4.
Women’s doubles: Garima Vatwani (Dli)/Sowjanya Bavisetti (AP) bt Aishwarya Agarwal (MP)/Natasha Palha (Goa) 6-4, 2-6, 10-7.
Men’s doubles: 2-Prateek Bhambri (Dli)/Yogesh Phogat (Haryana, HSIIDC) bt 1-Saurav Panja (WB)/Manoj Sewa (WB) 7-5, 6-4.

Rashid fires 67 to claw back into contention

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BANGALORE, JUNE 11
It seemed a renewal of rivalry between Rashid Khan and Chikkarangappa, who used to face each other oftenin the battle for honours in the junior circuit. Behind by six shots, Rashid played an almost flawless round of golf, shooting five-under 67 to claw back into contention, at the end of the penultimate round of the LG Karnataka Open being held at the par-72 Eagleton - The Golf Resort here on Thursday. Chikkarangappa despite an average round of level-par 72, had a three-day total of seven-under 209 with Rashid breathing down his neck at 210.
The duo had left the rest of the field far behind as Rahul Bakshi who also submitted a level par round was a distant third at 215. 17-year-old Chandigarh lad Abhijit Singh Chadha also fired a 5-under 67 to be placed fourth at 217 along with Bangalores Abhishek Jha and Delhis Kanishk Madan. Another local lad who has improved by leaps and bounds, Khalin Joshi, was placed seventh at 218. Abhinav Lohan was sole eighth at 222.
Although Rashid has graduated to the senior ranks, Chikka has another couple of years on the junior circuit. However, their healthy rivalry was on display as Rashid began aggressively right from the opening hole and succeeded in saving a stroke with a deft chip. The lead was restored by Chikka when he made a birdie on the second but his quest to build on the lead in a hurry, cost him dearly as he lost a stroke each on the third and seventh. To add to that Rashid made a birdie on the par-3 eighth to narrow the lead even further.
Making the turn at 1-over, Chikka soon found himself in trouble again on the par-3 12th where he three-putted from the centre of the green. The 16-year-old managed to salvage his pride by making two birdies in the last three holes (16th and 18th). Nothing went right for me today. I was just off-colour in all department of the game. However I am happy to get away with an even par round despite my indifferent form today, admitted Chikka. I know he is an experienced player and if he wins, it would be because of his good form, he added.
Rashid, despite hitting only seven greens in regulation on his front nine, took the turn at 2-under. Such was his form that he did not miss any of the greens in regulation on his return journey. After a birdie on the par-5 13th, the Delhi lad upped his game and made consecutive birdies on the 16th and 17th and saved a great par on the 18th to be home and dry with a score that should give Chikka a restless night.
I had planned to catch up with him and not really overtake him as six shots was a bit too much, said Rashid. I am looking forward to one more title but Chikka is also a good player. I need to play a steady game and I am aware that he is playing on his home course.
Top scores (after 54 holes): 209 Chikkarangappa (68, 69,72); 210 Rashid Khan (74, 69, 67); 215 Rahul Bakshi (71, 72, 72); 217 Abhijit Singh Chadha (75, 75, 67), Abhishek Jha (73, 72, 72), Kanishk Madan (70, 75, 72); 218 Khalin Joshi (74, 72, 72); 222 Abhinav Lohan (75, 71, 76); 223 L Selvadurai (76, 74, 73), HS Kang (76, 73, 74), Bhawani Singh (77, 72, 74)

ESPN STAR Sports to telecast live FIFA Confederation Cup

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CHANDIGARH, June 11
ESPN STAR Sports, Asia’s leading sports broadcaster is all set to televise live and exclusive the biggest soccer tournament of the year – FIFA Confederations Cup 2009. The tournament gets underway in South Africa starting June 14. Sports channel ESPN & STAR Sports will showcase live & exclusive all the 16 matches of the tournament.
This is the eight edition of the prestigious FIFA Confederations Cup. The tournament is held every four years where winners of the six regional championships from CAF, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, UEFA, AFC, and OFC are eligible to play. The host country and the FIFA World Cup winner are included in order to bring the number of participants to eight.
The eight teams participating in this year’s tournament are South Africa, Italy, New Zealand, Iraq, Spain, United States, Egypt and defending champions Brazil.
All teams have been divided into two groups - A & B. Group A will have host nation South Africa (Host Nation) along with New Zealand (OFC Nations Cup Winner), Iraq (2007 AFC Asian Cup Winner) and Spain (UEFA Euro 2008 winner). Group B comprises of the United States (2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup Winner), Egypt (2008 African Cup of Nations winner), Brazil (COPA America 2007 winner) and Italy (2006 FIFA World Cup winner). The only newcomers in the 2009 edition are Iraq and the two European teams – reigning world champions Italy and European champions Spain.
The tournament is expected to produce pulsating soccer which will keep soccer fans across the globe hooked to television.

Ashish, Sandeep steer Chandigarh into semis

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CHANDIGARH, June 11
Good knocks by Ashish Kukreti (43) and Sandeep Bhattachariya ( 38 not out) enabled Chandigarh District XI beat Panchkula XI by five wickets and enter the semi-final of the Haryana State Inter-District Cricket Tournament (Under-22) at Government Senior Secondary School in Sector 19 here today.
Chandigarh skipper Arjun Puri won the toss decided to field first. His decision proved right as Panchkula XI were dismissed for 158 runs. Left arm medium pacer Harsh Ahlawat captured three wickets for 28. He was given good support by right arm leg spinner Yajuwinder Chahal who chipped in 2 for 19. Geetanshu Trehan and Sandeep Bhattachariya got one wicket each.
Chasing the winning total a steady batting performance by Ashish Kukreti (43, 4x5s) put his team on the winning track. He added 77 runs for the opening wicket partnership with skipper Arjun Puri (36, 4x4,1x6). After the departure of the duo left arm batsman Sandeep Bhattachariya applied the finishing touches and reached the target in 43.2 overs. He remained not out on 38. He hit five boundaries in just 28 balls.
Brief scores: Panchkula: XI 158 all out in 50 over(Kapil Pandey 39, Mohan Singh 29, Pawan 24, Harsh Ahlawat 3 for 28, Yajuwinder Chahal 2 for 19, Sandeep Bhattachariya 1 for 27.
Chandigarh District: 159 for 5 in 43.2 overs (Ashish Kukreti 43 , Sandeep Bhattachariya 38, Arjun Puri 38, Rakesh Kumar 14 not out Amay Soman 15, Suraj Bhan 1for 29, Jasant 1 for 29).
Chandigarh will play Jhajjar District in semi-final on June 13.

Seeded Chandril and Prateek toppled

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CHANDIGARH, June 11
Top seed Chandril Sood of Uttar Pradesh and second seed Prateek Bhambri of Delhi made their exit in the men’s singles semi-finals of the Men and Women AITA Ranking Tennis Tournament being hosted by the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association at the Sector 10 Tennis Stadium here today.
Giving a consistent display, third seed Vignesh Veerbhadran of Tamil Nadu showed top seed and hot contender Chandril Sood of Uttar Pradesh in straight sets 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the semi-final encounter. Unseeded Shahbaaz Khan of Maharashtra pulled off another upset by shocking second seed Prateek Bhambri of Delhi in evenly contested three sets 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-1 in the second semi-final which lasted three hours.
In the women’s section local qualifier Mehak Singh will face lucky loser Aishwarya Aggarwal of Madhya Pradesh in the final tomorrow.
Qualifier Mehak Singh took four hours to snuff out the spirited challenge of qualifier Bhuvana K. of Andhra Pradesh in a sea-saw battle in the women’s singles semi-final. In the second semi-final lucky loser Aishwarya Agarwal outplayed qualifier Sowjanya Bavisetti in straight sets.
Results (all semi-finals): Women’s singles: Q-Mehak Singh (CHD) bt Q-Bhuvana K. (AP) 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, LL Aishwarya Aggarwal (MP) bt Q-Sowjanya Bavisetti 6-2, 6-2.
Men’s singles: 3-Vignesh Veerbhadran (TN) bt 1-Chandril Sood (UP) 6-4, 7-6 (5), Shahbaaz Khan (MAH) bt 2-Prateek Bhambri (DLI) 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-1.
Women’s doubles: Aishwarya Agarwal (MP)/Natasha Palha (MAH) bt Jilke Nelord (DLI)/Renuka Keswani (DLI) 6-4, 6-1, Garima Vatwani (DLI)/Sowjanya Bavisetti (AP) bt 3-Anushree Thamnna (KAR)/Dipti Srivastava (WB) 6-2, 6-4.
Men’s doubles: 1-Saurav Panja (WB)/Manoj Sewa (WB) bt Monal Chillar (HAR)/Rubal Shandilya (MAH) 6-1, 6-1, 2- Prateek Bhambri (DLI)/Yogesh Phogat (HAR, HSIIDC) bt Digvijay S. Mehta (HP)/Shahbaaz Khan (MAH) 4-6, 6-2, 11-9.

Seeds toil to win in AITA Ranking Tennis

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 10
Top seed Chandril Sood (Uttar Pradesh), second seed Prateek Bhambri (Delhi), third seed Vignesh Veerbhadran (Tamil Nadu) and Shahbaaz Khan (Maharashtra) toiled hard to move into men's singles semi-final of the Men and Women AITA Ranking Tennis Tournament being organised by the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association at the Sector 10 Tennis Stadium here today.
Chandril Sood was extended to three sets by qualifier Sidharth Rawat of Uttar Pradesh before scoring a hard-fought 6-7 (4), 6-2, 7-5 victory in the quarter-final. Second seed Prateek Bhambri overcame a stiff resistance from qualifier Mohan Chillar of Haryana 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 in three sets.
Shahbaaz Khan of Maharashtra rallied to upset fifth seed Manoj Sewa of West Bengal 4-6, 6-1, 6-4. Local challenge in the men's singles ended when third seed Vignesh Veerbhadran got the better of Gurinder Singh 6-1, 4-6, 6-2.
Local qualifier Mehak Singh continued her winning spree by upsetting second seed Rani Samita Jain of Indian Air Force 6-0, 6-2 in a one- sided women's singles quarter-final encounter. Lucky loser Aishwarya Aggarwal of Madhya Pradesh outplayed Padmapriya A.K of Karnataka in straight sets 6-1, 6-0. In another quarter-final match, Sowjanya Bavisetti beat Arantxa Andrady of Delhi 6-2, 6-1. Qualifer Bhuvana K. of Andhra Pradesh defeated another qualifier Likitha Shetty of Delhi 6-1, 6-4.
Results: Women's singles (q-finals): Mehak Singh (Q1) (CHD) bt Rani Smita Jain (IAF) (2) 6-0, 6-2, Aishwarya Aggarwal (MP) (LL2) bt Padmapriya A.K (KAR) 6-1, 6-0, Sowjanya Bavisetti (Q5) bt Arantxa Andrady (DLI) (LL6) 6-2, 6-1, Bhuvana K. (Q7) (AP) bt Likitha Shetty (Q8) (DLI) 6-1, 6-4.
Men's singles (q-finals): Chandril Sood (1) (UP) bt Sidharath Rawat (Q8) (UP) 6-7 (4), 6-2, 7-5, Prateek Bhambri (DLI) (2) bt Monal Chillar (Q6) (HAR) 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, Vignesh Veerbhadran (3) (TN) bt Gurinder Singh (Q2) (CHD) 6-1, 4-6, 6-2, Shahbaaz Khan (MAH) bt Manoj Sewa (5) (WB) 4-6, 6-1, 6-4.
Women's doubles (q-finals): Anushree Thamnna (KAR)/Dipti Srivastava (WB) (3) bt Tanvi Gupta (DLI)/ Jaanesh Kaur (CHD) 6-2, 6-7 (5), 18-16, Garima Vatwani (DLI)/Sowjanya Bavisetti (AP) bt Mohana Sarker (WB)/ Shardha Dali (MAH)6-1, 6-2, Jilke Nelord (DLI)/Renuka Keswani (DLI) bt Likitha Shetty (DLI)/Padmapriya A.K (KAR) (4) 7-6 (4),4-6, 14-12, Aishwarya Agarwal (MP)/Natasha Palha (MAH) bt Nupur Kaul (MAH) Abhilasha Ahuja (DLI) (1)6-3, 6-4.
Men's doubles (q-finals): Gaurav Panja (WB)/Manoj Sewa (WB) (1) bt Saaneesh Mani Mishra (UP)/Arvind Singh (RAJ) 2-6, 6-3, 1-8, Bhambri (DLI)/Yogesh Phogat (HAR) (HSIIDC) (2) bt Ajay Yadav (HAR) (CLTA)/Deepinder S. Bains (CHD) 6-4, 7-5, Digvijay S. Mehta (HP)/Shahbaaz Khan (MAH) bt Lakshit Sood (UP)/Chandril Sood (UP) (3) 1-6, 6-2, 11-9, Prateek, Monal Chillar (HAR)/Rubal Shandilya (MAH) bt Kunal Anand (DLI)/Armaan Chaudhary (CHD) 6-4, 6-4.

MCM Blue Caps face Sri Sri Academy in final for Stephen's Trophy

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 10
MCM Blue Caps of Sector 36 qualified to cross swords with Sri Sri Academy of Panchkula in the final of the Under-10 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for St Stephen's Trophy being organised by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy. The final will be contested on June 12 at the MCM DAV College ground in Sector 36 at 7.30 a. m.
MCM Blue Caps today defeated Mohali Cricket Academy by 40 runs in the second semi-final played at the MCM DAV College ground. MCM Blue caps medium pacers Anmil and Karan Sood wrecked the Mohali Cricket Academy innings with penetrating bowling. Anmol dismissed four MCA batsmen while giving away 19 runs. Operating from the other end, Karan Sood bowled a tight length to claim three wickets for 9 runs. Spinner Tushar chipped in with 2 for 14 as MCA, chasing a victory target of 125, were dismissed for 84 in 19.2 overs. Gagan and Harmandeep were their main scorers with 11 and 9, respectively.
Earlier, batting first MCM Blue Caps posted 120 for 4 in 20 overs. The highlight of their innings was a polished knock of 46 by Mayank who reached the fence four times. Ashish Das and Tushar contributed 10 and 11, respectively.
Mohali Cricket Academy's Jatin was the most successful bowler by taaking 2 for 16.
Brief scores: MCM Blue Caps, Sector 36: 120 for 4 in 20 overs (Mayank 46, 4x4s, Ashish Das 10, Tushar 11, Jatin 2 for 16). Mohali Cricket Academy: 84 all out in 19.2 overs (Gagan 11, Harmandeep 9, Anmol 4 for 19, Karan Sood 3 for 9, Tushar 2 for 14). MCM Blue Caps win by 40 runs.

Marathon innings by skipper Pawn Jha

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PANCHKULA, June 9 A superb marathon knock of 175 off just 135 balls which included 24 boundaries and one six by opener Pawan Kumar Jha and another magnificient innings of 90 runs by Dipanshu Rajanwal enabled Panchkula District to overpower Kurukshetra District by a huge margin of 162 runs in the Haryana State Inter District (Under 22) Cricket Championship, played at JR Institute of Cricket Technology, (Barwala), Panchkula here today.
Afrer winning the toss, panchkula skipper Kapil Pandey opeted to bat first and the decision was proved to be right from the very first over of the innings as Pawan Jha continued in the fashion he left in the last match and scored 14 runs from the very first over of the innings bowled by medium pacer Harjot SIngh.
Although Panchkula District lost 2 early wickets in the form of Naveen Bhaloda and Ravi Kumar with the scoreboard reading just 23 runs, Pawan Jha accompanied by Dipanshu Rajanwal had other ideas who registered 50 of the innings in just 7th over and thereafter continued to score at will. Pawan Jha was more devastating of the two hitting the bowlers mercilessly all around the wicket as second 50 of the innings came much quicker in just 37 balls and the scoreboard read 100 for 2 in 12.4 overs.
Kuruksehrra's skipper tried his best changing the bowlers but none of them could put brake on the brisk scoring rate as replacement of Amit proved more constlier when Jaijagpal came in and the very first ball was pulled over square leg fence for a six. Pawan completed his Century in just 82 balls, which included a six and 16 boundaries, whereas on the other end, Dipanshu, however, started cautiously but opened up and was matching ball to ball with the other partner reaching his half century with 6 hits to the fence.
Once Pawan Jha completed his centurty and Dipanshu crossed 50 runs mark, both became more harsh and launched a brutal attack with Pawan going on to 175 runs in jjst 135 balls and Dipanshu Rajanwal had scored 90 of 99 balls before he was hit-wicket to off spinner Anshul in another attempt to sent the ball over mid-wicket fence.
But by then both were involved in 242 runs partnership for the 3rd wicket. After the fall of 3rd wicket, Panchkula lost anotehr few wickets in quick succession but Mohan SIngh ensured alongwith Pawan Jha that the brilliant start is captialised to its optimum while playing a brisk knock of 35 runs off just 21 deliveries. Mrigank was the most successful boweler for Kuruksetra team with figures of 4 for 50 whereas Anshul and Harjot accounted for 2 wickets each. Panchkula innings folded at 345 for 9 in the allotted 50 overs.

Facing a hurculian start, visitor started chase on a sedate note, scoring 36 runs in 7 overs but in the process, lost both the openers to medium pacer Kapil Pandey. An in-swinging delivery from Kapil was a beauty which sent the middle stump rolling almost 10 yards from its groove. It was Deepak Negi who put some resistance scoring 49 runs with the help of 5 four and a six off 63 balls and Harjot 24 off 25 balls but that was not enough. At no stage, Kurukshetra Team looked in race who were all out at 183 in 37.5 overs. The dual Left arm spin attack from Sachin Gehrotra and Mohan Singh knit a web cleverly not only restricting the run rate but picking up wickets at regular intervals. Mohan SIngh claimed 4 for 32 whereas Kapil Pandey chipped in 2 for 39 and Sachin Gehrotra with Himmat SIngh claimed one wicket apiece. Panchkula won the match by huge margin of 162 runs and reached the quarterfinal to face Chandigarh to be played at Chandigarh on 11th June, 2009.
Brief scores: Panchkula District: 345 for 9 in 50 overs (Pawan Jha 175, Dipanshu Rajanwal 90, Mohan Singh 35 N.O. Mrigank 4 for 50, Harjot 2 for 82).
Kurukshetra District: 183 All Out in 37.5 overs (Mrigank 29, Deepak Negi 49, Harjoit SIngh 24, Mohan SIngh 4 for 32, Kapil Pandey 2 for 39).

Six academies for U-15 Cricket Tourney

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 9
After successful completion of Under-13 and Under-16 tournaments, the Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy will now conduct Under-15 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for Ind-Swift Trophy from June 16.
Director of DPAC Academy, Dronacharya Desh Prem Azad said that six teams have staked their claim for the top honours. The league matches will be played The league matches will be played at the MCM DAV College ground in Sector 36 and St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45 from 7 a.m. It will be of 40-over each side matches and qualified officials, including umpires, of Punjab Cricket Association, will be deputed to technically conduct the matches. Refreshment will be served to all participants.
The academies which have sent their entries are: DP Azad Cricket Academy, MCM Blues, 37 Cricket Academy, Sri Sri Cricket Academy of Panchkula, MCA Academy of Mohali and APJ Academy, Kharar.

Priyankit and Surya steers Sri Sri Academy into final

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 9
A brilliant knock of 72 by Priyankit and fine bowling spell by medium pacer Surya (4 for 21) helped Sri Sri Cricket Academy of Panchkula outplay Sector 37 Cricket Academy by six wickets in the semi-final of the Inter-Academy Under-10 Cricket Tournament for St Stephen's Trophy being organised by the Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy here today.
Sector 37 Academy batted first and scored 141 for 5 in alloted 20 overs. The highlight of their innings was an opening wicket partnership of 114 runs between Yugesh Mathani (59) and Arnav Sharma (25). Amijot remained not out on 10.
Sri Sri Academy medium pacer Surya bowled a fine spell to take four wickets for 21 runs in four overs.
Sri Sri Academy replied with 142 for 4 in 18.3 overs. Priyankit posted a well-compiled 72 which was studded with nine boundaries. Abhishek and Surya contributed 22 and 12 not out.
Brief scores: Sector 37 Academy: 141 for 5 in 20 overs (Yugesh Mathani 59, Arnav Sharma 25, Amijot 10 not out, Surya 4 for 21). Sri Sri Academy: 142-4 in 18.3 overs (Priyankit 72, Abhishek 22, Surya 12 not out, Yugesh Mathani 1 for 20, Abhijot 1 for 29).

Easy for Mehak, Rani Smita, Chandril, Prateek

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 9
Qualifier Mehak Singh of Chandigarh ousted lucky loser Lavanya Nath of Delhi in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 in the women's second round match of the Men and Women AITA Ranking Tournament being hosted by the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association here today.
Second seeded Rani Smita Jain of Indian Air Force had an easy 6-1, 6-2 win over qualifier Parminder Kaur of Chandigarh.
Padmapriya A.K. of Karnataka upset sixth seed Sayali Bhilare of Maharashtra in a very close match 7-5, 7-5. Another upset by qualifier Sowjanya Bavisetti who stunned third seed lucky loser Anushree Thamanna of Karnataka 6-4, 6-4. Arantxa Andrady (LL6) beat Jeni Patel 6-2, 6-4. Lucky loser Aishwarya Agarwal of Madhya Pradesh had a tough three setter win over qualifier Garima Vatwani 6-3, 1-6, 6-4. Qualifier Likhita Shetty of Delhi beat another qualifier Natasha Palha of Maharashtra 6-3, 6-3.
CLTAtrainee Ravnoor Kaur went down fighting in three sets to qualifier Bhuvana K of Andhra Pradesh 6-4, 3-6, 6-1.

Top seed Chandril Sood of Uttar Pradesh recorded a straight set win over qualifer Preetham R. Moras of Karnataka 6-4, 7-5.
Second seed Prateek Bhambri of Delhi also had a straight set win over Harshvardhan Thirani of West Bengal 6-1, 6-4. Fifth seeded Manoj Sewa of West Bengal faced some resistance from Vedant Kapoor of Delhi. Manoj won 6-3, 7-5. Qualifier Monal Chillar upset seventh seed Saurav Panja 6-4, 2-6, 6-0.
Third seed Vignesh Veerbhadran seed had an easy 6-3, 6-1 win over Rubal Shandilya of of Delhi. CLTA boy Gurinder beat Javed Hazari of Punjab in three sets 6-2, 5-7, 6-4.
The quarterfinal matches will be held at the CLTA courts from 8.30 a.m tomorrow.
Results: Women's singles (2nd round): Mehak Singh (Q1) (CHD) bt Lavanya Nath (LL4) (DLI) 6-0, 6-0, Rani Smita Jain (IAF) (2) bt Parminder Kaur (Q3) (CHD) 6-1, 6-2, Likhita Sheety (Q8) (DLI) bt Natasha Palha (Q2) (MAH) 6-3, 6-3, Sowjanya Bavisetti (Q5) bt Anushree Thamanna (3) (KAR) 6-4, 6-4, Bhuvana K. (Q7) (AP) bt Ravnoor Kaur (CHD) (WC) 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, Aishwarya Aggarwal (MP) (LL2) bt Garima Vatwani (DLI) (Q6) 6-3, 1-6, 6-4, Arantxa Andrady (DLI) (LL6) bt Jeni Patel (GUJ) 6-2, 6-4, Padmapriya A.K (KAR) bt Sayali Bhilare (6) (MAH) 7-5, 7-5.
Men's singles (2nd round): Chandril Sood (1) (UP) bt Preetham R. Moras (Q7) (KAR) 6-4, 7-5, Prateek Bhambri (DLI) (2) bt Harshvardhan Thirani (WB) 6-1, 6-4, Manoj Sewa (5) (WB) bt Vedant Kapoor (DLI) (Q5) 6-3, 7-5, Monal Chillar (Q6) (HAR) bt Saurav Panja (7) (WB) 6-4, 2-6, 6-0, Vignesh Veerbhadran (3) (TN) bt Rubal Shandilya (DLI) 6-3, 6-1, Gurinder Singh (Q2) (CHD) bt Javed Hazari (PB) 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, Shahbaaz Khan (MAH) bt Himanshu Mali (MAH) (WC) 6-2, 6-4, Sidharath Rawat (Q8) (UP) bt Deepinder S. Bains (6) (CHD) 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-4.
Women's doubles (Ist round): Aishwarya Agarwal (MP)/Natasha Palha (MAH) bt Steffi Sangani/Monica Sangani (GUJ) 6-0, 6-0, Tanvi Gupta (DLI)/ Jaanesh Kaur (CHD) bt Prabhamrit K. Sandhu (CHD)/ Noor Paul (CHD) 6-3, 7-5, Mohana Sarker (WB)/ Shardha Dali (MAH) bt Baljinder Kaur (HAR)/Shilpa Naruka (CHD) 7-5, 6-3, Jilke Nelord (DLI)/Renuka Keswani (DLI) bt Prerna Pratap(KAR)/Prarthana Pratap (KAR) 6-3, 4-6, 10-7, Anushree Thamnna (KAR)/Dipti Srivastava (WB) (3) bt Buvana K. (AP)/ Parminder Kaur (CHD) 6-3, 4-6, 10-7, Nupur Kaul (MAH) Abhilasha Ahuja (DLI) (1) /bt Jeni Patel (GUJ)/Harnoor K. Mann (CHD) 7-5, 6-4, Likhita Shetty (DLI)/Padmapriya A.K (KAR) (4) bt Ravnoor Kaur (CHD)/Lavanya Nath (DLI) ) 4-6, 6-1, 10-7, Garima Vatwani (DLI)/Sowjanya Bavisetti (AP)bt Arantxa Andrady (DLI)/Sayali Bhilare (MAH) (2) 6-3, 6-1.
Men's doubles (Ist round): Kunal Anand (DLI)/Armaan Chaudhary (CHD) bt Gurmohit Singh (CHD)/Navneet Kumar (UP) (WC) 3-6, 6-3, 10-8, Lakshit Sood (UP)/Chandril Sood (UP) (3) bt Harashvardhan Thirani (WB) Robin Das (WB) 6-1, 6-2, Ajay Yadav (HAR) (CLTA)/Deepinder S. Bains (CHD) bt Ankit Chopra (HAR)/Akshat Joshi (CHD) (WC) 6-7 (4), 6-1. 10-6, Prateek Bhambri (DLI)/Yogesh Phogat (HAR) (HSIIDC) (2) bt Bhishma Desai (GUJ)/Parth Indrodia (GUJ) 6-4, 6-4, Saurav Panja (WB)/Manoj Sewa (WB) (1) bt John Carino (TN)/Vignesh Veerbhadran (TN) 6-0, 6-0, Saaneesh Mani Mishra (UP)/Arvind Singh (RAJ) bt Gurinder Singh (PB)/Mandeep S. Gill (CHD) 1-6, 6-2, 10-6, Monal Chillar (HAR)/Rubal Shandilya (MAH) bt Hari Chidambaram (IAF)/Arvind Sharma (CHD) (IAF) (4) 6-3, 6-2, Digvijay S. Mehta (HP)/Shahbaaz Khan (MAH) bt Himanshu Mali (MAH)/Javed Hazari (PB) 6-4, 7-6 (1)

Chandigarh pile up 425 against Jalandhar

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CHANDIGARH, June 9
Chandigarh continued their good run with the bat when they amassed 425 in 94.5 overs while batting first against Jalandhar District at Burlton Park in Jalandhar today.
Chandigarh started with a flourish notching up 103 runs opening stand between Sarul Kanwar (69, off 64 balls,12x4s and 1x6) and Vishwas Bhalla (50, 6x4s) before Sarul Kanwar was snapped up by wicket-keeper Abhishek Gupta of the bowling of Off Spinner Pargat Singh.
Vishwas Bhalla was the next to go being brilliantly run out by Pargat Singh. In-form batsman Amit Prashar (82, 11x4s) and Uday Kaul (87, 8x4s, 1x6) stitched up a partnership of 159 runs for the fourth wicket. Before Amit Prashar was leg before wicket to Pargat Singh, Uday Kaul perished when he lofted left arm medium pacer Arminder Singh to mid-on where he was lapped up by Satpal. Anupam Gambhir played an undefeated cameo of 50 of 63 balls inclusive of 5x4s. Right arm leg spinner Rahul Sharma bowled his heart out and claimed 6 wickets for 147 runs of 37.5 overs. Pargat Singh (2/59) was the other successful bowler for Jalandhar.
In the second match, Patiala having won the toss against Amritsar at Gandhi Grounds in Amritsa,r elected to bat and scored 359 all out in 92.2 overs. Their innings was propped up by Himanshu Chawla who scored a brilliant century (140, 152, 14x4s, 3x6s). He was associated in a 113-run stand for sixth wicket with Mohit Mohindra (41).
The other notable contributors were Ravi Inder Singh (40, 7x4s), skipper Pankaj Dharmani (47, 7x4s) and Amitoz Singh (37, 5x4s). For Amritsar medium pacers Bharat Lumba (4 for 7) and Sumit Sharma (2 for 55) were the main wicket takers.
In the third match played between Ludhiana and Bathinda at PAU in Ludhiana. Bathinda having won the toss and electing to bat were bundled out for 196 in 52.2 overs. Hakikat (47), Manil Bajaj (38), Karan (21), Manjit Singh (20) were the main contributors for Bathinda. Left arm spinner Ankur Kakkar was wrecker in chief for Ludhiana returning flattering figures of 17.2-13-40-6. He was ably supported by Gagandeep Dhand who scalped 2 for 40.
In reply Ludhiana scored 151 for 3 in 42 overs before the end of play. Karan Goel (67 not out, 9x4s, 1 x6) and Gaurav Marwaha (29 not out) were at the crease at close of play. Gitansh Khera (36) and Varun Chitkara (16) were the other two contributors to the Ludhiana total.
In the fourth match played at YPS Mohali between Mohali and Kapurthala Mohali opted to field after winning the toss and skittled out Kapurthala for 199 in 58 overs. Opener Ravinder Pal Singh (64, 10x4s,1x6) was the pick of the Kapurthala batsman. Other contribution came from Arjun (36) and Krishan Kumar (40). Left arm spinner Varun Khanna (4/39) was the most successful bowler for Mohali.
Replying Mohali were 173 for 3 at the end of day’s play. Simranjit (34) and Mayank Siddana (57 were the main scorers for Mohali. Navneet Singh (33) and Sunny Sohal (33) were still at the crease when the days play ended.
All the matches will resume tomorrow.

Aishwarya topples top seed Nupur Paul

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CHANDIGARH, June 8
Lucky loser Aishwarya Agarwal upset top seed Nupur Paul 6-0, 6-0 in the women's singles first round match of the AITA Ranking Tennis Tournament being hosted by the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association here today.
Other seeded players who were upset in the women's event were Abhilasha Ahuja (4), Dipti Srivastava (5) and Arushi Sharma (7). Qualifier Bhuvana K. of Andhra Pradesh upset Abhilasha Ahuja of Haryana in straight sets 6-4, 6-1 while lucky loser Arantxa Andrady of Delhi stunned Dipti Srivastava of West Bengal 7-5, 6-4. Qualifier Mehak Singh of Chandigarh rallied to beat seventh seed and lucky loser Arushi Sharma 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.
Ravnoor Kaur and Parminder Kaur,both of Chandigarh made it to the pre-quarter finals.
In the men’s singles qualifier Gurinder Singh of CLTA upset eighth seed Bheeshma Desai of Gujarat in three sets 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.
Results: Men's (final round) (qualifying): Gurinder Singh (CHD) bt Manoj Kumar (CHD) 8-2, Chandom Shaolin (CHD) bt Andrea Merg (USA) 8-4, Monal Chillar (HAR) bt Akshat Joshi (CHD) 8-2, Arvind Singh (RAJ) bt Sameer Pranjape (MAH) 8-5, Sidharth Rawat (UP) bt Saaneesh Mani Mishra (UP) 8-2, Preetham R. Moras (KAR) bt Prasanta Priyadarshi (UP) 8-2, Kumar (WB) (4) bt Gaurav Sharma 8-2, Vedant Kapoor (DLI) (5) bt Gurvinder Mann (DLI) 8-5.
Main draw: Women's singls (1st round): Aishwarya Aggarwal (MP) (LL) bt Nupur Kaul (1) (MAH) 6-0, 6-0, Padmapriya A.K (KAR) bt Monica Sangani (GUJ) (LL) 6-1, 6-0, Likhita Sheety (Q) (DLI) bt Tanvi Gupta (8) (DLI) 6-2, 6-0, Jeni Patel (GUJ) bt Jaanesh Kaur (WC) (CHD) 6-4, 6-3, Sowjanya Bavisetti (Q) bt Amreen Chaudhary (UP) (Q) 6-0, 6-2, Arantxa Andrady (DLI) (LL) bt Dipti Srivastava (5) (WB) 7-5, 6-4, Sayali Bhilare (6) (MAH) bt Mohana Sarker (WB) 6-3, 6-4, Anushree Thamanna (3) (KAR) bt Renuka Keswani (DLI) 6-3, 6-1, Lavanya Nath (LL) (DLI) bt Noor Paul (CHD) 4-0, Concd., Natasha Palha (Q) (MAH) bt Baljinder Kaur (HAR) 6-4, 6-1, Bhuvana K. (Q) (AP) bt Abhilasha Ahuja (4) (HAR) 6-4, 6-1, Ravnoor Kaur (CHD) (WC) bt Shradha Dali (MAH) 7-5, 6-4, Parminder Kaur (Q) (CHD) bt Deepshikha Gupta (RAJ) 6-4, 6-0, Rani Smita Jain (IAF) (2) bt Harnoor Kaur (CHD) (WC) 6-1, 6-2, Garima Vatwani (DLI) (Q) bt Taruka Srivastava (LL) (UP)6-0, 6-1, Mehak Singh (Q) (CHD) bt Arushi Sharma (7) (LL) 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.
Men’s (1st round): Chandril Sood (1) (UP) bt John Carino (TN) 6-3, 7-6 (2), Vignesh Veerbhadran (3) (TN) bt Lakshit Sood (UP) 6-2, 6-3, Javed Hazari (PB) bt Bharat Bhardwaj (HAR) 6-4, 6-4, Rubal Shandilya (DLI) bt Kunal Anand (DLI) 6-2, 6-2, Shahbaaz Khan (MAH) bt Yogesh Phogat (4) (HAR) 6-3, 6-0, Prateek Bhambri (DLI) (2) bt Armaan Chaudhary (CHD) 6-4, 6-1, Vedant Kapoor (DLI) (Q) bt Ajay Yadav (HAR) (CLTA) (WC) 6-0, 3-6, 6-3, Sidharath Rawat (Q8) (UP) bt Hari Chidambaram (IAF) 6-0, 6-0, Deepinder S. Bains (6) (CHD) bt Chandom Shaolin (Q) (CHD) 6-2, 6-3, Manoj Sewa (5) (WB) bt Mandeep S. Gill (CHD) (WC) 3-6, 6-2, 6-1, Saurav Panja (7) (WB) bt Robin Das (WB) 6-3, 6-2, Harshvardhan Thirani (WB) bt Dhurb Kumar (Q) (WB) 7-6 (6), 6-2, Preetham R. Moras (Q) (KAR) bt Digvijay S. Mehta (HP) (CLTA) (WC) 6-3, 6-3, Gurinder Singh (Q) (CHD) bt Bhishma Desai (8) (GUJ) 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, Himanshu Mali (MAH) (WC) (MAH) bt Arvind Singh (Q) (RAJ) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, Monal Chillar (Q) (HAR) bt Saaneesh Mani Mishra (UP) (LL1) 6-2, 6-4.

WorldHockey Group on Facebook

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 8
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) opened its own space on Facebook, the WorldHockey Group. All hockey fans that are registered on Facebook are able to join this group.
Almost 700 members are already registered. The WorldHockey Group can be accessed directly by clicking here. Suggestions can be e-mailed to: facebook@worldhockey.org.
The opening of the Facebook page of the FIH is the first in a series of new features of the FIH. In the next couple of weeks, a FIH Blog will be opened.

Jeev finishes tied sixth in Wales

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Newport (Wales), June 8
Jeev Milkha Singh continued his good form on the European Tour as he finished tied sixth at The Celtic Manor Wales Open on Sunday. Jeev (69, 68, 73, 69) totaled five under 279 to finish four strokes behind winner Jeppe Huldahl of Denmark.
Jeev birdied the seventh, ninth, 12th, 15th, 18th, and bogeyed the first, eighth and 16th in his final round of two under 69.
Jyoti Randhawa’s (72, 72, 74, 71) five over 289 total placed him tied 49th. Shiv Kapur (73, 67, 74, 77) was tied 59th at seven over 291.

Pawan Jha steers Panchkula to victory

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BARWALA (PANCHKULA), JUNE 7
An all-around show by opener Pawan Jha (55 off just 26 balls, 2 for 10) enabled Panchkula District to humble Yamunanagar by eight wickets in the Haryana State Inter-District Under-22 Cricket Championship at J.R. Institute of Cricket Technology ( Barwala ) Panchkula here today.
Yamunanagar won the toss and decided to bat first. Skipper Kapil Pandey gave an initial jolt in the very first over of the innings removing Preetinder before he could open his account. In his second over, Pandey trapped Sanjay (6) and from the other end, Pawan Jha sent back Hemant Kapoor (2 ) and Jitender (12 ) on consecutive delieveries leaving Yamunanagar tottering at 17 for 4 after 7 overs.
Thereafter, introduction of dual spin attack in the form of left-arm spinner Mohan Singh and off-spinner Malkit Singh further not only checked the run rate but also scalpped another four wickets leaving the scoreboard at 59 for 8 at the end of 26 overs. At this stage, Rakib and Dharminder got together and did the rescue job ensuring no further loss of wickets . Both applied caution smartly giving tough time to Panchkula bowlers as they were involved in a 45 run partnership for the 9th wicket.
Another bright aspect of duo was they kept the wicket intact and put worth to the same for almost 20 overs. It was off-spinner Himmat Singh , who flirted by flighting the ball and inducing Dharminder who played all over and ball clipped the bails to the respite of hosts. The two had taken the score past three figure mark but immediately thereafter Jagat too departed for his well made 36 off 81 balls to the same bowler closing the innings at 112 all out in 42.4 overs.
Chasing the modest total of 113 to win in 50 overs, Panchkula openers started in style mustering 30 runs from the very first over off Dharmender consisting of four boundries, a six over square leg and a wide going for four . All the runs came from the blade of Pawan Jha who went on to score half century with the help of 9 fours and two sixes. Panchkula openers touched the 50 run mark without los 3.3 overs and never looked back.Although Charanamrit could not last long but Suraj ably supported Pawan to record 100 runs on the board in just 12 overs. The fielding side was a muke spectator to the onslaught of Pawan as the hosts reached the target in 14th over.
Brief scores: Yamunanagar: 112 all out in 42.4 overs (Jagat 36, Dharmender 24, Kapil Pandey 2 for 24, Pawan Jha 2 for 10, Mohan Singh 3 for 22, Himmat Singh 2 for 17). Panchkula: 113 for 2 in 13.5 overs (Pawan Jha 55, Suraj Bhan 24 n.o.Gurpreet 2 for 28).

12-member Chandigarh swimming team

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 6
The Ad Hoc Selection Committee (Swimming), Chandigarh has selected a 12-member Chandigarh team to participate in the
36th Junior National Aquatic Championship being held at Jaipur from June 23 to 27. The swimmers were selected during selection trials conducted at All -Weather Swimming Pool, Yoga Centre in Sector-23-A, Chandigarh here today.
S.M.Sharma, IPS, chairman of the Ad Hoc Selection Committee and other members were present at the time of selection. The selected swimmers can contact Ashok Sharma for any further enquiry on Mobile No. 99157-00053.
Team: Boys Group I: Sahib Partap, Sahib Rana, Harsimran Singh, Jasminder Singh, Kashish Punia.
Boys Group II: Mridul Punia, Maninder Singh, Elham Anwar, Rakshit Gupta.
Girls Group II: Anmol Kaur, Mihika Singh, Garima Rawat, Sahib Preet Kaur.

Semi-finals spotted in Stephen's Trophy

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 6
Semi-finals have been spotted in the ongoing Six-Team St Stephen's Trophy Cricket Tournament for Under-10 being organised by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy here today. MCM Blues topped pool A while Sector 37 Cricket Academy finished runners-up and qualified for semi-finals. Sri Sri Academy of Panchkula emerged winners in Pool B while MCA Academy of Mohali finished runners-up and advanced to the semi-finals round.
MCM Blues and Sri Sri Academy remained not out with two victories each.
On Tuesday, MCM Blues will face MCA Academy and Sri Sri Academy are slated to challenge Sector 37 Cricket Academy in the semi-finals.
Sri Sri Academy defeated Desh Prem Azad Academy by six wickets in a pool B match at the St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45. DP Azad Academy won the toss and elected to bat. Three wickets down for 10 runs, Azad Academy rallied to score 115 for 7 in allotted 20 overs.Udaiveer Singh (24), Karan Inder Singh (19), Yash (19) and Naman Gupta (17) were their main scorers. Bhupinder Partap Aggarwal remained not out on 16.
For Sr Sri Academy, Hardik Bhanot got two wickets for 17 runs.
An unbeaten knock of 76 by Prankit helped Sri Sri Academy achieved their target as they replied with 117 for 4. Abhishek (12 not out) and Saksham (9) were their other main scorers. Bhupinder Partap Aggarwal got 2 for 31.
At the MCA ground in Mohali, Sector 37 Academy medium pacers Sidhharth Sharma (3 for 7), Aditya Wadhwa (2 for 12) and Abhijot Singh (2 for 5) bowled their team to a 140-run victory against Amar Cricket Academy.
In reply to Sector 37 Academy's total of 164-4 in allotted 20 overs, Amar Cricket Academy were bowled out for a meagre score of 24 in 8.2 overs. Angad Singh top scored with six runs. For Sector 37 Academy, Arnav Sharma (49, 6x4s) and Abhijot Singh (38, 4x4s) enabled their team to post an imprssive total. They propped up Sector 37 Academy's total as they were associated in a 90-run partnership for the fourth wicket after they were three down for 40 at the end of seven overs. Neel Gagan captured two wickets for 29 runs.
Brief scores: Desh Prem Azad Academy: 115 for 7 in 20 overs (Karan Inder Singh 19, Udaiveer Singh 24, Yash 19, Naman Gupta 17, Bhupinder Partap Aggarwal 16 not out, Hardip Bhanot 2 for 17). Sri Sri Academy: 117 for 4 (Prankit 76 not out, Abhishek 12, Sachsham 9 not out, Paras Rishi 1 for 17, Bhupinder Partap Aggarwal 2 for 31. Sri Sri Academy win by six wickets.Sector 37 Academy: 164 for 4 in 20 overs (Arnav Sharma 49, Abhijot Singh 38, Neel Gagan 2 for 29, Harshdeep 1 for 23). Amar Cricket Academy: 24 all out in 8.2 overs (Angad Singh 6, Sidhharth Sharma 3 for 7, Aditya Wadhwa 2 for 12, Abhijot Singh 2 for 5). 37 Academy win by 140 runs.Tuesday's fixtures (semi-finals): MCM Blues vs MCA Academy and Sri Sri Academy vs 37 Cricket Academy.

Ashbeer keeps Lalit Suri SI crown

From left to right- Vashist Pawar, Ashbeer Saini, Vidit Singh and Karandeep Kochar.
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COIMBATORE, JUNE 5 5
Kapurthala’s Ashbeer Singh Saini, with a final round 74, retained the Lalit Suri Southern India Junior title at the par-72 Coimbatore Golf Club. With a four-day total of 10-0ver 298, he finished two shots ahead of Bangalore’s Chikkarangappa.
Chikkarangappa carded a round of 71, the only sub-par round of the tournament, but it wasn’t good enough to bridge the five-stroke deficit. Khalin Joshi climbed up to third place with a final round 74.
Vashist Pawar was the winner in category ‘B’ but not before he was given a scare. Going into the last two holes with a two-stroke lead, the 17th saw a two-shot swing with Shubhankar Sharma drawing level. The tie was decided on the third playoff hole where the local lad edged out Shubhankar, who made a triple-bogey on the par-4 eighth.
Vidit Singh maintained his supremacy in category ‘C’ as the 12-year-old emerged the wire-to-wire winner with a total of 47-over 325. Karandeep Kochar also completed a facile win with a 91 in the third round to finish three ahead of Jaiveer Singh.
Ashbeer set the tone early in the piece and with a bogey and two birdies on the front-nine, he made the turn at one-under, extending his lead to seven shots over Chikkarangappa. The back-nine saw Chikka chipping away at the lead but it was asking too much of the youngster and he finished two behind the eventual winner.
Leaderboard: Overall (Category A and B): 298: Ashbeer Saini (76,74,74,74). 300: Chikkarangappa (75,78,76,71). 315: Khalin Joshi (86,74,81,74). 318: Trishul Chinnappa (81,79,75,83). 325: Rommel Majumdar (87,81,83,74).
Category A: 298: Ashbeer Saini (76,74,74,74). 300: Chikkarangappa (75,78,76,71) 315: Khalin Joshi (86,74,81,74). 318: Trishul Chinnappa (81,79,75,83). 325: Rommel Majumdar (87,81,83,74)
Category B: 335: Vashist Pawar (78,83,88,86). 335: Shubhankar Sharma (79,88,84,84). 337: Kushal Singh (90,78,86,83). 337: Arjun Singh (89,80,84,84). 341: Sumer Malhotra (88,84,86,83).
Category C: 325: Vidit Singh (80,80,83,82). 333: Viraj Madappa (84,81,84,84). 333: Jairaj S Sandhu (83,86,80,84). 336: Firoz S Grewal (89,86,82,79).
336: Piyush Sangwan (84,86,84,82).
Category D: 269: Karandeep Kochar (88,90,91). 272: Jaiveer Singh (96,88,88). 275: Kshitij M Kaul (93,91,91). 282: Arjun Prasad (93,89,100).
286: Arjun Puri (100,94,92).

MCM Blues register second successive win

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 5
MCM Blues, Sector 36 recorded their second successive victory by routing Amar Cricket Academy by nine wickets in the six-team St Stephen’s Trophy Cricket Tournament for Under-10 being conducted by the Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy at the MCM DAV College ground in Sector 36 here today.
In another matchSri Sri Academy of Panchkula prevailed over MCA Academy by 18 runs at the MCA ground in Mohali.
In a low scoring match, MCM Blues dismissed Amar Cricket Academy for a paltry total of 57 in 14 overs. Harshdeep was the only batsman of Amar Academy to reach a double figure mark as he scored 18 runs. Angad Singh made 7.
MCM Blues bowers Ashish (3 for 3), Chinmay (3 for 11) and Srijan (2 for 6) bottled up Amar Academy batsmen with tight bowling.
MCM Blues achieved their winning target in 12.2 overs as they surpassed their rivals’ total by scoring 58 with the loss of Karan (2). Aaseem and Manav remained not out on 17 and 12, respectively.
At the MCA ground in Mohali, Sri Sri Academy won the toss and elected to bat. They posted 122 for 5 in stipulated 20 overs. Priyankit top-scored with 37 while Sakshayam contributed 24 runs.
Chasing a victory target of 123, MCA Academy were dismissed for 104 in 17 overs. Harmandeep and Subhkarman scored 18 and 11, respectively. Abhishek and Surya contained the MCA Academy total by taking three wickets each for 6 and 11 runs, respectively. Anirudh bagged 2 for 11.
Brief scores: Sri Sri Academy, Panchkula: 122 for 5 in 20 overs (Sakshayam 24, Priyankit 37, Aman 1 for 17, Harmandeep 1 for 22, Saurabh 1 for 16). MCA Academy Mohali: 104 all out in 17 overs (Harmandeep 18, Subhkarman 11, Surya 3 for 18, Anirudh 2 for 11, Abhishek 3 for 6). Sri Sri Academy win by 18 runs.
Amar Cricket Academy: 57 in 14 overs (Harshdeep Singh 18, Angad 7, Chinmay 3 for 11, Ashish 3 for 3, Srijan 2 for 6). MCM Blues, Sector 36: 58 for 1 in 12.2 overs (Aaseem 17 not out, Manav 12 not out, Karan 2, Jobanbir 1 for 14). MCM Blues win by 9 wickets.Tomorrow’s fixtures: At St Stephen’s School, Sector 45: Sri Sri Academy vs DP Azad Academy.
At MCM DAV College, Sector 36: Amar Cricket Academy vs Sector 37 Cricket Academy

Digvijay Mehta and Mehak bag tennis titles

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 5
Justifying his top billing Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association trainee Digvijay Singh Mehta from Himachal Pradesh and Mehak Singh, also of Chandigarh, won the boys and girls Under-18 singles titles, respectively, in the AITA Championship Series Tennis Tournament hosted by Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association at the Sector 10 Tennis Stadium here today.
Promising Digvijay Singh Mehta did not encounter much resistance from fourth seed Mandeep Singh Gill, also of Chandigarh, faced no difficulty in winning the first set at 6-1. However, plucky Mandeep Gill put up a good show in the second set. But Digvijay bagged the second set at 7-5 to claim the title.
Mehak Singh of Chandigarh overpowered second seed Ravnoor Kaur, also of Chandigarh in the girls Under-18 singles final by 6-3, 6-1.
Second seeded Syesha B Dalal and second seeded Dhruv Aggarwal of Uttar Pradesh clinched the girls under-14 girls and boys singles titles, respectively.
Syesha B. Dalal executed some good ground strokes to defeat Haryana’s Victoria Chahal in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 in the girls Under-14 singles final.
Dhruv Aggarwal proved too good for sixth seed Karan Salwan of Delhi in the boys Under-14 singles final. Dominating the game, Dhruv won the first set without dropping even a singles game. Karan put up improved show but Dhruv clinched the set at 6-2 to wrap up the title.
Former Director General of Police, Punjab, and CLTA secretary Sarabjit Singh distributed the prizes.
Results (all finals): Girls Under-14 singles: 2-Syesha B. Dalal (Delhi) bt Victoria Chahal (Haryana) 6-4, 6-3.
Boys Under-14 singles: 2-Dhruv Aggarwal (UP) bt 6-Karan Salwan (Delhi) 6-0, 6-2.
Girls Under-18 singles: 1-Mehak Singh (Chandigarh) bt 2-Ravnoor Kaur (2) (Chandigarh) 6-3, 6-1.
Boys Under-18 singles: 1-Digvijay S. Mehta (HP, CLTA) bt 4-Mandeep Singh Gill (CLTA) 6-1, 7-5.

Jeev shoots hone-in-one on 13th

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Newport, Wales, June 5
Ace Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh shot two under 69 in the first round of the Celtic Manor Wales Open to be placed tied 19th. Jeev currently trails the leading pack of Thomas Bjorn, Nick Dougherty, David Frost and Alan McLean by three strokes.
The highlight of the Chandigarh golfer’s opening round was a hole-in-one on the par three 13th. He also birdied the eighth, 11th and 15th besides dropping bogeys on the second, ninth and 12th.
Jyoti Randhawa’s one over 72 placed him tied 62nd while Shiv Kapur carded two over 73to be tied 87th.

Chandigarh wrestlers for Junior Nationals

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 4
The Chandigarh Union Territory Wrestling Association today announced a 30-member, including six officials, to take part in the Junior National Wrestling Championship to be held in Gonda from June 11 to 14, according to association general secretary Darshan Lal.
The team: Men: Freestyle: Sandeep (50 kg), Deepak (55 kg), Parveen (60 kg), Anil (66 kg), Mahabir (74 kg), Kamaljot (84th), Paramvir (96 kg), Sunil (120 kg).
Greeco-Roman: Pardeep (50 kg), Ashok/ Somnath (55 kg), Deepak (60 kg), Satish (66 kg), Satinder (74 kg), Manjit (84 kg), Amit (96 kg), Ranjit (120 kg).
Women (freestyle): Anju (44 kg), Shishka (48 kg), Poonam (51 kg), Jyoti (55 kg), Neha (59 kg), Nitu (63 kg), Nikki (67 kg) and Varita (72 kg).
Officials: Surinder Singh, Ashwani Sharma, Rajesh KUmar, Vijender, Dr Satish Kumar and Dulwinder Kaur.

MCA Academy and MCM Blues win

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CHANDIGARH, June 4
MCA Academy of Mohali and MCM Blues of Sector 36 recorded victories in the Six-Team St Stephen's Trophy Cricket Tournament for Under-10 being organised by Desh Prem Azad Academy.
At the Mohali Cricket Association ground, MCA Academy defeated DeshPrem Azad Academy by seven wickets while at the MCM DAV College ground in Sector 36 MCM Blues beat Sector 37 Academy by 15 runs
Batting first after winning the toss, Azad Academy piled up 105 for 5 in allotted 20 overs. Udaiveer Singh Bains batted with confidence for his 37-ball 41 to emerge the top contributor. Bhupinder Partap Aggarwal remained not out on 17. Parvinder Singh scored 9. Khusleen restricted Azad Academy's innings.
MCA Academy achieved their target in 13.1 overs by scoring 108 for 3. Shubkaram and Harmandeep steered their team to victory. Shubhkaram remained not out on 37 and Harmandeep remained undefeated 32. Arjun Aggarwal was the most successful bowler for Azad Academy by taking two wickets for 34 runs.
At the MCM DAV College ground in Sector 36, MCM Blues posted a total of 125 for 7 in allotted 20 overs. Opener Ashish remained not out on 39 while Sayyam Saini contributed 17 runs. Right arm medium pacer Sidhant of Sector 37 Academy performed a hat-trick (3 for 28).
Sector 37 Academy were dismissed for 110 in 17 overs. Jaideep Singh (40) was the principal scorer while Parshant made 16.Akash Dutt Chinmay was the wrecker-in-chief of Sector 37 Academy with an impressive spell in which he claimed four wickets for 18runs. Ashish bagged 2 for 28.
Brief scores: Desh Prem Azad Academy: 105 in 5 in 20 overs (Udaiveer Singh Bains 41, Bhupinder Partap Aggarwal 17 not out, Parvinder Singh 9, Khushleep 3 for 9, Amar 2 for 1).
MCA Academy: 108 for 3 in 13.1 overs (Subhkaram 37 not out, Harmandeep 32 not out, Arjun Aggarwal 2 for 34).
MCM Blues: 125 for 7 in 20 overs (Ashish 39 not out, Sayyam Saini 17, Sidhant 3 for 28 (hat-trick), Rishab Kwatra 3 for 29, Ashijot 1 for 22).
37 Academy: 110 in 17 overs (Jasdeep Singh 40, Parshant 16, Akash Dutt Chimnay 4 for 18, Ashish 2 for 28, Anmol 1 for 23).
Tomorrow's fixtures: At MCA Ground Mohali: Sri Sri Academy vs MCA Academy Mohali.
At MCM DAV College ground, Sector 36: Amar Academy vs MCM Blues.

PCA Honours its Junior Cricketers

PCA president IS Bindra distributing cash awards.
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MOHALI, JUNE 3
A sum of Rs. 20.00 lakh was distributed amongst the members and officials of the Under-22 state team which won the Under-22 Championship for Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy 2008-2009.
The Punjab Cricket Association added 10.00 lakh to the prize money of Rs. 10.00 lakh of the BCCI making it 20.00 lakh for the team. The Under-16 team which won the Vijay Merchant Trophy for 2008-2009 was also recipient of a prize money of Rs.4.00 lakh coupled with 4.00 lakh contribution of the PCA.
The runners-up for Under-19 Vinoo Mankad and Under-19 Cooch-Behar Trophies were given Prize Money of Rs.2.00 lakh and Rs. 3.00 lakh respectively. This felicitation function was organized after the conclusion of Executive Committee Meeting of PCA. M.P. Pandove, Hony. Secretary while lauding the efforts of the Junior Cricketers, exhorted them to be fitness freaks and cautioned them that any person not attaining the laid down level of physical fitness will be considered for selection under any age group during the forthcoming season.
Mr. I.S. Bindra, President, PCA while complementing the players emphasized that cricket was now a full blown career like any other professional career and should be pursued religiously and diligently. The cash awards were given to the individual players by Mr. I.S. Bindra, Mr. M.P. Pandove, Mr. Viswajeet Khanna and Mr. G.S. Walia. Patiala District was declared the Best District and Chandigarh District the Runners Up and bagged Cash Prize of Rs. 2.5 lacs and 1.25 lacs respectively. Later the PCA hosted a lunch for the players and team officials.
Meanwhile, the Executive Committee decided that the Tasmanian Senior Cricket Team will tour Punjab in the first week of September,2009 and shall be playing two 4-days games at PCA Stadium Mohali and Burlton Park Jalandhar and Three One Day Games at Agricultural University Ground, Ludhiana, Dhruv Pandove Cricket Stadium, Patiala and PCA Cricket Stadium, Mohali. In turn PCA Under 19 team would visit Tasmanian in the 1st week of October,2009
The Executive Committee granted affiliation to Barnala and Fatehgarh Sahib District Cricket Associations as Associate Representative member.
The fitness report of the players during off season camp held at PCA from 6-26 May,2009 was discussed threadbare and the Honorary Secretary made it clear to the District Secretaries that any player not fulfilling the required standards of physical fitness will be offered for selection to the Selection Committee in the forthcoming cricket season.
The committee discussed certain names for appointment of Coach for Punjab Senior Team for the year 2009-2010 which included Mr. Balwinder Singh Sandhu, Mr. Vikram Rathore and Mr. Madan Lal. The Honorary Secretary was authorized to negotiate and finalise the terms.
It was also decided to speed up the construction work for upgradation of the stadium in view of the World Cup 2011.

Ram Lakhan wins badminton title

Ram Lakhan holding the winner's trophy.
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JALANDHAR, June 3
Unseeded Ram Lakhan of Jalandhar became the national champion by defeating all seeded shuttlers in the Veteran National Badminton Championships organized by Tripura Badminton Association at Agartala from May 20 to 24..
Ram Lakhan, who has also won the World Badminton Championship title in 40+ age group in Kuala Lumpur in 2004-05, played five rounds to win the National title on his maiden appearance in the Veterans Nationals.
Ram Lakhan is preparing himself for the World Badminton Championshipsto be held at Spain in September 2009 and he is confident to claim the World Badminton title.

Vanshika and Ravnoor Kaur in semi-finals

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CHANDIGARH June 3
Ten-year old CLTA trainee wild card entrant Vanshika Sawhney made it to the semi-final by beating Anukriti Chaudhary of Delhi 7-5, 7-6 in the girls Under-14 singles of the AITA Champions Series Tennis Tournament here today.
Other CLTA trainees who reached semi-final in U-18 boys event are top seed Digvijay S. Mehta who beat Gurvinder Mann in three sets 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 and eighth seed Ajay Yadav defeated Suraj Beniwal of Haryana 6-3, 6-4. Fourth seed Mandeep Singh Gill defeated another CLTA trainee Gurinder Singh 6-4, 6-1.
In the boys under-14 event fourth seed Fatehdeep Singh of CLTA eliminated seventh seed Ranjeet Singh of CLTA 6-3, 6-3. In the girls under-18 singles second seed Ravnoor Kaur of CLTA ended the challenge of Gundeep Kaur of Punjab 6-3, 6-2.
However, in the Under -14 top seed Kamal Kishore Kishore Maderana (CLTA) was upset by sixth seed Karan Salwan of Delhi and in the girls under-18 girls singles Bhavika Wadhawan (CLTA) lost to top seed Mehak Singh, of Chandigarh 0-6, 1-6.
The matches were played at the CLTA Complex and Lake Club courts. The singles semi-finals and the doubles final will be played at CLTA tomorrow.
Results: Girls U-14 (q-finals): Jahnvi Gupta (Dli) (WC) w/o Shreya Pasricha (1) (Dli), Victoria Chahal (Har) bt Riya Bhatia (Dli) (4) 5-5 (Concd.), Vanshika Sawhney (Chd) (WC) bt Anukriti Chaudhary (Dli) (3) 7-5, 7-6 (3), Syesha B. Dalal (2) (Dli) bt Jaya Bhandari (Dli) 6-3, 6-1.
Girls U-18 (Q-finals): Mehak Singh (Chd) (1) bt Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) 6-0, 6-1, Bhuvana (7) (Q2) bt Dhriti Verma (Dli) (Q7) 6-2, 6-3, Jaspreet Kaur (8) (Q3) (Pb) bt Sayesha B. Dalal (WC) (Dli) 6-4, 6-4, Ravnoor Kaur (2) (Chd) bt Gundeep Kaur (6) (Q1) (Pb) 6-3, 6-2.
Boys U-14 (q-finals): Karan Salwan (6) (Dli) bt Kamal Kishore Maderana (1) (Raj) 6-2, 6-3, Fatehdeep Singh (4) (Pb) bt Ranjeet Singh (7) (Chd) 6-3, 6-3, Himanshu Sagar (3) (TN) bt Ketan Tayal (5) (Dli) 7-5, 6-3, Dhruv Agarwal (UP) (2) bt Aman Rawat (Q3) (Utk) 7-5, 6-1.
Boys U-18 (q-finals): Digvijay S. Mehta (1) (HP) bt Gurvinder Mann (Dli) 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, Ajay Yadav (8) (Har) bt Suraj Beniwal (Har) 6-3, 6-4, Mandeep S. Gill (Chd) (4) bt Gurinder Singh 6-4, 6-1, Kunal Anand (2) (Dli) bt Arjun Singh (Dli) (Ll3) 6-2, 6-2.
Girls U-18-doubles (q-finals): Gundeep Kaur (Pb) and Jaspreet Kaur (Pb) (3) bt Nikita Bishnoi (Chd) & Harman Kaur (Pb) 6-1, 6-0, Bhuvana (Ap) and Manuella Gomes (Dli) (2) bt Dhriti Verma and Amreen Chaudhary (UP) 6-2, 7-6 (5), Harnoor K. Mann (Chd) and Prabhamrit Kaur (Chd) (4) bt Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) Priyanka Rawat (Utk) 3-6, 7-5, 10-6, Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) and Mehak (Chd) (1) bt Jaya Bhandari (Dli) and Jahnvi Gupta (Dli) 6-0, 6-0.
Boys U-18-Doubles (q-finals): Kunal Anand (Dli) and Kshitij Kamal (Dli) (1) bt Sachin Kumar (Chd) and Ranjeet Singh (Chd) 6-0, 6-4, Manoj (Chd) and Nishchay Rawal (Chd) bt Udai S. Mann (Chd) & Bhavtaranpreet Singh (Chd) 6-3, 6-2, Arjun Singh (Dli) and Arjun Tomar (Dli) bt Akshat Joshi (Chd) and Dhruv Aggarwal (Up) (3) 6-4, 6-2, Ajay Yadav (Har) (CLTA) and Navneet Kumar (Up) (2) bt Karan Salwan (Dli) and Ankit Goyal (Har) 7-5, 6-1.
Boys U-18-doubles (semi-finals): Kunal Anand (Dli) and Kshitij Kamal (Dli) (1) bt Manoj (Chd) and Nishchay Rawal (Chd) 6-0, 6-2, Ajay Yadav (CLTA) and Navneet Kumar (UP) bt Arjun Singh (Dli) and Arjun Tomar (Dli) 6-1, 7-6.

Chandigarh swimming trials on June 6

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 3
The Chandigarh ad hoc selection committee, appointed by the Swimming Federation of India will hold selection trials on June 6 at 9 a.m. at Yoga Centre Swimming Pool in Sector 23. Giving this information here today, ad hoc selection committee chairman SM Sharma said that the selected swimmers would represent Chandigarh in the 36th Junior National Aquatic Championship to be held in Jaipur from June 23 to 27.
The selection trials will be held in for boys and girls in the age groups: Group I 15 to 17 years - Born in 1992,1993 and 1994. Group II 13 to 14 years - Born in 1995 and 1996.
Sharma informed that those swimmers who desire to take part in the trials should get their names registered with Tarun Negi and Jasjeet Kaur, coach at Yoga Centre Swimming Pool, Sector-23-A, Chandigarh latest by 6:00 p..m. on June 5.
The boys and girls who have been participating from other States during the previous years will have to secure no objection certificate from those State Association before their selection in the Chandigarh squad.

Jaskeerat and Tarini are chess champion

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 3
Jaskeerat Ahluwalia of Delhi Public School, Sector 30, with 3.5 points and Tarini Goyal of Sacred Heart School, Sector 26 with 3 points won the boys and girls under-11 Chandigarh Chess title respectively.
In the boys category Anubhav Tuknayat with 3 points came second and Roopam Bhardwaj secured second position in girls category. These players will represent Chandigarh in the Nationals to be held at Shivamoga (Karnataka) from July 9 to 18. The tournament was conducted at St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School, Sector-44, here The championship was organised by Chandigarh Chess Association to select a team for the Nationals.
Points position at the end of the third round: 3.5 points: Jaskeerat Ahluwalia (DPS Sec-40). 3 points: Anubhav Tuknayat (Vivek High Sec 38), Abhishek Aggarwal (Strawberry Field World School Sec 26), Pranjal Kaura (St. Kabir Sec 26), Tarini Goyal (Sacred Heart School Sec 26). 2.5 points: Roopam Bhardwaj. 2 points: Rishab Jain (DPS Sec 40), Prakhar Gusain, Kashish Kaushal ( Sacred Heart School, Sec 26), Utkarsh, Ishan Gupta (Vivek High Sec 38). 1.5 points: Sunbir Chawla. 1 point: Jashan Khurana, , Diya Sharma. 0.5 point: Shaurya Panpalia.

Panchkula under-22 cricket trials

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PANCHKULA, June 2
The Panchkula District Cricket Associaiton, affiliated to Haryana Cricket Association, is going to conduict trials to select Panchkula District under-22 age group cricket team for the Haryana State Championship which will be organised by Haryana Cricket Association.
According to Sandeep Moudgil, Honorary Secretary of the association, the trials will be held on June 3 at 3.30 PM in the Bhavan VIdyalaya, Sector 15, Panchkula. The players born on or after 1.9.1987 are eligible to participate in the trials. Interested players must come in proper kit alongwith their playing equipments and their date of birth certificates.
The Panchkula District will play their first match against Yamunanagar on June 7. The final of the chamiopnship will also be played at Rohtak on June 14.The matches in the State Championship will be of 50 overs a side on knockout basis.

Tarini Goyal is sole leader in chess

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 2
Tarini Goyal of Sacred Heart School, Sector 26 was the sole leader with 3 points in the Under-11 (Boys and Girls) Chess Championship which got underway at St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School, Sector-44 here today.
The championship is being organised by Chandigarh Chess Association to select a team for the Nationals. A team of two boys and two girls will be selected to represent Chandigarh at the Nationals being held at Shimoga in Karnataka in July.
Tarini is being closely followed by Jaskeerat Ahluwalia of Delhi Public School, Sector 40 with 2.5 points.
Points position at the end of the third round: 3 ppoints: Tarini Goyal (Sacred Heart School Sec 26. 2.5 pts: Jaskeerat Ahluwalia (DPS Sec-40. 2 pts: Pranjal Kaura (St. Kabir Sec 26), Ishan Sharma (Vivek High Sec 38), Anubhav Tuknayat (Vivek High Sec 38), Rishab Jain (DPS Sec 40), Kashish Kaushal( Sacred Heart School, Sec 26), Abhishek Aggarwal (Strawberry Field World School Sec 26).1.5: Roopam Bhardwaj. 1 pt: Jashan Khurana, Utkarsh, Diya Sharma, Prakhar Gusain. 0.5 pt: Sunbir Chawla ,Shaurya Panpalia,

Easy for Mehak and Ravnoor in AITA CS

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CHANDIGARH, June 2
Top seed Mehak Singh and second seed Ravnoor Kaur, both of Chandigarh easily advanced to the pre-quarter-final round in the girls under-18 singles of the AITA Championship Series Tennis Tournament being conducted by the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association here today.
Mehak beat Prabhamrit Kaur, also of Chandigarh in straight sets 6-1, 6-0 while Ravnoor Kaur ousted Amreen Chaudhary of Uttar Pradesh by 6-2, 6-3.
However, the best match was played between qualifier and eighth seed Jaspreet Kaur of Punjab and qualifier Victoria Chahal of Haryana. Jaspreet won in three sets 6-2, 4-6, 6-1.
Qualifier from Delhi Dhriti Verma caused a mild upset by shocking fourth seed Shilpa Naruka of Chandigarh in straight sets 6-2, 6-3.
Wild card Vanshika Sawhney of Chandigarh rallied to upset sixth seed Harman Kaur of Punjab in 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the girls under-14 singles second round fixture. In another second round outing, wild card Jahnvi Gupta of Delhi stunned seventh seed Charvi Sexsena of Chandigarh in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.
Top seed Digvijay Singh Mehta of Himachal Pradesh and trains at CLTA maintained his winning spree as he defeated qualifier Jagdeep Singh of Punjab without dropping even a single game 6-0, 6-0 in the boys under-18 singles second round match.
Second seed Kunal Anand of Delhi also scored a facile victory over qualifier Dhruv Agarwal of Uttar Pradesh in straight sets 6-3, 6-3.
CLTA trainee and fourth seed Mandeep Gill outplayed wild card Nischay Rawal, also of Chandigarh in straight sets 6-4, 6-2.
Results: Girls U-14 (2nd round): Jaya Bhandari (DLI) bt Vibhuti Khullar (Chd) 6-1, 6-3, Jahnvi Gupta (WC) (DLI) bt Charvi Sexsena (Chd) (7) 6-4, 6-4, Shreya Pasricha (DLI) (1) bt Karman Kaur (DLI) 6-1, 6-0, Sayesha B. Dalal (DLI) (2) bt Nikita Bishnoi (Chd) 6-0, 6-3, Riya Bhatia (DLI) (4) bt Sabrina Gill (Q8) (Chd) 6-1, 6-0, Anukriti Chaudhary (3) (DLI) bt Diksha Aggarwal (DLI) 6-1, 6-1, Victoria Chahal (HAR) bt Gayatri Kumaraiah (Q5) (UP) 6-0, 6-0, Vanshika Sawhney (WC) (Chd) bt Harman Kaur (6) (PB) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Girls U-18 (2nd round): Sayesha B. Dalal (WC) (DLI) bt Deepti (Har) (LL3) 6-1, 6-0, Jaspreet Kaur (8) (Q3) (PB) bt Victoria Chahal (Har) (Q5) 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, Bhuvana (7) (Q2) (AP) bt Anukriti Chaudhary (DLI) 6-1, 6-1, Mehak (1) (Chd) bt Prabhamrit Kaur (Chd) 6-1, 6-0, Gundeep Kaur (6) (Q1) (PB) bt Harnoor K. Mann (Chd) 6-2, 6-1, Ravnoor Kaur (2) (Chd) bt Amreen Chaudhary (UP) 6-2, 6-3, Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) bt Abhilasha Mehra (DLI) 6-2, 6-0, Dhriti Verma (Q7) (DLI) bt Shilpa Naruka (Chd) (4) 6-2, 6-3.
Boys U-14 (2nd round): Karan Salwan (6) (DLI) bt Rahul B.S. (Kar) 6-1, 6-3, Kamal Kishore Maderana (Raj) (1) bt Deepak Singh (UP) 6-1, 6-2, Dhruv Aggarwal (UP) (2) bt Rahul Singh (DLI) 6-1, 6-4, Fatehdeep Singh (PB) (4) bt Sean Yip (Q7) (Chd) 6-3, 7-5, Ranjeet Singh (Chd) (7) bt Mayank Yadav (Q4) 6-1, 6-1, Ketan Tayal (5) (DLI) bt Raghav Talwar (Chd) (Q5) 6-0, 6-1, Himanshu Sagar (3) (TN) bt Sahil Sachdeva (LL2) 6-0, 6-1, Aman Rawat (Q3) (UTK) bt Pranav Suri (Q8) (Chd) 6-3, 7-5.
Boys U-18 (2nd round): Digvijay S. Mehta (1) (HP) bt Jagdeep Singh (Q5) (PB) 6-0, 6-0, Gurvinder Mann (DLI) bt Garry S. Amor (Chd) 6-2, 6-1, Suraj Beniwal (Har) bt Navneet Kumar (3) (UP) 6-2, 6-3, Ajay Yadav (8) (Har) bt Prashanta Priyadarshi (UP) 6-1, 6-3, Gurinder Singh (PB) bt Akshat Joshi (6) (Chd) 6-1, 7-5, Mandeep Gill (4) (Chd) bt Nischay Rawal (WC) (Chd) 6-4, 6-2, Arjun Singh (DLI) (LL3) bt Kshitij Kamal (5) (DLI) 6-3, 7-5, Kunal Anand (2) (DLI) bt Dhruv Agarwal (UP) (Q3) 6-3, 6-3.
Boys U-18 (Pre-Quarter finals): Kshitij Kamal (DLI) & Kunal Anand (DLI) (1) bt Pranav Suri (Chd) & Sean Yip (Chd) 6-2, 6-2, Sachin Kumar (Chd) (CLTA Trainee) & Ranjeet Singh (Chd) (CLTA Trainee) bt Ishaque Eqbal (WB) & Rahul B.S. (KAR) 6-3, 6-3, Manoj (Chd) & Nischay Rawal (Chd) bt Harry S. Amor (Chd) & Garry S. Amor (Chd) (4) 7-5, 6-0, Udai Mann (Chd) & Bhavtaranpreet Singh (Chd) bt Prashantha Priyadarshi (UP) & Rishabh Mehra (DLI) 6-2, 7-5, Arjun Tomar (DLI) & Arjun Singh (DLI) bt Suraj Beniwal (Har) & Sunny Dahiya (DLI) 6-3, 4-6, 10-7, Akshat Joshi (Chd) & Dhruv Agarwal (UP) (3) bt Fatehdeep Singh & Rajnvir Singh (MAH) 6-3, 6-7 (10), Ankit Goyal (Har) & Karan Salwan (DLI) bt Kunal Punj & Himanshu Sagar 6-1, 6-3, Ajay Yadav (Har) & Navneet Kumar (UP) (2) bt Mandeep Kumar (Chd) & Kamal Kishore Maderana (Raj) 6-0, 6-1.
Girls U-18 ( Pre-Quarter finals): Bhavika Wadhawan & Priyanka Rawat (UTK) bt Sripriya Saraf (BIH) & Diksha Aggarwal (DLI) 6-1, 6-2, Dhriti Verma (DLI) & Armeen Chaudhary (UP) bt Charvi Sexsena (Chd) & Harkirat K. Bains (Chd) 7-5, 7-5, Mehak (Chd) & Ravnoor Kaur (Chd) (1) bye, Gundeep Kaur (PB) & Jaspreet Kaur (PB) (3) bye, Bhuvana (AP) & Manuella Gomes (DLI) (2) bye, Jahnvi Gupta (DLI) & Jaya Bhandari (DLI) bt Riya Bhatia (DLI) & Hasan Dhanoa (PB) 6-3, 6-4, Nikita Bishnoi (Chd) & Harman Kaur (PB) bt Abhishikta Pandey (UP) & Sabrina Gill (Chd) 6-1, 6-2, Harnoor K. Mann & Prabhamrit Kaur (Chd)(4) bt Victoria Chahal (Har) & Karman Kaur (DLI) 5-7, 6-2, 10-3.

Hard-fought win for Prashanta

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 1
Prashanta Priyadarshi of Uttar Pradesh was extended by qualifier Manoj of Chandigarh before rallying to resgister a hard-fought 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory in the boys under-18 singles first-round match of the AITA Championship Series Tennis Tournament at the CLTA Sports Complex here today.
Top seed Digvijay Singh Mehta of Himachal Pradesh had a smooth sailing into the second round at the expense of qualifier Sunny Dahiya 6-3, 6-1. Second seed Kunal Anand of Delhi too had an easy first-round against luky loser Harpreet Singh of Punjab whom he beat in straight sets 6-1, 6-0.
Down by one set, qualifier Victoria Chahal of Haryana rallied to beat wild card Charvi Sexsena of Chandigarh 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the girls under-18 singles match. Seventh seed and qualifier Bhuvana of Andhra Pradesh got the better of Shreya Pasricha of Delhi 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 in another interesting girls under-18 first-round singles match.
Second seed Ravnoor Kaur of Chandigarh blanked Disha Dang of Delhi 6-0, 6-0 while top seed Mehak Singh, also of Chandigarh ousted Hasan Dhanoa of Punjab 6-0, 6-1.
Results: Girls U-14 (Ist round): Shreya Pasricha (1) (DLI) bt Renu Sharma (Har) 6-0, 6-1, Karman Kaur (DLI) bt Simran Dhindsa (LL2) 6-0, 6-1, Jahnvi Gupta (WC) (DLI) bt Aastha Malhotra (LL5) (Chd) 6-0, 6-0, Charvi Sexsena (7) (Chd) bt Jaskiran Kaur (Q3) 6-3, 6-1, Riya Bhatia (4) (DLI) bt Nandini Sharma (WC) (Chd) 6-0, 6-0, Sabrina Gill (Q8) (Chd) bt Richa Verma (Q6) 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4, Victoria Chahal (Har) bt Himani Himani Mor (Q4) (Har) 6-4, 6-1, Gaytri Kumaraiah (Q5) bt Disha Dang (8) (DLI) 7-5, 6-4, Harman Kaur (6) (Q1) (PB) bt Harsimran Kaur (Q7) 6-2, 2-6, 6-3, Vanshika Sawhney (WC) (Chd) bt Saumya Sexsena (LL1) (Chd) 6-0, 6-4, Anukriti Chaudhary (3) (DLI) bt Prinkle Singh (LL4) (J&K) 6-0, 6-0, Diksha Aggarwal (DLI) bt Aastha Bansal (LL3) 6-4, 6-2, Jaya Bhandari (DLI) bt Hasan Dhanoa (5) (PB) 6-4, 7-5, Vibhuti Khullar (Chd) bt Rahat Manraia (UTK) 6-2, 6-1, Nikita Bishnoi (Chd) bt Vineeta (Q2) 7-5, 6-4, Sayesha Dalal (2) (DLI) bt Padmaja Gawande (MAH) 7-5, 6-4.
Girls U-18 (Ist round): Mehak Singh (1) (Chd) bt Hasan Dhanoa (PB) 6-0, 6-1, Prabhamrit Kaur (Chd) bt Nikita (Q6) (Chd) 6-0, 6-1, Bhavika Wadhawan (Chd) bt Baljinder Kaur (UP) w/o, Abhilasha Mehra (DLI) bt Sriprya Saraf (5) (BIH) 6-0, 7-5, Shilpa Naruka (4) (Chd) bt Jahnvi Gupta (DLI (LL5) 6-4, 6-3, Bhuvana (7) (Q2) (AP) bt Shreya Pasricha (DLI) 6-4, 1-6, 6-1, Jaspreet Kaur (8) (Q3) bt Abhishikta Pandey (LL4) (UP) 6-0, 6-0, Victoria Chahal (Q5) (Har) bt Charvi Sexsena (WC) (Chd) 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, Sayesha B. Dalal (WC) (DLI) bt Priyanka Rawat (UTK) (LL3) 6-2, 6-4, Amreen Chaudhary (UP) bt Abhinaya S.G (WC) (Kar) 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, Ravnoor Kaur (2) (Chd) bt Disha Dang (DLI) 6-0, 6-0.
Boys U-14 ( Ist round): Kamal Kishore Maderana (1) (RAJ) bt Abhinav Bisla (Q6) 6-0, 6-1, Deepak Singh (UP) bt Aditya Deswal (UP) 6-4, 6-3, Rahul B.S (KAR) bt Ishaque Eqbal (WB) 7-6 (5), 6-2, Karan Salwan (6) (DLI) bt Sharmay Dhawan (WC) (DLI) 6-2, 6-1, Fatehdeep Singh (4) (PB) bt Sachin Kumar (WC) (Chd) 6-0, 7-6 (4), Sean Yip (Q7) (Chd) bt Aditya Vikram (DLI) 6-4, 6-4, Mayank Yadav (Q4) bt Jagtar Singh (PB) 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, Ranjeet Singh (7) bt Navtej Singh (MP) 6-2, 7-5, Ketan Tayal (5) (DLI) bt Dheer Anush Bhatti (Chd) 6-3, 6-4, Raghav Talwar (Q5) (Chd) bt Jothpal Singh (LL1) 7-5, 6-3, Sahil Sachdeva (LL2) bt Sheetij Chillar (Q2) (DLI) 6-1, 6-2, Himanshu Sagar, (3) (TN) bt Srijjan Uppal (WC) (Chd) 6-1, 6-3, Pranav Suri (Q8) bt Tejas Kapoor (8) (DLI) 6-4, 6-3, Aman Rawat (Q3) (UTK) bt Rohin Gajree (DLI) 6-2, 6-2, Rahul Singh (DLI) bt Param Pun (Chd) 6-1, 6-3, Dhruv Aggarwal (2) (UP) bt Nishat Eqbal (WB) 6-3, 6-0.
Boys U-18 ( Ist round): Digvijay S. Mehta (1) (HP) bt Sunny Dahiya (Q1) (DLI) 6-3, 6-1, Jagdeep Singh (Q5) (PB) bt Himanshu Sagar (LL5) 6-1, 7-6 (4), Gurvinder Mann (DLI) bt Harry S. Amor (Chd) 7-5, 6-4, Garry S. Amor (Chd) bt Om Dalvi (7) (MAH) 6-1, con., Navneet Kumar (3) (UP) bt Kamal Kishore Maderana (LL1) (RAJ) 6-1, 6-0, Suraj Beniwal (Har) bt Karan Salwan (Q2) (DLI) 6-2, 6-1, Prashanta Priyadarshi (UP) bt Manoj (Q6) (Chd) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, Ajay Yadav (8) (Har) w/o Maninder Singh (Har), Akshat Joshi (6) (Chd) bt Bhavtaranpreet Singh (LL2) (Chd) 6-2, 6-2, Nischay Rawal (WC) (Chd) bt Arjun Tomar (Q7) (DLI) 6-2, 6-0, Mandeep S. Gill (4) (Chd) bt Rishabh Mehra (WC) (DLI) 6-0, 6-0, Kshitij Kamal (5) (DLI) bt Rajanvir Singh (Q4) (MAH) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, Arjun Singh (LL3) (DLI) bt Shikhar Gaddh (Har) 6-1, 7-5, Dhruv Aggarwal (Q3) (UP) bt Shikhar Nehru (Q8) 6-0, 7-5, Kunal Anand (2) (DLI) bt Harpreet Singh (LL4) (PB) 6-1, 6-0.

Table tennis calendar for 2009 released

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CHANDIGARH, JUNE 1
The Prof RS Mehta Memorial Open Table Tennis will be organised by the Chandigarh Table Tennis Association from August 21 to 23. Giving this information here today, CTTA secretary Patanjli Kumar disclosed that players from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Chandigarh are eligible to take part in the tournament. "Local players will get an opportunity to play with seasoned players of other states."
Releasing the calendar for 2009, Patanjali said that the Chandigarh State Table Tennis Championship for men, womenand juniors would be conducted from November 19 to 22. The first Chandigarh Ranking Table Tennis Tournament for Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 27 Cup would be hosted from July 10 to 12. The 2nd Chandigarh Ranking Table Tennis Tournament would be organised by New Public School, Sector 18 under the supervision of the state association from September 25 to 27.
The Chandigarh State Table Tennis Championship for sub-juniors and cadets from October 23 to 25.
The Chandigarh teams for the National Tournaments would be selected on the basis of the players in the various state championships, except Prof RS Mehta memorial.

Jeev finishes tied fifth in Kent

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Ash, Kent (England), June 1
Jeev Milkha Singh (67, 69, 71, 76) posted a four over 76 on the final day of The European Open to finish tied fifth at five under 283. Christian Cevaer of France won the event as he totaled seven under 281.
Jeev, the overnight leader, dropped bogeys on the fourth, seventh, 10th, 11th, 12th and sank a solitary birdie on the 13th in the final round. The Indian ace, thus registered his best finish on the European Tour this season.
Jyoti Randhawa (66, 73, 79, 74) and Shiv Kapur (67, 74, 75, 76) shared 46th place with identical totals of four over 292.