Traffic Awareness programme at St Soldier's International School

Traffic officials explaining traffic rules to students during the Traffic Awareness programme organised by St Soldier's International School it school's premises in in Sector 28 on Wednesday.
Chandigarh Superintendent of Police (Traffic) HS Doon, IPS, planting a tree during Traffic Awareness programme organised by St Soldier's International School it school's premises in in Sector 28 on Wednesday.
Chandigarh Superintendent of Police (Traffic) HS Doon, IPS, being received by students during the Traffic Awareness programme organised by St Soldier's International School in school premises on Wednesday.
DSP Vijay Kumar planting a tree.

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 30
St Soldier's International School today organised a Traffic Awareness programme for its students in the school premises in Sector 28 here today. Superintendent of Police (Traffic) HS Doon, IPS, was the chief guest.
Mr Doon was received by Director Jagwinder Singh, Principal Ms Sudesh Choudhary and staff and students. The programme commenced with a tree plantation by Mr Doon and DSP Vijay Kumar.
Mr Doon interacted with the students and advised them to sincerely obey the traffic rules. He advised the students not to drive without proper driving licence and importance of wearing helmets. Mr Doon also distributed traffic awareness literature and CDs among the students.
Ms Sudesh Choudhary also stressed upon the need to follow the traffic rules and added that “safe driving is the best insurance”.

Dhanoas to produce Punjab film “Kabaddi Once Again”

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 29
NRI sports promoter H S Dhanoa of village Parasrampur in Jalandhar District has launched Karma Dhanoa Movies which will product Punjabi films. They will produce their first film called 'Kabaddi Once Again'.
Giving this information NRI Dhanoa said that “the film will be lauched globally across the world in every cinema coming
soon. The film is directed by Sukhwinder Dhanjal.”
The film will feature Prince Roshan, Gurpreet Guggi, Jaswinder Bhala, Mrs Noori, Miss Sharnpreet and Mrs aneeta, Pammi Bai and Sadar Sohi. There will be many more top actors which will entertain the viewers.
This is the first Punjabi film on kabaddi sports and will educate the viewers on the history of kabaddi, uneducated kabaddi players, the youth taking drugs in sports and how fake players go abroad in the team and also how they fix the matches.
The music will be released before the early part of next year and will feature Mika, Pammi Bai, Roshan Prince, Sudeesh Kumari and many more top artists.
Dhanoa disclosed that ”What ever profit that we
make from worldwide cinemas a quarter of the profits will be going towards disabled children in India for their health improvement, education for them, medical and food.”
Mr Dhanoa has also launched a sports website www.dhanoasports.com. The website will give details of what the Dhanoa family has achieved in the last decade and information about the sports Dhanoas have done including kabaddi circle style and national style, basketball,
women hockey, bodybuilding, wrestling and many more. The website also tells you about all of the religious and social events we have run. So please make sure that you visit the website.

Stepping Stone beat DAV-15 by 76 runs

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 29
Stepping Stone School, Sector 37 defeated DAV Model, Sector 15 by 76 runs in the sixth edition of the Molly Carver Memorial Cricket Tournament for High Schools, being organized by DP Azad Cricket Academy at St Stephen’s School ground in Sector 45here today.
Batting first Stepping Stone posted 218 for 9 in allotted 40 overs. Arnav played a sterling knock of 51 which included six boundaries. Ashish and Vishruth contributed 27 and 24 runs respectively. Kamalpreet 15 not out.
Ayush (3 for 38) and Shivam (2 for 41) were the main wicket-takers for DAV-15.
Chasing a victory target of 219 for victory, DAV-15 were dismissed for 142 in 33 overs. Abhishek topscored with 43 which included five boundaries.. Ishan and Anubhav contributed 26 and 23 runs, respectively.
Devinder was the wrecker-in-chief of DAV-15 innings by taking six wickets for 22 runs.
Brief scores: Stepping Stone-37: 218 for 9 in 40 overs (Arnav 51, 6x4s, Ashish 27, Vishruth 24, Kamalpreet 15 not, Ayush 3 for 38, Shivam 2 for 41, Anubhav 1 for 37, Bhavish 1 for 40).
DAVM-15: 142 in 33 overs (Abhishek 43, 5x4s, Ishan 26, Anubhav 23, Sunit 15, Devinder 6 for 22, Daksh Aggarwal 1 for 21, Yugesh 1 for 14, Kulbhushan 1 for 5, Vishruth 1 for 20).
Tomorrow’s fixture: DAVSSS-8 vs Anne’s (Stephen’s School-45).

PCA Colts third in JP Atray Cricket

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 29
Punjab Cricket Association Colts just managed to eke out a narrow one-wicket victory over Indian Railways to finish thrid in the 16th All India J.P. Atray Memorial Cricket Tournament for the Pearls Trophy at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium here today.
Indian Railways won the toss and piled up 248 for 9 in alloted 50 overs. Their innings revolved around T.P. Singh (52, 7x4s, 1x6), captain Yere Gaud (53, 3x4s) and Sanjay Bangar (73, 7x4s, 3x6s). T.P. Singh and Yere Gaoud were associated in a 65-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Yere Gaud and Sanjay Bangar realised 105 runs for the sixth wicket stand. Bharat Loomba (3 for 48) and Deepak Bansal (3 for 63) were the pick of the PCA Colts bowlers.
PCA Colts replied with Robin Singh (24) and Mandeep Singh (81, 10x4s, 1x6) putting on 64 runs for the second wicket. Ankur Kakkar (29), Sarabjit Singh (32), Gaurav Gambhir (34) were the other contributors.
At one stage PCA Colts were 227 for 8 in 47.2 overs but then a late charge by Bharat Loomba (14) and Deepak Bansal (13) saw the team home with one ball to spare. This was the second match in succession that Indian Railways lost by a narrow margin in the last over of the game.
Yesterday they had lost to Indian Oil Corporation by two runs. Anureeth Singh (2 for 43), Sanjay Bangar (2 for 49), Karan Sharma (3 for 45) did most of the damage for Indian Railways. With this win PCA Colts got the third place and a cash prize of 40,000 while Indian Railways got cash prize of 20,000. Mandeep Singh for his brilliant knock was declared man of the match.
The final will be played tomorrow under lights at PCA Cricket Stadium, Mohali between Reliance _ I Mumbai and holders Indian Oil Corporation, Mumbai. The match will be covered live by Doordarshan on DD Sports network. The match will start at 2.15 p.m.

Stephen's School top pool A, qualify for semis

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 28
A fine 125-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Avneet (78, 9x4s, 4x6s) and Paarvinder (51) helped Government Model School, Sector 35 thrash St Anne's School, Sector 32 by 106 runs in the 6th Molly Carver Memorial Cricket Tournament for High Schools being organised by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy here today.
Govt Model-35 won the toss and elected to bat. They posted an impressive total of 248 for 6 in allotted 40 overs. They were three down for 75 before Avneet and Parvinder stitched a century partnership for the fourth wicket. They carried the score to 200 from 75 for 3 before this association was broken.
Abhimanyu (27), Utkarsh (14) and Aris (18) also made useful contributions. Abhishek (2 for 44) and Shyam Kumar (2 for 30) were the main wicket takers for St Anne's.
In reply, St Anne's were dismissed for 142 in 32 overs. Shivam Puri topscored with 39. Shivam Puri (39) and Jayson (16) realised 44 runs for the opening wicket stand. Anirush made 12. Chetan (3 for 45), Amrinder (3 for 11) and Aseem (2 for 31) restricted St Anne's innings.
Brief scores: Govt Model-35: 248 for 6 in 40 overs (Avneet 78, 9x4s, 4x6s, Parvinder 51, Abhimanyu 27, Utkarsh 14, Aris 18, Abhishek 2 for 44, Shyam Kumar 2 for 30).
St Anne's-32: 142 all out in 32 overs (Shyam 19, Abhinandan 25, Shivam Puri 39, Jayson 16, Anirudh 12, Chetan 3 for 45, Amrinder 3 for 11, Aseem 2 for 31).
Strong contenders St Stephen's School, Sector 45 defeated Guru Nanak Public School; Sector 36 by 42 runs. It was St Stephen's third successive victory and topped their Pool A and qualified for semi-final.
Batting first, Stephen's School mde 173 all out in 37.4 overs. Udit Hari Mehta played a good knock of 58. Garvav (39), Talwinder (22) and Karan Aggarwal (20) were their main principal scorers. Arpit Pannu got 5 for 41 and Amish Sidhu 2 for 38.
GNPS could muster 131 for 7 in allotted 40 overs. Charanjit Singh and Amit Sidhu remained not out on 38 and 10. Harshroop Singh (13), Yash Kapil (13) andUdit Hari Mehta (24) were their other main scores.
Brief scores: St Stephen's School-45: 173 in 37.4 (Udit Hari Mehta 58, Gaurav 39, Talwinderjit 22, Karan Aggarwal 20, Arpit Pannu 5 for 42, Amish Sidhu 2 for 38).
GNPS-36: 131 for 7 in 40 overs (Harshroop Singh 13, Yash Kapil 13, Charanjit Singh 38 not out, AmishSidhu 10 not out, Udit Hari Mehta 24).
Tomorrow's fixture: Stepping Stone-37 vs DAV-15 (St Stephen's School-45).

BPCL outplay Army XI to lift Gurmit Hockey

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited team which won the 39th SN Vohra's Gurmit Memorial Hockey Tournament in Chandigarh on Sunday. Photo by Balbir Singh.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited players receiving trophy from Additional Director General of Police, Punjab, Chandersekhar. Photo by Balbir Singh.

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 27
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited outplayed Army XI as they raced to a comfortable 4-0 verdict in the final of 39th S N Vohra's All-India Gurmit Hockey Tournament at the Sector 42 Hockey Stadium here today.
The Army XI today were today off colour as they were mauled by star-sprinkled BPCL squad, which had Saby Veerkey, Hari Parasd, Ravi Pal and SS Gill in their line-up. All the four goals scored by BPCL were field goals.
The BPCL shot into the lead in the eighth minute through centre forward Amar who dodged past a host of defenders before scoring. Army XI tried their best to contain the BPCL attack and they were able to restrict the half time score to 1-0.
On resumption the BPCL players went all out and scored in three goals in a span of seven minutes to shatter the Army's dream of winning the title. One minute on change of ends, Jarnail Singh found the target to make it 2-0.
Maintaining their pressure, BPCL struck again four minutes later and this time Pundalik B foxed the Army defence to score his team's third goal. Amar then rounded off the winners' tally with another field goal int he 43rd minute.
Sitting pretty with a commanding 4-0 lead, BPCL remain on the prowl to score but failed to translate their moves into more goals.
Additional Director General of Police, Punjab, Chandersekhar, who is also president of the Chandigarh Hockey Association, distributed the prizes. The victorious BPCL team received a cheque for Rs 75,000 and a glittering trophy. The Army XI received the runners-up trophy along with a cash award of Rs 50,000.
Chandigarh Football Hockey Academy, a venture of the Chandigarh Administration, were declared the most well-behaved squad.
Kuttapa AC (goalkeeper, BPCL), CS Xalco (fullback, Army), Gurpreet Singh (half, BPCL) and Ginesh Patil (forward, MLIRC, Bangalore) were adjudged the best players of the tournament. They were given a cash prize of Rs 2000 each.

PCA Colts surprise PCC, enter semis

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 27
PCA Colts registered a thrilling eight-run victory against Punjab Cricket Club at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali today.
Winning the toss PCC skipper Pankaj Dharmani opted to field and restricted PCA Colts to 223 for 8 in 50 overs. The top order of PCA Colts Robin Singh (27), Sarul Kanwar (13), Gurkeerat Walia (3) and skipper Ankur Kakkar (2) perished with the team's total reading 52 of 16.2 overs.
Then wicketkeeper Sarabjit Singh and Mandeep Singh stitched a fifth-wicket partnership of 110 runs before Sarabjit Singh was caught by Manish Bhatia for 35. Mandeep Singh scored a scintillating century 110 off 115 balls inclusive of 10 boundaries and four sixes. For PCC Jaskaran Singh (2 for 33), Taruwar Kohli (2 for 46) and Manish Bhatia (2 for 37) were the main wicket takers.
Replying Punjab Cricket Club folded up for 215 in 46.5 overs. Their innings had a disasterous start with Sunny Sohal (14), Ravi Inder Singh (6)and Manish Bhatia (0) returning to the pavilion at the team's total 24 in 8.1 overs. Then skipper Pankaj Dharmani, who celebrated his 35th birthday today, got together with Taruwar Kohli and the duo stitched a 126-run partnership for the fourth wicket when Taruwar Kohli was caught by Sumit Sharma of Bharat Loomba for 48 off 85 balls with 3x4s. Pankaj Dharmani followed suit and was snapped by wicket keeper of the bowling of left arm spinner Rajwinder Singh Golu for 75 off 89 balls studded with 6x4s and 1x6.
Rahul Sharma (20 not out) and Manpreet Gony (20) made a last ditch effort to salvage the match for their team but fell short by eight runs. Mandeep Singh was named man of the match. PCA Colts entered the semi finals where they will lock horns with Reliance-I at Sector 3 Stadium, Panchkula.
At the Sector 16 Stadium Indian Railway made a short work of JLPL CM XI by 8 wickets to book a place in the semi finals where they will take on Indian Oil corporation, Mumbai at PCA Cricket Stadium, Mohali. Winning the toss Indian Railway skipper Yere Gaud opted to field and his decision paid rich dividends as JLPL CM XI were reduced to 30 for 5 in 10.1 overs. Vishal Goyal (13), Shivakant Shukla (3), Abhinav Bali (2), Gaurav Gupta (0) Sunny Sharma (4) were sent packing by medium pacer Shelender Gehlot who claimed 4 off the 5 wickets that fell.
Skipper Amit Uniyal (54, 8x4s) was the only batsman to put up a symbolic resistance for JLPL CM XI. JLPL CM XI finally folded up 140 in 39 overs. S. Gehlot (4 for 37), Aura Shaheed (3 for 13) and Sanjay Bangar (2 for 21) were the main wicket takers for Indian Railways.
In reply Indian Railways chased down the target in 35.1 over as they romped home with 8 wickets. Railways started with Faiz Fazal and Cheluvraj V and the two put 49 runs for the opening wicket before Faiz Fazal was caught by Amit Uniyal off J.P Yadav for 29 off 27 balls with 5x4s. Sanjay Bangar then joined Cheluvraj V and the duo took the total to 96 when Cheluvraj was caught by Goel off J.P. Yadav for 43. J.P Yadav bowled a tight spel of 10-3-13-2. Sanjay Bangar 37 not out and T.P. Singh 28 not out saw their team reach the winning total without any hicups .
Shelender Gehlot was named man of the match.
Tomorrow's fixtures (semi-finals): Reliance – I vs PCA Colts (Sector 3, Panchkula). Indian Oil Coporation vs Indian Railways (PCA Stadium, Mohali).

Anirban Lahiri putts maiden professional title

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PANCHKULA, SEPT 27
Anirban Lahiri posted a steady 69 in the final round of the Aircel-PGTI’s Haryana Open 2009 presented by HUDA and DLF to bag his maiden professional title. Lahiri totaled 10 under 278 for the tournament to finish one stroke ahead of C Muniyappa at the challenging Panchkula Golf Club on Sunday. Bangalore-based Lahiri thus took home the winner’s cheque of Rs. 4,84,950 to climb from fourth to third on the Aircel-PGTI Order of Merit for 2009.
Anirban Lahiri (69, 69, 71, 69) picked up a birdie on the very first hole, helped by a top-class drive and an equally good chip shot from the front edge of the green. The 22-year-old, who was tied fourth after round three, raised his title hopes after he birdied the seventh. Lahiri was in the joint lead along with Mandeo Singh Pathania at the turn as Harendra Gupta, the overnight leader slipped down the leaderboard due to his poor run on the front nine.
Lahiri added two more birdies to his card on the 10th and 12th to become the sole leader. He made a good 15 feet putt for birdie on the 12th and followed that up with a 12-footer for par on the 13th. The Asian Tour regular found the trees with his tee shot on the 16th but recovered well with two left-handed shots to make a bogey on that hole. He then pulled it left on the final hole but made a good recovery yet again with a great second shot (seven iron) from the rough and an accurate chip to round off his week on a high.
Lahiri said, “It’s a wonderful feeling after winning my first ever professional title. I have waited a long time for this moment since I have been on the threshold of a win several times in the past but not really got there. I feel a lot lighter now after having achieved this milestone. It’s now time to build on this victory with equally good performances in the future.”
He added, “I knew I was in the reckoning when I saw the leaderboard at the turn. At that stage I felt I needed about two to three birdies on the back nine to seal the title as players in the leader group generally find it difficult to make too many birdies on the back nine during the final round. That’s exactly what happened today since the three players in the leader group (Amardip Sinh Malik, Mandeo Singh Pathania and Harendra Gupta) found it tough to get back into the game on the back nine.”
C Muniyappa (72, 69, 72, 66), another Bangalore golfer, produced the best round of the day to finish in second place at nine under 279. His round of six under 66 on Sunday was punctuated by an eagle, six birdies and two bogeys. Muniyappa recovered from the rough with his second shot (four iron) and then made a 30 feet putt to make eagle on the 15th.
“I fared well in all aspects of my game today and placed the ball to perfection as the pin positions were very tough. This second-place finish definitely gives me a lot of confidence for the forthcoming events,” said Muniyappa.
Amardip Sinh Malik (70, 67, 71, 73) finished tied third at seven under 281. He had five birdies, three bogeys and a triple bogey in his final round of 73.
Mandeo Singh Pathania (70, 63, 73, 75) and Ranjit Singh Rathore (69, 70, 70, 72) joined Malik in tied third place. Pathania, holder of the course record, made five birdies against four bogeys and two double bogeys in his round of 75 on Sunday.
Harendra Gupta, the overnight leader, slipped to sixth place as a result of his 78 in round four. He totaled six under 282 for the week. Mukesh Kumar was a further stroke behind in seventh place.
Angad Cheema of Shivalik Golf Course, Chandimandir, who finished overall tied 26th at five over 293, won the amateur title as he was the only amateur to make the cut.

Godrej, United SC, HDFC and Rana Engg in semis

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 27
The league phase in the IInd Prakash Devi Arora Memorial Cricket Tournament, being organised by the Chandigarh Sports Club here at Government Model Senior Secondary School ground in Sector 32, completed today and semi-finals have been spotted.
In the semi-finals, scheduled for October 4, Godrej Club are pitted against United Sports Club and HDFC Bank XI will challenge Rana Engineering XI.
An all round performance by Vineet Jain (51 and 2 for 18) enabled Godrej & Boyce XI to defeat HDFC Bank XI by 54 runs in a league match today.
Batting first after winning the toss, HDFC Bank were given a good start by Gurinder Saini (45, 32 balls, 4xs, 1x6) as his team scored 70 runs in 10 overs. Therafter Rajesh Patha took the innings forward and scored 30 runs off 23 ball before being cleaned up by Surinder. Vineet Jain picked up 2 wickets for 18 runs. Umesh Kaira also bagged 2 for 18 runs. HDFC Bank managed to get to a score of 126 runs in 20 overs.
Godrej had a disappointing start to their run chase as they lost their first wicket in the second over itself on a score of 11 runs. But then Vineet Jain and Tanvir took Godrej to 79 runs in 10 overs. Vineet Jain, also Haryana Ranji team regular, completed his half century in 36 balls and hit 4 boundaries along with a huge six over mid wicket. Tanvir make a valuable 40 runs . Godrej got to the target with ease in 18.2 overs with 7 wickets still in hand.
Brief scores: HDFC Bank XI 126 for 6 in 20 overs (Gurinder Saini 45, Rajesh Patha 30, Vineet Gain 2 for 18, Umesh Kaira 2 for 18).
Godrej & Boyce XI: - 129 for 3 in 18.2 overs (Vineet Jain 51, Tanvir 40, Gurinder Saini (1 for 24).
In another league match, fine performances by Kamal Walia (66 ) and Ricky Singh(4 for 16) enabled Rana Engg. rout United Sports Club by 60 runs. Batting first, Rana Engg. were helped to an imposing total of 133 runs in 20 overs thanks largely to a good 66 by Kamal Walia. In their bowling, Ricky Singh ripped apart the batting line up of United Sport Club to bundle them out at 75 in 13.3 overs.
Brief scores: Rana Engg. XI: 133 for 7 in 20 overs (Kamal Walia 66, Abhilash 2 for 13, Vinod Sharma 2 for 23).
United Sports Club:- 73 all out in 13.3 overs (Sudhanshu 17, Ricky Singh 4 for 16, Opinder Sharma 2 for 21).

Tanvi guides Chandigarh to big win

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 27
Riding on an outstanding performance by Tanvi Bhargava, Chandigarh humbled Jammu and Kashmir by a huge margin of 12-0 in the opening match of 6th Girls Sub-Junior National Football Championship kicked at the Sports Stadium in Haldwani ( Uttrakhand ). Tanvi netted seven goals, including a hat-trick.
The championship is being organised by Uttrakhand Football Association and being played under the aegis of All India Football Association from September 27 to October 14.
The Chandigarh girls were in full cry right from the word ‘go’. International Tanvi Bhargava opened the account in the seventh minute of play. After scoring an early goal the confident Chandigarh girls tore apart the defence line of J&K.
The second, third and fourth goals for Chandigarh were scored by Tanvi in the 12th, 19th and 23rd minutes. In the process Tanvi of St Stephen’s School performed a four-in-a-row feat.
Saumya scored fifth goal for her team in the 35th minute. The Chandigarh team were leading by 5-0 at the breather.
On resumption, the Chandigarh girls pumped in seven more goals. Neeti scored in the 42nd minute. Thereafter Tanvi scored the seventh goal in 51st minute.
Tarini got the 8th goal in the 56 minute and the ninth goal was netted by Tanvi in the 68th minute. The 10th goal was scored by Taarini. Ekta scored the 11th goal in the 73 rd minute.
In the 76th minute Chandigarh team framed a brilliant move from the right flank when Vaishali moved from the defence line and advanced in the opponents territory and after dribbling past two JK players gave superb loafted pass to Tanvi who made no mistake and scored 12th goal with a powerful grounder.
Chandigarh will now meet now West Bengal on October 1.

Sachit, Arpit star for GNP School

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 26
Deadly bowling spell by spinner Sachit Madhra (6 for 12) and fine batting by Arpit (65, 6x4s) helped Guru Nanak Public School score a thumping 102-run victory over Stepping Stone, Sector 37 in the sixth edition of Molly Carver Cricket Tournament for High Schools being organized by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy at St Stephen’s School ground in Sector 45 here today.
GNP School won the toss and scored 184 for 9 in allotted 40 overs. Their innings revolved around Arpit Singh who topscored with 65 which was studded with half a dozen boundaries. Harshroop Singh and Abhishek Verma contributed 20 and 21 runs, respectively.
Yogesh (2 for 35), Kulbhushan (3 for 22) and Daksh Aggarwal (2 for 16) were the main wicket takers for Stepping Stone.
In reply, Stepping Stone were bundled out for 82 in 34.1 overs. Only Daksh Aggarwal could face the GNPS bowlers with confidence. He made a defiant 33 which contained five boundaries. Sachit Madhra spun a web around Stepping Stone batsmen as he claimed six for 12 in a most economical bowling spell. Amit bagged 2 for 10.
Brief scores: Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36: 184 for 9 in 40 overs (Arpit 65, 6x4s, Harshroop Singh 20, Abhishek Verma 21, Yogesh 2 for 35, Kulbhushan 3 for 22, Daksh Aggarwal 2 for 16).
Stepping Stone-37: 82 all out in 34.1 overs (Daksh Aggarwal 33, 5x4s, Yogesh 9, Sachit Madhra 6 for 12, Amish 2 for 10).
Tomorrow’s fixtures: GNPS-36 vs St Stephen’s School-45 (Togan) and St Anne’s vs Govt Model School-35 (St Stephen’s School-45).

Good response to T-10 Gully cricket trials

Cricketers taking part in the T-10 Gully cricket trials at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula on Sunday. Photos by Balbir Singh.

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PANCHKULA, SEPT 27
There was an overwhelming response for the two-day selection trials being conducted for the T-10 Gully Cricket - Season 2 ‘Ab Har Koi Khelega’ at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Sector 3 here today.
Expressing their happiness by the turn out of aspirants, the organizers said that more than 1000 youngsters from Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh reported for trials. A three-member selection team comprising Varinder Chopra (chief guru, chief selector), Ajay Bhardwaj and Nirpaksh Singh conducted the day-long trials. The weeding out process will continue tomorrow.
Four teams will be selected during the trials. Each team will consist of 14 players in the age group of 15 to 24 years..
The selection will be followed by the practice session on September 29 and the intracity matches on September 30 in Panchkula.

Ryan International-49, DPS Pinjore win titles

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PINJORE, SETP 27
Ryan International School, Sector 49, Chandigarh won the Under-16 title by defeating St Xavier’s School, Panchkula by seven runs in final of the Six-A-Side (Under-16) Cricket Tournament organized by Yuva Sports Club at the Delhi Public School ground here today.
St. Xavier’s won the toss and elected to field first. Ryan International posted an impressive total of 103 runs in stipulated six overs. Randeep (34) and Rohit (32) were their main scorers. For St. Xavier’s Vaibhav took 2 wickets for 20 runs.
In reply St. Xavier’s could muster 96 runs in allotted six overs. Vaibhav (25), Mridul (30) and Jashan (30) were their principal run-getters. Shubham of Ryan International took 3 wickets for15.
Delhi Public School of Pinjore claimed the boys Under-14 trophy by beating Satluj Public School, Panchkula by 20 runs in the final match. DPS Pinjore won the toss and elected to field. Satluj scored 90 for 2 in 6 overs. Harshroop (30) was the highest scorer. DPS Pinjore replied with 70 in allotted 6 overs.
United Group Managing Director Rakesh Baloni was the chief guest and distributed the prizes.

Army XI and BPCL in Gurmit Hockey final

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 26
Considered to be the dark horse Army XI and strong contenders Bharat Petroleum Corporation will cross swords in the final of the 39th S.N .Vohra’s All India Gurmit Meorial Hockey Tournament at the Sector 42 Hockey Stadium here tomorrow at 4 p.m.
In the semi-final matches contested on Saturday BPCL prevailed over Indian Oil Corporation by an aggregate 7-5 margin after sharing six goals in the 70-minute of regulation period and Army XI outplayed Oil and Natural Gas Corporation by 3-0.
Indian Oil Corporation dominated the proceedings and were leading by 2-0 at the end of the 28th minutes of play. International Didar Singh put then ahead in the 12th minutre by converting a penalty corner and Arjun Antil scored a field goal in the 28th minute. Five minutes before the half time, BPCL were awarded a penalty corner while Gurpreet converted it to make it 1-2. Four minutes after resumption, Kamlesh converted a penalty corner for IOC. Thereafer BPCL took control of the proceedings and scored two goals through Gurpreet Singh in the 67th and 68th minutes. Both goals were the result of penalty corner conversions.
During the tie-breaker session, Gurpreet, Sher Singh, Kalco and Ali converted their penalties for BPCL. Monty and Hamza reduced the margin for IOC.
The second semi-final was played under lights. Army XI enjoyed the territorial supremacy. They however took time to settle down. They could open their account in the 25th minute with Rajesh converting a penalty corner. Later, Anil Ekka and Ajay Ekka contributed a field goal each in the 30th and 49th minutes to swell the victory margin for Army XI.
Tomorrow’s fixture (final): BPCL vs Army XI (4 p.m.).

Reliance-1 and IOC qualify for semis

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 26
Favourites Reliance-1 and Indian Oil Corporation today took their appointed place in the last four stage of the 16th All-India JP Atray Memorial Cricket Tournament for Pearls Trophy being played here. In today’s matches, Reliance-1 defeated Air India by five wickets and Indian Oil Corporation got the better of MPCA XI by two wickets.
The Reliance – I- Air India match was reduced to 42 overs each side due to poor visibility at the Sector 16 Cricket Ground. Reliance–I skipper Parthiv Patel won the toss and opted to field. Air India made a steady start with openers Chandan Madan (34) and Rohit Srivastava (24) putting on 57 runs for the first wicket.
Air India suffered a deadly blow when left arm spinner Ravinder Jadeja trapped their Reetinder Sodhi for a blob at the team’s total of 97. Ravinder Jadeja was in terrific form as he removed Shafiq Khan (13), Reetinder Sodhi (0), Manvinder Bisla (26) in quick succession to reduce Air India to 105 for 5. Then Deepak Joon (31) and Sachin Rana (37) got together to stitch a 54 run partnership for the sixth wicket. Air India innings finally ended at 210 all out in 41.5 overs. Ravinder Jadeja (4 for 29), Abu Nachim (4 for 39) and Chetanya Nanda (2 for 29) were the principal wicket takers for Reliance – I.
Replying Reliance – I lost opener Ishan Malhotra for 12 being snapped by wicket keeper Chandan Madan off Gagandeep Singh. Then followed a 73-run partnership of second wicket between Shikhar Dhawan (42, 5x54s, 2x6s) and Sunny Singh before Shikhar Dhawan was cleaned by Ajit Chandela at the score of 97.
Skipper Parthiv Patel was stumped by Bisla off the bowling of Sonu Sharma as he jumped out to drive the spinner. Sunny Singh was the fourth man out at 148 with his individual score 64 off 72 balls aided by 6 boundaries. Rakesh Solanki (27) and Ravinder Jadeja (38 not, 3x4s 2x6s) saw their team sail past the winning target of 211. Reliance – I scored 211 for 5 in 38.5 overs and clinched a place in the Semi Finals. Ravinder Jadeja was declared man of the match.
In the second match played at Sector 3, Panchkula, Indian Oil Corporation defeated MPCA XI by two wickets. MPCA were restricted to 213 all out in 49.5 overs by Indian Oil bowlers. Abbas Ali (49), Murtaza Ali (33), Monish Mishra (23), Jaffar Ali (24) were the main contributors with the bat for MPCA.
For Indian Oil Corporation wickets were shared by Murtaza Husain (2 for 38), Anand Rajan (2 for 55), Paresh Patel (2 for 34) and Rajesh Pawar (3 for 36). Replying Indian Oil corporation lost their star batsman Rohit Sharma at the score of 14 when Shantanu Pitre trapped him in front of the wicket for his individual score of 6.
Then Ajinkaya Rahane (37) and Ravikant Shukla (53) off 107 balls were involved in a second wicket partnership of 66 runs. Skipper Wasim Jaffar also did not last long as he was caught and bowled by skipper Jalaj Saxena of an intended drive for 4. Later Aditya Tare (32), Presh Patel (24), and Amit Dani 26 ensured that the team reached the target of 216. Indian Oil finally reached 216 for 8 in 49.4 overs to clinch a place in the semi finals. Ravikant Shukla was declared man of the match.

Punjab Ranking Table Tennis in Amritsar

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 26
The third Punjab State Table Tennis Ranking Tournament in all age groups will be held at Amritsar from October 2 to 4, according to Mohali District Table Tennis Association secretary Rajeev Kaushal.
Interested players from Mohali District who want to participate in the state ranking tournament can give their entries by September to Rajeev Kaushal H.No. 228, Sector 23A, Chandigarh. Cell: 09872212287

Govt Model Club-20 and Govt Girls SS-20 champs

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 26
Government Model Senior Secondary School Club, Sector 20 defeate Prince Club of Sector 21 by 6-3, 8-5 in an interesting boys under-19 final in the Chandigarh State Dodgeball Championship at the Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 20-B here today. Vishal displayed good reflexes to pave the way for his team's title triumph.
Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 20 emerged champions in the girls under-19 category. In a closely fought final, Govt Model-20 won by 8-6, 5-3. Ritu Sharma emerged the star player.
Riding on the oustanding display by Ashu Sharma, Government Model High School-26 beat Government Model High School-7 by 7-5, 3-2 to win the boys under-14 title. The top honours for girls in this category went to Government Model High School-26 who beat Saced Heart by 10-6, 6-4 in the final.
Chandigarh Dodgeball Association senior vice-president Dr BS Teer distributed the prizes.
Results: Under-19 (final): Government Model SSS Club-20 bt Prince Club-21 6-3, 8-5. Outstanding player Vishal.
3rd and 4th positions: Govt Model-47 bt Govt Model HS-26 6-3, 4-2. Outstanding player: Gurdeep.
Under-19: Girls (final): Govt Girls SS-20B bt Govt Model SS-47 8-6, 5-3. Outstanding player: Ritu Sharma.
3rd and 4th positions: Sacred Heart-26 bt Vidya Niketan Club-39 9-7, 7-5. Outstanding player: Sonia.
Under-14: Boys (final): Govct Model HS-26 bt Govt HS-7 7-5, 3-2. Outstanding player: Ashu Sharma.
3rd and 4th places: Vidya Niketan Club-39 bt Aribindo School-27 8-6, 5-2. Outstanding player: Rahul.
Under-14: Girls (final): Govt MHS-26 bt Sacred Heart-26 10-6, 6-4. Outstanding player: Neha.
3rd and 4th places: DAV Model-15 bt Govt Girls SS-20 9-2, 6-3. Outstanding player: Arshi Goel.

Harinder Gupta takes a two-stroke lead

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Panchkula (Haryana), September 26
Chandigarh’s Harendra Gupta fired a four under 68 at the Panchkula Golf Club on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead ahead of the final round of the Haryana Open 2009 presented by HUDA and DLF. Gupta’s total reads 12 under 204 after round three. Mandeo Singh Pathania, the overnight leader, slipped to second place since he totaled 10 under 206 as a result of his 73 in round three.
Harendra Gupta (67, 69, 68) began with a birdie on the first but his putt lipped-out on the third, where he ended up dropping a stroke. Gupta then hit some quality approach shots on the eighth, 10th and 11th to set up relatively easy birdie putts.
The local favourite kept up the pressure with some steady golf even as adversary Mandeo Singh Pathania seemed to struggle with his game on Saturday. Gupta made his final birdie of the day on the 15th with the help of a 310-yard drive which found the centre of the fairway. This was also his best drive of the day.
“I was very consistent today. I made 14 regulations and hit 12 fairways. My swing has not been very steady but fortunately I enjoy the advantage of local knowledge at this course. Since I am based at Chandigarh, I have played here more often as compared to many other golfers on the tour,” said Gupta.
He added, “A two-stroke lead is not a very substantial lead at this course but I know that if I’m ahead after the front nine in the final round, I stand a good chance since I always score better on the back nine here. A victory this week, would no doubt, give me loads of confidence for the rest of the season.”
Mandeo Singh Pathania (70, 63, 73) was a little out of sorts on the front nine. He three-putted for bogey on the third and then managed to pull a stroke back with a birdie on the fourth. Another three-putt on the ninth led to a double bogey.
Pathania fought back by making eagle-birdie on the 11th and 12th. He chipped-in from the greenside bunker to make eagle on the 11th for the second successive day. A bogey and double bogey followed on the 13th and 15th before he sank a 20-footer for birdie on the 17th.
Pathania said, “Today’s round was nothing like what I managed yesterday. I did not drive well and my putter did not produce the desired results. The only bright spot was the chip-in for eagle from the bunker on the 11th. However, I’m still very eager to make it count this week and am confident of being back at the top of my game in the final round.”
Amardip Sinh Malik (70, 67, 71) is placed third at eight under 208 while Anirban Lahiri and Ranjit Singh Rathore share fourth place at seven under 209.

Stephen's crush DAV-15 by 10 wkts

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 26
It was virtually a massacre of innocents as St Stephen's School-45 handed out a 10-wicket drubbing to DAV School, Sector 15 in the 6th Molly Carver Memorial Cricket Tournament for High Schools at the St Stephen's School ground in Togan today.
Set to score 79 runs for victory, St Stephen's School achived it in just 5.4 overs without any loss. The DAV bowlers in wayward in their direction as in the first over itself they gave 35 overs. There were lot of wide deliveries. Openers Jagpreet Singh (24) and Gurranaq (19) were associated in an unbroken 43-run first wicket partnership. Mr Extras contributed 36 runs.
Earlier, DAV-15 batted first and were bowled out for 78 in 32.1 overs. Anubhav Nandan (14) and Abhishek Thakur (20) were their main scorers. Stephen's medium pacer Jagpreet Singh (3 for 10) and right arm off spinner Abilash Sharma (3 for 16) restricted DAV's total. Gaurav Singh chipped in with 2 for 23. Stephen's wicket-keeper Shivam Bhardwaj took four sharp catches.
At the St Stephen's School stadium in Togan, DAV Senior Secondary School-8 defeated Government Model School-35 by 29 runs. DAVSSS-8 batted first and posted 172 all out in 38.2 overs. Harpreet Singh (25, 4x4s) and top scorer Arvind (68, 11x4s) were associated in a 72-run partnership for the second wicket. Rahul contributed 30 with the help of five boundaries and Yudhvir made 21.
For Govt Model-35, Pushkar (2 for 423), Chetan (2 for 26), Megha (2 for 22) and Saurav Singh (2 for 31) were the main wicket-takers.
In reply, Govt Model-35 were dismissed for 143 in 36 overs. The highlight of their innings was a 57-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Megha (59, 9x4s, 1x6) and Parvinder Singh (24. 4x4s). However, this partnership was not enough to extricate their team from the jaws of defeat. Avnit made 15.
It was left arm medium pacer Raman Bishnoi who broke the backbone of Govt Model-35 by talking five wickets for 33 runs. Arvind gave him full support as he bagged 3 for 28.
Brief scores: DAVSSS-8: 172 all out in 38.2 overs (Arvind 68, 11x4s, Rahul 30, 5x4s, Harpreet 25, 4x4s, Yudhvir 21 2x4s, 1x6, Pushkar 2 for 43, Chetan 2 for 26, Megha 2 for 22, Saurav 2 for 31).
Govt Model-35: 143 all out in 36 overs (Megha 59, 9x4s, 1x6, Parvinder Singh 24, 4x4s, Avnit 15, Raman Bishnoi 5 for 33, Arvind 3 for 28).
DAV Model-15: 78 all out in 32.1 overs (Anubhav Nandan 14, Abhishek Thakur 20, Jagpreet Singh 3 for 10, Abilash Sharma 3 for 16, Gaurav Singh 2 for 23).
St Stephen's-45: 79 for no loss in 5.4 overs (Jagpreet Singh 24 not out, 2x4s, 1x6, Gurranaq Singh 19 not out 4x4s).
Tomorrow's fixtures: Satluj Public School, Panchkula vs St Anne's-32 (St Stephen's-45) and GNPS-36 vs Stepping Stone-37 (Togan).

PCC and PCA Colts storm into q-finals

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 25
Punjab Cricket Club and Punjab Cricket Association Colts scored comfortable victories against Reliance – I and All India Electricity Board, respectively, while defending champions Indian Oil Corporation beatIndian Railway by 72 runs in the 16th JP Atray All-India Cricket Tournament for Pearls Trophy here today. PCA Colts handed out a 10-wicket drubbing to Electricity Board and PCC outclassed Reliance – I by eight wickets.
Batting first after winning the toss Indian Oil scored 306 for 9 in 50 overs against Indian Railways. Rohit Sharma made an early exit when he was castled by S. Gehlot for 7. However, Ajinkya Rahane (65, 2x4s, 2x6s) and skipper Wasim Jaffar stitched a 137-run fourth wicket partnership before the former was snapped by the wicketkeeper off Sanjay Bangar.
Wasim Jaffar went on to complete a quick fire century (114, 12x4s, 2x6s). Amit Dani also played a swashbuckling knock of (43, 5x4s, 2x6s). Sanjay Bangar (4 for 49) and S. Gehalot (2 for 46) were the principal wicket takers for Indian Railways.
In reply Indian Railways were bundled out for 234 in 44.3 overs. Their innings revolved around Sanjay Bangar (97, 6x4s, 5x6s) and T.P. Singh (50, 2x4s,2x6s). They were involved in a third wicket partnership of 110 runs. Skipper Yere Gaud remained unbeaten on 32. Rajesh Pawar (4 for 29), Murtaza Husain (3 for 51) and Rohan Raje (2 for 36) were the pick of Indian Oil bowlers.
Indian Oil won by 72 runs and got five points including a bonus and headed their pool with 15 points. Sanjay Bangar of Indian Railways was declared man of the match. Despite this loss Indian Railways also made it to the quarter finals as the second team from pool-B with 7 points.
At Sector 8, DAV School, ground PCA Colts made short work of Electricity Board by hustling them out by 10 wickets and garnered five points including a bonus. With this win PCA Colts shot up to the top of points table in Pool-D (9 points) and pipped Air India who came second with 7 points. Both the teams qualified for the quarterfinals from Pool-D.
PCA Colts winning the toss opted to field and restricted All India Electricity Board to 194 in 40.3 overs. Harkrishan Kali (33, 4x4s, 2x6s), Rana Chowdhary (42, 4x4s, 2x6s) were the main scorers for All India Electricity Board. Harmeet Singh (3 for 37) and Ankur Kakkar (3 for 37) were the main wicket takers for PCA Colts.
Replying PCA Colts romped home in 30.3 overs knocking 195 without loss with opener Sarul Kanwar hitting a brilliant unbeaten 100 off 94 balls studded with 10 boundaries and five sixes. He was given steady company by Robin Singh unbeaten 73 off 89 balls studded with 8x4s. Sarul Kanwar for his brilliant 100 was declared man of the match.
At the PCA Stadium, PCC won the toss and elected to field in a match in which they were in a do or die situation. Their move paid rich dividends as fancied Reliance I were reduced to 179 for 8 in 34.3 overs. Reliance I had started with a flourish with opener Ishan Malhotra smashing 30 runs.
Then Shikhar Dhawan (26) and Sunny Singh (45) were involved in a 65-run stand for the second wicket. There after there was a regular procession from the pavilion before Ravinder Jadeja (61, 7x4s, 2x6s) and Abu Nachim (41, 5x4s, 1x6) were involved in a 82-run partnership for the ninth wicket.
Jaskaran Singh (3 for 41), Vishwas Bhalla (2 for 38), Siddharth Kaul (2 for 67), Manpreet Gony (2 for 59) were the main successful bowlers for PCC.

Replying PCC started with Sunny Sohal and Ravi Inder Singh and the duo posted 107 runs for the first wicket before Sunny Sohal was caught by Dewan of the bowling of Chetanya Nanda for 56 off 71 balls inclusive of 6x4s and a six. Nanda struck again when he had Ravi Inder Singh snapped by wicket keeper Parthiv Patel for 52 off 61 balls inclusive of 6x4s and 1x6. Then Taruwar Kohli joined Vishwas Bhalla and the two stitched an unbeaten partnership of 158 runs and took the total to 278 for 2 in 45.2 overs to enable their team to chalk out an 8 wickets win and get 4 points to take their total to 7 in Pool A and edge past BPCL Mumbai who were ahead of them with 5 points at that time. Reliance I with this loss still maintained their No. I position with 9 points in Pool A. Vishwas Bhalla scored an unbeaten 77 off 77 balls with 9x4s while Taruwar Kohli scored unbeaten 76 off 76 balls with 5x4s and two sixes.
Chetnaya Nanda (2 for 47) was only successful bowler for Reliance – I. Vishwas Bhalla was declared man of the match.
With this the league stage of the tournament has got over and the knock out quarter finals will start from tomorrow.

Mandeo cards 63 to break course record

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PANCHKULA, SEPT 25
Mandeo Singh Pathania fired a blistering nine under 63 to break the course record at the Panchkula Golf Club on day two of the Haryana Open 2009 presented by HUDA and DLF. The 26-year-old from Greater Noida thus stole the show in round two and established a comfortable three-stroke lead as he totaled 11 under 133 after two rounds. Harendra Gupta of Chandigarh is currently in second place at eight under 136.
The cut was applied at five over 149. Fifty-three professionals and one amateur made the cut.
Mandeo Singh Pathania (70, 63) broke Vijay Kumar’s six-month-old course record of eight under 64 as he burnt the course with his monstrous drives and steady putting. Mandeo, who is currently 28th on the Aircel-PGTI Order of Merit with one top-10 from 13 starts, had an eagle, eight birdies and a bogey on his card on Friday.
Pathania was in sublime form in round two and hardly missed a fairway or a putt. He made birdie-bogey on the second and third and then began to work his way up the leaderboard with birdies on the sixth and eighth. Pathania’s drive found the greenside bunker on the sixth. He chipped it to within two inches of the cup from the bunker.
Mandeo made birdie-eagle on the 10th and 11th to be five under after 11 holes. His incredible drive on the 292-yard par four 11th came up just two feet short of the pin to set up an easy eagle. He was equally hot with the putter as he holed 10 footers for birdies on the 13th, 14th, 15th. On the 16th, Mandeo hit his second shot from 30 yards to within one foot for yet another birdie.
Harendra Gupta (67, 69), a winner on the Aircel-PGTI in the 2007-08 season, is currently in second place, three strokes behind Pathania. He sank his first birdie of the day on the par three 13th and then picked up another one on the 15th. He bogeyed the 18th to make the turn at one under.
Gupta sank a birdie on the first and made bogey-birdie on the fifth and sixth. He signed off with a birdie on the par four ninth where his eight iron second shot from 160 yards, stopped a few inches short of the pin.
“Even though I shot a lower score in round one, I feel I played better golf in the second round. I say this because I was not driving well today and despite that I produced a three under. The conditions were also tougher today as it was windier,” said Gupta.
Randhir Singh Ghotra of Chandigarh and Amardip Sinh Malik shot scores of 66 and 67 respectively in round two to be tied third at seven under 137.
Anirban Lahiri and Manav Jaini are tied fifth at six under 138.

SAI coach Nagra invited to attend National seminar for 2010 C'W Games

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 25
Sports Authority of India weightlifting coach KDS Nagra, who is posted at the Sector 42 Sports Complex here, has been invited to attend a national seminar for Commonwealth Games to be staged in New Delhi next year.
The seminar will be held in New Delhi from September 29 to October 2. The seminar is aimed at updating and upgrading knowledge of the coaches in connection with the technical and competition rules of international competitions.
Imre Zsuga of Hungary, who is a representative of the International Weightlifting Federation, will be leading personality in the five-member panel. Other members are Sqn Ldr BR Gulati, K Sumaramanya, Pal Singh Sidhu, and Roopshree.
KDS Nagra is the only weightlifting coach from North India to be invited to attend the national seminar.. Besides attending the third Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune from October 12 to 18 last year as technical official, the chief SAI coach Nagra has attended 15 International Olympic Committee courses in India under renowned foreign experts.
Founder and incharge of the Monitoring cell at NIS Patiala, Nagra was the only Indian to attend the IOC course in weightlifting held in Lahore (Pakistan) in 1996.
Presenting working as chief coach and incharge Hi-tech Gym, Sports Complex, Sector 42, Nagra also attended international course for advance and higher studies in weightlifting. He is a gold medalist from Leipzig (Germany Democratic Republic) in 1988. He is an expert in strength and conditioning all games and sports.
Meanwhile, Chandigarh Sports Director M L Sharma has granted KDS Nagra special sportsman leave to attend the national seminar for 2010 Commonwealth Games, in New Delhi.

Easy wins for Govt Model-20 and Moti Ram

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 25
Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 20 and Moti Ram School, Sector 27 registered comfortable victories in the boys under-19 category on the opening day of the Chandigarh State Dodgeball Championship for Boys and Girls (Under-19 & Under-14) being held at Government Model Senior Secondary School in Sector 20-D here today,
In the inaugural match, GMSSS-20 blanked Friends Club of Sector 18 by 6-5, 3-2. Moti Ram School edged out KB DAV, Sector 7 by 8-3, 6-4.
In the girls under-19 category, D.A.V. Model School, Sector 15 got the better of Shere Club of Mani Majra by 3-2, 5-3 while Sacred Heart School, Sector 26 emerged winners at the expense of Vidya Niketan Club, Sector 39 by an identical margin of 8-5, 6-3.
Down by one game, Shri Aurobindo School- 27 rallied to prevail over CL Aggarwal DAV School-7 3-4, 6-3, 4-2 in the boys under-14 match. In another interesting match, Govt. Middle School- 26 defeated D. A. V. Model School- 15 by 4-2, 3-6, 8-3.
Earlier, Chandigarh Youth Congress president Harmohinder Singh Lucky inaugurated the championship in which more than 450 players are taking part. , Sr. Vice President, Dodgeball Association of Chandigarh senior vice-president Dr. B. S. Teer welcomed the chief guest.
Results: Boys Under-19: Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School Club- 20 bt Friends Club-18 6-5, 3-2, Moti Ram School- 27 bt KB DAV- 7 7-2, 3-1, Vidya Niketan Club- 39 bt Govt High School-7. 7 8-3, 6-4, Govt Model High School- 26 bt D.A.V. Model School-15 3-2, 6-2, City Club- 7 bt Prince Club-21 6-2, 3-1.
Girls Under-19: Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School- 47 bt Govt. Model SSS- 32 3-0 2-1, Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School- 20 bt Govt Model High School- 26 5-4, 4-2, D.A.V. Model School- 15 bt Shere Cleb, Mani Majra 3-2, 5-3, Sacred Heart School- 26 bt Vidya Niketan Club- 39 8-5, 6-3.
Boys Under-14: D. A. V. Model School- 15 bt Govt. Sr. Sec School, Behlana 6-3. 5-2, Vidy Niketan Club- 39 bt Govt. Model Sr. Sec School- 33 6-4, 3-5, 8-3, Shri Aurobindo School- 27 bt CL Aggarwal DAV School-7 3-4, 6-3, 4-2, Govt High School-7 bt Govt. Model Sr. Sec School- 20 4-2. 3-2, Govt. Middle School- 26 bt D. A. V. Model School- 15 4-2, 3-6, 8-3.
Girls Under 14: Shri Aurobindo School-. 27 bt Govt High School- 7 3-1, 2-4, 4-1, Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School- 20 bt Govt. Model Sr. Sec School- 19 6-7, 5-4, 5-2, Sacred Heart School- 26 bt CL Aggarwal DAV School- 7 3-4, 6-3, 8-6.

T-10 Gully cricket trials on Sept 27

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PANCHKULA, SEPT 25
T-10 Gully Cricket - Season 2, Ab Har Koi Khelega’ kick starts its second season by announcing call for entries and selection on September 27 and 28 from 9 a.m at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Sector 3 here.
The selection will be followed by the practice session on September 29 and the intracity matches on September 30. More details are available with Ajay Bharadwaj (mobile 9876380747). Forms can be downloaded from www.t10gullycricket.org.
T-10 Gully Cricket ‘Season 2’ is a dedicated multi-city talent hunt-cum-social initiative which provides platform for the youngsters to connect directly and get involved with cricket at a level that has never been attempted before in India. The main objective is to explore and create a platform for the amateurs thereby provide opportunities to deserving and undiscovered cricketing talents. Besides Ludhiana, this talent hunt will also be conducted at Nashik, Latur, Surat, Daman, Allahabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Panchkula, Gwalior, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Ballia and Patna.
A total prize money of Rs. 25 lakh will be distributed among various teams in this tournament.
Only non first class cricket players between the age group of 15-24 are eligible to participate in this tournament. This shorter and entertaining format of 10 overs each side will be played amongst 896 players from 64 teams in 16 cities, with the Grand Finale planned as a Day/Night Bonanza in Kanpur. More than 80,000 entries are expected to come in for this season from all the cities. Matches will be telecasted live on DD Sports and highlights will be aired on DD 1.
Youth Icon and cricket fanatic Riteish Deshmukh is the brand ambassador for T-10 Gully Cricket Season 2. Actress Divya Dutta is the proud owner of Ludhiana Gullies. Similarly other gullies are also tipped to have a celebrity owner Noted cricket analyst Charu Sharma would continue to mentor the show. Reasonable Communications, the organizer of this hunt, are aiming to disburse individual ownership for each team for all the 16 teams in Season 2. It will follow the city franchisee model; Discussions are on at various levels with local celebrities and corporates who have national appeal. Various Options like outright purchase, Revenue sharing etc. are being worked out with various team owners.
Riteish Deshmukh, noted “I am extremely thrilled to be associated with T-10 Gully Cricket and of a staunch belief that this format will not only change the way limited overs cricket is played but will also showcase amazing display of cricketing skills from youngsters from different walks of life in different cities. This format comes across as an apt stage for the youngsters to display their playing prowess. There are some extremely brilliant players who play in the gullies of our country, its time that their skills are projected in front of the country and they get their deserved due.”

16 schools for Six-A-Side Cricket

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 25
Yuva Sports Club and Delhi Public School are jointly organising the inaugural DPS Pinjore Six-A-Side Cricket Tournament at DPS ground in Pinjore on September 26 and 27, according to club general secretary Deepak Uniyal.
Sixteen teams from Chandigarh, Panchkula, Pinjore and Baddi are taking part in the boys Under-16 and Under-14 age groups. Participants are St Xavier's School, Pankchkula, DPS Pinjore, Ryan International-49, St Veekanand School, Pinjore, Vivek School, Baddi, St Solider's International-28, Chandigarh, Holy Child Panchkula, Little Flower Convent, Panchkula and Satluj Public School, Panchkula.

Stephen's uproot Stepping Stone

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 25
An unbeaten 66-run partnership for the third wicket between Talwinderjit Singh (30) and Abilash Sharma (23) helped St Stephen's School record an eight-wicket victory over Stepping Stone, Sector 37 in the inaugural match of the 6th Molly Carver Memorial Cricket Tournament for High Schools at the St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45 here today.
Batting first, Stepping Stone made 129 for 8 in allotted 40 overs. Openers Daksh Aggarwal (11) and Kulbhushan (17) gave them a fine start with a 29-run partnership. Devinder (28), Arohi (26) and Sagar (17) were the other main scorers for Stepping Stone. Medium pacer Jagpreet Singh bowled a superb line to take 4 for 31 in eight overs. Talwinderjit bagged 2 for 16.
In reply, St Stephen's School achieved their target in 29 overs by scoring 130 for 2. Openers Karan Aggarwal (16) and Udit Hari Mehta (36) were associated in a 56-run opening wicket stand. Then came the unbroken 66-run partnership between Talwinderjit and Abilash Sharma which paved the way for Stephen's easy triumph.
Earlier, Bishop of Shimla-Chandigarh Most Rev Ignatius L Mascareenahs inaugurated the tournament. Also present on the occasion were St Stephen's School Principal Harold Carver and Dronacharya Desh Prem Azad.
Brief scores: Stepping Stone-37: 128 for 8 in 40 overs (Kulbhushan 17, Daksh Aggarwal 11, Arohi 26, Devinder 28, Sagar 17, Jagpreet Singh 4 for 31, Talwinderjit Singh 2 for 15, Abilash 1 for 25).
St Stephen's School-45: 130 for 2 in 29 overs (Karan Aggarwal 16, Udit Hari Mehta 36, Talwinderjit Singh 30 not out, Abhilash Sharma 23 not out).
Tomorrow's fxitures: Govt Model-35 vs DAV-8 (St Stephen's-45) and St Stephen's-45 vs DAV-15 (Togan).

Joshi, Khanvilkar and Tare hit centuries

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 24
Punjab Cricket Club defeated Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited by five wickets in the JP Atray Memorial All-India Cricket Tournament at the PCA Stadium in Mohali today.
PCC restricted BPCL to 268 for 6 in 50 overs Their Innings revolved Onkar Khanvilkar (111, 12x4s, 1x6) and skipper Vineet Indulkar (51, 4x4s, 1x6). Uday Kaul (31) and Shitanshu Kotak (29 n.o) were the other contributors with the bat. Jaskaran Singh (3 for 57) and Vishwas Bhalla (2 for 24) was the main wicket takers for PCC.
Replying PCC raised 271 for 5 in 46.3 overs . Raviinder Singh (75, 10x4s) and Pankaj Dhrmani (52 not out, 5x4s) and Mayank Sidhana (75, 8x4s, 2x6) were the main architect of PCC run chase from a score 139 for 5 in 27.5 overs.
Pankaj Dharmani and Mayank Sidhana were associated in an unbeaten 132 runs partenership for the sixth wicket. Siraj Bahutukle (2 for 50) was the main wicket taker for BPCL Mayank Sidhana was name Man of The Match

At the DAV School ground in Sector 8, Indian Oil Corporation defeated ITC by 91 runs and got five points, including a bonus. ITC wining the toss put Indian Oil in to bat. Indian Oil scored 293 for 5 in 50 overs. From 71 for 4 Indian Oil Corporation raised their total t 226 for 5 with Ravikant Shukla (89 ) and Aditya Tare 102, 12x4s, 1x6) stitching a partnership of 155 runs for the fifth wicket. Aditya Tare shared another unbeaten partnership of 67 runs with Amit Dani (43, 2x4s, 4x6s). Himanshu Chawla (2 for 35) and Tushar Pant (2 for 60) were the main wicket takers.
Replying ITC were bowled out 202 in 42.5 overs. Their innings revolved around a brilliant century 101 of 113 balls with help of 13 fours and 2 sixes by Pankaj Joshi. Anand Rajan (3 for 33) and Rajesh Pawar (4 for 48) were the main wicket takers for Indian Oil . Aditya Tare was declared the Man of the match
In another match Air India defeated PCA Colts by three wickets . Batting first PCA Colts scored 156 for 9 in 50 overs Sarabjit Singh (48) and Robin Singh (28) were the principal scorers for the PCA Colts.
Gagandeep (3 for 28) and Sachin Rana (2 for 34) were the main wicket takers for Air India .
Replying Air India scored 159 for 7 in 45.2 overs. Their innings was propelled by an unbeaten 71 of 98 balls with 8 fours and 1 six by Ratinder Sodhi. Sachin Rana (23) was an able foil to him. Bharat Loomba (4 for 15) and Harmeet Singh (2 for 39) were the main wicket takers for PCA Colts. Ratinder Sodhi declared Man of the match
Tomorrow’s fixtures: PCC VS Reliance1 ( PCA Mohali), PCA Colts vs AICEB (DAV School Sec 8), Indian Railway vs Indian Oil (Panchkula Sec 3).

Tanavi to lead Chandigarh sub-junior girls soccer team

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 24
International Tanvi Bhargava of St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, has been appointed captain of the Chandigarh team which take part in the 6th Sub-Junior Girls National Football Championships to be held from September 27 to October 14 in Haldwani (Uttarakhand).
The team was selected during the coaching camp held under the supervision of Sports Authority of India coach Narinder Thapa at the DAV Senior Secondary School ground in Sector 8.
The team: Tanvi Bhargava (captain, St Stepehn’s School-45), Shaira (Vivek High School-38B), Inyat (St Stephen’s-45), Manpreet (Stephen’s-45), Suchint (Vivek HS-38B), Adriya, Ekta, Jaspreet (all Carmel Convent-9), Gurleen, Ramanjot (Stephen’s-45), Sharika (Carmel Convent), Kishmita, Neeti, Shivangi (all Saupin’s-32), Syeba, Vishali (both Sacred Heart-26), Udita (Guru Nanak Public School-36), Saumya (Sacred Heart-26), Taarini (DAVSSS-8) and UIvy (Sacred Heart-26).
I P Nagi and Narinder Thapa of SAI will accompany the team as coach and manager, respectively.

Harendra Gupta fires 67 to take lead

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PANCHKULA, SEPT 24
Cadie-turned Chandigarh professional Harendra Gupta returned the best card of the day five under 67 at the Panchkula Golf Club on Thursday to take the first- round lead at the Aircel-PGTI’s Haryana Open 2009 presented by HUDA and DLF. Anirban Lahiri, Ranjit Singh Rathore, A S Lehal, Sheeraz Kalra and Vijay Kumar are two strokes behind Gupta in tied second place.
Harendra Gupta had an ideal start as he birdied the first, third, sixth seventh and ninth to make the turn at five under. Gupta made a tricky downhill putt from 12 feet to secure his best birdie of the day on the ninth. He then made birdies on the 11th and 15th and bogeys on the 13th and 16th to close with a brilliant 67. It was an exceptional round for Harendra considering the fact that he has been struggling with his swing in recent months.
Anirban Lahiri birdied the opening 10th, where he landed his second shot a few inches from the pin. He sank another birdie on the 13th before making a three-putt from four feet to drop a bogey on the 15th. A bogey on the first brought him back to level par. Bangalore-based Lahiri then fired three birdies (fifth, seventh, eighth) over the last five holes to turn in a solid 69.
Ranjit Singh Rathore, A S Lehal, Sheeraz Kalra and Vijay Kumar shot identical scores of 69 to join Lahiri in tied second place.
Mukesh Kumar, Harmeet Kahlon, Mandeo Singh Pathania, Amardip Sinh Malik, Amritinder Singh, Sanjay Kumar and Manav Jaini are tied seventh at two under 70.

Aryans BS organizes Ad Mad show

Students participating in the Ad-Mad Show organized by Aryans Group.

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 24
Aryans Business School (ABS), through its innovative teaching curriculum, today organized AD-MAD show. Ad Mad show is the event to teach the students about the selling and marketing skills to sell the product in the tough environment.



Eleven teams participated in the AD-MAD show in which the Ist prize was bagged by Sholey team, Zenith team and Rockstars team won the second and third prizes respectively. Some of the products sold in the programme were Lock without key, pen without refill, bread-consider as tastry, pen drive with no memory, mobile with no keypads, Electrical appliances where there is no electricity, tequila milk shake etc.
On this occasion Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Business School said that ‘our moto behind this competition is mainly to do something different than the usual learning process. Students get a chance to interact with each other, learn new tricks, enhance their skills during the development process and best of all, have fun all the way.
It is to be mentioned that ABS always believes in innovative methods and Case studies to teach the students. It has been a constant Endeavour at ABS to introduce the students with the ever demanding and ever challenging corporate dynamics through its innovative teaching methodologies.

46 teams for Chandigarh Dodgeball Meet

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 24
The stage is all set for the two-day Chandigarh State Dodgeball Championship for Boys and Girls (Under-19 & Under-14) which will commence tomorrow at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 20-D, here.
The Dodgeball Association of Chandigarh general secretary Dr GP Paul disclosed that 46 teams from different schools/ clubs had sent their confirmation to participate. The teams have been divided into various pools for the preliminary rounds.
The groupings are:
Boys Under 19: Pool A: Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Behlana, Govt. Model Sr. Sec School, Sec. 47, Vidya Niketan Club, Sec. 39, Govt High School, Sec. 7, Coaching Centre, Sec 19, Govt. Middel School, Sec 26, City Club, Sec. 7, Prince Club, Sec. 21
Pool B: Govt Model High School, Sec. 26, D.A.V. Model School, Sec.15, Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sec. 19, Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Sec. 27, KB DAV, Sec 7, Moti Ram School, Sec 27, Shri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Sec. 40, Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sec. 20
Girls Under-19: Pool A: Govt Model High School, Sec. 26, Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Sec. 20, Vidya Niketan Club, Sec. 39, KB DAV, Sec 7.
Pool B: Shere Club, Mani Majra, D.A.V. Model School, Sec. 15, Govt. Model Sr. Sec School, Sec. 32, Govt. Model Sr. Sec School, Sec. 19, Sacred Heart School, Sector 26.
Boys Under 14: Pool A: CL Aggarwal DAV School, Sec. 7, Shri Aurobindo School, Sec. 27, Govt. Model Sr. Sec School, Sec. 19, Govt. Model Sr. Sec School, Sec. 20, Govt High School, Sec. 7, Govt. Model Sr. Sec School, Sec. 47.
Pool B: Govt. Model Sr. Sec School, Sec. 33, Vidy Niketan Club, Sec. 39, D. A. V. Model School, Sec. 15, Govt. Sr. Sec School, Behlana, Govt. High School, Sec. 26.
Girls Under 14: Pool A: Govt. Model Sr. Sec School, Sec. 19, Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Sec. 20, Shri Aurobindo School, Sec. 27, Govt High School, Sec. 7, Govt. Model High School, Se. 26.
Pool B: D. A. V. Model School, Sec. 15, Vidya Niketan Club, Sec. 39, Govt. Model Sr. Sec School, Sec. 32, Govt. Model Sr. Sec School, Mani Majra, CL Aggarwal DAV School, Sec. 7, Sacred Heart School, Sec 26.

Ex-WFI chief congratulates Ramesh for winning bronze in Denmark

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 24
Former president of the Wrestling Federation of India, Dr Mahinder Singh Malik, IPS (Retd) congratulated Ramesh Kumar for making history by winning a bronze medal in the World Wrestling Championship in Herning, Denmark, after a long gap of 42 years The Haryana wrestler Ramesh Kumar prevailed over Alexandr Burca of Moldova in 74 kg freestyle category today. He clinched the bronze medal on technical points.
Praising the magnificent efforts of Ramesh Kumar for bringing laurels to the country as well as the State, former Director General of Police, Haryana, Dr Malik said “I have been maintaining that the Sonepat wrestler is most talented. I am confident that Ramesh would bring more laurels to the country. Ramesh should be further groomed. given more international exposure and financial incentives.”
“On the basis of Ramesh’s outstanding achievements, the Haryana Government should have appointed him Deputy Superintend of Police under sports quota scheme. Ramesh richly deserve this honour,” said Dr Malik, who is also president of Jat Sabha Chandigarh.
At the same time, Dr Malik expressed his deep concern on the display of Beijing Olympic bronze medal winner Sushil Kumar who went down to Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu of Japan in the 66kg freestyle for the bronze medal.
Analyzing Sushil Kumar’s performance, Dr Malik said “lack of infrastructure and proper handling by the Sports Authority of India were the two main reasons for decline in display by Sushil Kumar, who is otherwise he possesses all ingredients to be world beater.”
“The fifth place is not bad in the World Championship. However, Sushil not attaining the victory podium position is a matter of serious concern,” said Dr Malik.
“The Nidani Sports School in Jind District is also being discriminated and neglected by the Sports Authority of India despite the fact that this sports school has produced more than 150 medal winners at international level. The SAI has not deputed even a single wrestling coach. I have pleased even with the Prime Minister, Sardar Manmohan Singh to direct the SAI to depute wrestling coaches at Nidani,” regretted Dr Malik.

Raminder hat-tricks for Indian Air Force

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 23
A unique three-in-a-row feat by Raminder Singh helped Indian Air Force beat Electrical and Mechanical Engineers by 3-1 and entered quarter-final of the 39th SN Vohra’s All-India Gurmit Memorial Hockey Tournament at the floodlit Sector 42 Hockey Stadium here tonight. Their rivals in quarter-final will be Indian Oil Corporation who got straight bye into the last eight on the basis of their last year’s performance.
Stunned by an early setback as EME shot into the lead in the fifth minute through Gurwinder Singh who converted a penalty corner, Indian Air Force hit back with vengeance. It was Raminder who converted three penalty conrers in the 18th, 22nd and 52nd minutes to fashion IAF’s victory. IAF forced six penalty coners while EME were awarded three penalty corners.
Indian Army also moved into quarter-final after beating Punjab National Bank by 4-2 in the pre-quarter-final. The teams were locked 2-all at the regulation period. PBN forged ahead in the eighth minute through a field goal scored by Yudvir. Masid Bangra restored parity for Indian Army by scoring a field goal in the 20th minute. Indian Army then got the lead in the 31st minute through a penalty conversion by Varun Kumar. Two minutes before the lemon break, Daman put PNB at par with a field goal. On crossing over, Indian Army dominated and added two more goals to emerge wnners. Anil Ekka scored both goals in the 45th and 52nd minutes.
Indian Army are now pitted against Air India (North) in quarter-final.
Namdhari XI qualified to challenge Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in the quarter-final after beating Ropar Hawks by 4-1. Namdharis scored through Gurvinder Singh (3rd), Gurbhej (18th, penalty corner), Sukhchain Singh (32nd) and Malak Singh (55th). Ropar Hawks reduced the margin through Kulbir Singh (16th).
Tomorrow’s fixtures (q-finals): BPCL v/s BSF (4 p.m). Air India vs Army XI (5.30 p.m).