J&K players excel in Sub-Jr Sqay Nationals

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PANCHKULA, JULY 31
Jammu and Kashmir players held the spotlight by winning two out of three gold medals at stake on the opening day of the 11th Sub Junior National SQAY Martial Arts being organised by the QAY Association of Haryana at St. Teresa Convent School in Sector 25 here.
Aimen Bashir of Jammu and Kashmir captured gold medal in the 23 kg category while Nishita Gupta of Rajasthan claimed silver.
Jammu and Kashmir claimded their second gold medal as Zaira Shafi finished on top in the 27 kg category. Delhi's Diksha Sardana finished runner-up.
Rakshita of Delhi won gold medal in the 31 kg category. Kanika Saini of Uttrakhand bagged silver medal.
International Committee SQAY Federation of India chairman Sandeep Chawla and Haryana Olympic Association joint secretary Surinder Singh Dangi jointly inaugurated the Nationals.
Speaking on the occasion, St. Teresa Convent School Principal Amit Chopra said that it was good to see such a huge participation of girls in SQAY martial arts.
On this occasion Nazir Ahmed Mir (Chief Secretary of India), Deepak Pandit, Jagjit Singh Allawat, Amit Chopra, Sanjay Sethi, Harish Kumar and Promila Dhir were present.
Results: 23 kg: 1 Aimen Bashir (J&K), 2 Nishita Gupta (Rajasthan), 3 Anshika Mishra (Punjab) and Sanchi D. Kamble (Maharashtra).
27 kg: 1 Zaira Shafi (J&K), 2 Diksha Sardana (Delhi), 3 Gurleen Kaur (Punjab) and
Nidhi Sharma (Haryana).
31 kg: 1 Rakshita (Delhi), 2 Kanika Saini (Uttrakhand), 3 Nisha (Chattisgarh) and Kirandeep (Punjab).

Abhishek, Ibttisam, Ankur and Deepak in semis

 

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GURGAON, JULY 30

Abhishek, Mod Ibttisam, Ankur Chauhan and Deepak Yadav enter the btoys under-13 semi-finals of the Gurgaon District BTadminton Championship bteing played at the Heritage School here today.

In quarter-final matches Abthishek accounted for Arun bty 21-18 and Ibttisam ousted Sativk bty 21-15. Ankur Chauhan ousted Chetan bty 21-13 and Deepak Yadav ended the campaign of Yohan Dabtas bty 21-12.
  Results (Q-finals): Abhishek bt Arun 21-18, Md. Ibttisam bt Satvik 21-15, Ankur Chauhan bt Chetan 21-13 and Deepak Yadav bt Yohan Dabtas – 21-12
PQFs: Arjun bt  Ricky 21-03, Gautam bt Deepak 21-5, Alizur Rehman bt Amit 21-10,Abthinav Gupta bt Vinay 21-15, Md. Ibttisam bt Divam 21-3, Divit Suri bt Chetan 21-18
Girls under-13 (q-finals): Malika bt Ria Kumar, Mansi  bt Sakshi 21-5, Aashima bt Damini 24-22 and Natasha bt Mitali 21-5.
PQFs:  Malika bt S.S.Sidhu 21-3, Ria Kumar bt Tara 21-4, Khyati bt Shubthi 21-15, Mansi bt Sakshi 21-10.

Veterans above 45: Pandey & Sarabtjit bt Satish Gupta and S. Pasricha 21-15, 21-17, J.S.Malik & Kapil bt Rajiv Razdan & Amit Goel 21-8, 21-8, Ananth & Raman bt Pandey & Sarabtjit 21-9, 21-11.

GURGAON, JULY 30

Abthishek, Mod Ibttisam, Ankur Chauhan and Deepak Yadav enter the btoys under-13 semi-finals of the Gurgaon District BTadminton Championship bteing played at the Heritage School here today.

In quarter-final matches Abthishek accounted for Arun bty 21-18 and Ibttisam ousted Sativk bty 21-15. Ankur Chauhan ousted Chetan bty 21-13 and Deepak Yadav ended the campaign of Yohan Dabtas bty 21-12.
Results (Q-finals): Abthishek bt Arun 21-18, Md. Ibttisam bt Satvik 21-15, Ankur Chauhan bt Chetan 21-13 and Deepak Yadav bt Yohan Dabtas – 21-12
PQFs: Arjun bt  Ricky 21-03, Gautam bt Deepak 21-5, Alizur Rehman bt Amit 21-10,Abthinav Gupta bt Vinay 21-15, Md. Ibttisam bt Divam 21-3, Divit Suri bt Chetan 21-18
Girls under-13 (q-finals): Malika bt Ria Kumar, Mansi  bt Sakshi 21-5, Aashima bt Damini 24-22 and Natasha bt Mitali 21-5.
PQFs:  Malika bt S.S.Sidhu 21-3, Ria Kumar bt Tara 21-4, Khyati bt Shubthi 21-15, Mansi bt Sakshi 21-10.

Veterans above 45: Pandey & Sarabtjit bt Satish Gupta and S. Pasricha 21-15, 21-17, J.S.Malik & Kapil bt Rajiv Razdan & Amit Goel 21-8, 21-8, Ananth & Raman bt Pandey & Sarabtjit 21-9, 21-11.

Manish wins gold in Asian Cadet Wrestling

 

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 30

India started the campaign at the three-day Asian Greco Roman, Freestyle and Female Sub-Junior (Cadet) Wrestling Championship at Bangkok  by winning one gold, two silver and one bronze medals on the first day of the Grece Roman Style Wrestling Championship.

Out of the 10 weight categories decided so far, India have obtained medal in four weight categories.

The Indian medal winners in Greco-Roman style were: Manish (58 kg, gold), Sombir (63 kg, silver), Subodh (85 kg silver) and Yashpal (69 kg, bronze). 

Manipur rally to outplay Haryana to lift trophy

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda presenting trophy to the Manipur team in the 9^th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship in Chandigarh on Friday. 

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The victorious Manipur team.

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 29  

Trailing by an early goal, powerful Manipur staged a brilliant rally to outplay Haryana by 6-1 in the one-sided final of the 9^th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship hosted by the Chandigarh Football Association at the Sector 17 Football Stadium here today.

Functioning like a well-oiled machine, the Manipur team scored through S Rinaroy Devi (3), Y Kamala Devi (1), Ph Bina Devi (1) and E Bindiyarani Devi (1).  Preeti had raised the Haryana hopes by scoring from 30 yards in the 11^th minute. However, Manipur carried too many guns against Haryana who have entered the final for the first time in the Junior Girls Under-19 Nationals.

Winners from 2002 to 2006 and runners-up in the last two editions to Orissa Manipur got the custody of the National Trophy for the record sixth time.

Soon after the long whistle was blown, it started raining heavily. Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda distributed the prize amidst rain. After receiving the glittering trophy, the Manipur girls expressed their joy by dancing with the beat of the drum in the rain.

The Manipur meant business from the word ‘go’.  They tested the Haryana goal in the third minute. However, Haryana survived as S Rinaroy Devi shot went wide. Five minutes later,  a combined move between Ph Bina Devi and E Bindiyarani Devi moved was frustrated by Haryana goalkeeper Raveena who made more than half a dozen shot to get appreciation from the spectators.

Against the run of play, Haryana surprised Manipur in the 11^th minute. Haryana got a free kick and Preeti’s sizzling shot from 30 yards brooked not denial from the Manipur defence. Manipur were not bothered by conceding the goal. A minus from the left flank saw Haryana goalkeeper Raveena confidently collecting Bindiyarani Devi’s shot in the 16^th  minute.

Manipur equalized in the 20^th minue. S Meera Devi’s long ranger was trapped by S Rinaroy Devi who foxed Haryana defence with a smart placement.

The teams crossed over by sharing two goals.

The second half totally belonged to the rampaging Manipur girls. Attacking the Haryana goal with full thrust, Manipur shot ahead in the 47^th minute. Haryana goalkeeper Raveena advanced to far to collect the ball. Ph Bina Devi got possession of the ball and rolled the ball over the goalline. A Haryana defender tried to make a goalline save in vain. Two minutes later,  Rinaroy Devi tossed the ball over the Haryana defenders to score Manipur’s third goal. Rinaroy Devi also scored Manipur’s fifth goal off a pass from Y Kamala Devi in the 67^th minute.

Maintaining their pressure, E Bindiyarani Devi (61^st) and Y Kamala Devi (76^th) added one goal each to swell the winners tally.

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda announced a cash award of Rs. 51,000 to Haryana goalkeeper Raveena for her outstanding performance in the match. 

Addressing the players and the audience, Mr. Hooda, who himself is an avid sportsman, congratulated the teams for their performance. He described the football as a ‘powerful game’. He underlined the importance of sports. He also announced a donation of Rs 5 lakh for the Chandigarh Football Association.  

Teams:  Manipur: O Roshini Devi, S Meera Devi, L Ashalata Devi, Ch. Basanthi Devi, H Bijaya Devi, Y Kamala Devi, Ph Bina Devi (Chim Chim Serto Aimol) , N Monteshori Chanu (Th Umapathi Devi),  S Rinaroy Devi and  E Bindiyarani Devi.

Haryana: Raveena, Riya Arya (Ritu Rani), Priya, Reena, Pooja, Sonia, Taruna, Manpreet Kaur (Monika), Preeti, Seema (Shalu) and Priyanka Kaushik.

16 teams for JP Atray Memorial Cricket Trophy

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 29 
The 17th  All India J.P. Atray Memorial Cricket Tournament will be held from September 15 to 25 at PCA Stadium Mohali, Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh, Tau Devi Lal Cricket Stadium Sector -3 Panchkula, DAV School Sector 8 Chandigarh, LIC Cricket Academy GMHS Sector 26 Chandigarh, St.John School Sector 26 Chandigarh and Dhruv Pandove Cricket Stadium Patiala. The tournament will be played under the auspices of Punjab Cricket Association and is recognized by the BCCI. It is the curtain raiser before the start of the domestic season. This time around it will be followed by the Australian Team’s tour of India and will give a great chance to fringe players to stake their claim for the National Team.
According to Organising Secretary Sushil Kapoor 16 leading teams from all over the country are likely to take part in the tournament, which will be played on league cum knock out basis. All the matches will be of 50 overs each innings. PCA Panel Umpires and Scorers will be detailed for the matches. The tournament carries a total cash prize of Rs. 3.00 lakh apart from the winners and runners-up trophies. There will be awards for each Man of the Match. Best Batsman, Best Bowler and Player of the Tournament will be awarded during the finals of the tournament.
The teams will be divided in four pools and top team from each pool will qualify for the semi-finals. Reliance – I winners of last year and Indian Oil Corporation, Mumbai runners-up alongwith PCC Club Mohali, BPCL Mumbai, ONGC Delhi, MRF Chennai, MPCA –XI, Air India Mumbai, PCA Colts, Mumbai Cricket Association, Central Revenue Sports Board, Pune, LIC Club Chandigarh, HPCA Cricket Academy, Assam Cricket Association, Dr. D.Y.Patil Group Mumbai, All India FCI, Indian Railways, All India Electricity Board and Rajasthan Royals are likely to figure in the tournament.

International Security delegates appreciate progress

 

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NEW DELHI, JULY 29
The Australian delegation at the International Security Administrators’ Conference here appreciated the ‘palpable change and rapid progress’ made in terms of security and other arrangements for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. The two-day conference was organised by the International Security Liaison Group (ISLG) and Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi (OC CWG Delhi 2010). This is the second such conference to be held with regard to Delhi 2010. The ISLG has been set up to address security concerns of the participating Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) and involves security officials from these CGAs.
Addressing delegates on Day 1 of the conference, Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, MP, Chairman OC CWG Delhi 2010, said that athletes can be assured that “all is well in Delhi”. He said, “Security is a critical component for the success of the Games. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Delhi Police will ensure that the Games are held in a safe and secure environment not only at all the competition and non-competition venues, but throughout the length and breadth of the city of Delhi.”
Presentations including security preparedness, transportation security, emergency response plan and city infrastructure were given by Delhi Police and the Sports Ministry. Delegates were also taken to the Games Village and the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium where they observed security overlay during the ongoing athletics test event.
The conference concluded with a wrap-up session where delegates put their questions to the Special Commissioner of Delhi Police, Neeraj Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Commonwealth Games) Prem Nath, the Chair of the International Security Liaison Group, R N Ravi and OC CWG Delhi 2010 Director General VK Verma. Transportation security, VIP security and accreditation for Delhi 2010 were some of the issues that were addressed. Delegates appreciated the presentations made during the conference and were of the view that the conference had fulfilled its purpose of providing information on security to participating countries.

23 states for Sub-Junior National Sqay

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 29
The Sqay (Martial Art) Association of Haryana is organizing the 11th Sub Junior Sqay National Championship at St. Teresa Convent School Panchkula on July 30 to 31. Mr. Sandeep Chawla chairman of International Tour Committee Sqay Federation of India will be the chief guest. Amit Chopra, Principal, St. Teresa Convent School, Surinder Singh Dangi (Joint Secretary Haryana Olympic Association), Ahmed Mir Grand Master SQAY Federation of India will also make the occasion special with their presence.
More than 400 players from 23 states and Union Territories will participate in the nationals, according to Harish Kumar general secretary of Sqay Federation of Haryana.
It may be recalled that the Haryana Olympic Association has given affiliation to the state body.

UT Sports Dept to award scholarships

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 29
The Chandigarh Sports Department has decided to award sports talent scholarship to the outstanding players who represented Chandigarh in 2009-10 and attained first position in Nationals / State level Tournaments in the recognized games -- athletic, archery, badminton, basketball, billiards/snookers, boxing, cricket,canoeing, cycling, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, handball, judo, kabaddi, kho-kho, tnnis, rifle shooting, rowing, sailing/yachting, skating, skiing, swimming, softball, squash, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball and weightlifting.
According to Joint Director Sports Dr JP Sidhu, the scholarship will be awarded to the tune of Rs. 1200, Rs. 960, Rs. 1000, Rs. 600 to first position holders in Mini / Sub-Junior, Junior National and Sub. Junior, Junior and Senior State Inter School conducted by the UT Education Department and Inter College Tournament conducted by the Punjab University.
Application forms can be obtained from office of the District Sports Officer U.T., Chandigarh at Sports Complex, Sector – 42, Chandigarh.
The application forms are also available with the principals of colleges, District Education Officer, U.T., Chandigarh and the secretaries of State Sports Associations and the Director Sports, Punjab University, Chandigarh.
The scholarship forms can be deposit latest by September 30. Incomplete and the application received after the due date will not be entertained. The application forms should be deposited in the office of the District Sports Officer, UT, Chandigarh at Sports Complex, Sector – 42, Chandigarh from 9.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m on all working days.

Experienced Manipur face spirited Haryana

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 29
Five-time successive champions and two-time runners-up Manipur are rated as favourites against in-form Haryana in the title clash tomorrow in the 9th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship being hosted by the Chandigarh Football Association. The final will be played at 3.30 p.m. at the Sector 17 Football Stadium here.
On the basis of their previous records, Manipur, captained by Y Kamala Devi, are strong contenders against Haryana, who made an impressive maiden entry into the final. Manipur are a formidable combination. Their forwards E Bindiyarani Devi, Rinaroy Devi, N Monteshori Chahu, and Ph Bina Devi move up front with proper coordination and quick passes. They are capable of demolishing any defence.
Out of a 20-member team, 13 Manipur players have impressed the spotters appointed by the All-India Football Federation for the national coaching camp to be held in Lucknow from August 1 to September 17. The Manipur players are among 45 shortlisted for the Lucknow camp during the ongoing Junior Nationals.
Manipur were champions from 2002 to 2006 and in the last two editons they were runners-up to Orissa. In the quarter-final league Manipur edged past defending champions Orissa by 2-1 to top their group.
S. Rina Roy Devi, Ph. Bina Devi, Roshini, Y Premi Devi, Th. Uma Bati Devi, W. Radharani Devi , Y. Kamala Devi, E. Bindiya Rani Devi, Rameshori Devi, H Bijaya Devi, L Ashalata Devi, N Montesori Chanu and Komalapati Devi are the Manipur players selected for the national camp.
In their maiden appearance in the final, Haryana have given impressive display. They also remained unbeaten in the tournament on their way to final. Their 6-5 victory during shoot out against defending champions Orissa might have done a lot of good to them. This victory in the semi-final must have infused more confidence among the Haryana players.
Preeti, Sonia and Raveena of Haryana have impressed the AIFF spotters. They have been invited to the Lucknow camp to prepare the Indian team for the AFC Under- 19 Women’s Qualification Round to be held in Dhaka (Bangladesh) from September 20 to 24.
Presence of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda during the final tomorrow should also work as tonic for the Haryana players. The CM will be the chief guest and distribute the prizes.The Haryana players are a never-say-die lot which Sonia playing the pivot role.
Teams: Manipur (from): O Roshini Devi, S Meera Devi, L Ashalata Devi, Ch. Basanthi Devi, H Bijaya Devi, T Premi Devi, Ph Bina Devi, N Monteshori Chanu, S Rinaroy Devi, E Bindiyarani Devi, Sh. Jotimala Devi, K Rameshori Devi, W Radharani Devi, Th Keinakumar Devi, S Tejibala Devi, Chim Chim Serto Aimol and Th Umabati Devi.
Haryana (from): Raveena, Riya Arya, Priya, Reena, Pooja, Sonia, Taruna, Manpreet Kaur, Preeti, Seema, Priyanka Kaushik, Ritu Rani, Shalu, Kavita, Monika, Nisha, Laxmi and Komal Rani.

Appoint SAI DG as Hockey India Administrator: Dr Malik

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 29 

“Its a doom day for Indian hockey.” This crisp comment was made by former Indian Hockey Federation vice-president and former Haryana Director General of Police, Dr M S Malik, while expressing his anguish at the sorry state of affairs in the Indian hockey.

With elections of Hockey India, which were scheduled for yesterday, getting postoned indefinitely following a court order, Dr Malik suggested that Director General of Sports Authority of India should be appointed the Administrator of Hockey India-IHF.

Elaborating the function under the SAI Director General, 1998 Bangkok Asian Games gold medal winning Indian hockey team manager, Dr Malik said that three former Indian hockey captains should be in the panel to man the affair of Indian hockey. One female Olympian hockey player must be included in the panel.

“This panel should continue to select, train and send teams for the international tournaments, including New Delhi Commonwealth Games, World Cup for Women, Asian Games and Olympic Games. The panel should continue under the overall charge of the SAI Director General till new office-bearers are elected democratically,” said Dr Malik who is actively associated with the Indian hockey for the last three decades.

“A panel of selectors (Olympians) should be appointed for selection of the Indian teams for various interntional tournaments. They should attend all national level tournaments and spot the talents. They must be present all days of the tournaments. It should not be confined to performing formalities while shortlisting the players for coaching camps or the selecting the teams. The SAI DGP must ensure the presence of selectors at the important tournaments,” said Dr Malik.

A physical trainer must be taken on the panel, according to Dr Malik who also advised that personal interference by officials of the Indian Olympic Association and Indian Hockey Federation in the affairs of Indian hockey must be stopped immediately in the interest of sports.

“The pitable situation in the Indian hockey is due to personal ego of certain persons who are virtually ruining sports in the country. With a view to ending bickering all sports cases pending in the various courts across the country should be withdrawn,” said Dr Malik.

It may be mentioned that Dr Malik had earlier said that Olympian and Padamshree Pargat Singh is the right choice for the Hockey India.

45 U-19 girls invited for football camp

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 29
 The All India Football Federation two-member spotters committee, consisting of Shukla Dutta and Anita Sarkar, has spotted 47 probables from the ongoing 9th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship being held here, for the national coaching camp to be conducted at the Sports Authority of India centre in Lucknow from August 1 to September 17.
Preeti, Sonia and Raveena, all from Haryana, are among the probables. Haryana are proving the dark horse of the Junior Nationals by marching into the final for the first time. They have set up a title clash with last year's runners-up Manipur. The final will be played tomorrow at the Sector 17 Football Stadium. Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda will be the chief guest and distribute the prizes..
The coaching camp is being held to prepare the Indian team for the AFC Under-19 Women’s Qualification Round to be held in Dhaka (Bangladesh) from September 20 to 24.
According to AIFF communication, Shukla Dutta will be the coach while Anita Sarkar will be the assistant coach. Kruti Marolia has been attached with the camp as physio.
Those invited to the coaching camp are: Sabita Narzary (Assam ), K. Indumathi (Puducherry), Michille Nargaret (Goa), Angel Smile De Braganza (Goa), Malvita (Goa), Sita Sharma (Orissa), Rashmita Patra (Orissa), Jabamani Soren (Orissa), Deogi Murmu (Orissa) ,Swarnamayee Samal (Orissa), Gomati Barao (Orissa), Lochana Munda (Orissa), S. Rina Roy Devi (Manipur), Ph. Bina Devi (Manipur), Roshini (Manipur), Y Premi Devi (Manipur), Th. Uma Bati Devi (Manipur), W. Radharani Devi (Manipur), Y. Kamala Devi (Manipur), E. Bindiya Rani Devi (Manipur), Rameshori Devi (Manipur), H Bijaya Devi (Manipur), L Ashalata Devi (Manipur), N Montesori Chanu (Manipur), Komalapati Devi (Manipur) , Puja Karmakar (West Bengal), Rojina Khatun (West Bengal), Durga Kharati (West Bengal), Jibisha S. (Kerala), Jyoti Gupta (UP), Preeti (Haryana), Sonia (Haryana) , Raveena (Haryana), Nima Lhamu Bhutia (Sikkim), Lakhu Bhutia (Sikkim), Bhoj Kumari Subba (Sikkim), Mongmit Lepcha (Sikkim), Negi Marda (Jharkhand), Sweta Kumari (Jharkhand), Nupur Topo (Jharkhand) ,C. Ramthanpuii (Mizoram), Lal Sangkimi (Mizoram), Preity Debbaraman (Tripura), Janu Debbaraman (Tripura), Rashmi Kumari (Bihar).
Officials : Ms. Shukla Dutta (coach) , Ms. Anita Sarkar (Asst Coach ) , Ms. Kruti Marolia (Physio).

Haryana upset holders Orissa, face Manipur in final

Haryana goalkeeper Raveena poised to collect the ball and Orissa forwards chase the ball in the semi-final match in the 9th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship in Chandigarh on Wednesday.

N Monteshori Chanuof Manipur trying to get past a Sikkim player in the semi-final of the 9th Junior National Girls U-19 Football Championship in Chandigarh on Wednesday.

Janjali (9) of Orissa and Pooja (15) of Haryana trying to get the better of each other in the semi-final match in the 9th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship in Chandigarh on Wednesday. 

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 28
Underdogs Haryana dethroned champions Orissa by 6-5 in the sudden death session of the semi-finals in the 9th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship being conducted by the Chandigarh Football Association at the Punjab Engineering College ground here today.
The teams were locked goalless in the 80-minute of regulation period and 20 minutes of extra time. Even the regular tie-breaker session could not resolve the dispute and the match was extended to sudden death period.
With their maiden entry into the final, Haryana will now lock horns with runners-up Manipur who earlier had blanked Sikkim by 3-0. The final will be played on July 30 at the Sector 17 Football Stadium.
The spectators were treated to thrilling soccer. With attacks and counter-attacks, Orissa and Haryana kept the spectators spell-bound with their fast attacking moves.
In the regular tie-breaker, Haryana and Orissa converted four penalties each. For Orissa, Rashmita Patra, Lochana Mundu, Phulamani Tudu, Rashmita Ghatuary converted their penalties while Momti Bara sent her spot kick out which was the turning point in favour of Haryana. Taruan converted her spot kick to make it 1-1 but Sonia’s penalty was saved by substitute Orissa goalkeeper Swarna Mayee Samal. Pooja, Shalu and Preeti converted their penalties to make it 4-all.
In the sudden death tie-breaker, Pratimam Minz scored for Orissa while Riya Arya restored parity for Haryana (5-5). Janjali Sahu shot her penalty straight into the hands of Haryana goalkeeper Preeti. Reena then clinched the issue in favour of Haryana with a calculated spot kick.
Orissa had their best chance to score and earn the right to challenge Manipur for trophy. In the 17th minute of extra time, a fierce goalmouth occurred in front of the Haryana goal and Janjali Sahu had all the time at her disposal to score from a close range. However, she misdirected her shot which went across the goalmouth.
Haryana’s best opportunity to score came in the 37th minute. Manpreet Kaur gave a forward pass to Taruna who in her anxiety shot wide of the right pole.
The most impressive player for Haryana was Sonia who kept the forwards on their toes with regular feeding and tackling.

Manipur oust Sikkim by 3-0 on way to final

The Manipur team which entered the final of the 9^th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship. On Wednesday, they beat Sikkim by 3-0 in semi-final. Photo by  Balbir Singh, 

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 28

Last year's runners-up Manipur blanked Sikkim by 3-0  in the semi-final match of the 9^th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship being conducted by the Chandigarh Football Association at the Punjab Engineering College ground here this morning.

In the second semi-final defending champions Orissa will meet formidable Haryana is  the evening session at 4 p.m. The final will be played on July 30 at the Sector 17 Football Stadium.

The Manipur squad, coached by M Surmala Chanu, enjoyed the territorial supremacy. Their fowards combined with short passes. They made best use of the chances which came their way. The Sikkim team, trained by Palden Bhutia, tried their best to attack their rivals with breakaway moves. However, a touopportunity to score in the 24^th minute when Nim Doma Bhutia had a mighty crack at the Manipur goal. However, Manipur goalkeeper O Roshini Devi brought out a brilliant save.

Manipur slowly started asserting themselves with quick passes. Their moves bore fruits in the 12^th minute when S Rinaroy Devi made a solo effort dribbling her way into the box before scoring with a perfect shot.

Maintaining their pressure, Manipur increased the margin after E Bindiyarani Devi smartly headed the ball into the net after receiving a pass from the left wing in the 23^rd minute. Then came Sikkim’s best chance in the 24^th minute but  Nim Doma Bhutia was denied a goal by Manipur goalkeeper Roshini Devi who stood like a China wall.

Y Kamla Devi unleashed a full-blooded  shot from top of the dee to complete the winners' tally in the 67^th minute.

Teams: Manipur: O Roshini Devi, S Meera Devi, L Ashalata Devi, Ch. Basanthi Devi, H Bijaya Devi, Y Kamla Devi, Y Premi Devi, Ph Bina Devi, N Monteshori Chanu, S Rinaroy Devi and  E Bindiyarani Devi.

Sikkim: Yanghbnla Bhutia, Bhoj KUmari Subba, Ash Maya Subba, Phurp Dolma Bhutia, Dawkit Lepcha, Lako Phuti Bhutia, Nim Doma Bhuita, Parbitra Limboo, Anita Rai, Mongmit Lepcha and Nima Lhamu Bhutia.

Six Indian champions Brand Ambassadors for 2010 CW Games

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NEW DELHI, July 27
Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi today named a group of six ace sportspersons as Brand Ambassadors for the Games to be held here from October 3 to 14.
Olympic and world 10m air rifle champion Abhinav Bindra, world no. 2 badminton player Saina Nehwal, the athlete of the 2006 Commonwealth Games Samaresh Jung, Olympic bronze medallist boxer Vijender Kumar, Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar and four-time world boxing champion MC Mary Kom are the Brand Ambassadors for Delhi 2010.
“These champions have done India proud with their achievements and will serve as remarkable Brand Ambassadors for the Games,” said Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi Chairman Mr, Suresh Kalmadi, MP. “Their passion, personality, and presence as well as their amazing pursuit of excellence truly reflect the vision of the Organising Committee.
“Their focus, mental strength and resilience make them role models, inspiring generations of Indians not just with their achievements but also with their work ethic, discipline and determination,” Mr. Kalmadi said. “It ties up with the ideals of the Organising Committee and I am sure these champions will inspire Indians to back the Commonwealth Games and take to Olympic sport.
“We are poised at the cusp of staging the biggest sporting celebrations ever in India and I am confident that this squad of six Brand Ambassadors will find universal appeal across the nation. I believe that they will lend their charisma to ensure that the Games are a huge draw with the people,” Mr. Kalmadi said.

Kiran Bedi inaugurates 4th academic session of Aryans

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MOHALI, JULY 27
Dr.Kiran Bedi, India’s first and highest ranked woman IPS officer, inaugurated the fourth academic session with lamp lightening ceremony at Aryans campus at village Nepra (Banur), Chandigarh- Patiala Highway, near Chandigarh. Special Orientation Programme was organized for the new students on this occasion. The programme was presided over by Aryans Group of Colleges, Chairman Dr. Anshu Kataria. Mr. Rakesh Sethi, Zonal Manager, Bank of India Mr. K.K.Soni, Zonal Manager, Indian Overseas Bank and were guests of honor on this occasion.

Dr. Kiran Bedi Inaugurated 4th Academic Session of Aryans

While giving the inaugural address to MBA, BBA & BCA students, Dr.Kiran Bedi stressed upon the need for constant learning and emphasized that one should aspire to learn something new every day to achieve excellence.In her speech Dr. Bedi highlighted the need for students to focus on learning technical and creative skills, and also urged them to develop language skills to communicate effectively.
Dr.Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans group said that we feel very lucky and privileged that Dr.Kiran Bedi has inaugurated our academic session.He added that Aryans Group has grown by leaps and bounds and secured a place of pride for itself. Aryans equips students with all the skills required for business in a fast-globalising world and rapidly changing market dynamics.Apart from the textual and contextual learning, the need of the hour for students is to emphasize on the experiential learning by focussing on entrepreneurial skills. Students should have a vision to cultivate leadership & entrepreneurship qualities.
“Despite of economic meltdown there is no dearth of job opportunities for the talented MBA students”, stated Prof D.C.kataria, Dr. (Mrs.) Parveen Kataria, Dr.Nindru Bal, Dr. Manjit Kalra, Director, ; Dr. A. S. Balgir, Director also spoke on this occasion.

Asian All-Star Athletics in New Delhi on July 29-30

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NEW DELHI, JULY 27
Athletics Federation of India is organizing the Asian All-Star Athletics Meet for the second time in succession. India hosted the previous edition in Bhopal two years ago after the inaugural meet at Singapore in 2004.
The third edition of the above meet will be held on a brand new synthetic track at the newly renovated Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on July 29 and 30. The Stadium was also inagurated today.
Originally built for the Asian Games held in 1982, the JLN Stadia underwent a facelift to accommodate about 60,000 spectators during the Commonwealth Games. It will be the main hub of activities during the Commonwealth Games as it not only hosts the athletics events, but also the opening and closing ceremonies as well.
A brand new Conica synthetic surface with a nine lane 400m track is ready to welcome the cream of athletes from all over the Asia. This apart, the stadium also has a 10 lane track on the home-straight to conduct 100m sprint races and hurdles. Indoor warming-up areas and practice spaces for long throws make it a world class facility.
Athletes arrive at the Indian capital will also have a feel on the full-fledged training track laid at nearby Thyagaraj Stadium. Beginning tomorrow, the athletes will make use of the finest facilities available on the two venues mentioned above.
Athletes from as much as seventeen Asian nations are taking part in the two day meet. Indian shot putter Om Prakash Singh and discus thrower Vikas Gowda are leading the challenge among the men. Discus thrower Krishna Poonia and 800m runner Tintu Luka are the top bets among the Indian women.
Iranian discus thrower Abbas Samimi is a potential threat to the Indian athletes while his teammate Leyla Rajabi is a strong woman in shot put.
In triple jump, Indian athlete Renjith Maheswary making a come back at the continental scene while Alexandra Kotlyarova is the top billing among the women.
Svetlana Radzivil and Nadiya Dusanova of Uzbekistan together with Anna Ustinova of Kazakhstan will form the elite group of women high jumpers to cheer the fans on the Indian capital.

JNFC: Keen tussle expected in semi-finals

Orissa team

Haryana team

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 27

The Chandigarh Football Association has decided to conduct both semi-finals of the onging 9^th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship tomorrow at the Punjab Engineering College Grounds here. Earlier, the CFA had announced that the semi-finals and final would be played at the Sector 17 Football Stadium. However, the final will be played at the Sector 17 Football Stadium on July 30.

“Water-logging due to rains has left the Sector 17 Football Stadium ground soft and slippery. If both semi-finals are played there, the ground would not be fit for the final. Consequently, the technical committee decided that only the final match should be played at the Sector 17 Football Stadium,” said CFA secretary Rakesh Bakshi.

Meanwhile, last year’s runners-up and Group B champions Manipur will meet Group A runners-up Sikkim in the first semi-final at 7 a.m. The Manipur team is a well-balanced side. In five matches they have played, two in the preliminary cluster round and three in the quarter-final league, Manipur have scored 39 goals and conceded only one. On Monday, Manipur upset defending champions Orissa by 2-1 to top their group.

Sikkim are expected to give them a good fight and with a bit of luck, they are capable of upsetting any oppopents on a given day. Sikkim have played six matches, including three in the preliminary cluster round programme. They netted 43 goals and conceded two.

Teams (from): O Roshini Devi, S Meera Devi, L Ashalata Devi, Ch. Basanthi Devi, H Bijaya Devi, T Premi Devi, Ph Bina Devi, N Monteshori Chanu, S Rinaroy Devi,  E Bindiyarani Devi, Sh. Jotimala Devi, K Rameshori Devi, W Radharani Devi, Th Keinakumar Devi, S Tejibala Devi, Chim Chim Serto Aimol and Th Umabati Devi.

Sikkim (from): Yanghbnla Bhutia, Bhoj KUmari Subba, Ash Maya Subba, Phurp Dolma Bhutia, Dawkit Lepcha, Lako Phuti Bhutia, Nim Doma Bhuita, Parbitra Limboo, Anita Rai, Mongmit Lepcha, Nima Lhamu Bhutia, Bingina Rai, Dhan Kumari Sharma, Treaza Lepcha, Som Rani Rai, Tshering Doma Lepcha, Sujata Rai and Phutey Bhutia.

In the evening session, five-time champions Orissa will lock horns with local fancied Haryana in the second semi-final match. Group A leaders Haryana are featuring in the final for the first time. With an all-win record lion-hearted Haryana played five matches and scored maximum number of 46 goals and conceded only one.

In their quest to win the trophy for the sixth time, well-balanced Orissa have to utilize all their sources when they challenge Haryana who are in high spirit. Out of five matches they have played so far, Orissa have won five with convencing margins before going down fighting to their arch rivals Manipur by 1-2 in the quarter-final league.

Teams (from): Sita Sharma, Phulamani Tudu, Pravasini Parida, Rashmita Patra, Mamita Behera, Pratima Minz, Janjali Sahu, Jabamani Soren, Deogi Murmu, Lochana Munda, Sasmita Ghatuary, Madhusmita Barik, Sushama Kangadi, Kunti Kumari Lakara, Manisha Tirkey, Laxmi Tudu and Swarna Mayee Samal.

Haryana (from): Raveena, Riya Arya, Priya, Reena, Pooja, Sonia, Taruna, Manpreet Kaur, Preeti, Seema, Priyanka Kaushik, Ritu Rani, Shalu, Kavita, Monika, Nisha, Laxmi and Komal Rani.

Tomorrow’s fixtures (semi-finals): Manipur vs Sikkim (7 a.m.) and Orissa vs Haryana (4 p.m.) ---- Punjab Engineering College.

Chandigarh Carrom meet from August 14

 

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 26The 20th Chandigarh State Carrom Tournament 2010 will d be organized by the Chandigarh Carrom Association from August 14 to 16  at St. Stephen’s School in Sector 45 here. Competitions will be held  for seniors, juniosr and sub juniors  singles for men, boys, women and girls. For participation in the junior (below 18 years) and sub-junior (below 14 years). The player should be born on or after 31.12. 1992 and 31.12.1996, respectively.
Interested players may submit their entries with  D.S. Aithani, Asstt. General Secretary of the Association at House No. 564-A, Sector 32-A, Chandigarh. (Phone No. 4663564, Mbl. No. 9872922514). Entries close on  August 10 at 5.00 p.m.

DPS Pinjore win football trophy fifth time

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 27
 Delhi Public School Pinjore Football (Under-19) team won the Haryana District Football Championship Trophy for the fifth time in a row  by prevailing over a fighting Army Public School, Chandimandir,  in the final by 1-0 in the sudden death  session at Little Flower Convent School  in Sector 14 here.
 Shubham Garg snatched the match winner in the nail-biting finish.
 The DPS team comprised Qaji Muhajib, Rohit Malik, Akshay Pratap Singh, Karan Malik, Chander Prakash, Shubham Garg, Avadh Raj Malhotra, Akshay Bhatti, Deepak Kumar, Suyug Saxena, Udhey Pratap Singh, Udham Singh, Kumar Harsh, Ruben Amir, Lakshay Yadav and Amekato.

61 probables selected for u-16 cricket camp at Gurgaon

 

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 26

The Gurgaon District Cricket Association today announced selection of 61 probables for the coaching camp for under-16 at the Tau Devi Lal Cricket Stadium in Gurgaon. The probables were selected during selection trials and the selected probables have been directed to report at Gurgaon on August 2 at 3.30 p.m. along with original date of birth certificate, residence proof and three recent passport size photographs, according to GDCA joint secretary Naresh Sharma.

Probables invited to camp: Abhishek Bakshi, Amit Punia,  Rohan Kataria, Shakti Singh, Arnav Arun,  Chirag Yadav,  Vishal Lohiya, Rahul Nehra, Deepak Yadav, Lakshaya Jawa, Digyant Tiwari,  Ankur Sharma, Avinash Rana, Satinder Tanwar, Dinesh, Vipin Thakran, Nitesh Bhardwaj, Pankaj Singh,  Manish Yadav, Sandeep Rana, Vaibhav Garg, Shanul Rathi, Viplow Shukla,  Vikas Chitra, Gaurav Kaushik, Nihal Singh,  Ravi Kumar, Jitin, Gitesh Rajvir,  Gaurav Sharma, Jai Kumar, Nipun Upadhyaya, Ravi Yadav,  Ashish Rawat, Rahul Sant, Naved Khan,  Tarif Mohd., Navdeep Tyagi, Himanshu Ratra, Sumit, Sunil Punia, Anup Kharb, Vikas Saini, Ashutosh Singh, Pramod, Rahul Kumar, Ashish Kumar, Narain Bhadana, Milind Bedi, Rohit Vars, Rohit Kadyan, Dharmendra Singh, Rishabh Sharma, Aman Grewal, Devender Yadav, Siddharth Bose,  Viplesh, Ashok Kumar, Ravi Gulia, Pardeep Kumar And Shubham Mangla

Manipur edge past holders Orissa to top group B

Orissa striker Jabamani Soren (10) about to score against Manipur in the 9th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship in Chandigarh on Monday. Photo by Balbir Singh.

Dejected Manipur defender H Bijaya Devi (5) and goalkeeper O Roshini Devi after Orissa equalized in the 9th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship in Chandigarh on Monday. Photo by Balbir Singh. 
JNFC semi-final line-up: Manipur vs Sikkim, Haryana vs Orissa

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 26


   Last year’s runners-up Manipur today shocked defending champions Orissa by 2-1 in the hotly-contested quarter-final league match in the 9th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship being hosted by the Chandigarh Football Association at the Punjab Engineering College grounds here today.
With this well-deserved victory, Manipur emerged group B leaders with an all-win record. It was their third successive win and collected nine full points while Orissa finished runners-up with six points with two victories and one defeat. Manipur and Orissa joined Haryana and Sikkim in semi-finals which will be contested on July 28.
   In an inconsequential group B fixture, West Bengal got the better of Maharashtra by 3-1 with Putta Karmakar performing a fine hat-trick in Bengal’s win. West Bengal completed their quarter-final league programme with three points from one win and two defeats. Maharashtra finished at the bottom without any point.
    After a day’s rest tomorrow, Manipur are pitted against Group A runners-up Sikkim at 7 a.m. and Group A winners Haryana will face group B runners-up Orissa in the second semi-final at 4 p.m. According to Chandigarh Football Association secretary Rakesh Bakshi, the semi-finals and final will be played at the Sector 17 Football Stadium.
   Rated as the ‘best match’ of the tournament so far, Orissa and Manipur dished out top class football to enthrall the spectators. A sizable number of Manipur supporters turned up at the venue to cheer up their team. They clapped for every save by the goalkeeper O Roshini Devi or the attack by the Manipur strikers.
  Matching in all departments of the game, both teams did initial probings before Manipur drew the first blood in the 24th minute. A cross from the right flank was punched by Orissa goalkeeper Sita Sharma. The ball traveled to Y Premi Devi who scored in a flash to gladden the hearts of the Manipur supporters.
  On crossing over, Orissa were able to neutralize the lead in the 47th minute. An eye-pleasing electrifying move between Deogi Murmu and Jabamani Soren saw the last named getting the better of a defender before beating advancing goalkeeper O Roshini Devi. Manipur defender H Bijaya Devi tried to make a goalline save in vain.
    Manipur went all out and earned a flag kick in the 62nd minute. Kamala Devi took the corner and Ph Bina Devi caught the Orissa defence on the wrong foot with a well-directed shot. Thus Manipur gained a sweet revenge against Orissa who had beaten them in the final last year.
  At the adjacent ground, West Bengal beat Maharashtra by 3-1. For Bengal Puta Karmakar held the spotlight by scoring in the 20th, 47th and 73rd minutes and in the process performed a three-in-a-row feat.For Maharashtra, Ameeta netted the lone goal in the 80+3 minutes.
Wednesday’s fixtures (semi-finals): Manipur vs Sikkim (7 a.m.) and Haryana vs Orissa ( 4 p.m.) at Sector 17 Football Stadium.

Haryana, Sikkim qualify for semi-finals

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CHANDIGARH, JULY 25
Well-knit Haryana and formidable Sikkim qualified for the semi-finals from Group A quarter-final league in the 9th Junior National Girls Under-19 Football Championship being organized by the Chandigarh Football Association at the Punjab Engineering College grounds here today.
With an all-win record Haryana topped Group A with full nine points while Sikkim finished runners-up with two victories and one defeat.
The Group A quarter-final league concluded this evening with Haryana expectedly outclassed Puducherry by 6-0 at Ground I. It was third successive victory for the Haryana girls trained by Sukhwinder Kaur Dhillon.
At the adjacent ground, Sikkim eliminated the challenge of Uttar Pradesh whom they routed by 4-0 for their second triumph from three matches.
Sikkim were quick to go one up in the second minute with Nima Lhamu Bhutia dribbling her way into the Uttar Pradesh box before sending the ball over the goalline. A 14th minute goal by Anita Rai saw Sikkim increasing their margin. The winners led 2-0 at half time.
Mongmit Lepcha and Pabitra Limboo were the goal-getters for Sikkim on resumption. Mongmit netted in the 60th minute while Pabitra scored in the 79th minute.
At Ground No. 1 Haryana started asserting themselves and opened their account in the third minute through Seema who was their top scorer with three goals. Ebullient Seema found the target again in the 47th and 59th minutes. The second goal for Haryana came from the boots of Preeti who netted in the 11th minute while Taruna got Haryana’s third goal in the 39th minute.
Taruna also netted the sixth goal for her team and second for herself when she capitalized on a measured pass from Shalu in the 80th minute.
Against the run of play Puducherry had a golden chance to score a goal in the 72nd minute. However, Puducherry striker K Indumathy found Haryana goalkeeper Raveen a hard nut to crack.
Tomorrow’s fixtures (q-finals, group B): Maharashtra vs West Bengal. Orissa vs Manipur (4.30 p.m.).

Simranjeet emerge women chess champ

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CHANDIGARH, July 25

Simranjeet Kaur of Saupin School emerged women champion  with 3.5 points after defeating Tarini Goyal of Sacred Heart School in the final round of the Chandigarh Women Chess Championship at St. Xavier’s Senior Secondary School in Sector 44-C here today.

Arunima Goyal of Sacred Heart School, Shweta of Panjab University,  and Tanya Kaushal of Sacred Heart School scored three points each and stood second, third, and fourth, respectively. Their final position was decided on the basis of Bucholz Tie-Break System.

Simranjeet Kaur, Arunima Goyal, Shweta, and Tanya Kaushal have been selected to represent Chandigarh at the forthcoming Nationals to be held at Guwahati in Assam from August 20 to 28.

Pushpender Gusain distributed the prize winners.

Final standing: 3.5 points: Simranjeet Kaur. 3 pts: Arunima Goyal, Shweta, and Tanya Kaushal. 2.5 pts:  Tarini Goyal, Shivangi Raina, and Kashish Kaushal. 2 pts: Madhuri, Pratima, Pallak, and Shivika Jain. 1 pts: Jasmeen, Amanpreet Kaur, Arshjot and Harbinder. 0 pt: Sharanjit Kaur.

Double delight for Kartik in badminton

 

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PANCHKULA, JULY 25

Kartik clinched a double crown by winning the boys under-14 singles as well as doubles in the  2^nd Tricity Schools Badminton Tournament  at the Sector 7 Community Centre Badminton Hall here today.

In singles final, Kartik rallied to defeat  Hardik 24-26, 21-12, 21-10. Later partnering Hardik, Kartik defeated Azeez and Abhishek 21-9, 21-8 in the doubles final.

Results (all finals): Boys Under– 10 singles: Anushrav bt Ishaan Mehta  31-25. Boys Under – 14 singles: Kartik bt Hardik  24-26, 21-12, 21-10. Boys Under – 17 singles: Kenneth Wong bt Aman Kumar 21-19, 22-20. Boys Under – 19 singles: Ketan bt Ravinder  21-17, 21-18. Girls Under – 10 singles: Ishita bt Arshiya Sethi – 31-22. Girls Under – 14 singles: Gayatri bt Sanya Sethi 21-14, 21-15. Girls Under – 17 singles: Muskan Sohi bt Kailash  21-11, 18-21, 21-13. Girls Under – 19 singles: Daksha bt Navika  21-17, 21-17. Girls Under – 14 doubles: Daaman & Sanya Sethi bt Gayatri & Krishma 21-13, 14-21, 21-18. Boys Under – 14 doubles:  Kartik & Hardik bt Azeez & Abhishek  21-9, 21-8. Boys Under – 17 doubles: Ayush & Abhijot bt Aman & Subham 21-18, 21-18.

Anushrav stuns top seed Vardaavn

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PANCHKULA, JULY 24

Top seeded Arshiya Sethi set up a title clash with Ishita in the girls under-10 final of the Second

Tricity Schools Badminton Tournament being played at the Sector 7 Community Centre Badminton Hall in Sector 7 here today. In semi-final matches, Arshiya Sethi beat Chavi by 21-15 and Ishita got the better of Manswini by 22-20.

Unseeded Anushrav toppled top seed Vardaavan by 21-19. In another well contested match for girls under-14, Mehak prevailed over  Janvi by 31-30.

 Results: Boys Under – 10 singles: Anushrav bt Vardaavn  21-19,  Naman Garg bt Kartik  21-8,  Ishaan bt Shiraj  21-18.

Girls Under – 10 singles: Arshiya Sethi bt Chavi  21-15, Ishita bt Manswini  22-20.

Boys Under – 14 singles: Hardik bt Nitin  31-16, Rajat bt Sabhijot 31-13, Abhishek bt Pankaj 31-16, Himanshu bt Kannav  31-25, Lara bt Azeea  31-14, Justin bt Anmol  31-13, Paras Mittal bt Amil  31-16, Kartik bt Ganeshwar  31-4.

Girls Under – 14 singles: Gayatri bt Rupinder Kaur 31-16, Mehak bt Priyanka 31-12, Daaman bt Tusharika 31-2, Mehak bt Janvi 31-30, Purnnima bt Monash 31-27, Krishma bt Shweta  31-2.

Boys Under – 17 singles: Abhijot bt Abhishek  31-15, Pankaj bt Kunal  31-9, Arnaav bt Arpit  31-21, Aman Kumar bt Ayush  31-8, Ayush Gautam bt Karan 31-19, Subham bt Nischal  31-5,

Shivam bt Yash 31-24, Keenneth bt Aadip  31-16.