Darshan Academy beat Lawrence PS Delhi

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MOHALI, SEPT 30
Darshan Academy SKS Marg, Delhi defeated The Lawrence Public School, Delhi  by 2-0 in the girls under-19 category of the CBSE North Zone-I Badminton Championship at the Shivalik Public School gymnasium here today.
In another match in the same category, Lancer’s Convent School, Paschim Vihar Rohini prevailed over International Public School, Kurali  2-1.

 Under 19 Boys:    Cambridge Foundation School, New Delhi bt Manav Mangal Smart School, Mohali 2-0,       Chaman Lal D.A.V. Public School, Pkl, bt Geeta Adarsh Vidayalya Solan 2-1,   N.K. Bagrodia Rohini New Delhi  bt Birla Vidya Niketan Paschim Vihar Delhi 2-1,      New Era Public School, Mayapuri, New Delhi W/o Guru Harkrishan public School New Delhi,   Col Satsangi Kiran Memorial, New Delhi W/o Delhi Public School, Rohini, New Delhi,      International Public School, Kurali bt Lawrence Public School, New Delhi  2-0,    Bloom Public School Delhi bt Govt. Sr. Sec. School , Sunder Nagar 2-0,    New Public School Sector 18, Chandigarh bt New Era Public School, Mayapuri, New Delhi  2-1,   Army Public School Chandimandir bt St Marks Sr.Sec. School, Jammu 2-0,  DPS JVN Jhakhri, HP bt Laureate Public School, Shimla 2-0, Sachdeva Public School. Delhi bt BSP Central 2-0,  Shishu Niketan, Chandigarh bt St. Andrews, Delhi 2-0,   Air Force, Bal Bharti Delhi bt Doon International, Mohali 2-0,  Air Force School, Subrato, Delhi bt Dayanand Public School, Shimla, HP 2-0,  DPS Jan Jhakri bt Army School, Damana J&K 2-0.

Under 16 Boys:    Bal Bharti Rohni Delhi bt AKSIPS Sec-41 Chd. 2-0,    Bal Bhart Ganga Ram Delhi bt Gem Public School, Mohali  2-0,    Apeejay Pitampura Delhi bt St. John High School, Sec-26, Chd. 2-0,    Rukmani Devi Public School, Delhi bt Army Public School, J & K  2-0,    Bal Bharti, Rohini Delhi bt DPS Jhakri, HP 2-0.

Under 14 Boys:    Birla Vidya P. Vihar Delhi bt N.K.Bagrodia Public School, Rohini 2-1,   Vashisht Public School, Una HP bt Geeta Adarsh, Solan HP 2-1,  S.G.G.S. Colligiate School Chd. bt Rainbow International School, Kangra, HP  2-0,     ASN Sr. Sec. , Mayur Vihar Delhi bt St. Mary Convent School, Kasuli HP 2-0.

Under 14 Girls:    ASN Sr. Sec. , Mayur Vihar Delhi bt Hansraj Public School, Pkl 2-0,    AKSIPS Sec 41 Chd. bt Geeta Adarsh, Solan HP 2-1.

Under 19 Girls:   Darshan Academy SKS Marg, Delhi bt The Lawrence Public School, Delhi  2-0,   Lancer’s Convent School, Paschim Vihar Rohini bt International Public School, Kurali  2-1.

Anirban Lahiri in command, Randhawa slips

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GURGAON, SEPT 30

Anirban Lahiri shot a two over 74 in round three of the DLF Masters 2011 to stay two strokes ahead at six under 210. Himmat Singh Rai put up a one under 71 on the scoreboard to be placed second at four under 212 on the eve of the final round.

 Anirban Lahiri (68-68-74) put up a gritty performance to post a 74 on the toughest day for scoring at the DLF Golf & Country Club this week. The 24-year-old, eyeing his maiden DLF Masters crown, held on to his overnight lead as he fired two birdies against four bogeys in round three. His birdies came on the 14^th and 18^th. While on the 14^th he converted a 25 feet putt, on the 18^th he landed his third shot within six feet of the flag.

 Lahiri said, “It was a tough day for scoring as it was not easy to judge the direction of the wind. The pin positions were also quite challenging today. One needed a really special effort to shoot an under par score.

 “I didn’t hit it as well as I would’ve liked to. However, I hold a two-stroke advantage at the moment and I need to putt well in the final round to capitalize on it. I’ll focus on hitting more greens in regulation and hitting it closer to the hole in round four in order to maximize the birdie opportunities.”

 Himmat Singh Rai (72-69-71) climbed from tied fourth to second position as he came up with a 71 at his home course on Friday. Himmat had three birdies and two bogeys in the third round.

 Sanjay Kumar (72-69-72) of Lucknow returned an even par 72 to be placed third at three under 213 while Jyoti Randhawa (67-71-76) slipped from second to joint fourth after producing a 76 on day three.

 Deepinder Singh Kullar (70-69-75) of the DLF Golf & Country Club shares fourth place along with Randhawa at two under 214. Kullar was in the joint lead at one stage during round three but slipped as a result of dropping four strokes on the last four holes.

 Gaurav Pratap Singh’s 66 was the best score of the day. It propelled him from overnight tied 42^nd to tied sixth. He registered seven birdies and a bogey in round three.

 SSP Chowrasia and defending champion Ashok Kumar share sixth place along with Gaurav Pratap Singh at one under 215. Ashok shot a 69 on Friday and Chowrasia posted a 73.

 Gaganjeet Bhullar carded a 71 on day three to be placed tied 22^nd at four over 220.

 In the team championship, the team of Kunal Bhasin, Ajeetesh Sandhu and amateur Col. Rajnish Akhori won the competition with a net score of 134 on the basis of a countback.

 

Stage set for Krishna Khaitan Memorial Badminton

From left: Suryavir Sharma, TPS Puri, MC Sethi and Sanjiv Sachdeva addressing a press conference in Chandigah

 by sportswire4u.blogspot.com (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, SEPT 30
The stage is all set for the prestigious 21st Krishna Khaitan Memorial All India Junior Ranking Prize Money Badminton Tournament being conducted at the Panjab University Gymnasium here from October 2 to 7. The total prize money at stake will be Rs 2 lakh and all leading and budding players of the country will be seen in action.
Addressing a press conference here today, organising secretary Express Shuttle Club Trust Sanjiv Sachdeva said "considering the large number of 875 entries the qualifying matches will be played from October 2 to 4 and the main draw will be conducted from October 5 to7."
Sanjiv Sachdeva, who is also junior national badminton coach, said that Krishana Khaitan  Memorial Tournament is the 'biggest tournament for juniors in the country and the contribution by Yonex has been tremendous in helping the cause of badminton by way of providing Yonex equipment. Manav Rachna International University has kindly come forward to sponsor the prizes for junior boys singles and doubles."
Mr Sachdeva thanked Mr Vivek Goenka, chairman of Indian Express Newspapers (Mumbai) Limited for sponsoring the tournament.
Badminton Association of India vice-president and general secretary Chandigarh Badminton Association TPS Puri disclosed that the Krishna Khaitan Memorial Tournament is a ranking BAI approved tournament and points are awarded in this tournament.
Also present on the occasion were CBA president MC Sethi and referee Suryavir Sharma of Rajashthan.
Silver medalist in the Asian Youth Championship and Commonwealth Youth Games Sameer Verma and silver medalist in mixed doubles and bronze medalist in boys doubles in Commonwealth Games K Srikant are some of the important players who will take part in the meet. However PV Sindhu will not be able to compete since she is presently playing abroad in international tournament.
TL Satyaprakash, Director Industries and Commerce, Government of Haryana and PC Kashyap, Executive Director (Teams), Sports Authority of India will be chief guest and guest of honour on the opening day.
Akshay Jasrotiya and Nikhil Raj of Chandigarh have been given wild cards in the main draw of boys under-17. Muskan Sohi and Kailash of Chandigarh will figure in the girls under-17 singles main draw as wild entrants. Komal and Robin are in the  boys Under-17 doubles main draw as wild card.
Seedings: Junior boys singles under-17: 1 Arun George (Ker), 2 Shreyansh Jaiswal (UP), 3 Arshalan Naqvi (CG), 4 Rupinder Singh (Chd), 5 Chaitnaya KP (AP),6 Kaushal Dharmaner (Mah),7 Sudhanshu Medsikar (Mah), 8 Saryas Shukla (CG).
Junior girls Under-17 singles:1 Sudha Kalyani (AP), 2 Anjali Rawat (Guj), 3 Reshma Karthik (Ktk),4 Rasika Raje (Mah), 5 Meghna J (AP), 6  Khushboo Patel (MP), 7 Pooja M (AP), Sanchali Dasgupta (WB).
Junior boys singles Under-19: 1 Sameer Verma (AAI), 2 Pratul Joshi (AI), 3 Rohit Yadav C (AP), 4 Srikanth K (AP),  5 Subhankar Dey (Mah), 6  Gopi Raju G (AI), 7 Rupinder Singh (Chd), 8 Shivram Sharma (UP).
Junior girls under-19 singles: 1 Saili Rane (AI), Gauri Ghate (Mah),3 Tanvi Lad (AI), 4 Riya Pillai (Mah), 5 Arathi Sara Sunil (AI), 6 Sudha Kalyani D (AP), 7 Anjali Rawat (Guj) and 8 J Meghana (AP).

IOC defeat PSB in Gurmit Hockey final

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 30 
Indian Oil Corporation emerged winners by beating Punjab and Sind Bank by 5-2 in the final of the 41st SN Vohra's All-India Gurmit Memorial Football Tournament at the Sector 42 Hockey Stadium here today.
Contrary to expectations, the final virtually turned out to be a one-sided affairs. The IOC made their intentions clear from the word go that they mean  business.  In their quest to claim the trophy, they were quick to open their account in the second minute when dashing Didar Singh scored a field goal.
Hardly had the cheers of the IOC supporters had died down when they struck again in the ninth minute and this time Gagandeep scored a field goal to make it 2-0. Just before the half time IOC were awarded a penalty corner and Inderjeet Chadha converted it with ease to give IOC a commanding 3-0 lead in the first half.
The Punjab and Sind Bank were able to got their first goal in the 43rd minute through Parminder. Deepak converted a penalty corner to increase the margin of IOC (4-1). The fifth goal for IOC was scored by Arfan in the 53rd minute.
Punjab and Sind Bank got their second goal in the 57th minute through Vikramjit Singh.
The winners were given a cash award of Rs 75,000 and runners-up Rs 50,000. Indian Navy were presented the Fair Play Trophy.
The following players were declared the best of the tournament: Jasvir Singh of Punjab National Bank (goalkeeper), Gauravjit of Punjab and Sind Bank (full back), Inderjeet Chadha of IOC (halfback) and Ved Prakash of Indian Navy (forward).

Sambalpur FA lift Administrator's Challenge Cup

The jubilant Sambalpur Football Academy players receiving winning trophy from Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil  in the 9th Administrator's Challenge Cup All-India Football Tournament (Under-17) in Chandigarh on Friday. 

 by sportswire4u.blogspot.com (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, SEPT 30

Sambalpur Football Academy of Orissa gave a soccer lesson to Chandigarh Administration's Football Academy as they handed out a 3-0 drubbing to them in the final of the 9th Administrator's Challenge Cup All-India Football Tournament (Under-17) at the Sector 17 Football Training Centre here today.

Gorachand Marandi (26th), Md Aziz Hussain (40th) and  Sawan Marandi (66th) were the scorers. 

Punjab Governor and Administrator Shiv Raj Patil was the chief guest and distributed the prizes. The victorious team were presented a glittering trophy along with a cheque of  Rs 2 lakh. Chandigarh Football Academy had to satisfy themselves with the runners-up trophy and a cheque of Rs 1 lakh.

Earlier Sahayatri Football Academy of Horwah defeated  Indian Football Association of Kolkata by 2-0 in tie-breaker after playing a goalless draw in a match to decide the third and fourth position. Sahayatri Football Academy got a cheque of Rs 50,000.

 Besides hiking the prize Money from Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh for the winners and Rs 1 lakh from Rs 25,000 for the runners-up, the Chandigarh Administration had also instituted a cash prize of Rs 50,000 to the third place winners this year.

Sambalpur Footall Academy players were more skillful in their short passes, first-time clearances and shooting. The CFA players also displayed their potentials but that was not enough for themselves to extricate themselves from the jaws of defeat.

Sambalpur Football Academy played a defensive formation of 4-4-2 while the CFA players adopted 4-3-3 formation. As the got momentum, the teams started playing speedy game.

The Chandigarh Football Academy opened their account in the 26th minute. Sawan Marandi unleashed a powerful low drive at the CFA goal where goalkeeper Zothan Mawia made a brilliant save. The ball travelled to Bijay Barik whose shot was saved by CFA defender Nishu. Gorachand Marandi pounced on the rebound and directed the ball into the net from the goal area.

CFA tested the Sambalpur FA goal in the 28th minute but failed to score despite two sucessive attempts. Laxman Murumu of Sambalpur FA was shown yellow card for an infringement. A direct free kick was awarded to CFA. Hitesh took the shot which was saved by Sambalpur goalkeeper Md Tajuddin. Off the rebound Samuel took a powerful shot which was again saved by the Sambalpur goalkeeper.

In the 40th minute of play Sawan Marandi dribbled the ball at the felf flank and after dribbling past two CFA defenders gave a ground pass to Mf Aziz Hussain who made no mistake in scoring second goal for Sambalpur.

On resumption,  both teams tried to score but the pace of the game was slowed down. However, Sambalpur FA sealed the CFA fate in the 66th minute by scoring the third goal. Sawan Marandi took a loafted  left footer from the right corner of penalty area where advancing CFA goalkeeper Zothan Mawia felt himself helpless as the ball stormed into the left corner of the goal post.

In the last 10 minutes the Sambalpur lads virtually toyed with the Chandigarh Football Academy.

Teams: Sambalpur FA: Md Tajuddin, Ajmir Chisty, Ashad Ekka, S Pritam Singh, Syed Aiju Oasim, Deepak Oram, Gorachand Marandi, Bijaya Barik,  Laxman Murmu, Sawan Marandi, Md Aziz Hussain.

Reserves: Avijit Ruidas, Jugal Das, Akash Oram, Raju Bishar, Parao Majhi, Sunil Munda.

CFA:  Zothan Mawia, Salman, Nishu, Shaquat, Vikram, Gursimran, Hitesh, Ramdeen, Inder Mohan, Mohit, Samuel.

Reserves: Arshdeep, Jatinder, Munish, Harsharn, Harpal and Tehloeel.

Referee: Kulwinder Singh. Assistant Referees: Ajay Bhatt and Vijay Bhatt. Table referee: Arun Kumar.

Salgoacar crush East Bengal 3-1 to win Federation Cup

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KOLKATA,  SEPT 29

Salgaocar SC thrash defending champion Kingfisher East Bengal 3-1 to claim the 33^rd Federation Cup after the gap of 14 years at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. It was Chidi Edeh who scored the first goal for Salgaocar in 4^th minute and was followed by Francis Fernandes in 19^thand Ryuji Sueoka in 66^th minute. Alan Gow pulled one back for the Kolkata giants after converting a spot.

With this fourth Federation Cup title Goan outfit has become the first non-Kolkata club to win the premier domestic cup competition in Indian football since Mahindra United in 2005.Salgaocar coach Karim Bencherifa made four changes to the starting lineup, While Trevor Morgan took a gamble to start with Mehtab Hussain and Raju Gaikwad, Robin Singh also returned from suspension to partner Alan Gow upfront while leaving Tolgay Ozbey to cool heals. The much anticipated match started with both the teams taking attacking posture but it was Salgaocar who drew the first blood with Chidi Edeh scoring through a header on a perfect cross from Junior Elija. In the 8^th minute Morgan’s decision to include Mehtab backfired when he had to be replaced by Sanju Pradhan.In the 11^th minute red and gold brigade came very close to equalise when Robin Singh passed a cross to into the box to Alan Gow to which he couldn’t contact.

The Goan giants doubled their lead in the 19th minute when Francis Fernandes got behind the East Bengal defence and tried to score but couldn’t get past Sandip Nandy, who saved Francis’ first shot but on a rebound Francis put the ball in the net to stun the crowd in the stadium.

In the 26^th minute East Bengal scored their first goal through a spot converted by Alan Gow. Who send diving Karanji to wrong side. After first goal East Bengal tried to get back in the latter half of the first period but Robin Singh wasted a golden opportunity when he failed to connect to a low cross from Saumik Dey.
In the second half Trevor Morgan replaced Penn Orji with Tolgay Ozbey while Bencherifa made a double substitution at the hour mark as Ryuji Sueoka replaced Junior while Gilbert Oliveira came on for Ishfaq Ahmed.

The gamble took by Bencherifa to introduce Sueoka paid dividend when he netted third goal in the  66th minute in the back of an empty net after Sandip failed to collect a low cross from Chidi. Hence crushing any chance for the Kolkatan side to make a comeback in the match.

Though East Bengal dominated possession in the dying hours of the match but couldn’t comeback as Salgaocar held on to a 3-1 victory to win their first Federation Cup since 1997. And for East Bengal what remained was the story of  ‘missed chance and lost opportunity’.

The winner Salgaocar receive Trophy and Rs 25 lakh as a prize money while runner up Kingfisher East Bengal had to contend with Rs 15 lakh as a prize money.

Shivalik Public School, AKSIPS start with a bang

by sportswire4u.blogspot.com (Balbir)
CHANDIGARH, SEPT 29
Defending champions Shivalik Public School started their campaign on  a whirlwind fashion by blanking St Mary Convent School, Kasauli by 2-0 in a first round match of the boys CBSE North Zone Group I under-19 Badminton team championship at the Shivalik Public School gymnasium in Mohali here today.
In the opening singles match Rupinder Singth outplayed Nakul Rati to give SPS 1-0 lead while Kawaldeep wrapped up the match by beating Shubham 21-2, 21-14.
 In the boys under-16 first-round encounter, Ajit Karam Singh International Public School-41 blanked Air Force BRD by 2-0. Vaibhav beat Ayush 21-17, 210- while Akash outplayed Abhishek 21-3, 21-3 to steer the team into the next round.
Earlier, Haryana Chief Election Commissioner Dharam Vir inaugurated the championship and also took the salute. He was received by Shivalik Public School Principal-Director DS Bedi and his staff. 

Under-19 Boys

1.     Shivalik Publik School  beat  St. Mary’s Convent School Kasauli, H.P   by 2.0

2.     Bloom Public School,Vasant kunj,N.Delhi  beat St. Johns High School, Chandigarh   by 2.1

3.     St. Andrews Public School, Ip Extn. Delhi beat J.k Public School, Kunjwani, Jammu  by 2.0

4.     Valley Public School, Mansa Devi, Pkl. beat  Tulsi Public School, Ambala                        

by 2.0

Under-14 Boys

1.     N.K Bagrodia Public School, Rohini, Delhi beat  Doon International school , Sector 69, Mohali by 2.0

2.     Birla Vidya P.V, Delhi beat Gem Public School, Mohali  by 2.0                                

3.     Geeta Adarsh Vidayala, Solan, H.P  beat St. John High School, Chandigarh                              by 2.0

4.     Vishisht Public School, Una, H.P  beat International Public School, Kurali

Under-16 Boys 1.     AKSIPS Sec- 41 B Chd. Beat  Air Force BRD Chd. by 2.0

  

2.     Gem Public School Mohali beat AKSIPS  Sec-45 A Chd. by 2.0

3.     Bal Bharti P.S.G.R Delhi beat St. Marks. Sr.Sec. School, Janakpuri Delhi by 2.1

U-19 Girls

1.     New Public School, Sec-18 B, Chandigarh 

Beat

B.L.Central Public School ,Solan, H.P By 2.0

2.     Darshan Academy, Kirpal Bagh, Bhama Shah Road, Sant Kirpal Singh Marg, Delhi

Beat

 Valley Public School, Mansa Devi Road, Panchkula By 2.0

3.     Lancer’s Convent Sr.Sec. School, Prashant Vihar, Rohini, Delhi

Beat

Sant Isher Singh Public School, Phase-7, Mohali

4.     New Era Public School, Mayapuri Road, Delhi

W/O

Bal Bharati Public School, Rohini,Delhi

5     International Public School, Kurali

W/O

Maharishi Vidya Mandir, HP,                                

6.     Geeta Adarsh Vidyala , Solan , HP w/o 

Cambridge Foundation School,Rajouri Garden Extension, New Delhi      

7.     Bal Bharati Public School, Rohini,Delhi

Beat

Birla Vidya Niketan, Pushp Vihar, Sec-4, New Delhi  By 2.0

CF Academy face Sambalpur FA in final

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 28

An additional time goal by Mohit helped Chandigarh Football Academy rally to end the challenge of Sahayatri Football Academy of Howrah (Kolkata) by 2-1 in the semi-final of the 9^th Administrator’s Challenge Cup All India Football Tournament (Under-17) at the 17 Football Training Centre here today.

Local favourites CF Academy will now meet Sambalpur Football Academy of Orissa in the title-clash tomorrow. Sambalpur Football Academy overcame a stiff resistance from Indian Football Association of Kolkata by an identical 2-1 margin in the first semi-final match.

Earlier, the Organising Committee Disciplinary Committee scratched Rurka Kala Football Academy of Punjab on the charges of impersonation/falsification. Coach of the Chandigarh Football Association Harjinder Singh has alleged that four Rurka Kalan Academy players – Badshah Khan, Vishal Kumar, Simranjeet and Jagjeet--- were participation  under false names.

The Disciplinary Committee upheld the protest of Harjinder Singh debarred Rurka Kalan Football Academy (Rurka Kalan Youth Club) from participation in the tournament. Rurka Kalan had yesterday qualified for semi-final.

Sahayatri Football Academy had to blame themselves for missing the bus for the final spot as they frittered away more than half a dozen open chances to score. Their main culprit was Narhari Shreshta who was totally off colour and wasted five open goals.

In the seventh minute, Chattu Mondal gave a through pass to Narhari Shreshta in the penalty area of Chandigarh Football Academy. However, Narhari kicked the ball straight into the waiting hands of CFA goalkeeper Zothan  Mawia. CFA were again lucky in the 15^th minute Sushanta Ssrkar unleashed a powerful shot from the right flan but the ball hit cross-bar.

After few minutes, Narhari Shreshtra headed the ball off the target while CFA custodian Zonathan Mawia was not positioned in the goal.

CFA tested the Sahayatri Football Academy in the 26^th minute but Mohit’s drive from 12 yards went off the target. Two minutes later Milan Roy gave a defence-splitting pass to Narhari Shreshtra who again missed an opportunity to put his team ahead.

Maintaining their pressure, the Kolkata team’s efforts bore fruits. They drew the first blood in the 29^th minute Sushanta Sardar scored from the right flank as the ball went into the far corner of the goal. Sahasyatri FA led 1-0 at half time.

Sahayatri goalkeeper Souvik Samtra made a brilliant save by thwarting the efforts of Samuel  in the 54^th minute. Subroto Mondal of Sahayatri FA got yellow card in the 58^th minute. It was his second yellow card which means that he would have to miss the match against IFA tomorrow for the third and fourth places.

The local outfit, a venute of the Chandigarh Administration, restored parity in the 78^th minute when Vikram took the  ball from the left flank and after getting the better of Sahayatri medio  Firoz Ali before unleashing a long range shot which went right corner of their opponents goal while Sahayatri FA goalkeeper Souvik Samtra had advanced to collect the ball.

Just before seconds from the close of end Mohit snatched the winning goal for Chandigarh Football Academy.

Earlier, Indian Football Academy ousted IFA. IFA took the lead in the 8^th minute. Dipu Burman gave a through pass to left winger Suken Bag who gave a minus pas to Maink Deb whose poiwerful drive beat Sambalpur FA custodian  Md Tajuddin.

Down by a goal, Sambalpur FA lads started putting pressure and in the 44^th minute IFA goalkeeper Tanumay Dass took more than six seconds to release the ball from his hands. Referee Arun Kumar awarded an indirect kick for the infringement. S Pritam Singh took the indirect kick. IFA defender  Sanjib Biswas while trying to clear the ball with header. The ball gained height and crossed the goalline.

 The teams shared two goals at half time. Sambalpur FA had a chance to score in the 52^nd minute. When Laxman Murmur gave a loafted cross in the penalty area where Sawan Maridi took a header which was grabbed by IFA goalkeeper Tanumay Das.

Three minutes later Sambalpur FA got the winning goal. Medio Deepak Oram sent a loafted ball to Gora Chand Marndi who made not mistake by scoring from a narrow angle.

Tomorrow’s fixtures: For third and fourth places: Sahayatrai FA vs  IFA Kolkata (10 a.m.) at Sector 42 Football Ground.

Chandigarh Football Academy vs Sambalpur Football Academy (2.30 p.m) at Sector 17 Football Training Centre.

Semi-finalists spotted in IPSC Girls Cricket

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 28

Semi-finalists have been spotted in the IPSC Girls’ Cricket Tournament 2011 being played at Pinegrove School in District Solan (HP). Pinegrove to play Raj Kumar College, Rajkot while defending champions Mayo College Girls’ School, Ajmer will lock horns with Modern School, Delhi in the semi-finals.

 In the last league match of the tournament Mayo College Girls’ School, Ajmer stormed past Maharani Gayatri Devi School, Jaipur in a one sided contest.

 MGD girls won the toss and elected to field first. Mayo girls were on course for a big score as Mannat piled up a patient 63 runs while Tanya and Shruti contributing 25 and 21 runs respectively. At the end of the stipulated 20 overs the score read 195 for 5.

 Required to score 196 for victory the MGD girls lost wickets at quick intervals from the very beginning. The MGD girls collapsed for just 20 runs in 11.4 overs as none of their players could spend time at the crease. Preamvadaa took 4 wickets while Danielle walked away with 2 wickets ensuring their victory. Mannat was declared the Player of the Match for her superb performance with the bat.

 Earlier Pinegrove had defeated SKV, Gwalior comprehensively to reach the semi-finals while Modern school had outclassed Daly College Indore to enter the last four stage.

 

Rurka Kalan Youth Club scratched, face ban

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CHANDIGARH, SEPT 28

Rurka Kalan Youth Club of Punjab and its officials taking part in the 9^th Administrator’s Challenge Cup All India Football Tournament (Under-17) may face six months to one-year ban from football activities of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), including participation in tournaments sanctioned by the federation/state associations on the allegations of impersonation and falsification.

The organizing committee has scratched this team which had entered semi-finals. Their place was given to the next top team in Group B Indian Football Association, Kolkata which lost to Sambalpur Football Academy of Orissa by 2-1 in the semi-final.

Match Commissioner and secretary general Rakesh Bakshi did not give any comment except saying that he would be submitting his report in this case to the AIFF.

Quoting AIFF Disciplinary Committee clause 58, Rakesh Bakshi said “falsification of documents or impersonation will invite action against the team/players and officials. If found involved they may face six months to one-year suspension from all AIFF sports activities. They may also be slapped a fine of Rs 20,000.”

Chandigarh Football Academy, a venture of the Chandigah Administration, coach Harjinder Singh has protested against Rurka Kalan Youth Club alleging impersonation/falsification of documents. In his written protest Harjinder Singh had alleged that four Rurka Kalan Youth Club Badshah Khan, Vishal Kumar, Simarjeet and Jagjeet are not the real names of Rurka Kalan Youth Club team players.

According to complaint given to the organizing committee, Badshah Khan was playing in the name of Manjeet Singh. His actual name is Lovpreet Ghai who was earlier a trainee of Chandigah Football Academy. Vishal Kumar’s name is reported to be Sandeep Kumar while Simarjeet’s real name is Narinderjit Singh. Jagjeet, son of Manjit is Jagjit, son of Sukhjinder Singh is the fourth impersonation case.

The Discipliary Committee, comprising Chandigah Joint Director Sports Dr JPS Sidhu, District Sports Officer KS Bharti, Match Commissioner Rakesh Bakshi, Referees Assesser IP Nagi and Chandigarh Football Association official Amrik Singh. The panel discussed the issue and found the protest correct. Consequently, Rurka Kalan Youth Club was scratched from further participation in the ongoing Administrator’s Challenge Cup.

However, timing of the protest has raised many eyebrows. The medical test and group photos of participating teams were done by the Organising Committee. If Lovepreet, alias Badhshah Khan alias Manjeet Singh was earlier a trainee of CFA, it should have been pointed out on the day Rurka Kalan Youth Club had played their first match in the tournament. They had played three matches to top their pool and the Chandigarh Football Academy officials were sitting on the issue.

It is alleged that the CFA officials became worried only after the Punjab team had qualified for semifinals and CFA officials felt Rurka Kalan Youth Club may pose a serious challenge to their aspirations to win the title.

A thorough probe is needed to bring out the truth.