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Virdi’s book released
Our Correspondent
Chandigarh, November 30
Sikh community might constitute only 1.8 per cent of the total Indian population, but their contribution to the nation in general and sports in particular is unfathomable. For the audience who gathered at the Chandigarh Press Club to witness world renowned cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu releasing Mr Harbans Singh Virdi’s book “Sikh Sportstars — Past and Present”, it was an occasion to remember and cherish. Lauding Mr Virdi’s attempt to give those sportstars their rightful place, Mr Prithi Pal Singh, former Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, said “the idea on which the book is based, itself is unique and laudable”. Tracing the Sikh history, Mr Prithi Pal Singh said sports occupy a major part in Sikh religion as the gurus had laid stress on games and physical fitness. Dr Kirpal Singh, an eminent scholar, while praising Mr Virdi’s bold attempt to capture the glory of Sikh sportspersons, said the book is based on thorough research and throws light in many aspects of Sikh sports history. Mr R. L. Kalsia, Director, Tourism, Punjab, also spoke on the occasion. The book “Sikh Sportsstars — Past and Present” is a storehouse of information as far as India’s contribution in international sports is concerned. Starting with an introductory chapter that sketches Sikh history in general, the book takes one in its stride through valuable information about the start of modern Olympics, participation by Sikh sportsman from India, their sweet victories and agonising defeats. Similarly an in depth discussion of Asian Games is also being described with rare photographs . The chapter on Sikh legends gives details of footballer Jarnail Singh, cricketer Harbhajan Singh and wrestler Kartar Singh. Mr Virdi, a name to reckon with as far as sports writing is concerned has written quite a few books which include “Sikhs in Sports”, “Sikh Olympians” and “International, Warrior — Diplomat Jessa Singh Ramgharhia” and “Battles On A Blue Steed”. 
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P’kula eves steal the show in roller skating
Our Sports Reporter
Chandigarh, November 30
Panchkula eves dominated the roller hockey events on the penultimate day of the 16th Sushil Kumar Memorial Haryana State Roller Skating Championship played here today at Hansraj Public School, Sector 6, Panchkula. Helped by star players Amrita Singh, Priyanka and Chandita Kamboj, Panchkula, the team outplayed Panipat 7-0 in senior girls section, while in sub-junior girls section the team won two matches by beating Panipat 7-0. Earlier, last evening, Panchkula blanked Panipat 11-0. While in sub-junior boys section, Kaithal beat Karnal 9-3, in senior boys section, Karnal defeated Panipat 4-3 and in senior girls section, Sirsa defeated Kaithal 6-0. In the speed events, being held at Blue Bird School, Sector 16, Panchkula, various winners in different age groups were: Shreya Bhatia, Varun Prashar, Vaani Dutta, Gitika, Khushboo Saini, Ravi Malik, Dhruv Gautam, Neha Narwal, Ramakant Gupta and Pritam Saini. The prize distribution ceremony will be held tomorrow at 3.30 pm. Annual sports day:
It was a gala time for the students of Bhavan Vidyala, Sector 27, Chandigarh, when they assembled this morning for the Annual Sports Day of their school. The programme began with the arrival of the guest of honour, Lieut-Gen Vijay Oberoi (retd.), who was extended a warm welcome by Mr R.K. Saboo, Chairman, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Chandigarh, along with Ms Meenakshi Mohindra the Principal. The chief guest hoisted the flag. Later, Ms Mohindra also presented the school report.Kunal Bhadrwak of Class V in swimming, Abhinay Sharma of Class VII in skating, Arjun Bajwa and Salil Anand of Class VII in rowing who had brought laurels to the school, were honoured. Varun in skating, Prabhjot and Kanika in badminton and Subha in athletics were also honoured. These sportspersons will take part in the World Games to be held in Dublin next year. Later, a cultural programme was also held that saw girls of Classes VI to IX performing at their best in aerobics. Roller hockey teams:
The Chandigarh Roller Skating Association has selected 10 men and nine women roller hockey players for the 32nd National Games to be held at Visakhapatnam from December 15. The trials were held today at Bhavan Vidyala, Sector 27, Chandigarh. Only 14 men and nine women skaters reported for the trials that were announced only last evening.The CRSA however revoked the suspension of few skaters it banned last year by accepting written apology from them. The teams: men: Arvind Chaudhary (captain), Jaswinder Singh, Abhiskek, Arun, Parminder, Satyam, Rohit, Amanjot, Saurabh and Bhupinder. Women: Kriti Puri (captain), Bandeep, Ganeev, Puneet, Armeet, Shakun, Jyoti Kaushik, Japneet and Sonia. Mr T.B.S. Gill was the observer of the Roller Skating Federation of India.
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