SPORTS

Concern over favouritism in sports
Our Correspondent

Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 22
A seminar on “Position of Indian sports on international level” was organised at Gobind National College, Narangwal, yesterday. According to Dr Bachiter Singh Somal, Principal of the college, experts shared their views on the subject.

During his keynote address, Dr Joginder Singh Aulakh, Arjuna awardee, and former Vice-Chancellor, Lakhshami Bai National Sports University, expressed concern over alleged increase in trend of favouritism during selection of sportspersons for international contests. He alleged that performance was being ignored both at the time of selection of teams and conferring of awards and titles. He said, “Earlier, only gold medal winners at international events used to get Arjuna Award. Travelling through silver and bronze medal winners, they have now bowed down to recognise even those players who do not qualify for international competitions.”

Emphasising the need for educating sportsperson, he argued that most of the successful sportspersons working as employees failed to reach top positions in their departments due to lack of adequate academic qualifications. He called upon students to shun the use of drugs and intoxicants and maintained that only sound physical and mental health could pave the way for success.

Dr Karamjit Brar from Gurusar College, Sudhar, and Dr Jasbir Kaur from Ramgarhia Girls College, Ludhiana, emphasised the role of discipline and time management. Dr Bachiter Singh Somal, Principal of the college, gave a vote of thanks.

Harpreet Kaur hogs limelight
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, February 22
Harpreet Kaur of BA (part II) claimed three titles on the final day of the three-day annual athletics meet of the Guru Nanak Khalsa College for women, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, here yesterday. However, Kulwinder Kaur was named best athlete by winning events of shot put, discus throw, javelin throw and triple jump.

Harpreet Kaur, a national athlete who had brought laurels to the college at the national meet, was felicitated at the prize distribution function. She had established new records in 400 m and 400 m (hurdles) the Panjab University Inter-College Meet and was declared best athlete.

Mr Sohan Lal Lotey, District Sports Officer, gave away prizes to the winners. He lauded the college for its contribution in the field of sports and exhorted the students to work hard with dedication to achieve goals. Prof Gurbir Singh Sarna, secretary, managing committee, welcomed the chief guest and other dignitaries.

Results: 100 m: Harpreet Kaur 1, Kamaljeet Kaur 2; spoon race: Pooja 1, Ila 2, Amandeep 3; slow cycling: Tejinder Kaur 1, Kulit Kaur 2; 800 m: Harpreet Kaur 1, Kamaljeet Kaur 2, Payal 3; skipping race: Harpreet Kaur 1, Harpreet 2, Ila and Tejinder Kaur 3; chaatti race: Tejinder Kaur 1, Prabhpreet 2, Rupali 3; three-legged race: Kitty and Tejinder 1, Payal and Harpreet 2, Rajinder Kaur and Rima 3; sack race: Ila 1, Harpreet Kaur 2, Baljinder Kaur 3; 200 m: Harpreet Kaur 1, Kamaljit Kaur 2 and Gurpreet Kaur 3.

Sports day at Terioat school
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, February 22
Students from nursery, primary and other sections participated in the annual sports day of Terioat Public School, Jassian Road, Haibowal Kalan, here today. A colourful cultural programme was presented by the students. Ms Rama Sharma, Principal of the school, read out the annual report, while Mr Jugal Kishore Tewari, an advocate, gave away prizes to the medal winners.

Results: frog race — Anjali of pre-nursery section-first, Sachin of nursery section-second; 25m race — Sanjay of Class II-first, Mukesh of Class IV-second; coin race — Rahul of nursery section-first, and Shivam of nursery section-second; chatti race — Preet Kaur of Class IX-first, and Mohini of Class IX-second; spoon race — Jyoti of Class IV-first, Madhu of Class III-second; tricycle race — Pushkar of nursery section-first, and Nitindeep of nursery section-second; needle race — Jotpreet of Class V-first, and Amandeep Kaur of Class V-second.

Nikhil, Kamaljeet adjudged best athletes
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, February 22
Kamaljeet Kaur and Nikhil Chadha were adjudged best athletes in the annual athletics meet of Kamla Lohtia Sanatan Dharam College, Daresi Road, here. Nikhil bagged as many as four titles while Kamaljeet annexed one title.

Dr D. J. Singh, Deputy Director, Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur, gave away prizes to the winners. The following are the results:

Boys: (5,000 m) Balram Yadav 1, Prabhdeep Singh 2, and Pralab 3; (long jump) Sunny Puri 1, Sukhwinder Singh 2, and Amit Sharma 3; (javelin throw) Mandeep Singh 1, Amarjeet Singh 2, and Jatinder 3; (800 m) Nikhil Chadha 1, Balram Yadav 2, and Jagjeet 3; (1500 m) Nikhil Chadha 1, Adeesh 2, and Balram Yadav 3; (shot put) Vishal Kumar 1, Amit Kumar 2, and Johit 3; (400 m) Nikhil Chadha 1, Kuldeep Singh 2, and Rajeev 3; (discus throw) Amit 1, Vishal Kumar 2, and Varinder Singh 3; (200 m) Nikhil Chadha 1, Vishal 2, and Gaurav 3.

Girls: (long jump) Kamaljeet Kaur 1, Inderjit Kaur 2, and Monika 3; (200 m) Neeru Soni 1, Anu Ahuja 2, and Madhu Pathak 3, (shot put) Rajdevinder Kaur 1, Kamaljeet Kaur 2, and Rajni 3.

ADMINISTRATION

Inspect malkhanas, orders DGP
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, February 22
A massive checking of all malkhanas and police stations in the state has been ordered following a powerful blast that rocked a malkhana building in Amritsar. The state DGP, Dr A.A. Siddiqui, in his orders issued to all SSPs, has directed them to immediately conduct thorough inspection of malkhanas, police stations or any place where explosive materials are stored. Arms and ammunition of the police or such property recovered under the Arms Act, fall under the explosive materials category.

Sources said the main malkhana at the District Courts complex was likely to be searched thoroughly .

Hotels raided
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, February 22
Sales Tax officials conducted raids at hotels along the Ferozepur road here yesterday. Official sources said the raids were conducted at Friends Regency, Maharaja Regency, Nagpal Residency and Le Baron.

At one hotel the owner allegedly tried to withhold important information. He was allegedly threatened with police action, following which he cooperated. The exact estimates of the evasion could not be ascertained.