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India in Sri Lanka
Mayookha breaks national record
Pak shot out for 72
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IHF makes a comeback
Santosh Trophy
Sandeep lauds Brasa’s work
India’s Advocate team win Harmony Cup
GND varsity to lay claim to MAKA Trophy
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India in Sri Lanka
Colombo, August 6 The Sri Lankans owed their total to Samareweera and Mendis who put up a resolute 118-run ninth wicket partnership to save the blushes for the team. The partnership frustrated the Indians, who had put themselves in command in the morning session with five wickets for just 24 runs, and made their victory target a lot stiffer. With just one day left, the Indians will have to bat out of their skin on a deteriorating P Sara Oval track tomorrow to entertain hopes of a series-equalling victory. Much will depend on Tendulkar who has to play the sheet anchor's role while the other batsmen play around him. Off spinner Suraj Randiv, who opened the bowling attack, scalped all the three wickets to give his team the upperhand. Resuming at 45 for two, the hosts lost their first wicket early in the day when Suraj Randiv, who was lucky to be dropped by wicket keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, was finally dismissed the next ball being trapped lbw by Ojha. — PTI
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Mayookha breaks national record
Patiala, August 6
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Birmingham, August 6 Pakistan resumed after lunch on 37 for six but despite the highest partnership of the innings of 27 between Mohammad Aamer and Amin, they lost their last four wickets for nine runs. Pakistan, who lost 3-0 in their 2006 series in England, chose to bat despite agreeing in a team meeting the previous evening that they would bowl. — Reuters Brief Scores: (At Tea) England 43 for 0 (Strauss 24*, Cook 17*) trail Pakistan 72 (Anderson 4-20, Broad 4-38) by 29 runs.
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IHF makes a comeback
The Ministry also conveyed its decision in a letter to International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leandro Negre today, and requested him to allow the IOA or the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to field the Indian team for participation in various FIH-recognised tournaments. “This would be necessary in the interest of Indian hockey”, the Ministry added. The Ministry informed Negre that in view of the Ministry’s decision to derecognise HI, which, incidentally put a properly elected body yesterday as demanded by the FIH, “The HI is no more the recognised National Sports Federation (NSF) for the management, control and promotion of hockey in the country, and is also not authorised to select and field the national team in international competitions." “In view of these developments, the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) stands recognised by the Government as the sole NSF for hockey in India, in the light of the judgement dated 21-5-2010 of the High Court of Delhi, which has also been accepted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as well as the HI before the High Court”, the Ministry further explained. It said once the IHF became fully compliant with the constitution of the FIH, they will approach the international body for recognition/affiliation/membership. “The IHF is a long-standing body, which was steup in 1928, and the IWHF too was setup in 1951. Hence, post-merger, there should not be any doubt about their capacity to take care of the promotion and development of hockey in India”, the Ministry told the FIH. The Ministry requested the FIH “not to assign any international tournament or have any commercial dealings with the HI under the impression that they are the NSF for hockey in India because they no longer enjoy the government recognition, and have assumed the character of a private body”, the Ministry letter clarified. The Ministry’s decision came following the HI decision not to adhere to the Ministry’s guidelines, as the very election of 83-year-old Vidya Stokes as the president of the HI yesterday, was in clear violation of the age cap of 70 put by the Ministry for an office-bearer to superannuate. The HI, however, argues that the conditions that prevailed at the time of grant of recognition to HI continues to exist, and the HI had the recognition of the IOA and the FIH "and therefore HI alone can represent the country in international competitions". "The Government recognition is no more than a ministerial act for the purpose of extending financial assistance, which HI is not seeking any more", the HI replied to the Government. It is no secret that the newly-elected HI has the sanction of the IOA and the FIH, and unless the international body decides to sidestep HI, it will continue to call the shots in Indian hockey. But with a few hiccups. Will a hockey team, selected without the approval of the Government, be elegible to play under banner of the Indian flag? Or will it be a mere private team, selected by a private body? The players may also be not eligible for the cash awards of the Government if a team without the Ministry's approval compete in an international event and win a medal. The Government-HI tussle will have an immediate impact on India's participation in the upcoming Women’s World Cup, the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, and the players would be the worst sufferers. |
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Santosh Trophy Kolkata, August 6 In the first semifinal of the day, holders Goa began their title defence positively taking a 20th minute lead through Milagres Gonsalves but Bengal equalised through Robin Singh's in the 83rd minute. In the penalty shootout, Bengal bounced back from 0-2 down and went on to clinch 4-3 with goals by captain Snehashish Chakraborty, Souvik Chowdhury, Sheikh Azim and Denson Devadas who scored the winner by taking the fifth penalty. In the second semifinal, Balwant Singh struck twice (16th and 56th) while Maninder Singh scored once in the 35th to oust Tamil Nadu who scored a consolation goal through substitute M Elamurugan in 90+3rd minute. Tamil Nadu were jolted in the 16th minute when Balwant Singh's clinical header from Amandeep Singh's cross gave Punjab the lead. Maninder Singh took advantage of a TN defensive lapse in the 35th minute and struck with a powerful rightfooter. After the break, Balwant received a Parveen Kumar cross and found the back of TN net for his second goal. Tamil Nadu earned a late goal in the injury time when Elamurugan scored from a rebound to reduce the margin. — PTI
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Sandeep lauds Brasa’s work
Chandigarh, August 6 “It is a pleasant surprise for me and my family,” said elated Sandeep. He has bagged the national award even before the Haryana’s state award - Bhim Award. “However, now I am Arjuna awardee and the feeling just inspire me to live up to the latest honour,” said the top drag flicker of the country. Sandeep, who recently put up a commendable show during European tour with scoring 16 goals in 11 matches, said the good show was result of his hard training, especially on short corners at Pune during his ‘forced lay off’. He also appreciated the squad members, who, according to him, have started playing the game in total European style. “Yes, we have adopted the European style in Toto, thanks to the hard efforts of Indian coach Jose Brasa,” said Sandeep. On the recent developments pertaining to the Hockey India elections and further its derecognition by the government, Sandeep was of the view that such things affect the image of the game. “As far as we (the players) are concerned, we hardly think on such issues as our prime focus is on our performance and to play for the country. But in my viewpoint all such issues should be solved as soon as possible for the betterment of our national game,” he said.
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India’s Advocate team win Harmony Cup
Chandigarh, August 6 Puneet Bali, who was declared man of the match and best all-rounder, was instrumental in the win with his superb 61 runs innings in just 28 balls. Elected batting after winning the toss, Pakistani team could muster paltry 92 runs at the loss of eight wickets. The visitors got off to a good start with their 50 runs in just five overs. Thanks to superb batting by the openers Naurang Shahi (34 off 34) and Farhan Qureshi (14 off 21). The breakthrough came in the sixth over at the team’s total 54 when Indian skipper Qureshi was caught brilliantly by Harit Sharma off skipper Sandeep Moudgil. After that no Pakistan player, except Mohammad Younus (23 off 31), put up notable show with bat. — TNS
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GND varsity to lay claim to MAKA Trophy
Amritsar, August 6 The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, after scrutinising the performance details of the self-calculating marks by different universities on the basis of various sporting events organised in the current session, has perched the GND varsity on the top slot with 45,320 marks. While declaring the list on the official website of the Association of Indian University, the ministry has invited objections or queries regarding calculation of marks. However, the statement of marks submitted by the contesting universities would finally be presented before the panel for power point presentation on August 3, before making official announcement, a spokesperson of the ministry said. Meanwhile, GND varsity has outclassed Punjabi University, Patiala, another strong claimant for the trophy, with a margin of 6,800 points. With 30,520 points, Punjabi University had to content with second place. With this addition, GND varsity would be the only university that can boast of winning the MAKA Trophy for 21st time. The third place has been occupied by Kurukshetra University with 20,160 points while the fourth place went to Panjab University which garnered 17,925 marks. The fifth and sixth places went to University of Mumbai and University of Delhi with 12,675 and 11,275 points, respectively.
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Colombo, August 6
The second day of the 50th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championship saw some remarkable performances.
Former Indian hockey skipper Sandeep Singh has bagged the Arjuna Award even before the Haryana’s state award
The Sri Lankans recovered brilliantly from the dramatic middle order collapse to score 267 in the second innings and had snapped the key wickets of Virender Sehwag (0), Rahul Dravid (7) and Murali Vijay (27) to raise hopes of a 2-0 series win. Veteran Sachin Tendulkar (11) and night watchman Ishant Sharma (2) were at the crease at stumps on an absorbing day's play which saw fortune fluctuating from one team to the other.
New Delhi, August 6
Nivia Radian for Santosh Trophy
Germany rest top players