Category: SPORTS

Tug of war between women teams to reach finals, Men teams struggle hard to reach semi finals

Women teams of Assam Rifles & SSB reach finals

SRINAGAR: In the ongoing 71st B.N Mullik Memorial All India Police Football Championship, the championship between women teams reached final stage and final match will be played tomorrow between Assam Rifles & SSB on 19-03-2023 at Synthetic Turf Ground where ADGP Kashmir will be the Chief of Guest on the occasion.

On this thrilling day of football, four teams of Men, played at two venues i.e; Kashmir University & Synthetic Turf Ground, secured their place in the semi-finals of the tournament. The matches were full of excitement, with fans cheering their teams on from the side-lines. Overall, it was a fantastic day with several breath-taking moments of football.

At Bakshi Stadium, two semi-final matches between women teams of SSB Vs Odisha & Assam Rifles Vs CRPF were played. DIG Armed Kashmir Shri Shahid Mehraj & Commandant IRP 6th Bn Shri Shafqat Ah were the chief guests on these events. In the first match, SSB Women team faced off against the Odisha Women team. SSB team put in a dominant performance, scoring four (04) goals and keeping a clean sheet to secure their spot in the final of championship. The 2nd match at the venue saw Assam Rifles Women team take on CRPF Women team. Assam Rifles Women team started strong and managed to maintain their lead throughout the game, ultimately winning 5-1 and securing their spot in the finals. The tug of war between these two teams will be worth watching in the finals.  As we approach the finals, we wish both teams the very best of luck. May the best team win and may this match be remembered for years to come.

The quarter finals of the Men Football teams were played on two venues viz Kashmir University Ground and Synthetic Turf Ground.

At Synthetic Turf Ground, the matches were played between Assam Rifles Vs CRPF & CISF Vs Kerala Police. The match between Assam Rifles & CRPF was a closely contested affair between the two teams. Despite their valiant efforts, Assam Rifles managed to score a crucial goal in the dying minutes of extra minutes and won the match in a tie breaker in sudden death & sealed their place in the semi-finals. The match ended with the score 9:8. Another match between Kerala Police & CISF was won by Kerala Police in a close contest & ended with the score 1:0, reaching semi-finals.

At Kashmir University, quarter final match between Punjab Police & Rajasthan Police was won by Punjab Police with the final score of 3:0.  In the 2nd match Mizoram Police team faced off against the BSF team. Both the teams put in a great effort, but it was Mizoram Police who came out on top winning 2:1 and securing their place in the semi-finals.

The semi-finals promise to be just as exciting, with the four teams that have made it through sure to put on a great show for their fans. The matches are set to take place tomorrow and clash for the Women’s championship title shall begin.

Stay tuned for more updates on the tournament, and may the best team win!

SRINAGAR, MARCH 16: International Women’s Day celebrations were held at Indoor Sports Complex Polo-ground Srinagar here today.

Hundreds of female athletes accompanied by their families participated in the programme. Athletes from other districts were also part of the programme and included a good number of Khelo India Centre registered trainees as well accompanied by the mentors.

The programme began with the demo by players from the games of Pencak Silat, Yogasana, Thang Ta, Sqay Martial Art who had also participated in the events including Khelo India.

The Divisional Sports Officer Kashmir, Nuzhat Farooq presided over the function as chief guest while as Kabra Altaf, member J&K Sports Council was the guest of honour on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Nuzhat Farooq said that women have immensely contributed in making a robust and pragmatic society and that this programme is just a token of appreciation and gratitude to all the women for the different roles they are playing with perfection.

Female athletes and others highlighted the experience and contribution they are making for upliftment of society on various levels and brought attention towards the value addition that they as women have made in different fields.

The chief guest felicitated women achievers on the occasion and presented certificates and roses to them.

SRINAGAR, MARCH 15: The Department of Physical Education, Gandhi Memorial College, Srinagar today organized a Cross Country Run for Girls from Duck Park to Nishat Garden, covering a total distance of 7kms.

The Cross country Run was flagged-off by the Principal of the College, Prof (Dr) G.M Lone at 7.33 AM from Duck Park Srinagar and culminated at Nishat Garden.

A total of 68 students of the college participated in the said event.

Later, on the banks of Dal Lake at Nishat Garden, a felicitation ceremony was organized wherein the Principal of the college, Prof (Dr) G.M Lone felicitated the First prize winner Ifra Jan of B.A 4th Semester, Second position holder Sabiya Fayaz of B.A. 4th Semester and Sabreen Manzoor, third Position holder of B.A. 2nd Semester.

Two Consolation Prizes were given to Bisma Shaheen and Saima Yatoo.

Speaking on the occasion, the Principal of the College lauded the role of District Administration and Police Department for their support in conducting the said event smoothly.

Record-breaking goals scored in thrilling football action

SRINAGAR, March 15: On the fourth day of the All-India Police Football tournament, 28 teams participated in a series of matches. The matches were highly anticipated by fans and were filled with excitement and anticipation. The matches held at 04 renowned grounds viz Synthetic Turf Ground, Polo Ground, Bakshi Stadium & Kashmir University, witnessed nail-biting moments and exhilarating performances from the players. 

  At Kashmir University, Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Nelofar Khan was the chief guest of the match played between CRPF Women Vs Manipur Police Women. Speaking on the occasion, VC Kashmir University thanked J&K Police for organizing All India Police Football Tournament & selecting the Kashmir University ground among other venues. She added that Kashmir University looks so lively as the matches of All India Football Tournament are being played in the University Ground. She said that it was an honour for her to witness the Women Football Match. In any competition, there will be winners and losers, however, what’s important is that athletes and teams strive to do their best and learn from both their successes and failures. She stressed that more events should be organized and held at the Kashmir University.

The match was played with great fervour and ended with the score 2-0, and was won by CRPF Women team. Three other matches at the same venue were played between Rajasthan Police Vs Telangana Police, Mizoram Police Vs Jharkhand Police and Assam Rifles Vs Puducherry Police. The match between Rajasthan Police Vs Telangana Police was won by Rajasthan Police and ended with 4-0. The match between Mizoram Police Vs Jharkhand Police was won by Mizoram Police and ended with a score of 5:1. The match between Assam Rifles Vs Puducherry Police was won by Assam Rifles & ended with 10-0.

At Synthetic Turf Ground, the matches were played between Manipur Police Vs Meghalaya Police, Himachal Pradesh Police Vs Chandigarh Police, RPF Vs West Bengal Police and Odisha Police Vs Maharashtra Police. The match between Manipur Police Vs Meghalaya Police was won by Manipur Police and ended with the score 2-0. Match between by Himachal Pradesh Police Vs Chandigarh Police was won by Himachal Pradesh Police with the score 2:1. The match between RPF Vs West Bengal Police ended in with score 0:0, despite their best efforts, the match ended in a goalless draw. The match between Odisha Police Vs Maharashtra Police ended draw with a score 2-2.

At Polo Ground, the matches were played between BSF Vs Goa Police which was won by BSF with the score 3-0, Assam Police Vs Haryana Police which was won by Assam Police and ended the result 4-1 goals, Sikkim Police Vs CRPF which ended in a draw 1:1 and SSB Vs Chhattisgarh which was won by SSB with the score 8-0.

At Bakshi Stadium,  the matches were played between Tamil Nadu Women Police Vs J&K Women Police which was won by Tamil Nadu Women Police team with the score 14-0 and between Assam Rifles Women Vs Odisha Police Women was won by Assam Rifle women team and ended with the score 3-1.

The chief guests including COs IRP 3rd Bn, IRP 23rd Bn, IRP 2nd Border Bn, Dy.Cos IRP 8th Bn, IRP 6th Bn, IRP 9th Bn, IRP 13th Bn, IRP 21st Bn and other officers were present during the matches played at the venues.

Overall, it was an exciting day of football with plenty of action and drama on the field. The fans were treated to a variety of playing styles and strategies from the different teams, making for an entertaining and enjoyable experience for all. The spectators enjoyed the games in a high spirit supporting their favourite teams with enthusiasm.

Stay tuned for more updates and action-packed football matches as the tournament unfolds.

All India Civil Services Cricket Tournament

MOHALI, MARCH 13: In the ongoing All India Civil Services Cricket Tournament (Men) 2022-23, Jammu and Kashmir team led by G Prasanna Ramaswamy, Secretary Transport, today recorded a big win defeating the rival team of Uttrakhand Civil Services.

After winning the toss, J&K team scored 162 runs with an amazing batting performance by Waseem Baba (Assembly) 45 (24), Samiullah Beigh (XEN PHE) 35 (23) and the contributing role of Nadeem Dar (Deputy Director), Akhil Slathia (Directorate of Animal Husbandry), Abhinav (Directorate of Health Services), Naseer (Directorate of Animal Husbandry) and Aamir Ashraf ( Rural development department).

In their chase, Uttrakhand team put up a great fight with the contribution of K D Singh 29 (26), Kuldeep 20 (13), Sagar Kumar 18 (15) and Sachin 18 (19).

Abdul Qayoom (Education Department) and Kapil (Rural Development Department) both managed to take 2 wickets while Nadeem Dar and Samiullah Beigh took 1 wicket each and with the help of their fellow bowlers managed to restrict the Uttrakhand team to 138 runs thus emerging victorious in the match.

Pertinently, it is the first time that the officers of J&K Civil Services are participating in this prestigious apex tournament for civil servants.

The J&K team will face Punjab Civil Services team in their next match to be held on March 15.

JAMMU: An Intra-mural Gatka competition was today organised in Women College Gandhi Nagar, Jammu with great enthusiasm. The Farri Shoti team and individual events were organised.

The College Principal, Minu Mahajan was the chief Guest. Dr. Roopali Slathia welcomed the chief guest and sports committee of the college. In the team event, Team Tarandeep Kour, Manleen Kour and Harsimranjeet Kour scored 55 points and stood third, Team Haramandeep Kour, Avneet Kour and Amandeep Kour scored 56 points, stood second and Team Joyleen Kour, Ravneet Kour, Harsheen Kour and Suhana Sharma scored 65 points, stood First.

In Individual events, Harsheen Kour scored 60 points and ended up as Runner-up and Ravneet Kour scored 62 points and emerged as winner.

Principal Prof. Minu Mahajan congratulated the players, officials and sports committee for organising the event.  She also felicitated the winners with the medals and officials with mementos.

Prof Rupinder Kour, Prof. Renu Sharma, Prof. Vijender Kumar, Prof. Malti Rajput, Prof. Jyoti Dutta, Prof. Nidhi Suri, Prof. Pooja Charak, Prof. Varun Sharma, Prof. Rohit Gupta, Prof. Prof. Paramjeet Singh, Prof. Priyanka, Prof Eisha Gohil and Dr. Roopali Slathia and Physical Director of the college were also present during the event. The match was officiated by Ravinder Singh, Sarleen Kour, Varundeep Singh and Jagjoot Singh.

Baramulla: Police in Baramulla have facilitated a student for securing Gold Medal in Martial Art Championship held in Kathmandu Nepal.

The event was organised at District Police Headquarters Baramulla, where SSP Baramulla Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS felicitated a 6th standard student of St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School Baramulla namely Saaed Manzoor for securing Gold Medal in 7th South Asian Sqay Martial Art Championship held in Kathmandu Nepal.

On the occasion, SSP Baramulla congratulated the achiever for making the feat and hoped that this achievement would inspire other youth also in engaging them in sports activities. He also stated that the sports play an important role in the overall personality development of an individual and is important for channelization of youth energy to keep them away from negative forces.  Appreciating his role, he was felicitated with appreciation letter presented by SSP Baramulla.

JAMMU: Sh Danish Manzoor, Indian Taekwondo Team Athlete and Fit India Movement Ambassador called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here today.

Sh Danish Manzoor accompanied by his coach Sh Atul Pangotra expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor for the unprecedented support and assistance being provided to the sportspersons of Jammu Kashmir. Later, Sh Abhishek Jamwal, International Wushu Player also met the Lt Governor.

UDHAMPUR: Two day District Level open Kabaddi Championship for men and women was today organized by Kabaddi Association District Udhampur under the aegis of J&K Sports Council here at Indoor Complex Subhash Stadium.

Deputy Commissioner, Krittika Jyotsna was the chief guest while Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Syed Khan and Additional Sp Anwal –Ul-Haq were the special guests on the occasion.

At the outset, President District Kabaddi Association, Sheikh Tanveer Ahmed welcomed the chief guest and briefed about the championship.

Around 300 men and women from across District Udhampur are participating in the championship.

While speaking on the occasion, the DC extended her best wishes to the participants for their best performance in the championship. The chief guest complimented the organizers and added that holding of such championships was a step forward to promote budding players of the District and to encourage the sports culture for a healthy society. The DC lauded the initiative taken by organizers to build up morale and inculcate the spirit of sports in the participants. After declaring the championship open, the DC also interacted  with the participants  and urged  the youth  to actively participate  in  the sports  activities  for their all round  development.

Among others, Naveen Sharma, Manager, Sports Council Subash Stadium Udhampur, Vikram Singh Slathia, Councillor ward number-6  and other representatives and officials of Sports department were present.

J&K transitioned into new era of prosperity, J&K players making nation proud: MoS J&K tops medal tally, bagging 26 Gold, 25 Silver, 25 Bronze medals

GULMARG: Five days National Event of 3rd edition of Khelo India concluded today at Gulmarg with a grand function attended by over two thousand participants including players, tourists and officials of different departments.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs & Sports, Nisith Pramanik, was the chief guest on the occasion of the concluding ceremony.

Joint Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Prem Kumar Jha; Secretary Youth Services & Sports and Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez; Secretary J&K Sports Council Nuzhat Gul; CEO, Gulmarg Development Authority besides Major General RK Sing and President Winter Games Rouf Trumboo, Officers of line departments, players and tourists were present on the occasion

Speaking on the occasion, the Nisith Pramanik remarked that the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games held at Gulmarg was a major event compared to the previous events. He said that the next event would be even bigger event which would be compared with other international events.

He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for the developing sports infrastructure in J&K which helps youth to excel in different sports.

Union Minister said that players such as Sarfaraz Ahmad and Arif Khan who played in the winter Olympics made our nation proud.

“In the last two years the government developed Indoor Stadium in every district of Jammu and Kashmir besides play grounds in every panchayat’, he said and underlined that J&K has transitioned into a new era of prosperity.

While distributing medals among the winners of Junior Girls Snow Shoe sport and Sprint boys, Nisith Pramanik expressed pleasure over the exemplary performance of J&K players who bagged gold in these competitions.

He thanked officials of various departments associated with Khelo India winter games including J&K Sports Council, Tourism department, Gulmarg Development Authority, Gulmarg Cable Car Corporation, hoteliers and Winter Games Association for smooth and successful organisation of the entire event.

Sarmad Hafeez while speaking on the occasion thanked GoI for awarding the 3rd Khelo India winter games and termed the five days programme as a snow festival in wonder land of Gulmarg and said that Gulmarg is a capital of winter sports of the country.

While presenting vote of thanks, Nuzhat Gul expressed gratitude to Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Lieutenant Governor for their support in organising the huge event and also thanked Chief Guest of the function besides officers of line departments for their cooperation in organising the national event and concluding it successfully.

J&K topped the medal tally, bagging 26 Gold medals, 25 silver medals, 25 Bronze medals followed by Maharashtra with 13 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals. The third position was achieved by Himachal Pradesh 10 Gold, 14 Silver and 7 Bronze while Army scored 10 gold, 10 silver and 9 bronze medals.

The medals received by Haryana are 8,10,13, Ladakh 7,3,7, Uttrakhand 6,6,4, Tamil Nadu 6,5,3, Karnataka 5,2,7, Gujarat 4,1,1, Delhi 3,3,6, ITBP 2,2,3, Telangana 2,1,3, HAWS 2,1,1, AIPSCB 1,0,0 and Kerala 1,0,0.