Match at Nehru Stadium Under Floodlights:
Guwahati, Apr 29: The high mastlights in the Nehru Stadium will glow again for the final round matches of the ongoing ONGC second division I-league football tournament on May 1 and 4.
Disclosing this, Assam Football Association (AFA) sources said the lights, which failed because of a technical snag on the inaugural day (April 17), would be tested again on Wednesday. If they work properly, the second matches of May 1 and 4 would be held at Nehru Stadium under floodlights.
The matches were scheduled to be played at Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium from 3.15 pm simultaneously with another match at Nehru Stadium on the two dates.
Breaking the Assam State Electricity Board’s silence over the power failure fiasco on April 17, board official Debashish Bose said there was no major fault. “It was a minor snag caused by shortage of power supply,” he said.
“Though we worked from April 12 to 16 to repair the damages and tested the lights successfully twice, a minor snag developed after 45 minutes of service. There can be a power interruption because of the slightest defect even in the overhead transmission lines. We will test the lights late this evening and tomorrow and if we succeed, it will be upon the tournament committee to decide whether they hold it under lights or during the day,” Bose said.
He, however, added that the electricity board could not guarantee uninterrupted power supply “keeping in view the shortage of supply as well as the weather conditions when thunderstorms have been regular almost every night”.
The matches on May 1 and 4 will assume significance in view of being crucial ties involving Indian Bank, Vasco SC and Pune FC who will have to fight it out for a berth in the first division I-league.
Meanwhile, AFA sources said Chirag United have objected to playing against Mumbai FC on May 4 under floodlights. The sources, not wishing to be quoted, said the Calcutta team had signed in the fixture rescheduling last evening but later raised objection before the tournament officials. Source: The Telegraph
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Sub Jr. Girls' National Football
Manipur win; Assam, Tripura draw:
Diphu, Apr 29: Manipur beat Chandigarh 17-0, Orissa blanked out Jharkhand 3-0, while Assam and Tripura held Haryana and Bihar respectively in 1-1 draws in the four matches of the 4th sub-junior (under-17) girls' national football championship on Tuesday.
Goal getters for Manipur included Y Kamala (3), Bindyarani (4), Tejibala (2), bembem (3) and one each by Rinaroy, Meera, Santhalembi, Komlapati and Binodini. Manipur will play Goa in its first quarter final match on May 3 .
Orissa striker Gomati Bara displayed netted all the three goals for her team.
Tripura team striker Rita Karmakar scored a goal in the 20th minute. However, Bihar got their equaliser in the 70th minute from Ritika.
In the 4th match, Haryana striker Priyanka scored a goal in the 28th minute. Assam striker Sangita Boro scored the equaliser in the 75th minute.
Diphu, Apr 29: Manipur beat Chandigarh 17-0, Orissa blanked out Jharkhand 3-0, while Assam and Tripura held Haryana and Bihar respectively in 1-1 draws in the four matches of the 4th sub-junior (under-17) girls' national football championship on Tuesday.
Goal getters for Manipur included Y Kamala (3), Bindyarani (4), Tejibala (2), bembem (3) and one each by Rinaroy, Meera, Santhalembi, Komlapati and Binodini. Manipur will play Goa in its first quarter final match on May 3 .
Orissa striker Gomati Bara displayed netted all the three goals for her team.
Tripura team striker Rita Karmakar scored a goal in the 20th minute. However, Bihar got their equaliser in the 70th minute from Ritika.
In the 4th match, Haryana striker Priyanka scored a goal in the 28th minute. Assam striker Sangita Boro scored the equaliser in the 75th minute.
Asian Weightlifting
Monika wins silver, two bronze:
New Delhi, Apr 29: Laishram Monika Devi fetched the first medals for India in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Kanazawa, Japan on Tuesday by finishing overall third in women's 69 kg category.
Monika lifted a total weight of 222 kg (100 in snatch and 122 in clean and jerk) to finish behind Liu Chunhong of China (262: 117+145) and Kao Ya-chun of Chinese Taipei (222: 98+124) respectively.
The Manipuri girl added a silver and bronze as she was second in snatch and third in clean and jerk.
Compatriot Srishti Singh finished last in the 10-lifter field with a total of 168 kg (78+90).
In the men's 56 kg category, Valluri Srinavasa Rao came a cropper lifting a total of 237 kg (102+135) to end a disappointing eighth in a 13-lifter field.
In the men's 69 kg class, Govindan Elumalai and Katulu Ravi Kumar stood overall 10th and 11th with total lifts of 288 (130+158) and 285 (128+157) respectively.
On Monday, Kailas Pujari ended a disappointing 15th in the men's 62 kg category with a total lift of 253 kg (110+143).
Kavita Devi and Shailaja Pujari will compete in the women's 75 kg category while Geeta Rani and K Tulsi will feature in the women's +75 kg class on Wednesday.
The tournament is the final qualifying event for the Beijing Olympics.
Source: Press Trust of India
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Corporate Sector to Promote sports
Meghalaya State Academy on cards:
Shillong: In what can be termed as a major boost towards the progress and development of various sports activities in the State, the State government is planning to set up a full fledged State Sports Academy at four acres land at Umsawli, New Shillong.
Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Paul Lyngdoh, while giving this piece of information, said that the total expenses for construction of the sports academy would be sponsored by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII).
"The CII came out with this proposal to the State government somewhere last year. We have identified the proposed land to set up the academy", Mr Lyngdoh said, adding that there are a few formalities left to be fulfilled before the construction of the academy takes off.
He believes that this academy would be a major boost for the progress of sports activities in the State.
The Sports and Youth Affairs Minister also said that the academy would provide trainings and conditioning camps for athletes in different fields. "However, we would concencrate more on football", he remarked.
Source: The Shillong Times
Shillong: In what can be termed as a major boost towards the progress and development of various sports activities in the State, the State government is planning to set up a full fledged State Sports Academy at four acres land at Umsawli, New Shillong.
Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Paul Lyngdoh, while giving this piece of information, said that the total expenses for construction of the sports academy would be sponsored by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII).
"The CII came out with this proposal to the State government somewhere last year. We have identified the proposed land to set up the academy", Mr Lyngdoh said, adding that there are a few formalities left to be fulfilled before the construction of the academy takes off.
He believes that this academy would be a major boost for the progress of sports activities in the State.
The Sports and Youth Affairs Minister also said that the academy would provide trainings and conditioning camps for athletes in different fields. "However, we would concencrate more on football", he remarked.
Source: The Shillong Times
National U-17 Girls’ Football
Mizoram girls trounce Delhi:
Diphu, Apr 28: Mizoram defeated Delhi 9-0 in Monday's league match of the 4th sub-junior (under-17) girls’ national football championship at Karbi Anglong Sports Association ground here.
Striker C.K. Lungthui ruffled the net four times, while L. Feli netted three and Ramthanpui struck twice to fashion the massive victory for Mizoram in the utterly one-sided affair.
Goa blanked out Chattishgarh 3-0. Monica Kafta scored in the 30th minute, which was followed by a brace by Stacy Cardozo in the 35th and 73rd minutes. In the other league matches today, Tamil Nadu defeated J&K while Sikkim routed Madhya Pradesh.
Jharkhand meets Orissa, Bihar will play Tripura, Manipur takes on Chattisgarh and Assam will play Haryana on Tuesday.
Source: The Telegraph
Sub-junior National Handball
Assam team named:
Guwahati: Assam Handball Association has announced its team for the forthcoming Sub-junior National Handball Championship scheduled to be held in Punjab from May 2.
The squad: Ananta Das, Hariprasad Gogoi, Gobinda Barah, Utpal Deka, Deepjyoti Hazarika, Deokou Gogoi, Rajib Saikia, Tultul Daimary, Anil Boro, Rafiq Ali, Luchan Das and Gopal Deka.
Hockey Astroturf in Assam
Sports Minister MS Gill says Kokrajhar will get astroturf:
New Delhi, Apr 29: Sports Minister M S Gill today approved the laying of 12 new astroturfs in the country, a project which will cost Rs 42 crore.
Locations for new Astroturfs include Singpura (J&K) and tribal pockets like Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh), Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) and Kokrajhar (Assam).
In another eight places, the work for establishment of astroturf is at different stages of completion. Besides, the work relating to replacement of old astroturfs at NIS Patiala and Kolkata is underway.
The proposal for setting up of another four astroturfs is also in the pipeline, he said.
By the end of 2009, India will have 30 Astroturfs spread across the country for the promotion of hockey.
Source: Press Trust of India
New Delhi, Apr 29: Sports Minister M S Gill today approved the laying of 12 new astroturfs in the country, a project which will cost Rs 42 crore.
Locations for new Astroturfs include Singpura (J&K) and tribal pockets like Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh), Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) and Kokrajhar (Assam).
In another eight places, the work for establishment of astroturf is at different stages of completion. Besides, the work relating to replacement of old astroturfs at NIS Patiala and Kolkata is underway.
The proposal for setting up of another four astroturfs is also in the pipeline, he said.
By the end of 2009, India will have 30 Astroturfs spread across the country for the promotion of hockey.
Source: Press Trust of India
Santosh Trophy
Manipur team selected:
Imphal, Apr 28: To represent Manipur in the 62nd National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy 2008 to be held in Jammu from May 25, the following players have been selected.
Goalkeeper: S Basanta (NEROCA); Defenders: Benjamin Kamson (NEROCA), H Devan (TRAU), S Thomas (NEROCA), Y Raju (NISA); Mid-fielders: Charan Rai (NISA), W Ngouba (NISA), W Ajitkumar (NISA); Strikers: N Jimmy (SSU) and I Nilakumar (MPSC), informed an AMFA release.
Moreover, those players who are playing in clubs outside the State but available in Manipur at present have also been intimated to AMFA joint secretary L Jyotirmoy Roy at 8 am of April 30 at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.
Those players include: Goalkeeper: Lalit Thapa (Churchill Brothers); Defenders: L Dhanachandra (Air India), L Uttam (Air India), Khelemba (Viva Kerala); Mid-fielders: S Dharamjit (Mohan Bagan), L James (Mohun Bagan), M Bijen (Md Sporting Club), Zenith Tangkhul (Churchill Brothers); Strikers: Jotin (Viva Kerala) and K Samson (Air India).
Meanwhile, AMFA executive council has appointed AFC 'A' licencee S Ekendra as the coach of Manipur team for the 62nd Santosh Trophy.
Source: The Sangai Express
First Pitch
American baseball inspires Manipur youth:
Imphal, Apr 28: The American baseball is getting increasingly popular in Manipur with sports enthusiasts in the state taking keen interests in the game.
The Manipuri youth's active participation in the game has led to the tournaments being organised at the state level.
After the establishment of First Pitch: the US - Manipur Baseball Project, a New York and Imphal-based organization - the players are encouraged to look beyond the conventional stream.
The organisation aims to develop and upgrade the centre for baseball along with other related facilities.
"I like this game and lots of my juniors also like the game. There has been a lot of encouragement due to the funding by the American organisation. This will certainly help in our progress," said Nongthang, a player.
Muriel Peters, Chairman of the First Pitch expressed her happiness at the increasing popularity of the game while lauding the players for their unbeatable passion for the sport.
"I think they play wonderfully. I am just happy to see that baseball is getting more popular," said Muriel Peters, Chairman, First Pitch, New York.
Moreover, the management of the First Pitch believes that the Manipuri youth have tremendous caliber, which can open up plethora of opportunities for them.
"We have the coaching camps said to be the best in Asia in our level, not comparing to Japan of course, but in south east Asia and south Asia. We have the most amazing success, the best of every kind, the Major Baseball League ever experienced," said L.omi Roy, Executive Director, First Pitch.
The sports has started to gain momentum in the state is evident from the recently organised State Level Tournament under First Pitch, which witnessed the participation from total 12 teams including four teams of women players.
Baseball, although of American origin, has inspired sports enthusiasts all over the world.
The sport is very popular in North America, Central America, parts of South America and the Caribbean, and parts of East Asia and Southeast Asia.
Source: Asian News International
Imphal, Apr 28: The American baseball is getting increasingly popular in Manipur with sports enthusiasts in the state taking keen interests in the game.
The Manipuri youth's active participation in the game has led to the tournaments being organised at the state level.
After the establishment of First Pitch: the US - Manipur Baseball Project, a New York and Imphal-based organization - the players are encouraged to look beyond the conventional stream.
The organisation aims to develop and upgrade the centre for baseball along with other related facilities.
"I like this game and lots of my juniors also like the game. There has been a lot of encouragement due to the funding by the American organisation. This will certainly help in our progress," said Nongthang, a player.
Muriel Peters, Chairman of the First Pitch expressed her happiness at the increasing popularity of the game while lauding the players for their unbeatable passion for the sport.
"I think they play wonderfully. I am just happy to see that baseball is getting more popular," said Muriel Peters, Chairman, First Pitch, New York.
Moreover, the management of the First Pitch believes that the Manipuri youth have tremendous caliber, which can open up plethora of opportunities for them.
"We have the coaching camps said to be the best in Asia in our level, not comparing to Japan of course, but in south east Asia and south Asia. We have the most amazing success, the best of every kind, the Major Baseball League ever experienced," said L.omi Roy, Executive Director, First Pitch.
The sports has started to gain momentum in the state is evident from the recently organised State Level Tournament under First Pitch, which witnessed the participation from total 12 teams including four teams of women players.
Baseball, although of American origin, has inspired sports enthusiasts all over the world.
The sport is very popular in North America, Central America, parts of South America and the Caribbean, and parts of East Asia and Southeast Asia.
Source: Asian News International
Monday, April 28, 2008
National Sub Jr. Girls Football
Comprehensive win for Manipur girls:
Diphu, Apr 27: Manipur thrashed Chandigarh 19-0 in the 4th Under-17 Girls Sub-Junior National Football Championship here.
The first leg match between the two played today saw the Manipur team lay siege at the rival territory with Y Premi netting the opener only 48 seconds into the match with her first of two in the game.
Other scorers in the thumping victory for the team include Chanchan (five), Naocha (three), Nungshitombi (two), Chandrajini (two), Bidyarani (two), Montesori (two) and Kamala (one).The second leg tie between the two will be played on April 29.
Asian Weightlifting Championship
Manipur's Shaya Devi disappoints:
New Delhi, Apr 27: Manipuri weightlifter Shaya Devi finished a disappointing ninth in her weight category in the Asian Weightlifting championship at Kanazawa, Japan. She lifted a total of 174 kg (77 in snatch and 97 in clean and jerk) to finish ninth in the 12-lifter 53 kg event won by Chinese Cen Lijuan with a lift of 208 kg (91+117).Laishram Monika Devi will compete in 69 kg women's category on Tuesday.
Source: Press Trust of India
New Delhi, Apr 27: Manipuri weightlifter Shaya Devi finished a disappointing ninth in her weight category in the Asian Weightlifting championship at Kanazawa, Japan. She lifted a total of 174 kg (77 in snatch and 97 in clean and jerk) to finish ninth in the 12-lifter 53 kg event won by Chinese Cen Lijuan with a lift of 208 kg (91+117).Laishram Monika Devi will compete in 69 kg women's category on Tuesday.
Source: Press Trust of India
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