May 30 Results:
Delhi beat Tripura 2-0, Haryana beat Assam 3-1, Sikkim beat Chandigarh 3-1, Tamil Nadu drew Bihar 2-2, Karnataka beat Uttar Pradesh 3-0, Railways beat Chhattisgarh 3-0
Sikkim beat Chandigarh 3-1 at Maulana Azad Stadium at Jammu. The match was a mere formality as both the teams had been out of contention for a Pre-quarterfinal berth from Cluster I.
Chandigarh opened the score through Gopal Thapa in the 13th minute which was equalised by Bikas Jairu six minutes later. C Subba added another in the 84th minute and Bikas Jairu completed a brace in the injury time of the second half to seal the match 3-1 in favour of Sikkim.
Delhi defeated Tripura 2-0 in a Cluster III match to set up a Pre-quarterfinal clash with Hosts J&K. Delhi scored through Praveen Rawat in the 18th minute and made it 2-0 in the 33rd minute through G.Kamesh.
Haryana defeated Assam 3-1 in a close encounter to advance to Pre-quarterfinal stage from Cluster VI and will play Karnataka in the pre-quarterfinals.
Assam opened the score in the 5th minute through Gulidum Bongmei, which was equalised by L Thoiba Singh the 40th minute. Haryana increased the lead through Jatinder in the 74th min while Thoiba scored his second goal in the last minute to make it 3-1 for Haryana.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
SAFF Cup football
Five northeastern players in India squad:
Baichung Bhutia, Potsangbam Renedy Singh, Bungo Singh, Moirangthem Gouramangi Singh and Sushil Kumar Singh were named in the India squad for the SAFF Cup football championship in Maldives and Sri Lanka to b eheld from June 3-14.
Regular India defender Surkumar Singh, who injured himself in India's second friendly against Chinese Taipei on May 27 in Chennai, had to miss out.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: K Subrata Paul, Subhashish Roy Chowdhary. Defenders: Mahesh Gawli, Gouramangi Singh, Deepak Mondal, N S Manju, Anwar Ali, Sameer Naik. Midfielders: Steven Dias, Climax Lawrence, N P Pradeep, Bungo Singh, Mehrajuddin Wadoo, Renedy Singh, KuttimaniForwards: Baichung Bhutia (Capt), Sunil Chhetri, Manjit Singh, Abhishek Yadav, Sushil Kumar Singh
Baichung Bhutia, Potsangbam Renedy Singh, Bungo Singh, Moirangthem Gouramangi Singh and Sushil Kumar Singh were named in the India squad for the SAFF Cup football championship in Maldives and Sri Lanka to b eheld from June 3-14.
Regular India defender Surkumar Singh, who injured himself in India's second friendly against Chinese Taipei on May 27 in Chennai, had to miss out.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers: K Subrata Paul, Subhashish Roy Chowdhary. Defenders: Mahesh Gawli, Gouramangi Singh, Deepak Mondal, N S Manju, Anwar Ali, Sameer Naik. Midfielders: Steven Dias, Climax Lawrence, N P Pradeep, Bungo Singh, Mehrajuddin Wadoo, Renedy Singh, KuttimaniForwards: Baichung Bhutia (Capt), Sunil Chhetri, Manjit Singh, Abhishek Yadav, Sushil Kumar Singh
Friday, May 30, 2008
Vision India
AFC pats Manipur on football development:
Kuala Lumpur: AFC General Secretary Dato’ Paul Mony Samuel has congratulated the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) for another successful football season of the Manipur State League.
“I would also like to congratulate Thangmeiband’s NISA club for their impressive title run in only their first season in the league,” he said.
“I am delighted that Manipur State League, launched under AFC’s Vision India programme in 2006, has witnessed tremendous growth in quality of the game and standards of the clubs.”
“With strong commitment and leadership of AMFA, the Manipur State League has become a model of success and one that needs to be emulated in many states across India,” he said.
He said the successes of state and schools league will inspire the AMFA to launch an under-14 club youth league this year.
“I am confident that the success of these leagues will inspire the association to launch a youth league this year,” he added.
Source: Asian Football Confederation
Kuala Lumpur: AFC General Secretary Dato’ Paul Mony Samuel has congratulated the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) for another successful football season of the Manipur State League.
“I would also like to congratulate Thangmeiband’s NISA club for their impressive title run in only their first season in the league,” he said.
“I am delighted that Manipur State League, launched under AFC’s Vision India programme in 2006, has witnessed tremendous growth in quality of the game and standards of the clubs.”
“With strong commitment and leadership of AMFA, the Manipur State League has become a model of success and one that needs to be emulated in many states across India,” he said.
He said the successes of state and schools league will inspire the AMFA to launch an under-14 club youth league this year.
“I am confident that the success of these leagues will inspire the association to launch a youth league this year,” he added.
Source: Asian Football Confederation
Bayern Munich vs Mohun Bagan
German coach Hitzfeld Praises Lalwampuia:
Kolkata: Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld picked out Lalwampuia, Lal Kamal Bhowmick and Ishfaq Ahmed and amongst those who shined from the Mohun Bagan side in May 27 match against the German giants.
“They played well and were certainly better than the Indonesian team which we took on a few days ago.
“It’s difficult on judge the players after seeing them for only one game but Bagan’s number seven (Lal Kamal), nine (Lalwampuia) and 11 (Ishfaq) played well and seem to be good players.”
The 60-year-old ended his second stint with Bayern last evening and said, “It was an emotional match and it was not only my farewell but Oliver Kahn’s. It is great that it took place in Kolkata.”
Hitzfeld who would now join the Swiss national team didn’t have much to say on the sending off incident involving Bayern’s Breno and Bagan’s Cardozo.
“I was very far away so I cannot comment on the incident.”
Kolkata: Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld picked out Lalwampuia, Lal Kamal Bhowmick and Ishfaq Ahmed and amongst those who shined from the Mohun Bagan side in May 27 match against the German giants.
“They played well and were certainly better than the Indonesian team which we took on a few days ago.
“It’s difficult on judge the players after seeing them for only one game but Bagan’s number seven (Lal Kamal), nine (Lalwampuia) and 11 (Ishfaq) played well and seem to be good players.”
The 60-year-old ended his second stint with Bayern last evening and said, “It was an emotional match and it was not only my farewell but Oliver Kahn’s. It is great that it took place in Kolkata.”
Hitzfeld who would now join the Swiss national team didn’t have much to say on the sending off incident involving Bayern’s Breno and Bagan’s Cardozo.
“I was very far away so I cannot comment on the incident.”
Thursday, May 29, 2008
SAFF Cup
Surkumar ruled out:
Kolkata: Defender Surkumar Singh, who pulled a hamstring in the second friendly against Chinese Taipei on Tuesday, has been ruled out of the SAFF Championship in Maldives and Sri Lanka.
According to AIFF sources, though the national coach Bob Houghton is keeping his fingers crossed, the Manipuri, who plays for East Bengal, will be kept out of the SAFF squad.
According to AIFF sources, though the national coach Bob Houghton is keeping his fingers crossed, the Manipuri, who plays for East Bengal, will be kept out of the SAFF squad.
“Houghton would take a decision only on Thursday. He hasn’t announced his final team yet.”
Surkumar’s injury could further weaken India’s defence. Houghton has been forced to shift Deepak Mondal to the left back position because of N.S. Manju’s injury. With Surkumar unavailable, Samir Naik or Syed Rahim Nabi might find a place in the side.
India play Nepal in the first match on June 4.
Surkumar’s injury could further weaken India’s defence. Houghton has been forced to shift Deepak Mondal to the left back position because of N.S. Manju’s injury. With Surkumar unavailable, Samir Naik or Syed Rahim Nabi might find a place in the side.
India play Nepal in the first match on June 4.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Santosh Trophy
May 28 Results:
Sikkim beat Bihar 5-1, Assam drew Madhya Pradesh 0-0, Mizoram drew Railways 1-1, Tamil Nadu beat Chandigarh 2-0, Jharkhand beat Uttar Pradesh 3-2.
Sikkim beat Bihar 5-1, Assam drew Madhya Pradesh 0-0, Mizoram drew Railways 1-1, Tamil Nadu beat Chandigarh 2-0, Jharkhand beat Uttar Pradesh 3-2.
Assamese Creates Tennis History in United States
Somdev Dev Varman wins 2nd consecutive NCAA singles title:Oklahama (USA), May 27: Assamese origin Indian tennis star Somdev Dev Varman created history on Monday (May 27) by winning his second consecutive National Collegiate Athletic Association singles title with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over J P Smith in the final.
Dev Varman, who made his Davis Cup debut in February in India vs Uzbekistan tie in New Delhi, cruised to victory in under an hour to become the first Indian and only the 13th player in the US collegiate tournament's 124-year history to win consecutive titles. He is just the fourth player to do so in the last 50 years.
He joins a band of players including Georgia's Mikael Pernfors (1984 and 1985) and Matias Boeker (2001 and 2002) to win consecutive NCAA singles title since the 64-player tournament format was adopted in 1977.
Dev Varman, who made his Davis Cup debut for India in February, defeated the 6 feet 9 inches John Isner in last year's final for the NCAA championships.
He becomes the first player since Dennis Ralston (1963 and 1964) to win consecutive titles without winning at least one of them on his home courts. He also joins Sargin Sargsian (1995) and Benjamin Kohlloeffel (2006) as the only players to win the ITA National indoor singles championship and NCAA singles championship in the same season. The win was his 18th career NCAA singles tournament victory, extending his record for most in the current tournament format.
"There was a little bit of a different feel this year than last year," Dev Varman was quoted as saying on the NCAA Web site.
"Last year there was a bigger crowd and it was No 1 vs No 2 instead of No 1 vs an unseeded player. But that didn't change how I prepared for the match. I was focused and played well."
The final turned out to be an easy outing for the Indian as he broke the unseeded Smith in the eighth game of the first set before serving it out 6-3. He broke Smith twice in the second set to go up 3-0 before closing out the match 6-3, 6-2.
Dev Varman ends the season with a 44-1 singles record, tying the record for wins in a season he set a year before. He is believed to be the first NCAA singles champion to finish the season with one or fewer losses since Jimmy Connors went undefeated in 1971.
The youngster -- winner of the the first India Abroad Award for Youth Achievement this year -- ends his college career with a 158-27 career singles record, setting the school record for career victories.
"To end my career like this is very special. I wasn't just playing for myself, I was playing for Virginia for the last time. I was playing for my teammates and my coaches too. The loss in the team tournament was so hard to take, but this was the best way to try to cheer everyone up a little bit," he said.
Source: www. rediff.com
India vs Chinese Taipei Friendly
Four Manipuris in India first XI:
Irungbam Surkumar Singh, Moirangthem Gourmangi Singh, Bungo Singh and Potsangbam Renedy Singh took the field in India's second and final friendly match against Chinese Taipei on May 27 in the run up to the June 3-14 SAFF Cup in Maldives and Sri Lanka.
The match ended 2-2 draw.
N. P. Pradeep scored both the goals for India in the .
N. P. Pradeep scored both the goals for India in the .
In the first friendly against the same opponents on May 24, there were five Manipuris with young striker Sushil Kumar Singh taking field along with Surkumar, Gouramangi, Bungo and Renedy.
India Squad on May 27: Subrata Pal, Mahesh Gawli, Surkumar Singh, Gourmangi Singh, Deepak Kumar Mondal, Bungo Singh, N.P. Pradeep, Renedy Singh, Climax Lawrence, Sunil Chhettri, Bhaichung Bhutia (captain).
India squad on May 24: Subrata Pal, Mahesh Gawli, Surkumar Singh (66' Nanjangud Shivnanju Manju), Gourmangi Singh, Deepak Kumar Mondal, Bungo Singh, N. P. Pradeep, Renedy Singh, Climax Lawrence (77' Sampath Kumar Kuttimani), Sunil Chhettri, Bhaichung Bhutia (71' Sushil Kumar Singh).
Mohun Bagan vs Bayern Munich
Four NE players rub shoulders with Oliver Kahn:
Two Mizos and two Manipuris had the opportunity to play against legendary German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn in his last competitive match on May 27 at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Lukram James Singh, Sagolsem James Singh, Henry Gangte and Pachau Lalam Puia donned Mohun Bagan colours in their match against the famous Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.
In the first half, Sagolsem James Singh wasted an easy chance off the corner kick of Lal Kamal Bhowmick and Lalam Puia shot straight into Kahn a minute before the breather. Bayern won the match 3-0 and Kahn was given a standing ovation by more than a lakh crowd when he left the field after being substituted in the 56th minute.
Mohun Bagan skipper Baichung Bhutia missed the match and the Sikkimese sniper was playing as captain for India against Chinese Taipei in an international friendly in Chennai today (May 27).
Mohun Bagan: Sangram Mukherjee (90' Chirodeep Chattopadhyay), Rahul Kumar, Rakesh Masih, Anand Vasim, Habibur Rehman Mondal (71' S Naveen Kumar), Lal Kamal Bhowmick, Sielphaw Henry Gangte (60' Tapan Maity), Sagolsem James Singh, Lukram James Singh, Ishfaq Ahmed, Pachau Lalam Puia (64' Branco Vincent Cardozo).
Bayern Munich: Oliver Kahn (56' Michael Rensing), Christian Lell, Andreas Ottl, Breno, Uwe Schlottner (82' Diego Pizarro), Mark Van Bommel, Ze Roberto (77' Taygun Kuru), Viktor Bopp (68' Gianluca Simari), Toni Kroos (74' Dominik Rohracker), Jose Ernesto Sosa (Diego Contento), Jan Schlaudraff
Yellow Cards: Sangram Mukherjee (36' Mohun Bagan) and Jan Schlaudraff (76' Bayern Munich)Red Cards: Branco Vincent Cardozo (84' Mohun Bagan) and Breno (84' Bayern Munich) Attendance: 1,20,000
62nd Santosh Trophy
Manipur, Meghalaya win, Nagaland loses:
Jammu/Srinagar, May 27: Former champions Manipur opened their campaign with a facile 7-2 win over Orissa in a Cluster II match of the national football Championship for the Santosh Trophy played at GGM Science College grounds at Jammu.
Manipur, captained by former international Bijen Singh, toyed with their happless opponents.
Despite grabbing the lead in the 38th minute through Bhabani Singh, Orissa failed to continue with the magic as Jotin Singh of Manipur fired in from close range to level the scores in the 39th minute.
The second half was dominated by the energetic Manipuris who made Orissa dance to their tunes.
Bijen Singh (55th), Y Raju (61st, 82nd), I Khelemba Meitei (67th), K Samson (72nd) and A Naresh (77th) made no mistakes in converting their chances.
M Saddique scored the second goal for Orissa in the 74th minute from the left wing.
In another Cluster II match in Jammu, Services rode on a hat-trick by midfielder LB Victor to trounce Nagaland 8-0.
Nagaland were left clueless as the services forward line pumped in three goals in the first half and five in the second at Maulana Azad Stadium.
Shaji D'silva opened the account for Services in the 20th minute. Four minutes later, S Raleng shot home to make it 2-0. Gordon scored another goal just before the interval tohelp Services go to the break with a 3-0 lead.
After the change of ends, Victor came up with his hat-trick (63rd, 71st, 81st) to rub salt into Nagaland's wound. D'silva then completed his brace in the 70th minute, while Sudhir Mishra (61st) notched up a goal for Services.
At Polo ground in Srinagar, Meghalaya overpowered Uttarakhand 3-1 in pouring rain in an action-packed match.
Bansharalsun not only stunned their opponents but the spectators when he scored in the very second minute of the encounter. Receiving a ball from Kitkupar Kharshing, unmarkedBansharalsun made no mistake and sent the ball into the net from a close range (1-0).
Meghalaya scored another goal in the 42nd minute through Bansharalsun and then Marlanki Suting made it 3-0 in 74th minute before Nitin Kumar struck in the 76th minute to reduce the margin for Uttarakhand.
Due to unplayable ground conditions at the Bakshi Stadium following incessant rains, all matches matchs scheduled at the stadium till May 30 will be shifted to Kashmir University grounds.
Today's (May 27) Results:
Cluster II: Manipur beat Orissa 7-2; Services beat Nagaland 8-0
Cluster IV: HImachal beat Puducherry 3-2; J&K beat Daman and Diu 4-0
Cluster VIII: Meghalaya beat Uttarakhand 3-1
Scorers: Bansharalsun (2nd, 42nd), Marlanki Suting (74th)
May 28 Fixures:
Cluster I at G. G. M. Science College Ground, Jammu: Chandigarh vs Tamil Nadu; Sikkim vs Bihar
Cluster III at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar (now shifted to Kashmir University grounds): Gujarat vs Tripura
Cluster V at Polo Ground, Srinagar: Jharkhand vs Uttar Pradesh
Cluster VI at Polo Ground, Srinagar: Assam vs Madhya Pradesh
Cluster VII at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar (now shifted to Kashmir University grounds):
Mizoram vs Railways
Jammu/Srinagar, May 27: Former champions Manipur opened their campaign with a facile 7-2 win over Orissa in a Cluster II match of the national football Championship for the Santosh Trophy played at GGM Science College grounds at Jammu.
Manipur, captained by former international Bijen Singh, toyed with their happless opponents.
Despite grabbing the lead in the 38th minute through Bhabani Singh, Orissa failed to continue with the magic as Jotin Singh of Manipur fired in from close range to level the scores in the 39th minute.
The second half was dominated by the energetic Manipuris who made Orissa dance to their tunes.
Bijen Singh (55th), Y Raju (61st, 82nd), I Khelemba Meitei (67th), K Samson (72nd) and A Naresh (77th) made no mistakes in converting their chances.
M Saddique scored the second goal for Orissa in the 74th minute from the left wing.
In another Cluster II match in Jammu, Services rode on a hat-trick by midfielder LB Victor to trounce Nagaland 8-0.
Nagaland were left clueless as the services forward line pumped in three goals in the first half and five in the second at Maulana Azad Stadium.
Shaji D'silva opened the account for Services in the 20th minute. Four minutes later, S Raleng shot home to make it 2-0. Gordon scored another goal just before the interval tohelp Services go to the break with a 3-0 lead.
After the change of ends, Victor came up with his hat-trick (63rd, 71st, 81st) to rub salt into Nagaland's wound. D'silva then completed his brace in the 70th minute, while Sudhir Mishra (61st) notched up a goal for Services.
At Polo ground in Srinagar, Meghalaya overpowered Uttarakhand 3-1 in pouring rain in an action-packed match.
Bansharalsun not only stunned their opponents but the spectators when he scored in the very second minute of the encounter. Receiving a ball from Kitkupar Kharshing, unmarkedBansharalsun made no mistake and sent the ball into the net from a close range (1-0).
Meghalaya scored another goal in the 42nd minute through Bansharalsun and then Marlanki Suting made it 3-0 in 74th minute before Nitin Kumar struck in the 76th minute to reduce the margin for Uttarakhand.
Due to unplayable ground conditions at the Bakshi Stadium following incessant rains, all matches matchs scheduled at the stadium till May 30 will be shifted to Kashmir University grounds.
Today's (May 27) Results:
Cluster II: Manipur beat Orissa 7-2; Services beat Nagaland 8-0
Cluster IV: HImachal beat Puducherry 3-2; J&K beat Daman and Diu 4-0
Cluster VIII: Meghalaya beat Uttarakhand 3-1
Scorers: Bansharalsun (2nd, 42nd), Marlanki Suting (74th)
May 28 Fixures:
Cluster I at G. G. M. Science College Ground, Jammu: Chandigarh vs Tamil Nadu; Sikkim vs Bihar
Cluster III at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar (now shifted to Kashmir University grounds): Gujarat vs Tripura
Cluster V at Polo Ground, Srinagar: Jharkhand vs Uttar Pradesh
Cluster VI at Polo Ground, Srinagar: Assam vs Madhya Pradesh
Cluster VII at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar (now shifted to Kashmir University grounds):
Mizoram vs Railways
62nd Santosh Trophy
Mizoram wins, Sikkim loses first match:
Srinagar: Mizoram overcame stiff resistance from Chhattisgarh and scored a facile 2-1 win in their first Cluster VII match of the 62nd J&K Bank-National football championship for the Santosh Trophy at the Bakshi stadium here on Monday (May 26).
Arhima and Malsaw scored one goal each for the north-eastern state in the 15th and 87th minutes respectively. Chhattisgarh reduced the margin later on.
Results on May 26:Cluster I: Tamil Nadu beat Sikkim 4-1; Chandigarh beat Bihar 1-0
Cluster III: Delhi drew Gujarat 0-0
Cluster IV: Himachal Pradesh beat Daman and Diu 4-2
Cluster V: Karnataka beat Jharkhand 2-1
Cluster VI: Haryana drew Madhya Pradeh 0-0
Cluster VII: MIzoram beat Chhattisgarh 2-1
Srinagar: Mizoram overcame stiff resistance from Chhattisgarh and scored a facile 2-1 win in their first Cluster VII match of the 62nd J&K Bank-National football championship for the Santosh Trophy at the Bakshi stadium here on Monday (May 26).
Arhima and Malsaw scored one goal each for the north-eastern state in the 15th and 87th minutes respectively. Chhattisgarh reduced the margin later on.
Results on May 26:Cluster I: Tamil Nadu beat Sikkim 4-1; Chandigarh beat Bihar 1-0
Cluster III: Delhi drew Gujarat 0-0
Cluster IV: Himachal Pradesh beat Daman and Diu 4-2
Cluster V: Karnataka beat Jharkhand 2-1
Cluster VI: Haryana drew Madhya Pradeh 0-0
Cluster VII: MIzoram beat Chhattisgarh 2-1
Monday, May 26, 2008
62nd Santosh Trophy
International stars from North East to miss action:
Seven international footballers from the north east, including three regular India senior players, will not take part in the Santosh Trophy in Jammu and Kashmir (May 25-JUne 15).
Renedy Singh, Surkumar Singh, Gouramangi Singh, Sushil Kumar, Bungo Singh, Govin Moirangthem (all from Manipur) and Nirmal Chhetri (from Sikkim) are in the Indian team which is playing two friendly games against Chinese Taipei (May 24 and May 27) in preparation of the SAFF Championship in Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Three others Robert Lalthampuana (Mizoram), Chandam Chitrasen (Manipur) and Naoba Singh (Manipur) were also included in the pre-national football coaching camp in Goa but later left out of the main camp.
Lalthampuana will lead Mizoram in the national championship, Naoba Singh is in the Assam Squad while Chitrasen will not play for Manipur.
Sikkim's Ashish Chhetri and Bigendra Rai will also miss the championship due to national camp for the AFC Under under 16 tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from October 4-8.
Some north east players in the big clubs of the country will, however, be seen action. They include Dharamjit Singh (Mohun Bagan), L. James Singh (Mohun Bagan), Bijen Singh (Mohammedan Sporting), Uttam Singh (Air India) and Lalit Thapa (Churchill Brothers) of Manipur, Pachau Lalawmpuia (Mohun Bagan), Henry Gangte (Mohun Bagan), Lalramluaha (Mohun Bagan), Khanthang Paite (Churchill Brothers), Lalhlimthara (JCT), F. Lalrozama (Pune FC), F. Lalmuanpuia (ONGC, Mumbai), JeJe Lalpekhlua (Pune FC), Malsawmdawngliana (Amity United, Haryana) and Buangpuia Ralte (New Delhi Heroes) of Mizoram, Bilifung Narzary (ONGC, Mumbai) and Marcus Basumatary (Salgaocar) of Assam and Sanju Pradhan (Air India) of Sikkim.
Seven international footballers from the north east, including three regular India senior players, will not take part in the Santosh Trophy in Jammu and Kashmir (May 25-JUne 15).
Renedy Singh, Surkumar Singh, Gouramangi Singh, Sushil Kumar, Bungo Singh, Govin Moirangthem (all from Manipur) and Nirmal Chhetri (from Sikkim) are in the Indian team which is playing two friendly games against Chinese Taipei (May 24 and May 27) in preparation of the SAFF Championship in Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Three others Robert Lalthampuana (Mizoram), Chandam Chitrasen (Manipur) and Naoba Singh (Manipur) were also included in the pre-national football coaching camp in Goa but later left out of the main camp.
Lalthampuana will lead Mizoram in the national championship, Naoba Singh is in the Assam Squad while Chitrasen will not play for Manipur.
Sikkim's Ashish Chhetri and Bigendra Rai will also miss the championship due to national camp for the AFC Under under 16 tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from October 4-8.
Some north east players in the big clubs of the country will, however, be seen action. They include Dharamjit Singh (Mohun Bagan), L. James Singh (Mohun Bagan), Bijen Singh (Mohammedan Sporting), Uttam Singh (Air India) and Lalit Thapa (Churchill Brothers) of Manipur, Pachau Lalawmpuia (Mohun Bagan), Henry Gangte (Mohun Bagan), Lalramluaha (Mohun Bagan), Khanthang Paite (Churchill Brothers), Lalhlimthara (JCT), F. Lalrozama (Pune FC), F. Lalmuanpuia (ONGC, Mumbai), JeJe Lalpekhlua (Pune FC), Malsawmdawngliana (Amity United, Haryana) and Buangpuia Ralte (New Delhi Heroes) of Mizoram, Bilifung Narzary (ONGC, Mumbai) and Marcus Basumatary (Salgaocar) of Assam and Sanju Pradhan (Air India) of Sikkim.
62nd Santosh Trophy
No Baichung Bhutia in Sikkim Squad:
Gangtok: Sikkim will miss the services of India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who is doing national duty, during the 62nd National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy to be held in Jammu and Kashmir from May 25.
Three more key players, besides Bhutia, would not be available for the same reason, SFA General Secretary Menla Ethenpa said.
The three are East Bengal player Nirmal Chhetri and two members of national under-16 team -- Ashish Chhetri and Bigendra Rai.
Keeping these limitations in mind, the Sikkim Football Association has picked a 20-member squad, Ethenpa said adding the boys should do well in the national football tournament as it would be held in similar weather condition as prevailed back home.
Sikkim has been drawn with Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Chandigarh in Pool A and play their lung opener with Tamil Nadu on May 26.
A five-day training camp for the state team was held at Paljor Stadium recently.
The squad: Bimal Bagdas, Karma Tsering Lepcha, Tashi Rapden, Rupen Rai, Karma Lhendup, Robin Gurung, Sonam Bhutia, Don Tshering Lepcha, Sagar Rai, Rohit Ansari, Milan Lepcha, Sanju Pradhan, Tshering Lepcha, Kiran Tamang, Ong Tshering Lepcha, Sisil Karthak, Engphuhang Subba, Bikash Jairu, Nim Tshering Lepcha and Bir Bahadur Pradhan.
Source: The Press Trust of India
62nd National Football Championship
Squads for Santosh Trophy at Jammu and Srinagar from May 25 to June 15:
Manipur: In Cluster II along with Services, Orissa and Nagaland
Venue: G. G. M. Science College Ground, Jammu
Goalkeepers: Lalit Thapa and S. Basanta Singh
Defenders: L. Dhanachandra Singh, L. Uttam Singh, Khelemba Singh, Benjamin Kamson, H. Devan Singh, S. Thomas, Y. Raju Singh
Midfielders: Charan Rai, W. Ngouba Singh, W. Ajitkumar Singh, Zenith Tangkhul, S. Dharamjit Singh, L. James Meitei, M. Bijen Singh
Forwards: N. Jimmy Singh, I. Nilakumar Singh, K. Kamson Singh and Jotin Singh.
Coach: S. Akendra Singh
Manager: P. Raghumani Singh (AMFA VP)
27.05.2008: Manipur Vs Orissa; Nagaland vs Services
29.05.2008: Manipur vs Nagaland; Orissa Vs Services
31.05.2008: Manipur Vs Services; Orissa Vs Nagaland
Mizoram: In Cluster VII along with Chhattisgarh and Railways
Venue: Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar
Goalkeepers: Danny Lalrohlua, Vanlalhruaia
Defenders: Lalpianfela, Zohmingliana Arhima, R.Vanlalpeka, F. Lalrozama, Lalremruata Midfielders: Robert Lalthlamuana (Captain), F. Lalmuanpuia, Buangpuia Ralte, Samson Ramengmawia, Khanthang Paite, Malsawmtluanga, Henry Gangte, Lalramluaha
Forwards: Lalruatliana Sailo, Malsawmdawngliana, JeJe Lalpekhlua, Lalhlimthara, P C.Lalawmpuia
Coach: Vanlalngheta
Manager: Lalbiakzuala
26.05.2008: Mizoram vs Chhattisgarh
28.05.2008: Mizoram Vs Railways
30.05.2008: Railways Vs Chhattisgarh
Assam: In Cluster VI along with Haryana and Madhya Pradesh
Venue: Polo Ground, Srinagar
Goalkeepers: Bilifang Narzary (captain), Marcus Basumatary, Gobinda Boro.
Defenders: Dhananjay Boro, Mitradev Swargiary, Biplob Sonowal, Naoba Singh, Hemanta Brahma, Jyotish Basumatary.
Midfielders: Khirod Das, Ajit Singh, Fwjwbswrang Wari, Gulidom Rongmei, Manoj Boro, Priya Kumar Singh, Thoiba Singh.
Forwards: Manash Manjit Chetia, Sanjeeba Rongpi, Thomson Langthasa, Jayanta Basumatary. Coach: Anjan Nath
Manager: Subimal Dhar.
26.05.2008: Haryana Vs Madhya Pradesh
28.05.2008: Assam vs Madhya Pradesh
30.05.2008: Assam Vs Haryana
Sikkim: In Cluster I along with Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Chandigarh
Venue: G. G. M. Science College Ground, Jammu
Bimal Bagdas, Karma Tsering Lepcha, Tashi Rapden, Rupen Rai, Karma Lhendup, Robin Gurung, Sonam Bhutia, Don Tshering Lepcha, Sagar Rai, Rohit Ansari, Milan Lepcha, Sanju Pradhan, Tshering Lepcha, Kiran Tamang, Ong Tshering Lepcha, Sisil Karthak, Engphuhang Subba, Bikash Jairu, Nim Tshering Lepcha and Bir Bahadur Pradhan.
Coach: Thupden Rapgyal
Manager: Arjun Rai
26.05.2008: Tamil Nadu Vs Sikkim; Bihar Vs Chandigarh
28.05.2008: Sikkim Vs Bihar; Chandigarh Vs Tamil Nadu
30.05.2008: Sikkim vs Chandigarh; Tamil Nadu Vs Bihar
Tripura is in Cluster III along with Delhi and Gujarat
Venue: Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar
26.05.2008: Delhi Vs Gujarat
28.05.2008: Tripura vs Gujarat
30.05.2008: Tripura Vs Delhi
Meghalaya is in Cluster VIII along with Goa and Uttarakhand
Venue: Polo Ground, Srinagar
27.05.2008: Meghalaya Vs Uttarakhand
29.05.2008: Uttarakhand Vs Goa
31.05.2008: Meghalaya vs Goa
Manipur: In Cluster II along with Services, Orissa and Nagaland
Venue: G. G. M. Science College Ground, Jammu
Goalkeepers: Lalit Thapa and S. Basanta Singh
Defenders: L. Dhanachandra Singh, L. Uttam Singh, Khelemba Singh, Benjamin Kamson, H. Devan Singh, S. Thomas, Y. Raju Singh
Midfielders: Charan Rai, W. Ngouba Singh, W. Ajitkumar Singh, Zenith Tangkhul, S. Dharamjit Singh, L. James Meitei, M. Bijen Singh
Forwards: N. Jimmy Singh, I. Nilakumar Singh, K. Kamson Singh and Jotin Singh.
Coach: S. Akendra Singh
Manager: P. Raghumani Singh (AMFA VP)
27.05.2008: Manipur Vs Orissa; Nagaland vs Services
29.05.2008: Manipur vs Nagaland; Orissa Vs Services
31.05.2008: Manipur Vs Services; Orissa Vs Nagaland
Mizoram: In Cluster VII along with Chhattisgarh and Railways
Venue: Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar
Goalkeepers: Danny Lalrohlua, Vanlalhruaia
Defenders: Lalpianfela, Zohmingliana Arhima, R.Vanlalpeka, F. Lalrozama, Lalremruata Midfielders: Robert Lalthlamuana (Captain), F. Lalmuanpuia, Buangpuia Ralte, Samson Ramengmawia, Khanthang Paite, Malsawmtluanga, Henry Gangte, Lalramluaha
Forwards: Lalruatliana Sailo, Malsawmdawngliana, JeJe Lalpekhlua, Lalhlimthara, P C.Lalawmpuia
Coach: Vanlalngheta
Manager: Lalbiakzuala
26.05.2008: Mizoram vs Chhattisgarh
28.05.2008: Mizoram Vs Railways
30.05.2008: Railways Vs Chhattisgarh
Assam: In Cluster VI along with Haryana and Madhya Pradesh
Venue: Polo Ground, Srinagar
Goalkeepers: Bilifang Narzary (captain), Marcus Basumatary, Gobinda Boro.
Defenders: Dhananjay Boro, Mitradev Swargiary, Biplob Sonowal, Naoba Singh, Hemanta Brahma, Jyotish Basumatary.
Midfielders: Khirod Das, Ajit Singh, Fwjwbswrang Wari, Gulidom Rongmei, Manoj Boro, Priya Kumar Singh, Thoiba Singh.
Forwards: Manash Manjit Chetia, Sanjeeba Rongpi, Thomson Langthasa, Jayanta Basumatary. Coach: Anjan Nath
Manager: Subimal Dhar.
26.05.2008: Haryana Vs Madhya Pradesh
28.05.2008: Assam vs Madhya Pradesh
30.05.2008: Assam Vs Haryana
Sikkim: In Cluster I along with Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Chandigarh
Venue: G. G. M. Science College Ground, Jammu
Bimal Bagdas, Karma Tsering Lepcha, Tashi Rapden, Rupen Rai, Karma Lhendup, Robin Gurung, Sonam Bhutia, Don Tshering Lepcha, Sagar Rai, Rohit Ansari, Milan Lepcha, Sanju Pradhan, Tshering Lepcha, Kiran Tamang, Ong Tshering Lepcha, Sisil Karthak, Engphuhang Subba, Bikash Jairu, Nim Tshering Lepcha and Bir Bahadur Pradhan.
Coach: Thupden Rapgyal
Manager: Arjun Rai
26.05.2008: Tamil Nadu Vs Sikkim; Bihar Vs Chandigarh
28.05.2008: Sikkim Vs Bihar; Chandigarh Vs Tamil Nadu
30.05.2008: Sikkim vs Chandigarh; Tamil Nadu Vs Bihar
Tripura is in Cluster III along with Delhi and Gujarat
Venue: Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar
26.05.2008: Delhi Vs Gujarat
28.05.2008: Tripura vs Gujarat
30.05.2008: Tripura Vs Delhi
Meghalaya is in Cluster VIII along with Goa and Uttarakhand
Venue: Polo Ground, Srinagar
27.05.2008: Meghalaya Vs Uttarakhand
29.05.2008: Uttarakhand Vs Goa
31.05.2008: Meghalaya vs Goa
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Cricket Spreads to Nagaland
Meet Hokaito, India’s first cricketer from Nagaland
Kolkata, May 17: He is known for his nippy left-arm fast bowling and for his right-handed big-hitting prowess. And he is a cricket coach’s ideal model when it comes to athleticism and smart fielding skills.
Meet Hokaito Zhimomi, India's first ever cricketer from the state of Nagaland, looking to make a name for himself in mainstream sports. North-East has produced scores of top athletes and sportspersons for decades, but Nagaland has been an exception, with no history of producing a home-bred sportstar on the national stage.
Playing club cricket over the last five years or so in the Kolkata Maidan, 22-year-old Hokaito may not have stood out with exceptional performances in the city's club circuit. But the boy from Dimapur, in Nagaland, has definitely become one of the most talked about names in Kolkata’s sports circuit after he got the call-up to train at the Eden Gardens with the Kolkata Knight Riders. In the few days of nets at Eden with Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting & Co, Hokaito stood out with his liveliness.
The chirpy Nagaland player, who is currently playing for popular city club Dalhousie AC, honed his skills in the game under former national selector-turned-coach Sambaran Banerjee at his southern Kolkata coaching academy.
Recalls Hokaito in a chat with The Indian Express: “My journey in full-time cricket goes back a long way, when I was a kid back home in Dimapur. I used to passionately watch cricket on TV, and then decided to become a cricketer. So, I came to Kolkata with an uncle of mine, who stays here, and joined the Gymkhana Club. That's where my cricket career started.”
After spending a year with Gymkhana Club, Hokaito was signed up by Victoria Sporting Club, before eventually switching over to his present club. And all along, under former national selector Sambaran Banerjee, Hokaito has been specialising in his all-round skills, and making a name for himself over the last five years of training. Says Banerjee: “He’s a rare talent. I say this because not often do you see a player bowling left-arm pace and batting right-handed as a big-hitter, and then backing it all up with impressive fielding and fitness. Hokaito hails from the hills, which is why he is a remarkably tough guy out in the field.”
The wiry player said: “When I started playing cricket, there wasn’t anybody back home who played cricket. But today, things have changed in Nagaland.”
Kolkata, May 17: He is known for his nippy left-arm fast bowling and for his right-handed big-hitting prowess. And he is a cricket coach’s ideal model when it comes to athleticism and smart fielding skills.
Meet Hokaito Zhimomi, India's first ever cricketer from the state of Nagaland, looking to make a name for himself in mainstream sports. North-East has produced scores of top athletes and sportspersons for decades, but Nagaland has been an exception, with no history of producing a home-bred sportstar on the national stage.
Playing club cricket over the last five years or so in the Kolkata Maidan, 22-year-old Hokaito may not have stood out with exceptional performances in the city's club circuit. But the boy from Dimapur, in Nagaland, has definitely become one of the most talked about names in Kolkata’s sports circuit after he got the call-up to train at the Eden Gardens with the Kolkata Knight Riders. In the few days of nets at Eden with Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting & Co, Hokaito stood out with his liveliness.
The chirpy Nagaland player, who is currently playing for popular city club Dalhousie AC, honed his skills in the game under former national selector-turned-coach Sambaran Banerjee at his southern Kolkata coaching academy.
Recalls Hokaito in a chat with The Indian Express: “My journey in full-time cricket goes back a long way, when I was a kid back home in Dimapur. I used to passionately watch cricket on TV, and then decided to become a cricketer. So, I came to Kolkata with an uncle of mine, who stays here, and joined the Gymkhana Club. That's where my cricket career started.”
After spending a year with Gymkhana Club, Hokaito was signed up by Victoria Sporting Club, before eventually switching over to his present club. And all along, under former national selector Sambaran Banerjee, Hokaito has been specialising in his all-round skills, and making a name for himself over the last five years of training. Says Banerjee: “He’s a rare talent. I say this because not often do you see a player bowling left-arm pace and batting right-handed as a big-hitter, and then backing it all up with impressive fielding and fitness. Hokaito hails from the hills, which is why he is a remarkably tough guy out in the field.”
The wiry player said: “When I started playing cricket, there wasn’t anybody back home who played cricket. But today, things have changed in Nagaland.”
Women's Football
Golden Year for Manipuri Women:
It was a sweet revenge for Manipuri girls over their opponents who dared to challenge their supremacy in sub junior football in recent years. Manipur defeated last year's winners Orissa 2-0 in the final of 4th Girl's (U-17) Sub Junior National Football Championship 2007-2008 at Diphu in Assam (April 25-May 11, 2008).
N. Montesori Chanu and E. Bindyarani Devi scored for Manipur. The duo must be doubly
happy that they were part of the team that lost to Orissa in the last edition.
Manipur had won the first and second editions of the tournament before Orissa won it in the third edition. Interestingly, all the finals so far had been between Manipur and Orissa. In the first edition at Udhagamandalam in Tamil Nadu in 2003, Manipur beat Orissa 1-0 in the final. In the second edition in 2004 at Dindigul in Tamil Nadu from December 9-24, Manipur had won 4-0 with a hat-trick from Bala Devi and Lalvarmoi Hmar scoring the other goal.
In the third edition in Chandigarh (July 10-27, 2006), the Manipur team led by international Bembem Devi and coached by yesteryear star Chaoba Devi returned second best losing to Orissa 0-1. This year, Manipur had beaten Chandigarh 17-0, Goa 6-0, Kerala 11-0, Mizoram 5-0 en-route to the semifinal where they beat Tamil Nadu 1-0.
The sub junior win also completed Manipur's domination in the women's football arena with the small state winning two other national competitions in the AIFF calendar -- U-19 and senior nationals. In the 16th Women's National Football Championship 2008 at Haldia in West Bengal from February 29 to March 16, Manipur beat Orissa 4-1 in the final while in the last edition of the Girls' under-19 National Football Championships held in Pondicherry from January 3 to 20, Manipur defeated Tamil Nadu 5-1 in the final.
Manipuri girls made up of more than half of national squad in U-17, U-19 and seniors. Players like Ngangom Bala Devi, Bembem Devi, Romi Devi Ashem and Lalvarmoi Hmar have graduated from U-17 to U-19 and now in the senior national squad.
Important members of Manipur team in the last three editions of U-17 national championship:
2nd edition (at Dindigul in Tamil Nadu from December 9 to 24, 2004): Bembem Devi, Ng. Bala Devi, A. Romi Devi, Kamala Devi, N. Roma Devi, L. Naobi Devi, Prameshwori Devi, Surbala Devi, Itarani Devi, Radharani Devi, Ranjita Devi, Lalvarmoi Hmar.
3rd edition (in Chandigarh from July 10 to 27, 2006): Y. Kamala Devi, M. Bembem Devi, N. Chanchan Chanu, N. Montesori Chanu, M. Mandakini Devi, N. Binodini Devi, T. Nungshitombi
Devi, W. Radharani Devi, H. Bijeta Devi, E Bindyarani Devi, Ksh Naocha Devi, I Itabala Devi
4th edition (at Diphu in Assam from April 25 to May 11, 2008): Y. Premi Devi, Ksh. Naocha
Devi, Y. Chandrajini Devi, E. Bindryarani Devi, N. Montesori Devi, K. Rameshori Devi, T.
Nungshitombi Devi.
India U-17 squad for the AFC U-17 women's championship in April 2005:
Goalkeeper: Wangkhem Thabal Devi (captain), Ahalaya Munda, Neelam Khalko
Defenders: Alochana Senapati, Romi Devi Ashem, Thangjam Ranjita, Tuli Goon, Suprana
Supraya Samal, Gulti Choudhary, Manpreet Sidhu
Midfielders: Chingtham Sanathoi Chanu, Lalvarmoi Hmar, Maibam Bembem Devi, Sasmita Malik, Manpreet Kaur, Suganya Raju
Forwards: Sapna Guria, Ngangom Bala Devi, Sangita Patra, Nameirakpam Roma Devi
Chief Coach: Moirangthem Ratan Kumar Singh
India U-19 squad for the AFC U-19 women's championship in Novemebr 2006:
Goalkeeper: Wangkhem Thabal Devi, Tarini Singh, Neelam Khalko
Defenders: Tuli Goon (captain), Surbala Devi Khumukcham, Alochana Senapati, Sabita Singh, Valarmita Ravi, Bijay Laxmi Sahoo, Romi Devi Ashem
Midfielders: Maibam Bembem Devi, Manpreet Kaur, Asha Rani Laishram, Chingtham Sanathoi Chanu, Sasmita Malik, Prameshwori Devi Irom, Shradhanjali Sahoo, Rinki Kujur, Nameirakpam Roma Devi
Forwards: Ngangom Bala Devi, Manpreet Kaur Sidhu, Lalvarmoi Hmar, Anuradha Chetri
Chief Coach: Moirangthem Ratan Kumar Singh
Indian women's senior squad for the AFC Women's Asia Cup Qualifiers 2008 in October 2007:
Goalkeeper: Ronibala Chanu Lourembam (Manipur), Prasanthi Pradhan
Defenders: Madhu Kumari (Bihar), Romi Devi Ashem (Manipur), Nameirakpam Geeta Rani Chanu (Manipur), Thoi Devi (Manipur), Alochana Senapati (West Bengal), Gulti Choudhary (West Bengal), Jayanti Barua, Ansha
Midfielders: Gitanjali Kuntia (Orissa), Oinam Bembem Devi (Manipur), Ngangom Bala Devi (Manipur), Lalvarmoi Hmar (Manipur), Gayatri Mallick (West Bengal), Rinku Ghosh (West Bengal), Pinky Bompal Magar (Orissa), Amoolya Jayaram
Forwards: Susmita Malick (West Bengal), Domiana Gomendes (Goa), Shilpy Deb (West Bengal),
Jagdeep Kaur (Punjab), Vasanthy Somu
Chief Coach: Premkanta Singh
Friday, May 16, 2008
Opinion Piece
Manipur should be allowed to play as state team in I-League:
The All India Football Federation has decided that the second edition of the I-League will consist of only 12 teams and matches will be played only on weekends from mid-September till March 2009. I-League means India league but sadly the 12 teams represent just four states in India. Eleven of the clubs come from just three states.
There are four from Bengal — Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and the newly promoted Mohammedan Sporting and Chirag United. Goa also has four teams, holders Dempo, runners-up Churchill Brothers, Sporting Clube de Goa and promoted Vasco. The trio from Mumbai are Mahindra United, Air India and 2nd division champions, newly formed Mumbai FC. The 12th team in the fray is north India’s lone representative, JCT.
So the I-League is not really representative of Indian football, as it involves people of only a few cities, barely 10 per cent of India’s estimated population of 1.2 billion. Instead it reflects the fact that club football in India has so far developed only in three states. There are no easy solutions. Promotion of more teams will only make the I-League more lop-sided, as there will be more representatives from Bengal and Goa.
Current Indian captain Baichung Bhutia’s remedy is that states like Manipur and Kerala where the game is popular but lack a tradition of club football should be allowed to play as state teams. Baichung cites the example of Malaysia where state teams like Perak and Selangor feature in the Malaysian league. Of course if Manipur play as a state team it could create a quandary for several of their internationals Surkumar Singh and Renedy Singh who play for East Bengal or Gourmangi Singh (Churchill Brothers).
Baichung’s idea is meritorious as in this way the I-League will be more representative. Both Kerala and Manipur are beneficiaries of the Vision Asia programme and are vigorously promoting football amongst the youth. The state teams of Kerala and Manipur have invariably excelled in the Santosh Trophy as they play with great pride. Another important factor is that both these teams receive massive support in other states also from migrant Keralites and Manipuris. This was evident when the Santosh Trophy was held in Delhi in 2004 and Gurgaon in 2006. Kerala and Manipur received the maximum support.
The I-League is modeled on the J-League in Japan. But in Japan, football has spread all over the country. The J-League first started in 1992 with 10 teams just like the I-League. However the ten teams as can been from the list are from nine different cities, Kashima Antlers, Urawa Red Diamonds, JEF United Ichihara, Verdy Kawasaki, Yokohama Marinos, Yokohama Flügels, Shimizu S-Pulse, Nagoya Grampus Eight, Gamba Osaka, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Only Yokohama had two representatives.
The 15th edition of the J-league in 2007 had 18 clubs and they represented 17 different cities, each with their own stadiums. Japan succeeded in spreading the game all over the country because of their visionary approach. The J-League encouraged clubs to promote football or non-football related sports to acquire local sponsorships, and to build good relationship.
This article was written by noted football commentator Novy Kapadia
Friday, May 2, 2008
U-17 Girls' National Football
Orissa, Haryana win matches:
Diphu, May 1: In two group A quarter final league match of the U-17 girls national football championship here on Thursday, Orissa prevailed over Tamil Nadu 3-0 while Hariyana edged past Sikkim 1-0.
With the wins both Orissa and Hariyana brightened their chances of entering into the last four stage from the four-team group.
In two matches of group B tomorrow Goa will play Manipur while Kerala will take on Mizoram.
Diphu, May 1: In two group A quarter final league match of the U-17 girls national football championship here on Thursday, Orissa prevailed over Tamil Nadu 3-0 while Hariyana edged past Sikkim 1-0.
With the wins both Orissa and Hariyana brightened their chances of entering into the last four stage from the four-team group.
In two matches of group B tomorrow Goa will play Manipur while Kerala will take on Mizoram.
Shifting Base
OIL to leave Duliajan for Guwahati:
Guwahati: Oil India Limited is all set to shift their camp from Duliajan to Guwahati and if everything goes according to plan then the team will be in the city in June.
A top official of Oil India Limited Ramesh Phukan, who was also the manager of the side during their National Second Division League campaign in Kolhapur, told The Sentinel that they are trying their best to shift the team to Guwahati as it will help them to prepare the team in the best possible way for the forthcoming season.
It may be mentioned here that a couple of years back, Oil India Limited tried to shift their camp to Guwahati. However, that time there wish was not fulfilled. But after getting a good exposure in the Second Division Soccer League the officials of the Duliajan outfit is seriously considering shifting the team to Guwahati.
Commenting on a query on their consideration to shift the team to Guwahati, Phukan said, “We need some good competition to prepare the team for a tournament like the National Second Division Soccer League and this was the main cause for shifting. We will set up our camp in Narengi.” He also added that they are trying to get a berth in the Super Division Soccer League in Guwahati.
He said that Oil India Limited might appoint a new coach for their team this season and they have short listed few names for the post. It has been learnt that the coach of Mohammedan Sporting Sabir Ali is on the top of the list.
Source: The Sentinel
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Laishram Monika Fetches Weightlifting Olympic Berth:
New Delhi, Apr 30: With one silver and two bronze to their kitty in the ongoing Asian weightlifting championship in Kanazawa in Japan, Indian women have booked one berth for Beijing Olympics.
Laishram Monika Devi has fetched three medals for India in the women’s 69kg event in the final Olympic qualifying event which concludes on Thursday.
The team’s assistant manager Parminder Singh said that India had secured one Olympic berth in the women’s section.
“By virtue of one silver and two bronze medals, our women have booked one quota place for Olympics,” he said.
On Wednesday, Shailaja Pujari finished fifth overall in the women’s 75kg category with a total lift of 218kg (95 in snatch and 123 in clean and jerk), while compatriot Kavita Devi withdrew from the competition in the same category.
In the women’s above-75 kg category, Geeta Rani finished overall sixth with a lift of 224kg (99+125), while compatriot K. Tulsi ended at the bottom of the list in the 11-lifter field with a total lift of 177 (80+97).
Source: Press Trust of India
New Delhi, Apr 30: With one silver and two bronze to their kitty in the ongoing Asian weightlifting championship in Kanazawa in Japan, Indian women have booked one berth for Beijing Olympics.
Laishram Monika Devi has fetched three medals for India in the women’s 69kg event in the final Olympic qualifying event which concludes on Thursday.
The team’s assistant manager Parminder Singh said that India had secured one Olympic berth in the women’s section.
“By virtue of one silver and two bronze medals, our women have booked one quota place for Olympics,” he said.
On Wednesday, Shailaja Pujari finished fifth overall in the women’s 75kg category with a total lift of 218kg (95 in snatch and 123 in clean and jerk), while compatriot Kavita Devi withdrew from the competition in the same category.
In the women’s above-75 kg category, Geeta Rani finished overall sixth with a lift of 224kg (99+125), while compatriot K. Tulsi ended at the bottom of the list in the 11-lifter field with a total lift of 177 (80+97).
Source: Press Trust of India
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