Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 7: SuryanshRaina missed a well deservingcentury, scoring brilliant 97 runs,while Mohammad Haziq Bhatscored unbeaten 88 runs as J&Kset a target of 282 runs forHyderabad in the match of CoochBehar Under-19 Boys CricketTournament, being played atGGM Science College Hostelground, here.

Chasing the decent target,Hyderabad were 60/2 at the drawof stumps on day-3 today.

Earlier, resuming from anovernight total of 122 for noloss, J&K lost Nipun Verma athis overnight score of 40 runs,while another opener SuryanshRaina scored magnificent 97runs, studded with 19 bound-aries. However, the performer ofthe day was Mohammad HaziqBhat, who scored superb unbeat-en 88 runs, with the help of 12boundaries. He struck the ballwith fluidity and grace. J&Kmanaged to score 304 runs to seta target of 282 runs. ForHyderabad, Pabba Nilesh took 4wickets, while Nithesh Reddyscalped 3 wickets and RajamaniPrasad claimed one.

In reply, Hyderabad were 60/2with Mickil Jaiswal and HKSimha batting on 5 and 8 runsrespectively. Both the openers

Nithesh Reddy and AbhirathReddy were back to the pavilionfor 21 and 22 runs respectively.For J&K, Momin Mansoor andAbid Mushtaq took one wicketeach.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 7: DaleepSingh, popularly known asGreat Khali, World’s renownedWWE International Wrestler,close associate of DushyantSharma, president J&KWrestling Association, will bethe chief guest on the ClosingCeremony of the ongoingJammu District WrestlingChampionship on the occasionof Mahavir Jyanti, which gotunderway, here today.

Dushyant Sharma, formerpresident Wrestling Federation ofIndia and president J&KWrestling Association inaugurat-ed the 2-day Championship,being organized by J&KWrestling Association under theaegis of J&K State SportsCouncil & J&K OlympicAssociation at Bajrangi Akhara,Shalamar, here today.

About 100 wrestlers from dif-ferent Centres, Akharas andSchools participated in theChampionship. TheChampionship is being organized

under the chairmanship ofPardeep Sharma, president,Bajrangi Akhara, Jammu.

Bouts are being officiated bySahil Sharma and Jai Bharat,while prominent among otherswho were present on the occa-sion were Vikas Gupta, RajuSharma, Krishan Pahalwan,Satish Abrol, Vijay Pahalwan,Dheeraj Kumar, Mohd Sadik andRajinder Sharma.

In 50 kg, Joginder, AbhikSingh, Gorav and Rajinder Singhentered semifinal, while in 57 kg,Amit Manhas, Sabar Hussain,Rajinder Singh and Sunil Singhentered the semifinal and in 61kg, Munner, Raman, Mohd Asifand Rajinder Qualified for thesemifinals, while the final matchwill be held tomorrow at thesame venue in presence of GreatKhali.

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JAMMU, Nov 7: CueistsSohail Khalid, Nikhil, IshanChoudhary, Arjun Sharma and a

few more entered the next roundof the Senior Snooker JammuDistrict Championship at MA

Stadium, here today.Earlier, Vidit Gowari beat

Anish Sharma (3-1) by (65-13, 47-57, 53-26, 67-28), Arjun Sharmatoppled Sourav Dogra (3-2) by (47-64, 55-39, 38-51, 51-29, 74-58), GAhmed trounced Sahil Aggarwal(3-1) by (17-49, 54-39, 53-25, 66-56), Nikhil Verma drubbed VarunGupta (3-1) by (52-44, 14-52, 46-36, 60-25), Akshay Kumar out-played Abhimanyu Arora (3-2) by(21-37, 39-12, 59-66, 57-32, 61-29), Subhneer Sharma outclassedSharan Dev Singh (3-2) by (12-55,54-25, 33-66, 52-29, 52-26), IshanChowdhary got better of AkashChhetri (3-0) by (56-16, 63-32, 58-10), Jaideep Manocha prevailedover Ashim (3-0) by (66-34, 65-06,60-18), Sohail Khalid defeatedAdnan Lone (3-1) by (28-53, 60-44, 74-28, 55-18), Rahul SinghJamwal thrashed Kuldeep Sharma(3-1) by (20-52, 49-20, 61-38, 71-65) and Nikhil Kapahi outplayedManik Sharma (3-0) by (58-17, 58-32, 54-30).

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Students of MV International School posing for group photograph during Annual Sports Day.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 7: MVInternational School celebratedAnnual Sports Day.

The opening ceremony wasgraced by the Chairman of theSchool Hira Lal Abrol by declar-ing the event open, along withSenior Vice Chairperson SaritaAbrol.

IG BSF Rakesh KumarSharma was the chief guest on theoccasion, who while speakingmotivated the students to partici-pate in sports.

The event began with themarch past and all the partici-pants taking over the pledge forthe sports meet. The school

playground was filled with festi-val spirit, frolicsome atmos-phere and brimming with enthu-siasm and sportsmanship.Participants exhibited tremen-dous amount of zeal and spirit tofight to the finish amid cheersfrom their teachers. There was agreat enthusiasm all around asathletic events like running,race, relays and race for teachersadded to the excitement andthrill as each house membercheered for their representativesand the onlookers were spellbound with their activitieswhich included colourful callis-

thenic drill, exemplary precisionof pyramid formation and grit ofthe aerobic performance. Thesynchronized march past paradeof the four contingents was amega event and it culminatedwith the victory march followedby the award ceremony.

The best House ContingentTrophy was given to NewtonHouse.

Director Prep wing and thePrincipal of the school motivat-ed the sportsmen sprit ofMVEANs.

At the end, Director presentedvote of thanks.

MV International School celebrates Annual Sports Day

Dushyant inaugurates ChampionshipGreat Khali to grace closing ceremony

of Jammu District Wrestling C’ship

Young wrestlers posing for a group photograph alongwithDushyant Sharma, former president Wrestling Federation ofIndia.

Cueist Subhneer aiming a shot during a match of SeniorSnooker District Championship in Jammu on Saturday.

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Cueists make it to nextround in Senior Snooker

Cooch Behar U-19 TrophySuryansh misses ton, Haziq scores unbeaten

88 as J&K sets 182-run target

Winners of Volleyball competition organised by Army underOperation Sadhbhavna posing for a group photograph.

Volleyball Competition concludesExcelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 7: The Armyorganized an ‘Inter School Girlsand Boys Volleyball Competition’for students of local schools ofKhour which concluded today.

Teams from 6 Girls and 8Boys schools from Khour Tehsilparticipated in the five day tour-nament conducted at Govt HighSchool, Hamirpur Sidhar.

The competition wasextremely successful in instill-ing keenness for sports amongstthe girls and boys of border area

schools. Pawan KumarChoudhary, Headmaster, GovtHigh School, Hamirpur Sidharconveyed his sincere gratitudeto the Army authorities for pro-viding the children with thisopportunity. At the prize distri-bution ceremony, the chief guestexpressed his gratitude to theteachers, Sarpanches and all thestudents for making this event agrand success and assured thatmore such events will be organ-ized in future for instillingsportsman spirit amongst thestudents.

Trilok Singh Bist presenting trophy to a winner of InterSchool English Debate Competiton.

Inter School EnglishDebate Competition heldExcelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 7: JammuSanskriti School organized InterSchool English DebateCompetition under the banner ofSahodaya School ComplexJammu.

13-CBSE Schools across thecity including Delhi PublicSchool, Jodhamal PublicSchool, GD Goenka, KCGurukul Public School, Paloura,Army Public School, Damana,Stephens International School,Sainik School Nagrota, ModelAcademy, KC InternationalSchool, Jammu SanskritiSchool, Army Public School andBhargav Public School partici-pated in the competition.

The chief guest on the occa-sion was Trilok Singh Bist,President, Sahodaya SchoolComplex, Jammu.

Rohini Aima, Principal-cum-

Vice Chairperson presented thewelcome address.

The prominent educationistsShivani Basotra (EnglishFaculty, Army Public SchoolMiran Sahib), Sheetal (PGTEnglish KV Miran Sahib andShivani (Faculty EnglishPresentation Convent School)adjudged the event.

After the tough competition,the winner's trophy was lifted byRahul from Sainik SchoolNagrota.

The first runner up trophywas bagged by Ridhima Rainaof KC International Schoolwhileas the second runners uptrophy went to Vaibhav Jamwalof Delhi Public School. Theconsolation prize was given toAnchit Proch.

The vote of thanks was pro-posed by Nidhi Kohli. The pro-gramme was conducted byDivya.

Students of DPS posing for a group photograph with schoolfaculty.

DPS students shine in 42nd Letter Writing CompetitionExcelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 7: Students ofDelhi Public School, Jammubagged positions in the 42ndLetter Writing Competitionorganized by the PostalDepartment, on the occasion ofNational Postal Week.

The students wrote lettersaddressed to their grandparentson different topics of theirchoice.

Swescha Rambal of class IXbagged the first prize in seniorcategory whereas Aashiya Iqbalof Class VIII and Aru Bhola ofclass IX bagged the second and

third prizes respectively.In the Junior Category, the

students of Class "V" defeatedthe others. Tejas Singh won thefirst prize, whereas second prizewas taken by Ridhima Anandand the third prize went toStavya Khajuria.

All the students were award-ed cash prize by the Departmentof Postal Services, India.Certificates of appreciation weregiven to the students.

Ruchi Chabra, PrincipalDPS Jammu, appreciated thestudents by handing over theprizes during morning assemblyin school.

JK Little International Schoolholds fashion show contest

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 7: JK LittleMillienium International Schoolorganized an inter class "fashionshow" competition in the schoolpremises here today.

More than one hundred fiftystudents participated in thiscompetition from classes EW(Nursery) to RTF-I I (UKG).

The theme of the competi-

tion was "Festivity" and the stu-dents were adapted in such away that each child of each sec-tion in such a way that eachchild of each section got anopportunity to took part in it.The main highlight of the showwas the confidence and teamwork of the budding actors.

Managing Director of the

school Sanjeev Gupta was thechief guest on the occasion. Hepraised the children for putting upa wonderful show and admiredtheir grace and confidence.

Vice Principal Geeta Dixitwelcome the guests stated thatin todays time there is a greatneed to make the children awareabout their rich India culture andtraditions at an early age.

The little champ was good atconceptual andcommunicativeskills andJudged on thebasis of intona-tion, pronuncia-tion and diction.

Class RTF-II (UKG) wasadjudged firstwhere as EW(Nursery) andRTF-I (LKG)

secured seond and third posi-tions respectively.

Speaking on the occasion,Rajni Gupta Director Academicsof the school said that such com-petition brings out the hiddentalent of the tiny scholars andare good for then overall devel-opment and grooming their per-sonality.

Participants during traditional fashion showcompetition.

Dignitary delivering lecture at RCE.

RCE organizes lectures Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 7: RanjitCollege of Education (RCE)organized lectures.

The lectures were delivered byEr Manmeet Singh, ChairmanRCE and Prof (Dr) GQ Sheikh.

Er Manmeet Singh in hislecture on time managementstressed upon proper utiliza-tion of time so that purposeof life is achieved. In his lec-ture, Manmeet Singh exem-plified time by birth todeath. Every moment in lifeis precious, it should bemeaningful and devotional,

he added.Dr GQ Sheikh while

speaking on RTE (2009) high-lighted that RTE (2009) is anAct of the Parliament of Indiaenacted on 4 August 2009describing the modalities ofthe importance of free andcompulsory education forchildren between 6-14 yearsage under Article 21-A of theConstitution.

Dr Sheikh said that India isone among the 135 countriesof the World to make educa-tion a Fundamental Right ofevery child when the Actcame into force on 1-4-2010.

Spinners script emphatic 108-run win for India

MOHALI, Nov 7:

Ravindra Jadeja made a memorable comeback toTest cricket with a five-wicket haul as India relied onthe spinners to fashion a resounding 108-run victoryagainst South Africa in the low-scoring first match totake a 1-0 lead in the four-match series, here today.

Chasing a difficult 218-run target on a turningtrack, the Proteas got bundled out for 109 runs in 39.5overs in the final session as the match ended insidethree days at the IS Bindra stadium.

Jadeja, who bagged his third fifer in 13 Tests withfigures of 5/21, trapped Imran Tahir (4) LBW to pickthe final South African wicket as the team celebrated

the win against the No.1Test side with congratu-latory hugs amongstthemselves.

Virat Kohli's joy ofwinning his first game athome as Test captainwas also evident, espe-cially after the hosts lostthe ODI and the T20series against the visi-tors.

If RavichandranAshwin turned on theheat against the formida-ble batting line-up in thefirst innings with a five-wicket haul, then left-arm spinner Jadeja,marked his Test returnwith a fifer in the sec-ond.

The spin troika ofAshwin, Jadeja and

Amit Mishra snapped 19 wickets in the game. Kohliwasted no time in getting down to business in thefinal innings by giving the new ball to spinnersAshwin (3-39) and Jadeja.

The visitors' move of sending pinch-hitter VernonPhilander (1) was neutralised when Jadeja trapped thebatsman LBWin the very first delivery of the second over.

Ashwin, who had a special game after becomingthe fastest Indian bowler to race to 150 wickets in his29th Test, spun into action from the other end to sendFaf du Plessis (1) caught at slip on a lovely tossed updelivery that the jittery-looking batsman failed to cope.

The nerves were palpable in the visiting campwhen skipper Hashim Amla was cleaned up fornought by Jadeja after looking to leave a length ballthat carried straight in and rattled the middle stump.South Africa were reduced to 10 for three.

Mishra (1/19), introduced in the 10th over of theinnings, then produced the big moment after cleaningup first -innings top-scorer AB de Villiers (16) on aflighted, pitched up delivery that stayed low andrushed on to the off stump. This was the second timein the match that Mishra had plotted the star bats-man’s downfall.

The two teams will now travel to Bengaluru forthe second Test, beginning November 14.

The game after tea seemed more like a foregoneconclusion but the seventh-wicket 42-run standbetween Stiaan van Zyl (36) and Simon Harmer (11)did give the home fans a bit of a jitter.

Jadeja, who retunred to the team after more thana year, finally broke the stand by sending backHarmer, caught at slip. But the wicket only came afterthe on-field umpires made sure whether Jadeja hadbowled a legitimate delivery or not. Jadeja's wicket ofde Villiers in the first innings, when he was on 7 andwent on to score 63, was denied on the second dayafter television replays showed the left-arm spinnerhad overstepped the popping crease.(PTI)

Maiden tons for Kishan, Anandin Jharkhand's super start

JAMSHEDPUR, Nov 7:

Left-handed opener IshanKishan and Anand Singh scoredtheir maiden first class centuries asJharkhand ended the opening dayof their Ranji Trophy Group Cmatch against Jammu andKashmir at a commanding 304 forthree, here today.

J&K Paceman Ram Dayal dis-missed home opener Shiv Gautamin the very first over but it was longtoil for the visitors after that asKishan (109) and Anand (124)raised a 189-run stand for the sec-

ond wicket.Rohit Sharma broke the stand

by scalping Kishan but Anand andSaurabh Tiwary added another 78runs for the third wicket.

Anand was the last man to bedismissed when he was stumpedby Parvez Rasool.

Tiwary (52) and Ishank Jaggi(17) were at the crease whenstumps were drawn for the day.

Brief Scores: Jharkhand 1stinnings: 304 for 3 in 90 overs. (IKishan 109, A Singh 124; RSharma 1/40, Parvez Rasool 1/66).(PTI)

NHPC organizesVolleyball tournament

on Raising DayExcelsior Correspondent

REASI, Nov 7: Salal PowerStation of NHPC Limited organ-ised Volleyball Tournament andT-20 Cricket Tournament on theoccasion of National Unity Day &NHPC Raising Day. Teams ofNHPC, JKP, District Reasi,Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jyotipuram,CISF, Unit Salal and CRPF par-ticipated in the Tournaments.

Based on the performance dur-ing Cricket League matches, teamsof JKP, Reasi and KV, Reasi madeit to T-20 Cricket finals.

In the final T-20 match playedat Ramleela Ground, Jyotipuram ,JKP defeated KV, Reasi by fourwickets with many overs to spare.Final of the Volleyball match shallbe played on November 7.

Speaking on the occasion,A.G.Ansari, General Manager,Salal Power Station said thatsports develops a feeling of unityand brotherhood at many levelsamong the fellow players, organi-zation and nations at large. Healso appreciated the sportsmanspirit shown by the players duringthe tournament.

Winner of Asif Memorial T20 tournament posing for a groupphotograph at Baramulla on Saturday.

Lower Boys Khwajabagh wins AsifMemorial T20 Tournament

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

BARAMULLA, Nov 7: The final match of the Asif MemorialT20 Tournament was today played at Showkat Ali StadiumBaramulla, wherein Lower Boys Khwajabagh emerged as the win-ners. Joint Director Planning, A. G. Malik was the chief guest onthis occasion.

Calling for organising such events frequently, A. G. Malik high-lighted the fact that sports is inevitable for the development ofyouth, both physically and mentally. While distributing prizes, hementioned importance if involving more youth in sports. 16 teamsof North kashmir participated in the tournament.

Lower Boys Khwajabagh defeated Wonder Boys Baramulla by22 runs in final, with Haroon Rahid scoring a century. Lower Boysteam scored 189 in 20 overs, in reply to which Wonder Boys teamcould only score 167 in their allotted overs.

Ravindra Jadeja celebrating with his team mates after taking the wick-et of Hashim Amla.SCOREBOARDIndia 1st innings 201South Africa 1st innings 184India 2nd innings(overnight 125/2 in 40 overs)Murali Vijay c sub (T Bavuma) b Imran Tahir 47Shikhar Dhawan c de Villiers b Philander 0Cheteshwar Pujara c Amla b Imran Tahir 77Virat Kohli c Vilas b van Zyl 29Ajinkya Rahane c sub (T Bavuma) b Harmer 2Wriddhiman Saha c Vilas b Imran Tahir 20Ravindra Jadeja lbw b Harmer 8Amit Mishra c du Plessis b Harmer 2Ravichandran Ashwin c Amla b Imran Tahir 3Umesh Yadav b Harmer 1Varon Aaron not out 1Extras (B-9, LB-1) 10Total: (all out in 75.3 overs) 200Bowling: VD Philander 12-3-23-1, SR Harmer 24-5-61-4, D Elgar 7-1-34-0, Imran Tahir 16.3-1-48-4, KRabada 12-7-19-0, S van Zyl 4-1-5-1. South Africa 2nd innings (target: 218 runs)Dean Elgar c Kohli b Aaron 16Vernon Philander lbw b Jadeja 1Faf du Plessis c Rahane b Ashwin 1Hashim Amla b Jadeja 0A B de Villiers b Mishra 16Stiaan van Zyl c Rahane b Ashwin 36Dane Vilas b Jadeja 7Simon Harmer c Rahane b Jadeja 11Dale Steyn c Vijay b Ashwin 2Kagiso Rabada not out 1Imran Tahir lbw b Jadeja 4Extras: (B-8 LB-5 W-1) 14Total: (All out in 39.5 overs) 109Bowling: Ravichandran Ashwin 14-5-39-3, RavindraJadeja 11.5-4-21-5, Amit Mishra 8-0-26-1, VarunAaron 3-0-3-1, Umesh Yadav 3-0-7-0.