South Kashmir Sports Festival-2021 concludes at Batpora Stadium Shopian
Srinagar: The fortnight-long South Kashmir Sports Festival-2021 concluded today at Batpora Stadium Shopian, after a spectacular sports extravaganza involving various disciplines, including Cricket, Volley Ball, Kabbadi and Athletics, said a defence spokesperson. “The Inter-District Sporting event had commenced on 17 August 2021 and was organised by Indian Army, as part of Swamim Vijay Varsh celebrations. […]
DC B’pora kick-starts UT Level Rugby Championship at SK Stadium
Bandipora: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad, on Tuesday kick-started the J&K UT Level Rugby 7C’s Championship at SK Stadium here. The championship is being organized by Bandipora Rugby Association under the aegis of J&K Sports Council and Ali Sports Academy Bandipora. About 600 players from about 16 districts of the J&K UT are […]
Women Cricket Premier League underway at Doru Stadium
Srinagar: The Women Cricket Premier League that began from August 30 at Doru Stadium will conclude on September 11, 2021. “In the second edition of the tournament this year, a total of eight teams are participating in the tournament. The inaugural match was witnessed by renowned Indian cricketer, Mr. Yusuf Pathan. While interacting with the […]
Yusuf Pathan conducts workshop cum practice session at Lolab Valley
Srinagar: The Indian Army organized a workshop cum practice session for the budding cricketers of north Kashmir at Chandigam Model Village ground, Lolab Valley. The workshop was conducted by renowned Indian Cricketer, Yusuf Pathan. “A total of 50 budding cricketer’s from Kupwara, Handwara, Bandipora and adjoining districts attended the workshop and benefitted on aspects of […]
Sumit wins gold with smashing world record show
Tokyo: Debutant Sumit Antil smashed his own world record multiple times for the F64 class gold, while veteran Devendra Jhajharia’s F46 category silver cemented his status of being India”s greatest para-athlete as javelin throwers led the country’s track-and-field medal rush at the Paralympics here on Monday. Another javelin thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar picked up bronze […]
Avani Lekhara becomes first Indian woman to win gold at Paralympics
Tokyo: Shooter Avani Lekhara scripted history on Monday as she became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics, firing her way to the top of the podium in the R-2 women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event here. The 19-year-old from Jaipur, who sustained spinal cord injuries in a car […]
Stuart Binny announces retirement from first class,International cricket
New Delhi: India all-rounder Stuart Binny, who owns the record of the best bowling figures in ODI format, on Monday announced his retirement from first class and international cricket. The 37-year-old Binny began his career with his state Karnataka and represented India in six Tests, 14 ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals. “I would like to […]
LG Sinha congratulates Bhavina Patel
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday congratulated table tennis player Bhavina Patel for her silver medal win at the Tokyo Paralympics, saying the whole nation salutes her determination. Patel on Sunday became only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after she signed off with a historic […]
Swarnim Vijay Varsh: Army organizes Kashmir Premier League-2021
Srinagar: As part of the nationwide commemoration of Swarnim Vijay Varsh, the Indian Army undertook an initiative to organize the Swarnim Vijay Varsh Kashmir Premier League 2021, said a defence spokesperson. “The primary purpose of the event was youth engagement and to provide them with a pedestal to showcase their cricketing talent. The popularity of […]
Paddler Bhavinaben Patel wins historic silver at Tokyo Paralympics
Tokyo: Bhavinaben Patel on Sunday became only the second Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics after she signed off with a historic silver following a 0-3 loss to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women’s singles table tennis class 4 final here. The 34-year-old Patel’s impressive run at the […]
