Hazard lifts Chelsea
LONDON: Manchester City’s record signing Riyad Mahrez missed an 86th minute penalty as the Premier League champions were held to a 0-0 draw at Liverpool on Sunday as both sides failed to lay down an early marker in the title race. Substitute Leroy Sane was brought down in the area by the lunging Virgil van […]
Wozniacki wins as Del Potro stumbles
BEIJING: Caroline Wozniacki defeated Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-3 to win the China Open and her third WTA title of the year on Sunday, while Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia beat top-seeded Juan Martin del Potro 6-4, 6-4 in the men’s final. Wozniacki was impressive all week, never dropping a set and rarely looking troubled, sealing her […]
The rise of Manzoor Pandav
Srinagar, Oct 05: From a modest village of Bandipora to the company of world-class cricketers, the rise of Kashmir’s cricket sensation Manzoor Ahmad Dar, alias Manzoor Pandav, is one of the most inspiring and uplifting story to hear which infuses a sense of hope among the aspiring cricketers in the valley who also want to […]
Governor felicitates Bronze Medalist Surya Bhanu Pratap, Coach
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 06: Governor Satya Pal Malik felicitated Wushu Player Surya Bhanu Pratap for winning the Bronze Medal in the Asian Games 2018 and his Coach Kuldeep Handoo at the Raj Bhavan here today. Lauding the achievement of Sh. Bhanu Pratap, Governor observed that he is an inspiration for the youth of the State and […]
Expand activities, attract more youth towards sports: Advisor Kumar to JKSSC
Reviews initiatives of Sports Council to develop Sports infra; Promotion of sports culture in JK
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 05: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today asked the JK State Sports Council (JKSSC) to expand their activities in the state with a motive to attract more youth especially girls for their participation in sports events. The Advisor made these remarks while chairing a meeting with the officers of JKSSC and YS&S […]
Kumar felicitates Asian games medalist Bhanu Pratap Singh
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 05: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar today felicitated Asian Games Bronze medalist Wushu player, Surya Bhanu Pratap Singh at Civil Secretariat. Kuldeep Handoo, Chief Coach of India Wushu was also present on the occasion. The Advisor presented a memento to the young wushu player and congratulated him for his medal winning performance […]
North Kashmir Sports Festival concludes at Baramulla
DC calls for active participation of youth in sports activities
BARAMULLA, OCTOBER 05: Describing sports as a vital element in the overall personality development and growth of youth, District Development commissioner Baramulla Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash today asked youth to actively participate in various sports activities of their choice. The DDC said this while addressing the concluding and prize distribution ceremony at the North Kashmir […]
Kanwal sports defeats Royal Cricket Club by 114 runs
Anantnag, Oct 05: Kanwal sports Sports defeated Royal Cricket Club by 114 runs in Mirza Ghalib T20 cricket tournament at Government Degree College Boys Anantnag on Friday here. Batting first, Kanwal sports smashed the bowling attack of Royal Cricket Club and set a huge target of 206 for its opponents. After getting a brilliant start […]
Kashmir’s blind cricketer makes International T20 debut for India
Irfan was selected for a three-match bilateral series against England
Srinagar, Oct 04: For first time, a blind cricketer from Kashmir has made his International debut for Indian blind cricket team. The visually impaired cricketer made his debut in International blind cricket against England on 2nd September at Bengaluru. Irfan Ahmad Mir, 23, a resident of Dussu village in Pampore was selected for Blind International […]
DDC Ganderbal flags-off students for inter-district baseball tournament
GANDERBAL, OCTOBER 04: The District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Dr. Piyush Singla today flagged-off a group of 33 students representing different blocks of the district for the inter-district baseball tournament. Interacting with the participating students, the DDC asked them to take up sports to channelize their potential in a positive direction to lead a disciplined life. […]
