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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Rajasthan men's team finishes runners-up in 12th Beach Kabaddi Championship
Jaipur: The Rajasthan men's team performed brilliantly and showed their skills to bag the silver medal at the 12th Beach Kabaddi Championship which concluded in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. Anuj, Jai Bhagwan, Vijendra, Mahendra, Rajiv and Jitendra represented the Rajasthan squad in the five-day tournament. Sohanlal accompanied the team as coach, while Kailash Chand Saini was the manager. The president of Rajasthan Kabaddi Association (RKA), Tejaswi Singh Gehlot said that the team made a great start by defeating West Bengal by a margin of 50-25 in its first match. In the second outing, Rajasthan edged past Goa 40-36 to enter the knockouts. Rajasthan continued their domination and ousted Delhi 50-39 to storm into the semi-finals. Rajasthan had to stretch them fully to overcome the stiff challenge from Haryana in the semis but managed to win 37-34 to enter the final. However, hosts Andhra Pradesh halted the dream run of Rajasthan in the summit clash. The home team registered a hard-fought 42-32 win to clinch the title. On this occasion, president of Rajasthan Olympic Association and RKA chief Tejaswi Singh Gehlot congratulated the players and wished them a bright future. He informed that earlier the men's team had triumphed in the 38th National Games in Haridwar. They also bagged the silver medal in the Khelo India which was held in Diu, Gujarat. This achievement of the Rajasthan team will increase the enthusiasm of the budding state players towards the kabaddi game.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami plants tree in Pant Park; participates in Swachhata Abhiyan
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami planted a tree in Pant Park this morning during his stay in Nainital and administered the oath. The Chief Minister also participated in cleaning activities under the Swachhata Abhiyan. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday reached Nainital on his two-day visit. On the first day of his stay, he inspected the beautification and redevelopment works going on at Mallital at a cost of Rs 1,101 crore under the Manaskhand Mandir Mala Yojana. Under this scheme, 12 new shops are being developed, which were also inaugurated. On this occasion Chief Minister Dhami announced: work will be done to improve the Dhunighat and Ratighat footpath; Shahid Sanjay Bisht Motor Road (Kainchi-Hartapa-Hailimotor Road to Titoli) will be upgraded and improve; sections of State Highway No. 71 (Ramnagar-Bhandarpani-Amgari-Bhaurakot-Betalghat-Bhujan Richi-Billekh) will be strengthened; DSA ground will be developed as a model sports center for national level sports competitions and training; alternative parking will be constructed in Nainital; hockey turf and boxing ring will be built in the flats ground; flats ground will be used only for sports and cultural events, other commercial activities will be prohibited; Nainital bus stand complex will be redeveloped through lightweight structure to increase public transport facility and reduce traffic jam. The CM also announced that water lakes will be reduced by conducting a road safety survey of main sites, and a vending zone will be constructed for local vendors. Desilting of Naini Lake will also be done, and the railing will be replaced. The Chief Minister inaugurated the basketball court at DSA ground, distributed sports kits to the players, met the district's medal-winning players, and honoured them. During this, in the felicitation ceremony organised, the Chief Minister honoured the medal winners of Nainital district in the 38th National Games 2025 Uttarakhand and international level medal winning players - Latika Bhandari, Bhumika Jantwal, Nitesh Bisht, Nirmal Bisht, Ansh Bisht, Kanishka Joshi, Surya Patel, Bhagravi Rawat, Shraddha Joshi, Komal, Nvya Pandey, Vaibhav Singh Padiyar, SDM Nawazish Khaliq and other players. Apart from this, the participants of the late N.K. Arya Smriti Cricket Tournament were honoured with prizes. In his address, the Chief Minister said that the work on sewer lines and STP is in progress in Nainital. Given the increasing number of tourists, automatic parking has been approved to overcome the parking problem. Soon, the expansion of Ashok Parking and the construction of Metro Parking will also start, for which permission has been received from the Central Government. He said that the beautification of Maa Naina Devi Temple is going on under the Manaskhand Corridor. Improvement of DSA ground and landslide protection work on Valia Nala and Thandi Road is also being done at a fast pace. Volleyball track has been inaugurated here at the demand of children. An amount of Rs 12 crore is being given for the beautification of Maa Naina Devi Temple, and if required, this work will also be taken forward. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that with these development works, the local people and tourists will get better facilities and smooth traffic, due to which the development of Nainital will gain more momentum. The Chief Minister said that the state government will soon implement the Sports Legacy Plan, under which 23 sports academies will be established in eight major cities. These academies will provide high-level training for hundreds of players every informed us that the state's first sports university is being established in Haldwani, and a women's sports college is being established in Lohaghat. (ANI)
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
"Sports infrastructure of our state has become better than many major states": Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Nainital (Uttarakhand) [India], June 6 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami underscored various steps taken in the sports sector in Uttarakhand to encourage and motivate the state's athletes on Friday. CM Dhami revealed that a policy has been implemented under which 'out of turn' government jobs are being provided to medal-winning players at the national and international level to encourage athletes in the state. He also assured that the government is working to encourage the emerging young players of the state through different programs. 'With the aim of encouraging sports persons, a new sports policy has been implemented in the state. Under this, out-of-turn government jobs are being provided to national and international medal-winning players,' CM Dhami said. 'Work is also being done to encourage emerging players of the state through programmes like Chief Minister Sports Development Fund, Chief Minister Player Incentive Scheme, Chief Minister Emerging Player Scheme and Sports Kit Scheme,' he added. Various steps are being implemented to improve sports infrastructure in Uttarakhand. At the beginning of last month, Dhami inaugurated the renovated ice rink at Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, Dehradun. 'Today, the sports infrastructure of our state has become better than many major states of the country in many aspects, and now not only national but also international-level sports competitions have started being organised in our state,' he said. Uttarakhand also hosted the 38th National Games earlier this year. Throughout the tournament, cultural programs showcasing the traditions of different states were organised, giving participants a taste of the state's rich heritage. Local volunteers and sports coordinators actively assisted teams, ensuring they had everything they needed. 'In the 38th National Games held in our state this year, while our players performed excellently, the games were also organised in a very divine and grand manner,' he added. Earlier on Friday, Dhami also attended the three-day Shaurya Mahotsav organised in Chamoli, paying tribute to Ashok Chakra winner Shaheed Bhawani Dutt Joshi. The festival drew large crowds of local people who gathered to listen to the Uttarakhand CM. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including MLAs and ministers, party officials and workers, the District president and other local leaders, and family members of Shaheed Bhawani Dutt Joshi. The lamp lighting ritual was performed as a prayer to Agni Dev, seeking blessings for the successful conduct of the program. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Shrine Board's archer to represent India at World University Games in Germany
Hritik Sharma, an archer being nurtured at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex at Katra is set to represent India at World University Games in Germany, said officials. Under the chairmanship of the lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the region's youth, said an official spokesperson. 'As part of this endeavour, the Shrine Board has taken a significant step to support budding sports talent Hritik Sharma, a promising archer from the SMVD sports complex, Katra by extending financial assistance amounting to ₹2.37 lakh to facilitate his participation in the World University Games at Germany,' he said. Sharma has been training at the sports complex since September-2020 and showcased his potential by winning accolades in the Khelo India University Games, 36th and 38th National Games, 19th NTPC Senior National Championship, North zone inter-university championship, J&K UT Archery Championship and 2nd NTPC national ranking archery tournament making him a promising prospect for future sporting excellence. Anshul Garg, chief executive officer, SMVDSB, said that the sponsorship highlights the board's dedication to fostering young talent and enabling athletes in the sports complex to shine globally. He also congratulated three para-archers from the sports complex - Rakesh Kumar, Sheetal Devi and Jyoti Baliyan who made the nation proud by winning four medals, including two gold and two bronze, at the recently concluded Para Archery World Ranking Tournament held in Rome. Their impressive performance contributed significantly to India's overall tally of eight medals in the tournament wherein, Rakesh won double Gold and Sheetal Devi won bronze along with Jyoti. Notably, the SMVD sports complex is currently training over 150 aspiring athletes across various sports disciplines, who have been consistently delivering promising results in national and international competitions. The SMVDSB Archery Academy, part of the complex, has earned the prestigious accreditation under the Khelo India programme by the ministry of youth affairs & sports, Government of India, in recognition of its excellence in promoting sports development and nurturing young talent.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Open gyms approved for 3 US Nagar stadiums under govt scheme
Rudrapur: The state govt has approved the construction of open gyms in 18 stadiums across Uttarakhand under the Chief Minister Rural Sports and Health Promotion Scheme, including three key stadiums in Udham Singh Nagar district. Major sports complexes in the district have long lacked in-house gym facilities, creating challenges for state-level athletes. Even the Manoj Sarkar Sports Stadium in Rudrapur, the district headquarters, was without such basic infrastructure. The lack of facilities became evident when the stadium hosted a state-level volleyball camp for men's and women's teams ahead of the 38th National Games. While players trained on the field, they had to rely on private gyms for strength training. A similar situation was seen at the newly built stadium in Chakarpur, Khatima, during a state-level Mallakhamb training camp. Athletes once again turned to private facilities, underscoring the lack of essential infrastructure. In response, the govt has approved open gyms at three stadiums in the district: Manoj Sarkar Sports Stadium (Rudrapur), Van Chetna Kendra (Chakarpur, Khatima), and Mini Stadium (Sakaniya, Gadarpur). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Officials said 40% of the budget has already been released to the implementing agency, Indian Cooperative Rural Development and Construction. "Under the Chief Minister Rural Sports and Health Promotion Scheme, the proposal for open gyms has been approved. Funds have been released, and construction will begin soon," said BS Rawat, district youth welfare officer, on Wednesday. He added that the initiative is expected to enhance training facilities for rural athletes and promote a culture of fitness across the region.
