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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Naveen Kumar gets appointed head coach of Bengal kabaddi team amid ongoing games
A former national player from Haryana, Kumar brings a wealth of experience to the role. He was part of several gold medal-winning squads, including the 2006 South Asian Games, the 2006 Asian Games, and the 2007 Kabaddi World Cup. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After retiring from active play, he has coached various domestic and institutional teams, including the Indian Navy and the Sports Authority of India. Speaking on his appointment, Kumar said, 'I am honoured to join the Bengal team as head coach. I look forward to working with the players to help improve their performance over the next few weeks.' The Bengal team management emphasized that the decision reflects a focus on development and consistency. 'Naveen Kumar brings solid coaching credentials and has worked with various teams. We believe he will be a valuable addition in this phase of the tournament,' said Apurv Gupta, representing the management. No major changes to the playing squad have been announced. The team will continue with its current line-up under the new coaching leadership as it gears up for the remaining fixtures.
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Aim is to build strong, confident team for PKL 12: Newly appointed Gujarat Giants head coach Jaivir Singh
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29 (ANI): With the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Player Auction set for May 31 and June 1, Gujarat Giants' newly appointed head coach, Jaivir Singh, is eagerly looking forward to his maiden campaign, bringing fresh energy and vision to the team. The veteran coach, who has observed the evolution of kabaddi through the 11 seasons of PKL from the sidelines, is now ready to make his mark in the 12th edition. 'I'm very excited to join the Gujarat Giants,' said Singh, who has been associated with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) since 1992. Singh's vision is crystal clear - building a team around youth and emphasised, 'We will target young players. We have already retained young and talented players with great potential. Now, we have to buy similar players.' The upcoming auction promises to be highly competitive, with marquee names like Naveen Kumar, Pawan Sehrawat, Ashu Malik, and Arjun Deshwal in the player pool. 'This time there will be a lot of excitement because there are big players available. Everyone will try to go for them, keeping their requirements in mind,' Singh observed. Having served with SAI since 1992, Singh has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous national and international kabaddi players. Under his guidance, Indian teams have clinched gold medals at major events, including the Asian Games, Kabaddi World Cup, and multiple other marquee tournaments. His vast experience in identifying and developing talent will be crucial as Gujarat Giants look to assemble a title-contending squad. 'I'm looking forward to developing a fearless and humble approach within the team,' Singh stated, outlining his vision for the franchise. The goal is clear - transform Gujarat Giants into a championship-calibre side after their inconsistent performances in recent seasons. Singh acknowledges the importance of strategic planning in auctions and added, 'You have to plan, you have to have a strategy. With your planning, you can easily identify young potential athletes and build according to your plan.' He concluded by saying, 'I am very grateful to Adani Sportsline for placing their trust in me. We are eagerly looking forward to the PKL auction and building a strong, young, competitive squad this season.' (ANI)
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Gujarat Giants announce new coaching staff ahead of PKL 2025 auction
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 21 (ANI): With the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 Player Auction to be held from May 31 to June 1, Gujarat Giants have made strategic changes ahead of the new season, including a new coaching staff, according to a release from Gujarat Giants. The move aims to build a fearless, robust, and title-contending squad for the brand new campaign in season XII. Jaivir Sharma has been appointed as the new head coach, while Varinder Singh Sandhu will take over as Assistant Coach of Gujarat Giants. With over three decades of experience, Jaivir is among the most respected figures in Indian kabaddi. He is a championship-winning coach with an impressive track record and brings a wealth of experience along with tactical acumen to the leadership role. Jaivir, who has been serving with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) since 1992, has been instrumental in shaping the careers of numerous national and international kabbadi players. Under his guidance, Indian team has clinched Gold medal at prestigious international events, including the Asian Games, Kabaddi World Cup and multiple marquee kabaddi championships. 'I'm excited to be joining Gujarat Giants. I look forward to developing a fearless and humble philosophy within the team, with the aim of making us one of the strongest contenders in the PKL. I'm grateful to Adani Sportsline for placing their trust in me and giving me this exciting opportunity. I'm eagerly looking forward to the PKL auction and building a strong, competitive squad,' said Jaivir, as quoted from a release by Gujarat Giants Since joining the league in 2017, Gujarat Giants has built a strong reputation for grooming star players such as Rohit Gulia, Sachin Tanwar, Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal and Pawan Sehrawat, all of whom have become household names and key figures in the league. Gujarat Giants, the two-time PKL finalists, also take pride in backing young coaching talent and offering them the platform to rise and shine. A prime example is Manpreet Singh, who came through the ranks to become one of the most successful coaches in PKL's history. Continuing that tradition is Varinder, a talented coach with elite-level kabaddi experience and 17 years of exemplary service in the Indian armed forces. He brings a blend of leadership, discipline, and modern tactical insights to his new role with the Gujarat Giants. Varinder will work closely under the mentorship of Jaivir as he transitions into the league's setup. Varinder has served as the head coach of the Indian women's kabaddi team, leading them to win multiple historic Gold medals, including at the 19th Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, and the 6th Asian Kabaddi Championship 2025 in Iran. He was the coach of the Punjab state team and the Indian Air Force (IAF) at various tournaments, including the National Games 2023 and 2025, where he played a key role in inculcating a winning mindset among young players. Speaking about his new role and his upcoming PKL debut as an assistant coach, Varinder said, 'I'm really excited to join the Gujarat Giants' family. It's an incredible opportunity to be part of one of the biggest Kabaddi leagues in the world. I'm also eager to experience the player auction for the first time and look forward to building a solid squad for the new season. I'm committed to contributing to Gujarat Giants' success and helping the team achieve its collective goals with our Head Coach (Jaivir).' Welcoming the dynamic new coaching staff, Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer, Adani Sportsline, said, 'We are delighted to welcome Jaivir Sharma and Varinder Singh Sandhu to the Gujarat Giants family. Both bring valuable coaching experience and strong credentials to the table, and we are confident that their expertise will help Gujarat Giants achieve the ultimate goal of winning the title.' 'At Adani Sportsline, it is part of our philosophy to support young players and coaches by providing them with the right platform to grow and excel. We believe [Varinder] Sandhu's addition to the team, under the mentorship of our experienced Head Coach [Jaivir], will strengthen our journey towards achieving great things for Gujarat Giants,' he added. (ANI)
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First Post
21-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Gujarat Giants name Jaivir Sharma as head coach ahead of PKL 2025 Player Auction
Gujarat Giants new head coach Jaivir Sharma has helped the Indian team win multiple gold medals at prestigious international events, including the Asian Games, Kabaddi World Cup and multiple marquee kabaddi championships. read more With the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 Player Auction to be held from May 31 to June 1, Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants have made strategic changes ahead of the new season, including a new coaching staff. The move is aimed at building a fearless, robust and title-contending squad for the brand new campaign in season XII. Jaivir Sharma has been appointed as the new Head Coach, while Varinder Singh Sandhu will take over as Assistant Coach of Gujarat Giants. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With over three decades of experience, Jaivir is among the most respected figures in Indian kabaddi. He is a championship-winning coach with an impressive track record and brings a wealth of experience along with tactical acumen to the leadership role. Jaivir, who has been serving with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) since 1992, has been instrumental in shaping the careers of numerous national and international kabbadi players. Under his guidance, Indian team has clinched Gold medal at prestigious international events, including the Asian Games, Kabaddi World Cup and multiple marquee kabaddi championships. 'I'm excited to be joining Gujarat Giants. I look forward to developing a fearless and humble philosophy within the team, with the aim of making us one of the strongest contenders in the PKL. I'm grateful to Adani Sportsline for placing their trust in me and giving me this exciting opportunity. I'm eagerly looking forward to the PKL auction and building a strong, competitive squad,' said Jaivir. Since joining the league in 2017, Gujarat Giants has built a strong reputation for grooming star players such as Rohit Gulia, Sachin Tanwar, Sunil Kumar, Parvesh Bhainswal and Pawan Sehrawat, all of whom have become household names and key figures in the league. Gujarat Giants, the two-time PKL finalists, also take pride in backing young coaching talent and offering them the platform to rise and shine. A prime example is Manpreet Singh, who came through the ranks to become one of the most successful coaches in PKL's history. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Continuing that tradition is Varinder, a talented coach with elite-level kabaddi experience and 17 years of exemplary service in the Indian armed forces. He brings a blend of leadership, discipline, and modern tactical insights to his new role with the Gujarat Giants. Varinder will work closely under the mentorship of Jaivir as he transitions into the league's setup. Varinder has served as the Head Coach of the Indian women's kabaddi team, leading them to win multiple historic Gold medals, including at the 19th Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, and the6th Asian Kabaddi Championship 2025 in Iran. He was the coach of the Punjab state team and the Indian Air Force (IAF) at various tournaments, including the National Games 2023 and 2025, where he played a key role in inculcating a winning mindset among young players. Speaking about his new role and his upcoming PKL debut as an assistant coach, Varinder said, 'I'm really excited to join the Gujarat Giants' family. It's an incredible opportunity to be part of one of the biggest Kabaddi leagues in the world. I'm also eager to experience the player auction for the first time and look forward to building a solid squad for the new season. I'm committed to contributing to Gujarat Giants' success and helping the team achieve its collective goals with our Head Coach [Jaivir].' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Welcoming the dynamic new coaching staff, Mr Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer, Adani Sportsline, said, 'We are delighted to welcome Jaivir Sharma and Varinder Singh Sandhu to the Gujarat Giants family. Both bring valuable coaching experience and strong credentials to the table, and we are confident that their expertise will help Gujarat Giants achieve the ultimate goal of winning the title.' 'At Adani Sportsline, it is part of our philosophy to support young players and coaches by providing them with the right platform to grow and excel. We believe [Varinder] Sandhu's addition to the team, under the mentorship of our experienced Head Coach [Jaivir], will strengthen our journey towards achieving great things for Gujarat Giants,' he added.
BBC News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Birmingham poet says city is 'still amazing' despite bin strike
People should not lose sight of what they love about Birmingham during the ongoing bin strike, says the city's former poet Bailey, who was Birmingham's poet laureate from 2020 to 2024, said the city "doesn't look beautiful" at the moment, but it was "still amazing".His comments came during the seventh week of the union Unite's all-out bin workers' strike, which led to thousands of tonnes of uncollected waste piling up on the city's streets."We sometimes have an ability to focus on one negative and lose sight of everything else," Mr Bailey told BBC Radio WM. "Of course, the city doesn't look beautiful with the bin strikes at the moment, but it's still Birmingham, it's still amazing, and we can't lose sight of that."Mr Bailey is known for writing the poem Dear Brum – structured in the form of a love letter to the city – a number of years updated the poem in 2022 ahead of the Commonwealth Games in a bid to inspire civic pride in Birmingham. The poet said he has never been embarrassed to be from Birmingham, although he admitted there were times he thought the city was "rubbish, even when it didn't have rubbish in it".He said the things people loved everywhere else sounded nicer in the city "because it's got a Brummie accent"."I never shy away from the fact it's not perfect, but I love it, and I always talk about both of those things," he former West Midlands mayor Sir Andy Street echoed Mr Bailey's call for residents to be more positive about the city."Our reputation has taken one hell of a hammering in the last few weeks but the underlying points are still there and we have to get out there and sell the story very positively," he added. Sir Andy pointed to recent sporting successes in the West Midlands like hosting the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup and described Birmingham's art scene as the best outside of London."We all need to understand that Birmingham and the West Midlands is a hell of a lot more than the city council and its difficulties," he said this week that a deal could be "in touching distance" and agreed it would attend mediation talks with conciliation service Acas to resolve the dispute with the City Council confirmed there had been an agreement to hold further discussions at the end of next week "under the auspices of Acas".The all-out industrial action started on 11 March, with more than 300 workers walking out in a dispute over pay, centred on a decision to remove the Waste Recycling and Collection Officer role. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
