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Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
Monday, March 07, 2011
Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS)
In game of cricket, if replays indicate the distance for the ball to travel to be in excess of 2.5 metres from the point of impact, a batsman can still be given out if Hawk-eye shows the ball will strike any part of the middle stump at a comfortable height.
The rule has been adopted by ICC: International Cricket Council
It has become an issue of debate during the World Cricket Cup 2011.
Source: The Telegraph - Calcutta
Monday, September 14, 2009
Men Doubles US Open title 2009/ Paes
Paes and Dlouhy(Czech Republic) wins 2009 US Open Men double. They defeated Bhupati and Knowles (Bahmas)
Link:
Paes-Dlouhy win US Open doubles title - Indian Challenges - US Open 2009 - Events & Tournaments - SPORTS - The Times of India
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Zee News - Wen-Chong wins Hero Honda Indian Open
Zee News - Wen-Chong wins Indian Open
Liang Wen-Chong has won the Hero Honda India Open Golf Tournament.
The Indian hopeful, Jeev Milkha Singh remained fourth in the tournament.
The defending Champions was Jyoti Randhawa who ended 57th.
External Links:
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1081013/jsp/sports/story_9960617.jsp
http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/13/stories/2008101353712000.htm
Accessed on October 13, 2008 at 5.45 am.
Liang Wen-Chong has won the Hero Honda India Open Golf Tournament.
The Indian hopeful, Jeev Milkha Singh remained fourth in the tournament.
The defending Champions was Jyoti Randhawa who ended 57th.
External Links:
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1081013/jsp/sports/story_9960617.jsp
http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/13/stories/2008101353712000.htm
Accessed on October 13, 2008 at 5.45 am.
Three Golds in Boxing in Asian Women's Boxing Championship
Indian boxers clinch three gold, two silver - Boxing - Other Sports - The Times of India Sports
Kalpana Choudhury clinched the first gold for the country defeating Ngo Thi Phuong of Vietnam by 10-2 in the 48 kg Light fly category
gold in the 50 kg Fly weight category with Sarita Devi defeating Ren Cancan of China
Nagisetty Usha won the third gold for the country when she defeated Imanbayeva Zhulduzay of Kazakhsthan by 17-1 in a one-sided match in the 57 kg feather weight category.
The Championship was held in Guwahati with main centre at Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor stadium.
Kalpana Choudhury clinched the first gold for the country defeating Ngo Thi Phuong of Vietnam by 10-2 in the 48 kg Light fly category
gold in the 50 kg Fly weight category with Sarita Devi defeating Ren Cancan of China
Nagisetty Usha won the third gold for the country when she defeated Imanbayeva Zhulduzay of Kazakhsthan by 17-1 in a one-sided match in the 57 kg feather weight category.
The Championship was held in Guwahati with main centre at Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor stadium.
National Games 2008
Opening his second innings in IOC, Kalmadi set to bag 2020 Olympics - Express India
The National Games 2008 will be held in Ranchi and Jamshedpur in Jharkhanda.
The year 2009 national games will be held in Kerela.
The National Games 2008 will be held in Ranchi and Jamshedpur in Jharkhanda.
The year 2009 national games will be held in Kerela.
Suresh Kalmadi, President of IOA for the second time.
Opening his second innings in IOC, Kalmadi set to bag 2020 Olympics - Express India
Suresh Kalmadi from Andhra Pardesh has been elected as the President of Indian Olympic Association for the second time. The IOA consists of 33 federations and 27 state representatives.
Source
http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/opening-his-second-innings-in-ioc-kalmadi-set-to-bag-2020-olympics/372351/
Suresh Kalmadi from Andhra Pardesh has been elected as the President of Indian Olympic Association for the second time. The IOA consists of 33 federations and 27 state representatives.
Source
http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/opening-his-second-innings-in-ioc-kalmadi-set-to-bag-2020-olympics/372351/
Commonwealth Youth Games Held in Pune
The Commonwealth Youth Games were inaugurated in Pune.
The games were inaugurated at Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex at Balewadi on October 12, 2008 on Sunday.
71 countries had participated in the game. 1300 players had participated in it.
Sources:
http://sports.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/We_have_good_medal_prospects_in_CYG/articleshow/3584498.cms (retrieved at 2.13 pm on October 12, 2008)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Pune/Cwealth_Youth_Games_Day-long_wait_for_Indian_athletes_to_get_passes/articleshow/3582661.cms
(retrieved at 2.15 pm on October 12, 2008)
The games were inaugurated at Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex at Balewadi on October 12, 2008 on Sunday.
71 countries had participated in the game. 1300 players had participated in it.
Sources:
http://sports.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/We_have_good_medal_prospects_in_CYG/articleshow/3584498.cms (retrieved at 2.13 pm on October 12, 2008)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Pune/Cwealth_Youth_Games_Day-long_wait_for_Indian_athletes_to_get_passes/articleshow/3582661.cms
(retrieved at 2.15 pm on October 12, 2008)
Monday, September 29, 2008
Ranji Trophy
Ranji Trophy is the first class domestic cricket played in India. It has same importance for the Indian cricket as the County Championship in England and Sheffield Shield in Australia.
It was started in 1934 and the championship was named ‘The Cricket Championship of India’. The first matches (fixtures) were played during 1934-35. It was later named after Jam Sahib of Nawannagar who was called Ranji. The actual name of Jam Sahib was Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji. The Trophy was donated by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala.
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Irani Trophy
Irani Trophy is played for between the winners of the Ranji Trophy and Rest of India team.
It is named after Z. R. Irani, who was a treasurer of BCCI, and had remained associated with BCCI since the year of its inception in 1928 till his death in 1970.
Irani Trophy was started to mark the completion of 25 years of Ranji Trophy championship. It was first played in the season 1959-60. From thereon, it also marks the beginning of new domestic season in India.
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It is named after Z. R. Irani, who was a treasurer of BCCI, and had remained associated with BCCI since the year of its inception in 1928 till his death in 1970.
Irani Trophy was started to mark the completion of 25 years of Ranji Trophy championship. It was first played in the season 1959-60. From thereon, it also marks the beginning of new domestic season in India.
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Irani Trophy 2008: Winner Rest of India
Irani Trophy is played between the Ranji Trophy winner team and the Rest of India Team. This year Rest of India Team has won the Trophy after defeating the Delhi team, The Winner of Ranji Trophy.
The match was played at Vadodra. Anil Kumble had lead the Rest of India.
The Score:
The scores: Rest of India — 1st innings: 252.
Delhi — 1st innings: 177.
Rest of India — 2nd innings: 302
Delhi —190
The match was played at Vadodra. Anil Kumble had lead the Rest of India.
The Score:
The scores: Rest of India — 1st innings: 252.
Delhi — 1st innings: 177.
Rest of India — 2nd innings: 302
Delhi —190
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Kris Srikanth Cheeka is new Chairman Senior Selection Committee of BCCI
Kris Srikanth (Cheeka) has been appointed as the new Chairman, Senior Selection Committee of BCCI. He replaces Dilip Vensarkar. The tenure of Kris Srikanth is for four years. Now 
onwards, the post and also the posts of the members of the selection committee will be paid posts.
The other members of the Selection Committee are Yashpal Sharma, Narendra Hirwani, Surendera Bhave and Raja Venktaraman.
Srikanth represents South Zone and heads the committee as the Chairman. Yashpal Sharma represents the North Zone. He was member of the Senior Selection Committee earlier also. Surendra Bhave represent the West Zone. Narendra Hirwani represents the Central Zone. Raja Venktaraman represents the East Zone.
Srikanth, Yashpal Sharma and Narendra Hirwani had remained the members of the playing national team.
Dilip Vensarkar after leaving the post of the Chairman, Senior Selection Committee of BCCI, is presently Vice President of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).
sources:
cricinfo.com for contents and photograph
The Telegraph, Calcutta, India
onwards, the post and also the posts of the members of the selection committee will be paid posts.The other members of the Selection Committee are Yashpal Sharma, Narendra Hirwani, Surendera Bhave and Raja Venktaraman.
Srikanth represents South Zone and heads the committee as the Chairman. Yashpal Sharma represents the North Zone. He was member of the Senior Selection Committee earlier also. Surendra Bhave represent the West Zone. Narendra Hirwani represents the Central Zone. Raja Venktaraman represents the East Zone.
Srikanth, Yashpal Sharma and Narendra Hirwani had remained the members of the playing national team.
Dilip Vensarkar after leaving the post of the Chairman, Senior Selection Committee of BCCI, is presently Vice President of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).
sources:
cricinfo.com for contents and photograph
The Telegraph, Calcutta, India
Friday, September 19, 2008
Saina Nehwal, Winner of Chinese Taipei Badminton nearing Top 10 World Ranking of Shuttlers
Top 10 not beyond Saina, feel experts - Badminton - Other Sports - The Times of India Sports
Saina Nehwal is up to No. 12 in the world rankings. If she come into first ten in world ranking, which she can possible do, then she will be first Indian Women Badminton player to achieve that submit.
Saina won the title in Yonex Chinese Taipei Open badminton on Sunday, September 14, 2008.
In Beijing Olympics 2008, she had reached upto quarter-finals.
Saina Nehwal is a 19-year-old Hyderabad-based girl.
Sources: Both the Photoprints are from Times of India sports section retrieved first on September 11, 2008 and then on September 18, 2008.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Phelps replaces Mark Spitz with Eight Golds
Phelps makes history as USA win men's 4x100m medley gold - Aquatics - Other Sports - The Times of India Sports
"Michael Phelps became the first competitor in the history of the Olympics to win eight gold medals at single Games on August 16, 2008, surpassing the record set by fellow US swimmer Mark Spitz 36 years ago."
"Phelps had opened the swimming competition with a victory in the first event, the 400m individual medley, and went on to win the 200m medley, 100m and 200m butterfly, 200m freestyle and both the 4x100m and 4x200m freestyle relays."
"Michael Phelps became the first competitor in the history of the Olympics to win eight gold medals at single Games on August 16, 2008, surpassing the record set by fellow US swimmer Mark Spitz 36 years ago."
"Phelps had opened the swimming competition with a victory in the first event, the 400m individual medley, and went on to win the 200m medley, 100m and 200m butterfly, 200m freestyle and both the 4x100m and 4x200m freestyle relays."
Usain Bolt of Jamaica, 100 record holder, Olympics.
Bolt could have run 100m in 9.55sec, study - Athletics - Other Sports - The Times of India Sports
Usain Bolt of Jamaica is record holder in the Beijing Olympic 2008 in 100m sprint.
Usain Bolt of Jamaica is record holder in the Beijing Olympic 2008 in 100m sprint.
Double crown for Advani in world billiards - Snooker/Billiards - Other Sports - The Times of India Sports
Double crown for Advani in world billiards - Snooker/Billiards - Other Sports - The Times of India Sports
The 'Wonder Boy of Billiards' Pankaj Advani (23) won ONGC IBSF World Billiards Championship at Bangalore.
The 'Wonder Boy of Billiards' Pankaj Advani (23) won ONGC IBSF World Billiards Championship at Bangalore.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Yuvraj Singh: T-20 International Performance of the Year
AFP: Dhoni and Yuvraj win ICC awards
Yuvraj Singh has became the inaugural winner of the Twenty20 international performance of the year. In other words, Yuvraj Singh is the T-20 International Performance of the Year 2008 (First to be awarded).
M. S. Dhoni, has won International Player of the Year 2008.
An added account be access here.
Yuvraj Singh has became the inaugural winner of the Twenty20 international performance of the year. In other words, Yuvraj Singh is the T-20 International Performance of the Year 2008 (First to be awarded).
M. S. Dhoni, has won International Player of the Year 2008.
An added account be access here.
Cricinfo - Dhoni is ODI Player of Year
Cricinfo - Dhoni is ODI Player of Year
India's one-day captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has won the ODI Player of the Year award at the ICC Awards ceremony in Dubai.
India's one-day captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has won the ODI Player of the Year award at the ICC Awards ceremony in Dubai.
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