Players to join as DSP directly

Bhubaneswar : In the cabinet meeting on Tuesday the State Government of Odisha has been decided to give recruitment to the players directly in the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) on their international achievements. It has been finalized the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games gold medalist would be recruited in the post of DSP and any medal in Olympic Games would be eligible for the post. Birendra lakra who was the member of the National hockey team and the team bagged the gold medal in the Asian games. Similarly, lifter K Ravi Kumar bagged gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. Presently both are eligible for DSP post, said a coach.

Neelachal Football tourney from May 16

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway Sports Association, Khurda Road Division is going to organise 2nd Edition of All India Neelachal Express Football Tournament-2015 (Day and Night) from May 16 to 23 at Railway Stadium, Khurda Road (Jatni). like previous year, this tournament is going to make a remarkable impact on the spectators. A total number of 11 recognised football teams from different parts of the country consisting about 230 numbers of star players and officials are going to participate in the tournament. The teams, better known for their sporting skills and formidable strength, will be shown their best performance to the enthusiastic sports lovers of Khurda Road and its vicinity. Sufficient arrangement will be provided by the administration and the organisers to make the grand gala event a success. Distinguished dignitaries, celebrities and renowned sports persons will be witnessing the inaugural ceremony scheduled to be held on May 16. Different colourful cultural programmes will be performed on daily basis by eminent Artists of the State. Especially, the opening and concluding ceremonies will be highlighted by top rated professional Artists of Odisha in association with other budding artists.

Hockey Odisha eves beat Maharashtra

Bhubaneswar:  In a well- contested match played between Hockey Odisha and Hockey Maharashtra of Pool A, Odisha stamped a victory over Maharashtra with a 5-0 on board in the 5th Senior Women National Championship 2015- Div A being played at Saifai, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.  While both the teams made crucial efforts to open their scorecard, it was Hockey Odisha who started their proceedings in the early five minutes of the game through Majhi Nilprojita. As the teams failed to add any further goals in the first half, the score card read 1-0. The second half of the game witnessed intense action coming from the side of Hockey Odisha who added the second goal to the scoreboard in the 36th with the support of Dipti lakra’s penalty corner conversion. Not looking to give up, Hockey Maharashtra tried to convert scoring opportunities but did not succeed and it was Khusbu Kujur who made good use of the penalty corner and converted it in the 50th minute taking the lead further at 3-0. Hockey Odisha got another reason to celebrate as two quick goals were scored by Seema lakra and Jira Ekka in the 56th and 59th minute respectively and sealing a 5-0 win over Hockey Maharashtra.

Results: Pool A Hockey Odisha 5 Majhi Nilprojita (5min- FG), Dipti lakra (36min- PC), Khusbu Kujur (50min- PC), Seema lakra (56min- FG), Jira Ekka (59min-PC) vs Hockey Maharashtra 0

 Sayeed Seminary enter Inter School Football final

Bhubaneswar: Sayeed Seminary School barged into the final of the Debabrata Kar Memorial Inter School Football Tournament by defeating SCB Medical Public High School at PM Academy Ground in Cuttack on Wednesday.  In the one sided semifinal match, Sayeed edged out SCB Medical Public School by 7-0 goals. Abas Balea of the winning team bagged the man of the match award. Sayeed Seminary School head mistress Manjulata Jena presented the award. In the second semifinal on Thursday, PM Academy would meet Stewart School.

Shradhanjali Samantray reaches home safely

Bhubaneswar: In my life several time I had came out of this airport door, but today is very special in my life as I never thought that I will reach my home city, said National U-14 team assistant coach Shradhanjali Samantray on her arrival here on Wednesday from Kathmandu by participating in the Asian Football Confederation’s Regional Championship for the South and Central Zone. At the time of earthquake, fortunately we all were present in the dressing room of the stadium for our match against Iran. At first, we didn’t know what was happening soon we could see buildings far off crumbling, stadium roofs falling and people jumping to save their lives. The first and foremost job of the officials was to take out all the players from the dressing room and we all reached middle of the ground within few minutes. In my life this was such experience which I cannot explain by words which was terrible and devastating. In few seconds the life of Nepal was destroyed and I come across a situation where peoples were spending sleepless night in the street and grounds. The hard work of our Government and the army personal saves many lives. They work day and night not only to evacuate Indians but also many other countries people, said Shradhanjali. 

Skaters generate fund for Nepal victims

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Roller Skating Academy students started a innovative awareness program at different shopping mall of the city regarding the devastating earthquake at Kathmandu in Nepal and generating funds for the victims. This noble cause is not only for the people of Nepal but also for the entire humanity. Total 20 students of the academy starting from the age group of four to sixteen along with their parents involve themselves to generate funds for the victims.

We had a target of collecting at least Rs50,000 which we will donate through our chief minister. The kids are so enthusiastic we have started our campaign on Monday and to be concluded on Saturday. They are putting all their effort and skating skill to get the attention of the people, said chief coach of the academy Partha Sarathi Jena.

I am happy that I make myself for a cause which gives me lot of satisfaction. The people are here also giving due respect to cause, four year old skater Pratik Arup Jena. Other members of academy Nutan Mohanty, Anjali Das and S Patra accompanied the players.