Odisha finishes runners-up in men’s Hockey
Bhubaneswar: Defending Champions Punjab overcame Odisha by 2-1 goals to lift the 3rd Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2013 played at Motil lal Nehru Sports Complex, Rai in Sonepat on Thursday. Punjab scored their opening goal through their skipper Gaganpreet Singh who converted the penalty corner in the 10th minute while Odisha leveled the score in the 24th minute with the field goal scored by Joseph Toppo. In the second half, both the teams fought hard but finally Punjab’s Skipper Gaganpreet Singh managed to convert a penalty stroke in the 63rd minute. Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy defeated The Hockey Maharashtra to finish third in the championship. Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy scored through Mohd Nizamuddin (19, 28 min), Arjun Sharma (26, 69 min) and Arman Qureshi (42 min) while Ashutosh lingesh (9 min), Own Goal (30 min) and Mithlesh Kumar (60, 63 min) were on target for The Hockey Maharashtra. The Chief Minister of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda distributed the trophies on the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Results Final- Punjab 2 (Gaganpreet Singh 10, 63) beat Odisha 1 (Joseph Toppo 24) 3rd/ 4th Position- Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy 5(Mohd Nizamuddin 19, 28, Arjun Sharma 26, 69, Arman Qureshi 42) beat The Hockey Maharashtra 4 (Ashutosh lingesh 9, Own Goal 30, Mithlesh Kumar 60, 63) .
FAO Referees examination from June 15
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen the referee’s bench strength Football Association of Odisha (FAO) would conduct referees examination for AIFF CAT-5 , AIFF CAT- 3 at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on June 15 to16. AIFF CAT-5 examination for new comers only also to go through fitness test, practical and viva-voice test. The referees who are in Cat-5 will appear for the up gradation examination will go through only fitness test. The four tests- theory, fitness, practical and Viva- Voice test for the referees who will appear in the AIFF CAT- 3 confirmation referees examination. The candidate must have passed H.S.C examination, physically fit, having football playing experience and knowledge about rules, and must be within 18 to 35 years of age.
The candidates are requested to bring two numbers of passport size photographs, photocopy of H.S.C or equivalent certificate, medical fitness certificate and the required fees.