Amiya at crossroad to gets tranning at Jamaica
Bhubaneswar : Even though the State Government spending crores of fund for the development of sports infrastructure and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik introduced new youth policy for the new generation, but the massage of giving priority to youth yet to understand by the Sports and Youth Services Department. Amiya Kumar Mallick created history for the State in the 53rd National Open Athletic Championship at Birsa Munda Athletic Stadium in Ranchi. He is the first athlete of the State who bagged gold medal in the 200 meter race in the senior category. Almost last one month I am seaing Amiya in the sports department office, then i came to know that he is waiting to get approval of his planning to get advance training in a international club, said an insider. “I have applied to the Racers Track Club of Jamaica for advance training under the guidance of international coaches. Fortunately they have given me invitation to join their club.The club provide opportunities for athletes to realise their full potential, by providing excellent coaching and good training facilities; promoting healthy minds and bodies, in an atmosphere that encourages discipline, fair-play, hard-work and respect for all, said Amiya.The five months training course costing me approximately Rs 15 lakhs. For me as a players it is very difficult to arrange such amount. In our State the number of athletes are in finger-counts. Might be I am the only athlete not belongs to the sportshostel. I am not angry with anybody but believe that the Government should come forward to help the sportspersons of our State. In my understanding the player should spend quality time in the ground not at elsewhere, added Amiya.
Kalinga to be the 6th team in Hockey India league
Bhubaneswar : The joint venture between the State-owned Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation of Odisha (Idco) and Mahanadi Coalfield ltd (MCl), a Coal India subsidiary will have the sixth team in the 2nd Edition Hockey India league, a professional league for field hockey competition in the country to be held from January 23 to February 23. Hockey players as well as lovers of Odisha would cheer for the home team, the team name has been finalised as Kalinga lancer in a high-level meeting here on Thursday. For the smooth conducting of the team different committees were formed under the Odisha Sports Development Promotion Company (OSDPC). The Kalinga lancer official would participate in the auction at Delhi on November 18. The team would be comprised of 24 members in which 10 overseas players would get the chance, the franchise owner would spend total Rs 3.5 crores for the players auction, said chief adviser Olympian Dillip Tirkey. The 59 Overseas players including 27 Olympians from 12 different countries have signed up for the Mini players auction. The break-up (by nationality): Argentina 12, Australia 10, Canada 2, Czech Republic 1, England 6, Germany 1, Ireland 1, Italy 3, Korea 1, Malaysia 4, New Zealand 6, South Africa 7 and Spain 5. Experienced lajrus Barla would accompany the team as assistant-coach. However, we are planing to get Australian coach Terence Walsh as our coach. In between the green-orange jersey has been finalised of the Kalinga lancer, added Dillip. Another good news for the sports lovers of the State as the second edition HIl matches to be held at newly constructed hockey stadium at Kalinga Stadium here. Altogether five matches to be held and the first match to be on January 25. Dillip added further. Idco in association with MCl will promote the HIl franchise and bear all expenses for at least three years beginning 2013-14. The promoters will have the option to exit by selling their stake any time after three years. Sports and Youth Services Minister Ramesh Chandra Majhi, Development Commissioner I Srinivas, Idco chairman, Sports and Youth Services secretary Hrusikesh Tripathy, director DV Swamy and MCl Officials were present in the meeting.
Odisha eves enter U-19 EZ knockout round
Bhubaneswar : Odisha eves defeated West Bengal by 38 runs and entered knockout round of the Women’s U-19 East Zone (EZ) One-day Cricket Tournament at Guwahati on Thursday. Odisha registered third victory in their four outings and bagged 12 points. The all-round performance of Swagatika Rath who scored 43 runs and grabbed three wickets and helped the Odisha to beat Bengal. Batting first, Odisha scored 96 runs in 44 overs. Swagatika contributed highest. In reply, Swagatika, Sipra Rout and Sushree Pradhan claimed three wickets each restricted Bengal for 58 runs. Brief score: Odisha 96/10 in 44 overs (Swagatika Rath 43;S Ishaque 3/22,P Sarkar 2/14,PB Pandey 2/22)beat Bengal 58/10 in 34.4 overs (Sipra Rout 3/7, Sushree Pradhan 3/14, Swagatika Rath 3/6) by 38 runs.
Sarthak wins gold in Kendriya Vidyalaya meet
Bhubaneswar : Sarthak Mishra of Kendriya Vidyalaya (I), Unit IX, Bhubaneswar, has won the Under 19 table tennis boys championship at All India Kendriya Vidyalaya Meet held at Chandigarh from October 24 to 28, 2013. He beat Sugham of Tinsukia in the final. Sarthak defeated Sugham in straight sets 4-0 (11-5, 11-6, 11-9 and 12-10) to clinch the gold medal. He is the first person from Odisha to win the prestigious title. In the semifinal, Sarthak routed Subhojit of Guwahati 3-0 (11-4, 11-6,11-8) to storm into the final of the tournament, which was played on knockout basis. A total of 218 paddlers from all over the country, split into 30 different KV regions, took part in the event. Sarthak also secured a bronze medal for the Bhubaneswar KV region in the team event. The five-member team, which also included Abhisekh Yadav, Avinash and Praveen (all from Visakhapatnam) and Suvendu (Kaniha), lost to Guwahati team in the semifinal 1-2.