Sudipta, Bishnupriya appointed as officials
Bhubaneswar: All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Odisha’s two referees Sudipta Dash and Bishnupriya Das to officiate in prestigious 35th National Games schedule to be held at Corporation Stadium, Thrissur in Kerala from February 1 to 10. Sudipta and Bishnupriya are having enough experience of conducting football matches in our State. FAO secretary Sanjay Behera had congratulated all of them and has also wished them luck.
AK Club enters AIBP football tourney final
PNS/Rourkela: AK Club of Angul barges into the final of the 11th All India Biju Patnaik (AIBP) Memorial Football Tournament at Ispat Stadium in Rourkela on Friday, by defeating Sports Hostel of Cuttack by 2-1 goals, being organised by Rourkela Sports Association (RSA).Saroj Das of winning team scored both the goals in 36th and 46th minutes. BC Padhiari of Cuttack netted the sole goal in 51st minute. Bhanu Bauri, Bhima Chhetri and Keshab Pradhan were conducting the match as officials. In another quarter final match, SEC Railway, Nagpur edged out Sunrise Club, Koira by 3-0 goals and entered the semifinal. Oasis Khan, Amit Anthony and Aquif Firoz of the winning team scored a goal each in 56th, 67th and 81st minutes respectively. P Rajeswar Rao, PK Mohanty and Rajesh Bhainsa conducted the match as referees. On Saturday Nagpur team would take on MIRC, Maharashtra in the semifinal and the final match will be played on Sunday.
Audi quattro Cup 2015 takes flight today
Bhubaneswar: The Audi quattro Cup has clearly emerged as the cream of corporate golf events in the world. The Indian edition, in its 8th season is all set to tee off with Audi Bhubaneswar playing host to the lung opener at picturesque Bhubaneswar Golf Club here on Saturday. The coveted event, which will see the participation of over 1500 amateur golfers, will travel to 13 other cities making it a nation-wide tournament. The Audi quattro Cup tournament series, established in 1991, has become one of the most celebrated amateur golf tournaments in the world bringing together over 85000 golfers from 54 nations. Played on a unique “Greensome Stableford” format, where a team consists of two golfers drawn randomly and the team handicap derived by Single Peoria system, the top team from each leg will qualify for the India final to be played in Turkey. The winning team from the Audi India final will then qualify to participate in the world finals of Audi quattro Cup. “Audi has been committed to the sport of golf for almost two decades. The sport, which stands for precision and technique, truly embodies Audi’s philosophy of ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’. The Audi quattro Cup is ranked amongst the biggest and most popular amateur golf tournaments worldwide. The tournament which enters its 8th season in India has emerged as not just a popular sporting event but also as an ideal opportunity to intensify business relationships and establish new contacts.” said Joe King, Brand Director, Audi India.
Apart from the main prizes, the various skills prizes promise to keep every participant enthused. India’s No. 1 lady professional golfer, Sharmila Nicollet, who is a part of an elite family of Audi owners, will add an extra charm to the prestigious event. Sharmila, who will be displaying her skills and imparting some tips to the participants at some of the legs, is the brand ambassador of the Indian edition of the Audi quattro Cup 2015. The Bhubhaneswar Golf Club is primed to host the mega event. A friendly format, top of the line hospitality, great prizes and some wonderful weather promise to make an incredible concoction which no player can afford to miss.
Sepak Takraw team get rousing welcome
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Sub Jr Sepak Takraw team got a rousing welcome here on Friday after their arrival by winning 17th Sub Junior Sepak Takraw National Championship Trophy held at Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh from January 11 to 14. State association office bearers and sports lovers received players and felicitated them. Odisha Boys team first time won the Championship by defeating Mizoram in the final. Earlier the Boys team played against the following teams in the team event. First match Odisha Played against Telengana and lost by 2-1 sets. Second match played against Mizoram and won by 2-0 sets and qualified to semifinal. Odisha played semifinal match against Delhi and won the match by 2-1 sets.