BCCI’s Working Committee meet today
Chennai: The BCCI’s top brass will assemble here on Satur for an Emergent Working Committee meeting to discuss the possible implications of banned former IPl commissioner lalit Modi’s re-entry into Rajasthan Cricket Association. All the representatives of BCCI affiliated units are expected to attend the meeting where members may decide the fate of Modi and also discuss the legal implications of banning RCA. Modi, who got permission from the Supreme Court to fight the recent elections, is likely to get back his Rajasthan Cricket Association president’s post back. BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel said that the Cricket Board was not against the Rajasthan cricketers but against Modi. “let me tell you that BCCI will never act in a manner which is against the interest of cricket or cricketers. I can assure you that whatever decision we take, will not hurt the interest of the cricketers of Rajasthan,” Patel said.
hockey team’s Camp to begin today
New Delhi:The training camp of the senior men core probables for the World Hockey league Final to be held in the capital from January 10-18 will begin at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Saturday. India is placed in Pool A with Germany, England and New Zealand, while Australia, Netherlands, Belgium and Argentina are placed in Pool B. India will open its campaign against England on January 10 followed by New Zealand on January 11 and Germany on January 13. Playing against all top teams of the World in this tournament will be good exposure for the Indian Men Hockey team prior to their preparations for the FIH Men’s World Cup to be held in The Hague, Netherlands from May 31 to June 15. The 28 senior men core probables will be part of the preparatory camp.
FIlA referee Balbir singh promoted
New Delhi: Balbir Singh, a FIlA International Referee has been promoted as FIlA Category-I Referee. Sh Balbir Singh had started his career as FIlA Referee Category-III in 2010 under the able guidance of Raj Singh, Secretary General, WFI & AAWC and very soon he become as FIlA Category-I. He is the only Referee in India who got promotion in a very short period. Sh. Balbir Singh has also accompanied the Indian Team in various International Wrestling Championships. In 2011, the Indian Junior Team was in Indonesia and he was the coach of Indian Junior Wrestling Team where the Indian Team got Champion trophy under his supervision. In 2013, the Indian Cadet Team was in Mongolia where again the Indian Cadet Team got Champion trophy under his supervision.
Hindustan F.C. Thrash Delhi F.C. 2-1
New Delhi: Solutrean-Hindustan Football Club thrashed Delhi Football Club 2-1 in their third league match of the DSA Senior Division league 2013 played at the CWG Sports Complex in Akshardham on Friday. Midfielder Jagdeep Singh started the campaign with an eye-catching goal at the 30th min. left-back Anil Bara shot the ball from left-flank to Jagdeep, who received it in the air and directed to the net beating the opposition’s custodian. Just after three minutes (33rd min), Nigerian striker O.O. Sola increased the lead to 2-0 by netting the ball and helped Solutrean-Hindustan F.C. to maintain the domination through-out the first half. In the second half, Solutrean-Hindustan faced tough fight-back from Delhi F.C. Pradeep Kumar scored their first goal at the 48th minute.