Grand opening To NCC National Games
New Delhi: The Opening Ceremony of the NCC National Games, 2016 was formally declared open by Maj Gen JS Sandhu, Offg Director General NCC after a customary oath and lighting of the torch ceremony. The aim of the NCC Games is to provide the talented sportspersons amongst the cadets a feel of a major sporting event and prepare them with requisite match temperament and further their sporting careers. The NCC National Games being conducted over ten days from 17th to 26th October will see competitions in seven sports disciplines — football, hockey, basketball, handball, kho-kho, volleyball and shooting. Nearly 2000 cadets from 17 State Directorates representing all states and Union Territories in the country will be participating in these National Games, added a press release.
Wrestlers shine bright in Jakarta
New Delhi: Indian grapplers clinched four medals, including a gold, at the just-concluded sixth edition of the Tifsa World Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Dalmiya bagged the yellow metal in 60kg category after outplaying Muhammad Sahan of Azerbaijan 4-1 in the summit clash. Among other Indian wrestlers, experienced luv Singh claimed a silver, while Naveen Kumar and Josil settled for a bronze medal each. luv lost to Muhammad Alim of Azerbaijan 1-5 in the final of 80kg category to finish second on the podium. Naveen defeated Oleg of lithuania 5-2 in 90kg category, while in the super heavyweight section, Josil got the better of Mustafa Sultani of Afghanistan 3-1 to win a bronze each for the country.
Watson part of team tumour: Clarke
Sydney: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has revisited old feuds, describing Shane Watson as part of a group that was "like a tumour" on the team. Star batsman Clarke also spoke of his notorious dressing-room bust-up with Simon Katich, who grabbed the then vice-captain's throat during a disagreement about when the team song should be sung after Australia's Test win against South Africa in 2009. In a television interview with Channel Nine's 60 Minutes programme to coincide with the release of his autobiography, Clarke spoke of his stormy relationships. He denied labelling Watson a "cancer" on the team, a claim made by Mickey Arthur in documents connected to the former coach's legal action against Cricket Australia following his sacking.