HEALTH

Now, fly in bread

Chandigarh, October 15
A city resident reportedly found a fly in a packet of bread bought from a milk booth here today. According to Dr B.M. Mahajan, a resident of Sector 18 A, he bought a packet of bread from a milk booth near his house. When he opened it after reaching home, he found a dead fly in it.

 “The shopkeeper talked to an official of the bread company, Surinder, who assured of visiting me but to no avail,” he said. — TNS

SPORTS

Gujarat University hit bull’s eye
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 15
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, with 1,819 points, lifted the overall championship (men) of the All-India Inter-university Archery Championship (Indian round) at Panjab University, here today.

The host PU team secured the second position with 1,807 points while SGB Amravati University, Amravati, came third with 1,718 points.

In the women’s section, Manipur University, Canchipur, clinched the overall championship (Indian round) with 1,764 points.

Panjab University, Chandigarh, came second with 1,676 points, while Ranchi University, Ranchi, followed third with 1,613 points.

Sports gym turns slimming centre
Akash Ghai
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 15
The multi-purpose gym at Sports Complex, Sector 42, is not serving the benefit of sportspersons. In fact, it has turned into a slimming centre for the public.

It has been learnt that influential persons are using the hi-tech gym at the cost of sportspersons. Besides, a few top officers and their family members often avail of the facility free of cost.

The gym, which was set up by the Chandigarh Administration for players of the Chandigarh Hockey Academy and the Chandigarh Football Academy, was thrown open to the public on February 6 this year for a nominal fee of Rs 300. Due to this, sportspersons can avail of the gym from 6 to 7.30 am only on every alternate day while the public uses it from 7.30 to 10 am and 4 pm to 8 pm. “We have around 70 members on our rolls and several requests are on the waiting list,” an official said.

This attitude of the authorities is disappointing sportspersons. “I don’t understand why players are not given preference. This is not a slimming centre. The authorities should actually let sportspersons use the complex free of cost,” said national-level boxer Sanjay Kumar.

Agreeing with him, state-level badminton player Nitisha said, “It is disgusting that the gym is being used by the general public, instead of sportspersons. In fact, the gym should be open for judo, wrestling and badminton players as well.” Interestingly, the sportspersons are ready to pay the membership fee if allowed to use the gym.

When contacted, I.S. Sandhu, director, Chandigarh sports, said, “To facilitate the public, we threw open the gym for them as well. But it is definitely meant for sportspersons first. All players who want to join the gym are welcome. I will soon look into the pending requests to see that sportspersons are given preference.”

Khushi Ram is kabaddi body chief
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 15
Khushi Ram was elected president of the North Zone Circle Kabaddi Federation at the general body meeting held, here, yesterday. J.P. Sharma and Subash Tekchandani have been elected as general secretary and treasurer, respectively. The house, however, has unanimously authorised the president and the general secretary to nominate the other office-bearers of the federation.

Meanwhile, the president informed the house that the fourth North Zone Circle Kabaddi Championship would be held soon.

Cricket 
Vivek High thrash Delhi boys
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 15
Splendid bowling by the boys of Vivek High Asian Cricket Academy-38 shattered the hopes of Bhadhurgar Cricket Academy, Delhi, by five wickets in the league match of the B.M. and B.N. Sharma Memorial Cricket Tournament. The tournament was held at DAV College, Sector 10, here, today.

Vivek High Asian Cricket Academy won the toss and opted to field. Vivek’s splendid bowling line restricted the Bhadhurgar team to 75 runs in 18.4 overs. Vivek’s trio - Paras Singh, Manjit Singh and Vikrant - were instrumental in their team’s emphatic win. Paras and Manjit claimed three wickets each, while Vikrant took two.

In reply, the Vivek team achieved the target in just 8.2 overs for five wickets.

Vivek’s Paras Singh was awarded the ‘Man of the Match’ title.

Brief Scores:

Bhadhurgar Cricket Academy, Delhi: 75 all out in 18.4 overs (Gaurav 27, Vicky 14, Paras Singh 3 for 9, Manjit Singh 3 for 11, Vikrant 2 for 3); Vivek High Asian Cricket Academy: 77 for 5 in 8.2 overs (Vikrant 22 n.o., Deepak 21, Paras Singh 13 n.o.).

BV register nine-wicket win

Chandigarh, October 15
An unbeaten knock of 45 runs by Varun Kaushal enabled Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula, to clinch a nine-wicket triumph over Ajit Karam Singh International Public School-41 in the fourth Molly Carver Twenty20 Cup. The meet is being held at St Stephen’s grounds in Togan, near here.

AKSIPS-41 won the toss and elected to bat. The team compiled only 76 runs in 15.2 overs. Ashish (17), Avesh (16) and Rattan (14) were the main scorers for AKSIPS. BV bowlers Paras (4 for 7) and Shubham Bharti (3 for 4) destroyed AKSIPS’s innings.

In reply, BV achieved the target in just 11.2 overs for the loss of one wicket. Opener Varun Kaushal remained not out on 45. Naman (18) and Aditya (9) also made notable contributions.

In another match, Sanjay Public School, Sector 44, routed Guru Nanak Public School-36 by eight wickets. Guru Nanak Public School, which batted first, could muster only 87 runs for eight wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Sandeep Dangi and Rahul Chara captured two wickets each for 25 and 22 runs, respectively.

An opening wicket partnership for 44 runs of Rahul Chara (46) and Gunjot (17) helped Sanjay Public School-44 achieve their target in 14.2 overs. — TNS

Skating
Darshvinder emerges winner
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 15
Darshvinder Kaur of KB DAV-7 bagged the first place in the u-14 girls’ rink race-I event during the Inter-school Skating Meet held at Skating Rink, Sector 10, here, today.

The second place was occupied by Hasrat Sandhu of GMSSS-26, followed by Aditi Singla of Ryan International School who came third.

Meanwhile, Sacred Heart-26 girls defeated GHS, Dariya, by 2-0 (2-0, 5-1) in the u-14 Girls’ Inter-school Dodgeball Meet held at GMSSS-19 grounds, here, today. Other results: U-14: GMHS, Mani Majra bt GMSSS-20, GMHS-12 bt DAV-15 2-0 (5-0, 5-0), GHS, Raipur Khurd, bt GHS-26 2-0; u-17: GMSSS-19 bt GMHS-41 (2-0), GHPS-40 bt GHS, Raipur Khurd (2-1); MM-21 bt Sacred Heart-26 (2-0), GMHS-12 bt GHS-20 (2-0), GMHS-39 bt GHS, Dariya, (2-1); Baptist School bt GMSSS-20 (2-0); u-14: GMHS-39 bt GSSS-45, GMHS-22 given walk over against GHS, Dariya, GGSSS-20 bt GMHS-39; u-19: GSSS-37 bt GMSSS-32, GSSS, Dhanas bt GGSSS-20.

JJ Sports Club lift cricket trophy
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 15
JJ Sports Club beat Himachal Cricket Club (HCC) to lift the Chandigarh trophy at Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 27, here today.

Batting first, JJ piled up 247 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 30 overs. Kamal Walia and Mandeep Singla scored 63 and 60 runs, respectively.

In reply, HCC were bundled out on 245 for four in 30 overs.

Brief scores:

JJ: 247 for nine in 30 overs (Kamal Walia 63, Mandeep Singla 60, Monu 30, Ashish Kukreja 3 for 43, O.P. Thakur 2 for 3, Saman Deep Singh 2 for 36);

HCC: 245 for four in 30 overs (G. Saini 95, Sunny Sharma 73, A. Kukreti 33, S. Bawa 28).