Ludhiana, October 17
An advanced martial arts training camp was organised at Sacred Heart Convent School, Chandigarh road branch, here today.At least 300 students took part in the camp. The camp was conducted by grand master (black belt 5th degree) Sensei Craig Garrett from the USA. He was assisted by Master Sensei Aaron Nevue (black belt 3rd degree) from Japan.

The duo gave tips to students in improving flexibility, strength and grappling techniques. They also demonstrated and taught various self- defence techniques which are easy to learn and use for women.

Principal, Sacred Heart Convent School, and Om Parkash, president, Indian Martial Arts Association, thanked the visiting martial arts experts for sharing their knowledge and experience with those attending the camp.

Ludhiana, October 17
Raj Kumar and Pranav Chopra,trainees of the Ludhiana Badminton Academy run at Shastri Hall near Guru Nanak Stadium, have again done the city as well as the state proud by clinching top honours at the national meet. They have already won three major ranking tournaments this year.

The duo emerged champions in the doubles’ category of the 21st National Sub-Junior Badminton Championship held from Octobre 11 to 16 at Dehra Dun. In the final,Raj Kumar and Pranav overpowered international shutlers Sai Praneet of Kerala and Prannoy of Andhra Pradesh. Sai and Prannoy made to the quarter finals of the Asian Badminton Tournament held in August at Vietnam.

At Dehra Dun, Ludhiana lads bravely fought before going down 18-21 in the first set. However, they bounced back in the next 21-17 to level the score one all. In the deciding third game, Pranav and Raj Kumar gave no chance to their experienced opponents and wrapped it up at 21-10 which fetched them the double's title.

Rajinder Kalsi, secretary, Punjab Badminton Association, congratulated the boys and their coach, Mangat Rai Sharma, on bringing fame to the state. Ravi Jain and Varinder Goel, senior vice-president and treasurer, respectively of the LBA, have also lauded the city boys' performance and wished them more success in the future tournaments.

Ludhiana, October 17
Jarkhar Academy prevailed over Sansarpur Academy 2-1 to register their first win in the Punjab Schools Hockey League for boys u-19 being played at Mata Sahib Kaur Stadium, Jarkahr near here yesterday.

Harinderjit and Prabhpreet Singh accounted one goal each for the Jarkhar academy while Lakhbir Singh was the lone scorer for the Sansarpur academy.

In other matches,Ludhiana and the Rail Coach Factory sports wing, Kapurthala, won their respective encounters. Ludhiana overpowered Takhanwadh 1-0 while Kapurthala lads outclassed Sangrur academy 4-2.

The fourth match was played between Dale ke Brothers XI of Moga and Ropar in which the former came out triumphant 6-4.

Ludhiana,October 17
At least 500 players drawn from four zones of Ludhiana district took part in the District Level Primary School Sports which began at Mata Sahib Kaur Stadium at Jarkhar village here today.

In kabaddi, Dehlon zone beat Jarkahr zone 47-46; in kho kho, Jagraon zone defeated Ludhiana zone; Samrala zone outclassed Dehlon zone.

Earlier, Varinder Sharma, district education officer (primary), inaugurated the meet.