Sports

An old saying, “A genius is a genius and shall always remain a genius”, has been aptly proved by Sachin Tendulkar. At a tender age of 16 in 1989, and at his debut match against Pakistan, Tendulkar has demonstrated his exceptional natural batting flair by hitting Abdul Kader’s balls out off the boundary repeatedly.
Abdul Kader – the then world renowned spinner was stunned by his aggressive batting and most atrocious hitting. Kader then paid his tribute by describing Tendulkar as future great cricketer. Since then, he never looked back.

In a generous gesture to promote the game of hockey in the Asian continent, Federation of International Hockey (FIH), has rightly honoured India to play the role of a host nation of the 12th edition of Men’s Hockey World Cup Championship, scheduled to begin from February 28, 2010 in Delhi.

The students of the Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad have announced their decision of foiling the Indian Premier League – 3 inaugural function to be held in Hyderabad soon; much against the plans of the Telangana Joint Action Committee of politicians.

Youngsters at Bothal Middle School were could not believe their eyes when England cricket ace Stephen Harmison arrived in their school. Harmison visited the school to participate in a special sport’s day celebrations. 

Taking action on a matter wherein some players were not allowed to participate in Polly Umrigar Trophy last month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sought explanation to Baroda Cricket Association (BCA). The cricket board seeks explanation as to why some players could not play in the U-16 Polly Umrigar Trophy.

Those who assume adventure sports a male bastion must think twice as the feat of an NCC cadet would force you to think other way. NCC cadet SGT Parminder Kaur, senior division cadet of Air wing 4 Pj Air Sqn NCC and student of SCD Government College has achieved what no other female could ever do. The young lady in the news not only took part in advance mountaineering but also successfully pulled-off the target of 18,000 range of Kanchanjunga mountain.

The West Bengal team tasted victory twice in the 6th East Zone Disabled Cricket Tournament as it eventually won the trophy after defeating Bihar and Orissa in two separate matches.

The Khuman Lampak Sports Complex was filled with applause and cheers as both the teams were defeated with eight wickets each. The tournament saw excellent performance from the Bengal boys, who defeated both the teams hands down.

Indian students interested in pursuing a sports-related career can now follow their dream as exercise science too has been made part of the Indian academic curriculum with the first Bachelor of Exercise Science course being launched on Tuesday. 
 

Some of them might have stuttered, a few others faltered, but it really didn’t matter much to those visually impaired students who rushed to the finish line when Delhi CM Sheila Dixit flagged off the 15th Salwan 'marathon' races at the Army Equestrian Centre on the misty Sunday morning. Some of them did stroll their way to the finishing line, while a few others puffed hard to make it, but at the end of the day they were all winners.

With unusual interests fast becoming the choice of kids in India as well, we now find them not just perusing these interests but also nurturing them par excellence and bringing laurels to the nation at international platforms. Two such amazing teenagers who have done the nation proud are, Rishi Tej and Vennam Jyothi Surekha from Andhra Pradesh. Both have shown unmatched talent internationally and have brought acclaim to the nation.