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Good response to Media Walkathon despite rains

NAGPUR, July 24, 2022

Braving consistent rains, the quadruple of walking enthusiasts Ishwar Polkar, Ranjeet Karutkar, Charulata Patil and Asha Mahajan emerged champions in their respective categories in SJAN-Tirupati Urban Co-Operative Bank Media Walkathon at Dr Ambedkar College, Deekshabhoomi ground here on Sunday.

The annual event organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) was also supported by Nagpur District Athletics Association. Despite heavy rains in the morning around 100 media persons turned up at the venue and participated in the walk with a lot of enthusiasm.

Lokmat’s Polkar emerged champion in the Men Above 50 category while Karutkar of Dainik Bhaskar took the honours in the Men Below 50 group. In the Women employee category Charulata finished first leading a clean sweep by Dainik Bhaskar. In the Family category, Asha took the first place.

Rajendra Raut, CEO of Tirupati Urban Co-Operative Bank, who was chief guest of the prize distribution function, applauded the participants for taking part in huge numbers in spite of rains. He also urged the gathering to make it a habit to keep exercising for the sake of overall health benefits.

Dr Sharad Suryawanshi, Secretary, NDAA and Director, Sports and Physical Education Department, RTMNU also addressed the gathering. Raut and Suryawanshi, along with and noted sports organiser and Shiv Chhatrapati awardee Girish Gadge, distributed the prizes. NDAA President Gurudeo Nagrale and Nagpur District Football Association Vice-President Abdul Latif were prominently present on the occasion. NDAA’s Ramchandra Wani handled the technical aspect of the event.

SJAN President Dr Ram Thakur made introductory remarks. Piyush Patil conducted the proceedings while Anupam Soni proposed a vote of thanks.

RESULTS

Men Above 50: Ishwar Polkar (Lokmat), Rajesh Sharma (Lokmat), Shashi Rahate (TOI).

Men Below 50: Ranjeet Karutkar (Dainik Bhaskar), Nitin Bagde (Star In 24 Tas), Shridhar Hatagade (Punyanagari).

Women: Charulata Patil, Sheela Bante, Anita Peddulwar (all from Dainik Bhaskar).

Family category: Asha Mahajan, Sarita Hurmade and Vishakha Luley.

SJAN walkathon for mediapersons on Sunday

NAGPUR, July 23, 2022

After a two-year coronavirus break, Sports Journalists Association of Nagpur (SJAN) will be organising a walkathon for mediapersons and their family members on July 24 (Sunday). The walkathon, which is being organised in association with Tirupati Urban Bank Ltd and Nagpur District Athletics Association, will be flagged off at 6.30 am on Sunday from Laxminagar Square near Dr Ambedkar College ground, Deekshabhoomi.

The walkathon will be held in 5 kms for men below 50 years of age and 3 kms for men above 50 years of age. For women, the walkathon will be of 3 kms. A fun walk will also be organised for the family members of media employees.

The route for 5 kms men is as follows: Starting point Dr Ambedkar College Sports Academy, Deekshabhoomi gate, then straight towards Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya Square, from there left towards Kachipura Square, then straight towards Central Mall (Alankar Talkies) Square, then left towards Shankar Nagar Square, then left towards Bajaj Nagar Square, another left towards Laxmi Nagar Square, then left before Laxmi Nagar Square to enter Dr Ambedkar College ground.

Similarly, the route for 3 kms women is as follows: Starting point Dr Ambedkar College Sports Academy gate then straight towards Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya Square, then left towards Kachipura Square, then left towards Bajaj Nagar Square, then left towards Laxmi Nagar Square, then left before Laxmi Nagar Square to enter Dr Ambedkar College ground.

Rajendra Raut of Tirupati Urban Bank Limited will be the chief guest of the prize distribution function.

Dr Sharad Suryawanshi, Secretary, Nagpur District Athletics Association and Director, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Dr Arvind Joshi, Vice-Principal, Dr Ambedkar College, Deekshabhoomi, Girish Gadge will be the guests of honour.

wALKATHON POSTPONED

SJAN-TIRUPATI BANK WALKATHON FOR MEDIA PERSONS POSTPONED 

Looking at the inclement weather since past few days it has been decided to postpone the SJAN-Tirupati Bank walkathon for mediapersons. Fresh date will be announced soon.

SJAN felicitates veteran sports journalists

Girish Gandhi hails journalists on International Sports Journalists’ Day

Social worker and Trustee of Vanrai Foundation Girish Gandhi highlighted the role of sports journalists and how they create an impact through their work during the International Sports Journalists’ Day programme organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) at its Office situated in Vivekanand Nagar on Saturday. 

Gandhi was speaking during the felicitation function of city’s veteran sports journalists organised by SJAN.

Veteran sports journalists — Sudhir Tupkar, Shyam Sarvate, Roland Lancelot, Prashant Indurkar, Prabhakar Kapshe, Datta Wazalwar and Sanjay Lokhande — were feted at the hands of Gandhi. 

Sharad Suryawanshi, Director, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) was the guest of honour.

Gandhi hailed sports journalists and said, “Sports organisations, coaches, managers and NGOs play a major role in taking sports forward. However, there are some elements in the society that create hurdles when initiatives are being taken. During such difficult times, sports journalists play a pivotal role in successful conduct of activities by raising issues,” said Gandhi.

“SJAN has done much constructive work and made an impact in sports field,” Gandhi added.

Suryawanshi emphasised that it was comprehensive coverage in print media that helped solve some tricky shortcomings at the city’s only synthetic track. “I had submitted numerous letters to authorities but in vain. It started to move rapidly only when sports journalists started writing about the track. In a matter of a few months, the track was relayed,” said Suryawanshi.

The 88-year-old Sarvate, who had worked for as many as five newspapers and was a renowned Marathi commentator, donated Rs.25,000 to SJAN before he narrated few of the interesting stories of his journey as a journalist. He also talked about the ethics and principles of a journalist while addressing the current generation of sports scribes.

Sanjay Lokhande, one of the founding members of SJAN, shared his memories with all veteran sports journalists present on the occasion.

Earlier, SJAN president Dr Ram Thakur welcomed the chief guest and guest of honour and made introductory remarks. Naresh Shelke compered the programme, while Secretary Paritosh Pramanik proposed a vote of thanks.

SJAN to fete veteran sports journalists on July 2

Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) will be celebrating International Sports Journalists’ Day on Saturday, July 2.

On the occasion, SJAN will be felicitating veteran sports journalists of the city at its Vivekanand Nagar Office at 11 am.

Vanrai Trustee and Social Worker Girish Gandhi will be the chief guest of the function. Dr Sharad Suryawanshi, Director, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) will be the guest of honour.

Veteran sports journalists namely Sudhir Tupkar, Shyam Sarvate, Roland Lancelot, Prashant Indurkar, Prabhakar Kapshe, Datta Wazalwar and Sanjay Lokhande will be felicitated on the occasion, informs Paritosh Pramanik, Secretary, SJAN.