SJAN- Gaikwad Patil badminton tourney begins

Seeded payers had a smooth sailing  on the first day of SJAN-Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil Memorial  Sub-junior District Badminton Tournament at Subhedar Hall on Tuesday.

Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN)  in association with Nagpur District Badminton Association (NDBA)  has organized the three-day tournament.

Earlier, chairman of Gaikwad-Patil group Mohan Gaikwad inaugurated the tournament. Business head of SNDL Sonal Khurana, NDBA secretary Mangesh Kashikar, principal of Tulsiramji Gaikwad Patil Engineering College Sulabha Patil, PRO of SNDL Yogita Kasture and others were also present on the occasion.

SJAN president Dr Ram Thakur made introductory remarks while convener of the tournament Suhas Nayse proposed a vote of thanks.

Results

U-10 girls singles (round 2): Khushi Khandelwal bt Abhinya JP 30-9; Vaidehi Gokhe bt Pinak Rokde 30-11; Noopur Gajbhiye bt Krishna Soni30-23; Arisha Khan bt Anisha Jaiswal 30-18; Debshika Singh bt Manvi Funde 30-22; Akshaya JP bt Arshiya Jain 30-24; Aditi Tadas bt  Ishanka Mali 30-28; Sampada Raut bt Niyati Dipani 30-16; Naisha Vazirani bt Gargi Ankur Joshi 30-9.

U-13 boys singles: Rohan Gurbani bt Vrishank 30-6; Om Ghode bt Kaiz Dhamani 30-21; Lokesh Gajwani bt Nilay Deshpande 30-16; Parth Kundale bt Yash Velankar 30-15; Tanuj Rathi bt Kanad Yerpude 30-22; Raghav Chandak bt Vivek Rathi 30-29; Naimish Kasat bt Sumesh Ramteke 30-6; Vaibhav Mithe bt Utkarsh Kumar 30-2; Siddhant Bawankar bt Karan Adwani 30-23; Parth Thakkar bt Anay Paraskar 30-5; Ayush Jadhav bt Shrijit Demapure 30-20; Kaustubh Niraj bt Shreyas Kumar 30-8; Shashank Gupta bt Ansh Agrawal 30-1; Sarang Chimote bt Mahansha Dhole 30-18; Madhur Gattani bt Sandeep Motwani 30-4; Rohit Sangole bt Sanskar Khemani 30-16; Aditya Shiralkar bt Dev Rajesh 30-21; Gandhar Newale bt Prathmesh Darda 30-8; Bhupesh Jasnani  Kunal Deo 30-14; Sahil Bhusari bt Paresh Pande 30-20; Aryan Bose bt 30-15; Shriniwas Saoji bt Harsh Gajbhiye 30-10; Aditya Shipalkar bt Pranay Mohgaonkar 30-29; Abhishek Bansod bt Bhavesh Mohod 30-23; Piyush Nikhare bt Arjun Jichkar 30-21; Sumit Gidwani bt Tarun Bhojwani 30-17; Kedar Dabke bt Kartik Dhawad 30-4; Yugandhar Deo bt Raghav Fadanvis 30-7.

U-15 girls singles (1^st round): Chaitali Nayse bt Anika Jaisinghani 30-19;  Tanika Dave bt Niyati Paul 30-15; S Shivanshi bt Isha Kudale 30-17; Anjali Kshirsagar bt Alvina Hussain 30-7; Sanskruti Borikar bt Shalomi Johnson 30-17; Shriya Arora bt Vaishnavi Apte 30-27; Astha Haware bt Agni Bhole 30-17; Divya Ramteke bt Sakshi Damke 30-17.

Sub-junior badminton tourney from Tuesday

The stage is set for the SJAN-Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil Memorial District Open Sub-Junior Badminton Tournament beginning at  Nagpur University’s Subhedar Hall on Tuesday. 

The tournament will start at 9 a.m. with under-13 boys singles first round followed by formal inauguration at 11 a.m. Chairman of Gaikwad Patil Group Mohan Gaikwad will inaugurate the tournament at 11 a.m. in the presence of Anjali Gaikwad, SNDL marketing head Sonal Khurana and the secretary of Nagpur District Badminton Association (NDBA) Mangesh Kashikar. The tournament has evoked  evoked tremendous response as record 465 entries have been received.  Boys and girls will vie for top honours in ten events in three age categories – Under-10, Under-13 and Under-15. The total prize money of the tournament is Rs 34,000.

The NDBA will provide the technical support to the tournament. Yonex will provide the shuttles, while prizes will be sponsored by SNDL Nagpur.

Record 465 entries for district badminton meet

SJAN-Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil Memorial District Open Sub-Junior Badminton Tournament has evoked a record 465 entries.
The three-day tournament, to be held under the auspices of Nagpur District Badminton Association (NDBA), will be played at Nagpur University’s Subhedar Hall from November 5 to 7.
Boys and girls will vie for top honours in ten events in three age categories – Under-10, Under-13 and Under-15. The total prize money of the tournament is Rs 34,000.
NDBA will provide the technical support to the tournament.
Yonex will provide shuttles, while prizes will be sponsored by SNDL Nagpur. More details can be had from tournament convenor Suhas Nayse (9890011197) and co-convenor Nilesh Deshpande (9881243198).
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Seedings
U-10 girls singles: 1) Nikita Joseph 2) Aditi Sadhankar.
U-10 boys singles: 1) Yugandhar Deo 2) Siddhant Bawankar.
U-13 boys singles: 1) Sudhanshu Bhure 2) Rohan Gurbani.
U-13 boys doubles: 1) Rohan Gurbani-Sudhanshu Bhure 2) Parth Thakkar-Shriniwas Saoji.
U-13 girls singles: 1) Malvika Bansod 2) Gargi Joshi.
U-13 girls doubles: 1) Gargi Joshi-Arya Anchalwar 2) Chaitali Nayse-Palak Thakkar.
U-15 boys singles: 1) Ameya Baheti 2) Angad Matharu.
U-15 boys doubles: 1) Sudhanshu Bhure-Rohan Gurbani 2) Atharva Mengal-Param Mudholkar.
U-15 girls singles: 1) Deepthi Ramesh 2) Malvika Bansod.
U-15 girls doubles: Gargi Joshi-Arya Anchalwar.

Dist sub-jr badminton tourney from Nov. 5

SJAN-Gaikwad Patil Group joint venture 

The Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with Nagpur District Badminton Association (NDBA) is organising Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil Memorial District Open Sub-Junior Badminton tournament from November 5 to 7.
The three-day tourney will be held here at the Nagpur University’s Subhedar Hall, Ravi Nagar. Boys and girls will vie for top honours in ten events in three age categories – Under-10, Under-13 and Under-15. In the U-13 and U-15 section, doubles events will also be held.
While addressing media persons on Wednesday, chairman of Gaikwad Patil Group Mohan Gaikwad said they are always ready to help sports.I love sports and want to do lot of things for the development of sports". He also announced that this tournament will be an annual future with SJAN.
Director of Gaikwad Patil Group Colonel Rahul Sharma said " Our Group has been sponsoring badminton and chess tournaments regularly in the region. We also have a team in the Maharashtra Chess League (MCL). I am happy that we and SJAN have joined hands for this venture,”.
The NDBA will provide the technical support to the tournament.President of Nagpur District Badminton Association Kundatai Vijaykar said, " We are happy that SJAN has taken initiative to conduct one district open tournament. It will provide a platform to the budding players to show their talent".
SNDL has sponsored the prizes in the tournament. Its senior manager (PR and Branding) Yogita Kasture expressed happiness oer joining the hands with SJAN.
Leading badminton equipment company Yonex will provide the shuttles. Entry forms will be distributed shortly to coaches and players. NDBA joint secretary Naresh Chafelkar was also present on the occasion. SJAN president Dr Ram Thakur made introductory remarks.Secretary Kishor Bagde proposed a voteof thanks.

DNC wins debate competition on IPL

Host Dhanwate National College (DNC) emerged winner in the Inter-College Debate Competition  organised by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with Department of Sports, Dhanwate National College on Friday.
The topic of the competition was 'Stop this IPL' and the participants express mixed views. DNC College team comprising Ravindra Gunde and Badal Shrirame secured highest 250 points to win the title. Dr Ambedkar Law College, Deekshabhoomi consisting Rahul Bajaj and Shweta Palsodkar finished runners-up with 246 points while LAD College team comprising Swaima Ahmed and Astha Mane secured third place with 242 points.
Earlier principal of DNC Dr Babanrao Taywade inaugurated the competition. Judges including former Vidarbha Ranji player Sharad Thakre, noted debator and lecturer of GS College Bacchu Pande and head of the Department of Mass Communication of DNC Baban Nakhle also shared the dais.  Later the judges distributed the prizes. The winners walked away with Rs 3,000 and trophy while the runners-up got Rs 2,200. The second runners-up were awarded a cash prize of Rs 1000. Individual prizes were given to Rahul Bajaj and Ravindra Gunde. Each participant was given certificate of participation.
SJAN president Dr Ram Thakur made introductory remarks. Secretary Kishor Bagde conducted the proceedings.
Head of the Department of Sports of DNC Prof Devendra Wankhede, Jayant Jichkar, Prof. Subhash Dadhe, Prashant Narad, Amol Rajput, Abhilash Sharma and SJAN members worked hard for the success of the event.

Ishant should take over the mantle of bowling spearhead

Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad has marked Ishant Sharma to take over the mantle of India’s bowling spearhead in the coming time. The Delhi bowler is experienced enough to fit into this role on a tough tour of South Africa later this year, he said.
With Zaheer Khan finding difficult to make a comeback Ishant Sharma is the senior-most bowler in the company of an exciting crop of pacers. Prasad acknowledged the fact saying that a wonder future lies ahead for the likes of Umesh Yadav and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar.
“Ishant, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yadav are bowling in groups. They have a wonderful future ahead. It is important for them to learn the tricks of the trade and start delivering. People here do not have much patience,” Prasad exclaimed.
Exhorting Ishant to take over the role of senior bowler, Prasad said, “Ishant has been in the squad for some time. He should take the responsibility of a senior bowler. He needs to be the strike bowler in the coming season.”
Prasad was talking to the media in a Meet the Press organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur.
The Karnataka bowler praised Umesh Yadav for his exploits but advised him to sort out fitness issues.
“In South Africa the wickets are conducive to fast bowlers. But the conditions are demanding and different. Lot of discipline is needed for any bowler to succeed on those wickets,” he said.
Prasad also applauded the BCCI for putting up a fine domestic structure which is producing a good bench strength.
“These are definitely the best times for Indian cricket. A lot of good talent is emerging at every level. It will create a healthy competition for a spot in the national team. The BCCI must be complimented for a fine domestic structure” he said.
Asked about youngsters coming up with great feats and records, Prasad said it was a good sign and showed the hunger for success in young players.
“May be some day someone breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record! But frankly I don’t know how many can do what Sachin has done. Playing for over two decades needs amazing quality. It’s next to impossible now. He is a living legend,” Prasad was effusive in hailing the Master Blaster.
The 45-year-old, who played 33 Tests and 161 ODIs, stressed on giving importance to Test cricket. He also advised to do away with One-Dayers and stick to only two formats (Tests and T20s).
“Test cricket is the real cricket. It tests the skills, mental strength and fitness of a player. It has to be given paramount importance. The best way to increase Tests is do away with One-Dayers,” he asserted.
Prasad also called for more countries playing T20 to make cricket a global sport.
“Unfortunately, the rules in cricket are very complicated. It should be kept as simple as possible to attract more teams,” he added.
Parrying away a query on England team’s celebrations at The Oval after Ashes triumph, Prasad said one needs to draw a line when it comes to celebrations.

Give equal importance to education: Prasad

Ex-cricketer gives away SJAN-Raisoni Achievers sports awards

"Never let your education suffer. Education helps in shaping the career of a sportsperson. Give your best on the playfield but at the same time give equal importance to education,” was the advise by former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad to budding sportspersons of the city, who were honoured with SJAN-Raisoni Achievers Sports Awards, on Thursday.
Speaking as the chief guest during the awards function organised by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur in association with Raisoni Group at Sai Sabhagruh, Prasad asked the sportspersons to be responsible and humble.
Raisoni Group chairman Sunil Raisoni presided over the function while Commissioner of Police KK Pathak was the guest of honour. Former Mayor Atal Bahadur Singh and educationist Dinanath Dasture also shared the dais.
Citing the examples of his India team-mates Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman, Javagal Srinath and Rahul Dravid, the Karnataka pacer said all of these great cricketers were highly qualified in academics too.
“Anil and Srinath are engineers, Rahul is an MBA, Laxman is also holds a high degree. It shows how education plays an important role in a sportsperson’s life.
“Unfortunately, we still cannot take sports as a profession in our country,” he added.
Prasad advised the youths to give importance to discipline and responsibility in the life. “Great cricketers like Sachin, Kumble and Dravid are very humble and that is the secret of their success.
“With success comes power and with power comes responsibility. It is very important to have the right attitude on and off the field. Be humble, respect the elders and enjoy what you are doing, success will automatically follow,” Prasad said.
Prasad also hailed the journalists for standing by him when he was removed as India’s bowling coach without any reason.
“Whatever I am is because of you scribes. They stood by me during my period of crisis, when the BCCI removed me as India’s bowling coach despite doing well,” he said.
In his presidential address, Sunil Raisoni said the Raisoni Group had always encouraged budding and needy sportspersons of the city.
Commissioner of Police Pathak also appealed to the corporates to come forward and encourage the abundant talent in this region.
Footballer Alwyn George, kho-kho player Deepali Sabane, cricketer Siddhesh Neral and chess wonder-kid Divya Deshmukh were honoured on the occasion. Prof. Sharad Suryavanshi was felicitated for his contribution in development of athletics in the region. Khaparkheda’s Maharashtra Vidyalaya and PWS College were also honoured for sports promotion.

Atal feted with lifetime
achievement award

Former mayor and current president of Nagpur District Football Association Atal Bahadur Singh was honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award on the occasion.
In a highly emotional display of love towards the ‘Santa Claus’ of city’s sports, people gave a standing ovation to the veteran sports organiser when he was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award amid thunderous claps.
SJAN secretary Kishor Bagde made the introductory remarks. Prof Prakash Kolte and SJAN president Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings. Treasurer Suhas Nayse proposed a vote of thanks.


Well...Sachin is a genius!

VENKATESH Prasad was a master of the slower ball in his playing days. He had to use this knack yet again during his speech when he was stressing on the importance of education in sports.
Prasad was giving examples of Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, all of whom have excellent educational qualifications. However, when he also mentioned Sachin Tendulkar in the list of greats Prasad had to quickly resort to his ‘slower one’ as the Master Blaster has no great academic record to boast of.
“Well.... Sachin is a genius! There are some people who are always an exception. They are very few and that is why they are called genius,” Prasad said with a chuckle, evoking big laugh from the audience.

SJAN-Raisoni awards in pictures

(All pics : SJAN)

SJAN-Raisoni sports award function today

FORMER Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad is arriving in the city on Thursday to grace the SJAN-Raisoni Achievers Sports awards Function to be held at Sai Sabhagruh, Shankar Nagar at 10.30 am.
Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) has organised the programme in association with Raisoni Group.
Chairman of Raisoni Group Sunil Raisoni will preside over the function. Commissioner of Police KK Pathak will be the guest of honour.
Footballer Alwyn George, kho-kho player Deepali Sabane, cricketer Siddhesh Neral and chess wonder-kid Divya Deshmukh have been selected for SJAN-Raisoni Achievers Awards.
Prof. Sharad Suryavanshi will also be honoured for his contribution in development of athletics in the region. Apart from it, Khaparkheda’s Maharashtra Vidyalaya and PWS College will be honoured for sports promotion.
Former mayor and current president of Nagpur District Football Association Atal Bahadur Singh will be conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award.

SJAN-Raisoni Achievers sports awards declared

               

                                    ALWYN GEORGE

                                      DEEPALI SABANE

                                  DIVYA DESHMUKH

                               SHARAD SURYAVANSHI

George, Deepali, Siddhesh, Divya, Suryavanshi to be honoured

The Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) and GH Raisoni Group will honour footballer Alwyn George, kho-kho player Deepali Sabane, cricketer Siddhesh Neral and chess wonderkid Divya Deshmukh with SJAN-Raisoni Achievers Awards.
Prof Sharad Suryavanshi will be honoured for his contribution in development of athletics in the region.
Khaparkheda’s Maharashtra Vidyalaya and PWS College will also be honoured for their work in sports promotion.
The annual awards function will be held on National Sports Day, August 29, at Sai Sabhagruha, Shankar Nagar at 10 am. Former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad will be chief guest of the function.
The awardees and their achievements:
ALWYN GEORGE (Best Senior Sportsman): Pundits of the game have hailed Alwyn George as the brightest young talent of Indian football. The 21-year-old plays as forward for Pailan Arrows in the I-League. He was a member of the Indian team for AFC U-22 Asian Cup qualifiers last year. Alwyn was adjudged the ‘Best Youngest Football Player of the Country’ by Players Football Association of India (PFAI). He will receive GH Raisoni Trophy for Best Senior Sportsman.
DEEPALI SABANE (Best Senior Sportswoman): Talented Kho-Kho player Deepali Sabane was instrumental in Nagpur University winning gold in Maharashtra State Inter-University Krida Mahotsava. She had represented Nagpur University in All India and West Zone Inter-University Kho-Kho tournaments. She will receive GH Raisoni Trophy for Best Senior Sportswoman.
SIDDHESH NERAL (Best Junior Sportsman): If Vidarbha qualified for Elite Group of Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy after four years it was mainly because of the exploits of Siddhesh Neral. This 19-year-old right-arm seamer emerged the joint highest wicket-taker in the tournament. Neral took 36 wickets at an impressive average of 16.30. He will be honoured with GH Raisoni Trophy for Best Junior Sportsman.
DIVYA DESHMUKH (Best Junior Sportswoman): The wonder-kid of chess has left all in awe with her exploits on the 64 squares. At just seven Divya hit a purple patch and made the city proud by becoming the youngest Woman Fide Master last month by claiming the Asian Youth U-8 crown in Iran. She will receive Baidyanath Trophy for Best Junior Sportswoman.
SHARAD SURYAVANSHI (Best Sports Organiser): Prof. Sharad Suryavanshi, in his capacity of Secretary of Nagpur District Athletic Association, has played a key role in development of the sport in the region. An athlete of repute during his playing days, Suryavanshi has been successfully playing the role of sports organiser. He will be honoured with Meeradevi Dasture Trophy.
Khaparkheda’s MAHARASHTRA VIDYALAYA will receive Centre Point School Trophy for doing exceptional work for promotion of sports.
Similarly, PWS COLLEGE will get KC Bajaj Memorial Trophy for their services to football and other games.
ATAL BAHADUR SINGH: The former mayor and current president of Nagpur District Football Association will be conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award.

Venkatesh Prasad to grace SJAN-Raisoni award function

Carrying forward its tradition of felicitating outstanding sportspersons of the city, Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with Raisoni Group will hold its annual awards function on August 29, birthday of hockey legend Major Dhyanchand. Former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad will be the chief guest of the function.
Baidyanath Ayurved, Mahatma Gandhi High School, Centre Point School, Bank of Maharashtra and Deaven Dasture family are the co-sponsors of the event.
Total seven awards including senior and junior sportspersons in men’s and women’s categories, sports organiser, best school and college will be presented on the occasion.
Names of the awardees as well as the venue of the function will be announced soon.
In the past SJAN’s annual awards functions have been graced as chief guest by eminent people including ex-Test stars  Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sanjay Manjrekar, badminton star Jwala Gutta, shooter Anjali Bhagwat, Olympian Mukesh Kumar, former India stumper Kiran More, Indian Cricket Board chief Adv Shashank Manohar, world’s most-capped hockey star Dilip Tirkey and other sports personalities.
Prasad has represented India in 33 Tests and 161 One-dayers. He has to his credit 96 Tests wickets while he has taken 196 wickets in One-day Internationals.
The 45-year-old has donned the role of Team India's bowling coach. Presently he is the chief coach of Uttar Pradesh Ranji team and also the bowling coach of IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore.

SJAN fetes Al Aziz footballers, state hockey players on International Sports Journalists' Day

CELEBRATING the International Sports Journalists’ Day, Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) felicitated talented football and hockey players of the city at a function held on Tuesday at Police Lines Takli ground.
The programme was organised in association with Nagpur District Football Association.
On the occasion members of NDFA Second Divisional champion team Al Aziz Football Club were felicitated along with girls and boys hockey players who represented Maharashtra in Hockey India’s national tournaments.
An exhibition football match between journalists and NDFA officials was also played which was won by the latter on penalties after both the teams played out a 2-2 draw.
Girl hockey players, who were felicitated include Rinku Yadav, Deepali Arjapure, Sonu Meshram and Anita Gajbhiye while boys who represented Maharashtra Sub-junior hockey team Tabrez Sheikh and Akib Rahim and Shahbaz Pathan (Senior National) were also feted.
The team members of Al Aziz Sports Club include: Meraj Ansari, Waqar Ahamed, Ansari, Mohd Khalil, Md Asif Ali, Ishrad Sagar, Mohd Saqlain, Mohd Muqib, Alam, Sharique Nihal, Mohd Faraz, Amir Patel, mohd. Jameel, Shahid Hassan, Mohd Kafeel, Sartaj, Faizan, Zubir Shekih, Aquib, Arshad Kamal. Coach: Mohd Anees Raza, Manager: Javed Rana.
Anjaya Anaparthy (SJAN) and Naquib Ansari (NDFA) were also honoured for their exception play during the friendly match.
The function was graced by Sameer Meghe, Chairman, Tirupati Urban Co-operative Bank, Avinash Bhute, of Tajshree Motors, Anupam Soni, Secretary, Nagpur Union of Working Journalist, Kishor Jichkar, former Corporator, Satish Ringne Reserve Police Inspector and Incharge of the ground, PSI Chandrabhan Singh Thakur.
 Dr Ram Thakur, SJAN president conducted the programme.

SJAN to fete soccer, hockey players

TO MARK the  International Sports Journalists’ Day, Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) will felicitate talented football and hockey players at a function to be held on Tuesday, July two, at the old Rural Police parade grounds, Takli at 10 am.
The programme has been organised in association with Nagpur District Football Association (NDFA). Members of NDFA Second Divisional champion team Al Aziz Football Club will be feted on the occasion. Four city women hockey players who had represented Maharashtra in the nationals will also be honoured.
An exhibition football match between journalists and NDFA officials will also be played on the occasion. Even as the journalists have listed out their players, the NDFA staff is also eagerly looking forward to this friendly, where not only will the football be seen bouncing around sportingly, but also pot-bellies and pot-bellies in the making will also perform likewise. Both organisations are grateful to City Police for allowing them to kick-around at their playfields.

Media Walkathon in pictures

All pics S Sudarshan/SJAN

Good response to Media Walkathon

Nagpur, June 2

A journalist’s life is full of pressure while maintaining the deadlines, running behind exclusive stories and not to mention long and odd working hours. In such a scenario a stress-buster is always welcome. Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with Orange City Hospital and Research Institute (OCHRI) organised Media walkathon which evoked good response on Sunday.

Media persons and their wives spared some time from busy schedule and walked for the health with lot of enthusiasm and energy in the event which was organised at Dr Ambedkar College for the first time.

The event was organised in four categories. In four-kilometre above 50 years category Jayant Kate of Lokmat emerged winner with a timing 25.54: 53 minutes. Ravindra Thakur of Lokmat Samachar finished second. He clocked 29. 54: 44 min. Arvind Upare of Lokmat achieved third place with a timing 33.13: 532 minutes.

Similarly in below 50 years men category, Rajesh Sharma of Lokmat walked to glory with a timing 27.13: 22. Subroto Chatrjeee of the same newspaper finished runners-up. He achieved the distance in 29. 32: 44 minutes. The Hitavada's Hitesh Limbachia (30. 40: 14 min) secured third place.

In four kilometre employees section, Alka Tote (20. 25: 31min) of Lokmat triumphed followed by Rakhi Chavan (22. 15: 70 )of Maharashtra times and Jyoti Sharan (25. 17: 25 min) of Lokmat Samachar.

In family section, Trupti Bhumar achieved premier position followed by Minal Deshpande and Samina Mirza.

Director of OCHRI Dr Anup Marar, president of Yugantar Education Society Rajkumar Tirpude and vice-principal of Dr Ambedkar College Dr AP Joshi distributed the prizes.

Earleir former NMC Standing Committee chairman Sandeep Joshi, additional commissioner Hemant Pawar and principal of Dr Ambedkar College Dr Malti Reddy flagged off the race.

SJAN secretary Kishor Bagde conducted the proceedings while president Dr Ram Thakur made introductory remarks. Secretary of Nagpur District Athletic Association Prof. Sharad Suryavanshi and his team along with SJAN members worked hard for the success of event.

Results

Above 50 years men (4 km): 1. Jayant Kate (Lokmat) 25.54:53 min, 2. Ravindra Thakur (Lokmat Samachar) 29.54:44 min, 3. Arvind Upare (Lokmat) 33.13:52 min.

Below 50 years men (4 km): 1 Rajesh Sharma (Lokmat) 27.13: 22 min, 2. Subroto Chaterjee (Lokmat) 29.32: 44 min, 3. Hitesh Limbachia (The Hitavada) 30.40: 14 min.

Women employees (2 km): 1. Alka Tote (Lokmat) 20. 25: 31 min, 2. Rakhi Chavan (Maharashtra Times) 22.15: 70 min, 3. Jyoti Sharan (Lokmat Samachar) 25. 17: 25 min.

Women (family 2 km): 1. Trupti Bhumar (12. 13. 33 min), 2. Minal Deshpande (14 . 12: 47 min), 3. Samina Mirza (17.43: 22 min).

Consolation prizes: Mansi Shenolikar and Chaitali Nayse.