SJAN- Gaikwad Patil badminton tourney begins

 Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil Memorial District Open Sub-Junior Badminton Tournament organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with Nagpur District Badminton Association (NDBA) began at RTM Nagpur University’s Subhedar Hall on Wednesday. 
 Chairman of Gaikwad Patil Group Dr Mohan Gaikwad inaugurated the tournament. Dipanshu Khirwadkar of SNDL, director of Nagpur University's Physical Education Department Dr Dhananjay Welukar and  NDBA secretary Mangesh Kashikar also graced the function.  
Speaking on the occasion Dr Gaikwad assured the SJAN that Gaikwad Patil Group will continue to sponsor the tournament in the future also. Dr Welukar urged the badminton playes to utilise the newly-laid wooden badminton court properly. Kashikar and Khirwadkar also spoke on the occasion. 
SJAN president Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings. Member Piyush Patil conducted the proceedings while treasurer Suhas Nayse proposed a vote of thanks. 

RESULTS

BS U 13 ( 1 Round)
1)Sarthak Pakhmode BT  Videh Agrawal  15-01, 15-00
2)Aryan Bagul BT  Akshat Mandavgane 15-02, 15-06
3)Aditya Shridlkar BT kartik Prayagi 15-06, 15-08
4)Amitesh Agrawal BT Pratyush ramteke 15-01, 15-04
5)Ravi Bang bt Jigrr Deshmukh 4-15,15-14,15-6
6)Kirtesh Choudhari bt Nilay Deshpande 15-7,15-5
7)Vaibhav Mithe bt Sarthak Ambhore 15-1,15-5
8)Arjun Vedoitel bt Praharsh Choudhari 15-12,15-8
9)Nikhil Chandak bt Veddhant Parate 15-5,15-7
10)Sahil Bhusari bt Tushar Sharma 15-9,12-15,15-4
11)Hridaywant Rathore bt Aditya Gadge 15-8,15-9
12)Sumeet Gidwani bt Vedant Wankhade 15-4,15-5
13)Dev Rajesh bt Malhar Joshi 15-4,15-1
14)Arav Fernandez bt Rudayesh Ambulkar 15-9,15-6
15)Sujoy Joseph bt Divit Wadhvani 15-9,15-4
BS U10(1 Round)
1)Om Gavadi bt Rishi Laddhad 15-10,15-7
2)Adwait Mistri bt Abhishek Kanitkar 15-12,15-14
3)Karan Jain bt Devang Damkondwar 15-12,15-14
GS U  13(1round)
1)Chaitali Nayse bt Soni Patra 15-2,15-4
2)Titksha Patil bgt Bhumilka Navranjan 15-4,15-14
3)Amulya Lanjewar bt Tanvi Damle 15-6,15-13
4)Shubhi Shukla bt Sanika Maind 15-7,15-11

5)Vaidehi Gokhe bt Amruta Gadekar 

SJAN- Gaikwad Patil badminton from today

Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil Memorial District Open Sub-Junior Badminton tournament will get underway at Nagpur University’s Subhedar Hall on Wednesday. The four-day tourney is being organised by the Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) under the auspices of Nagpur District Badminton Association (NDBA).

Dr Mohan Gaikwad, chairman of Gaikwad Patil Group, will be the chief guest of the inauguration function. Sonal Khurana, SNDL Business head, will be the guest of honour. Dr Dhananjay Welukar, Director of Nagpur University's Physical Education Department, and Mangesh Kashikar, NDBA Secretary, will be the dignitaries gracing the function which will be held at 3 pm at Subhedar Hall. Matches will begin after the inauguration function.

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. Huge response from players has been a feature of the tournament since its inception last year. This year too a record 409 entries have been received. Leading badminton equipment company Yonex will provide the shuttles, while prizes will be sponsored by SNDL Nagpur.

Gaikwad-Patil SJAN Nagpur Dist Sub-Junior Badminton at Subhedar Hall

The Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN), under the auspices of Nagpur District Badminton Association (NDBA), is organising Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil Memorial District Open Sub-Junior Badminton tournament from November 12 to 15 at Nagpur University’s Subhedar Hall.

The venue for the four-day tourney was finalized on Monday after the SJAN delegation met Dhananjay Welukar, director of physical education and sports, Nagpur University.

Welukar assured that the remaining work of the Subhedar Hall will be completed before November 8.

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. Entry closes on November 5 (Wednesday).

Leading badminton equipment company Yonex will provide the shuttles, while prizes will be sponsored by SNDL Nagpur.

Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil Memorial Nagpur District Sub-Junior Open Badminton tournament from November 12 to 15

The Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN), under the auspices of Nagpur District Badminton Association (NDBA), is organising Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil Memorial District Open Sub-Junior Badminton tournament from November 12 to 15.

The venue for the four-day tourney will be announced later.

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.

Dr Mohan Gaikwad, chairman of Gaikwad Patil Group, said he is always ready to help sports.

“I love sports and want to do lot of things for the development of sports. Our Group has been sponsoring badminton and chess tournaments regularly in the region. I am happy to to be associated with the SJAN in sponsoring the district badminton tournament. Last year was a great success and I am sure this year will be even more successful. This is our second year and I would like to be associated with this tournament in the years to come,” said Dr Mohan Gaikwad.

The NDBA will provide the technical support to the tournament. NDBA secretary Mr Mangesh Kashikar is happy that SJAN has taken initiative to conduct one district open tournament.

Leading badminton equipment company Yonex will provide the shuttles, while prizes will be sponsored by SNDL Nagpur.

Entry forms will be displayed on the NDBA website (www.ndbasso.in) and all the players will have to fill the entry forms online, said SJAN secretary Kishor Bagde. Entry closes on November 5.

SJAN president Dr Ram Thakur has appealed to all the players to participate in the tournament in large numbers.

Ambedkar Law Deekshabhoomi win SJAN debate contest

Dr Ambedkar Law College, Deekshabhoomi won the Inter-College Debate Competition organised by Sports Journalists' Association of NAgpur (SJAN) in association with Dr Ambedkar College, Deeksshabhoomi on Wednesday. 

The topic of the competition was 'Indian sportspersons prefer personal glory over country'. The participants,  citing the examples of Hockey Wizard Major Dhyan Chand, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gahbhir, tennis player Sania Mirza, wrestler Sushil Kumar etc,  expressed the mixed views over the topic. Ultimately Dr Ambedkar Law College team comprising Shweta Parsodkar and Rasika Bangre emerged the winner with 237 points. Last year's champion Dhanwate National College (DNC) team comprising Ravindra Gunde and Badal Shrirame finished runners-up with 215 points. Institute of Science represented by Bhakti Datarkar and Shweta Chourey achieved third place with 187 points. Utkarsha Rathi fo Ramdeobaba Engineering College got consolation prize. 

Principal of Dr Ambedkar College, Deekshabhoomi Dr Prakash Kharat distributed the prizes. Former Vidarbha cricketer Rajan Nair,  announcer in Akashwani Shraddha Bharadwaj  and senior  sports journalist Suhas Nayse were the judges. SJAN president Dr Ram Thakur conduced the proceedings and proposed a vote of thanks. Prof. DS Borkar and his team worked hard under the guidance of vice-principal Dr Arvind Joshi for the success of event. 

Result

1. Dr Ambedkar Law Colleee 237  (Shweta Parsodkar, Rasika Bangare ), 2. Dhanwate National College 215 (Ravindra Gunde, Badal Shrirame), 3. Institute of Science 187 (Bhakti Datarkar, Shweta Chourey). 

‘Let foreigners train juniors’

EXPRESSING his clear dislike for foreign coaches for the senior Indian hockey team, former India goalkeeper Mir Ranjan Negi suggested that they be asked to rather train the junior and sub-junior Indian teams.
“What can these foreign coaches teach the likes of Sardara Singh and Co? One cannot totally change the basics of a player in the senior squad. If only the federation wants to hire foreign coaches, they must do it to train the youngsters. Give the junior and sub-juniors teams to them,” said Negi while interacting with scribes in ‘Meet The Press’ organised by Sports Journalists Association of Nagpur (SJAN) at it premises on Saturday.
“They play hockey on laptop. Penalty corner conversion is one of the most important aspects to win matches and tell me what planning these high performance (foreign) coaches have had as we could not convert a single one in the last World Cup,” he asked.
Negi said it was high time that government and sports federation came up with policies promoting sports so that more sportspersons take to the ground. 
On India’s chances in the ongoing Asian Games, where a lacklustre India have made the semi-finals, Negi said, “There is no standard in the Asian Games and we must win the title. If they do not win here then where will they win?”
At the outset SJAN Secretary Kishor Bagde welcomed Negi. President Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings and proposed a vote of thanks.
(All pics S Sudarshan)

Inter-college debate contest on October 8

SJAN- Ambedkar College joint venture

Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with Dr Ambedkar College, Deekshabhoomi  is organising an Inter-College Debate Competition on October 8 (Wednesday) at  the college auditorium at 11 a.m. 

The topic of the competition is 'Indian sportspersons prefer personal glory over country '. The winner will be awarded Rs 2,000 and trophy while the runner-up will get Rs 1,500 and trophy. The third prize will be Rs 1,000 and trophy. Apart from it, each participant will get certificate.

Each team consist of two students, one will speak in favour and one against subject. A competitor can use any of the following language English, Hindi or Marathi. Each candidate will be allotted four minutes to speak on his topic. Judges decision will be final and the results will be declared immediately after the competition.The last day of entry is October 6. 

For more details and entries  interested can contact  vice-principal of Ambedkar College Dr Arvind Joshi (8600099586) or  SJAN secretary Kishor Bagde (9881037100, 9822576459) .

SJAN-Raisoni Achievers awards distributed

By Nilesh Deshpande

Nagpur, Sept 7

Former Indian cricket team captain and great spinner Bishan Singh Bedi was of the opinion that new policy should be chalked out to give the boost to the Indian sports. For that he mulled the idea of new administrative set up i.e. Indian Sports Services (ISS) on the lines of Indian Administrative Services (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS). 

He was speaking during SJAN-Raisoni Achievers annual award function organised by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association of Raisoni Group at Scientific Hall on Sunday 

Chairman of Raisoni Group Sunil Raisoni, SJAN president Dr Ram Thakur and secretary Kishor Bagde shared the dais. Elaborating his point he said, " As a part of administrative set up there are IAS and IPS wings in the country. On that lines the Indian sports also need the well trained officers. If that happens the role of sports organisers who are at the helm of affairs of various sports bodies for long time will come to an end and it will give the boost to the Indian sports. 

While guiding the budding sportspersons Bedi who has played Test cricket for India from 1966 to 1979 and formed part of the famous Indian spin quartet said, " The sportspersons should take the criticism positively. They should always prepare themselves ready to face the criticism in the media because it pointed out their flaws and give them an opportunity to learn something new". 

Bedi signed out by assuring all kind of possible help to the Nagpur sports. Mr Raisoni in his speech thanked SJAN for giving a platform to the talented and needy sportspersons of the city. 

Earlier left-handed batsman of Vidarbha Faiz Fazal (GH Raisoni Trophy) , talented athlete Jyoti Chavan (GH Raisoni Trophy) , budding badminton player Rohan Gurbani (GH Raisoni Trophy), promising basketball player Mugdha Amraotkar (Baidyanath Trophy)  and ex-hockey  player and organiser Manish Gaur (Meeradevi Dasture Trophy) were honoured during the function. Besides individual sportspersons, Nehru Vidyalaya, Hingna (Centre Point School Trophy),and SK Porwal College  (KC Bajaj Memorial Trophy) were honoured for their contributions to the field of sports. 

Director of Raisoni Group V Gopalkrishnan, noted sports organiser Deven Dasture, DSO Vijay Santan and  marketing manager of Bank of Maharashtra Mohan Tonge were also present on the occasion. 

SJAN treasurer Suhas Nayse and Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings while secretary Kishor Bagde proposed a vote of thanks.

SJAN-Raisoni Achivers Award function pictures

All Pics by Sudarshan Sakharkar/SJAN

'भारतीय क्रीडा सेवेची सुरुवात व्हायला हवी'

बिशन सिंग बेदी यांचे प्रतिपादन 
एसजेएएन-रायसोनी वार्षिक क्रीडा पुरस्कार वितरीत 

‘भारतीय क्रीडा क्षेत्रातील मरगळ दूर करण्यासाठी नवे धोरण आखण्याची गरज आहे. वगाने बदलणारी परिस्थिती पाहता क्रीडा क्षेत्राचा कारभार सुरळीत चालावा म्हणून भारतीय क्रीडा सेवा (इंडियन स्पोर्टस् सर्व्हिसेस) ही नवी प्रशासकीय रचना तयार करण्यात यावी,’ अशी कल्पना भारतीय क्रिकेट संघाचे माजी कर्णधार बिशन सिंग बेदी यांनी रविवारी मांडली. 
स्पोर्टस् जर्नालिस्ट्स् असोसिएशन ऑफ नागपूर (एसजेएएन) आणि रायसोनी समुहाच्या संयुक्त विद्यमाने लक्ष्मी नगर येथील सायंटिफिक सभागृहात आयोजित वार्षिक क्रीडा पुरस्कार वितरण सोहळ्याचे प्रमूख अतिथी म्हणून ते बोलत होते. यावेळी मंचावर समूहाचे अध्यक्ष सुनिल रायसोनी, एसजेएएनचे अध्यक्ष डॉ. राम  ठाकुर आणि सचिव कीशोर बागडे उपस्थित होते. 
क्रीडा क्षेत्रातील उत्कृष्ट कामगिरीसाठी बेदी यांच्या हस्ते हिंगणा ये‌थील नेहरु विद्यालय (सेंटर पॉइंट स्कूल ट्रॉफी), कामठीचे एस. के. पोरवाल कॉलेज (के. सी. बजाज मेमोरियल ट्रॉफी), क्रीडा संघटक मनिष गौर (मीरादेवी दस्तुरे ट्रॉफी), बास्केटबॉलपटू मुग्‍धा अमरावतकर (बैद्यनाथ ट्रॉफी), बॅडमिंटनपटू रोहन गुरबानी (जी. एच. रायसोनी ट्रॉफी), ज्योती चव्हाण (जी. एच. रायसोनी ट्राफी) आणि फैज फजल (जी.एच. रायसोनी ट्रॉफी) यांचा सत्कार करण्यात आला.   
भारतीय क्रीडा सेवेची संकल्पना अधिक विस्तृतपणे मांडताना ते म्हणाले, ‘राज्यव्यवस्‍थेचा भाग म्हणून भारतीय प्रशासकीय सेवा (आयएएस), भारतीय पोलिस सेवा (आयपीएस), भारतीय परराष्ट्र सेवा (आयएफएस) अशा विविध रचना करण्यात आल्या आहेत. त्याच धर्तीवर भारतातील क्रीडा क्षेत्रासाठीही विशिष्‍ट प्रकारचे प्रशिक्षण घेतलेल्या अधिकाऱ्यांची आवश्यकता आहे. तसे झाले तर, क्रीडा संघटनांमध्ये वर्षानुवर्ष खुर्च्या अडवून बसलेल्यांवर आपोआपच बंधने निर्माण होतील आणि भारतीय क्रीडा क्षेत्र अधिक जोमाने कार्यरत होईल.’
‘या जगात कायमचे काहीच नसते. जे वर गेले ते खाली येणारच, हा प्रकृतीचा नियम आहे. फक्त वर गेल्यानंतर (यश मिळाल्यानंतर) खाली येण्यासाठीचा कालावधी जो लांबवू शकतो तोच महान खेळाडू ठरतो,’ असा मंत्र भाररताच्या सुप्रसिद्ध फिरकी चौकडीचा भाग असलेल्या बेदी यांनी यावेळी दिला. 
नवोदित खेळाडूंना मार्गदर्शन करताना बेदी यांनी टीकेकडे सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोनातून प‌ाहिले पाहिजे, असा सल्ला दिला. ते म्हणाले, ‘वर्तमानपत्रातून किंवा इतरांकडून होणाऱ्या टिकेसाठी खेळाडूंनी नेहमीच तयार असले पाहिजे. टिकेमुळे आपले काय चुकले आहे ते कळते आणि त्यातून नवीन काही तरी शिकायची संधी मिळते. ‌आपले मित्र काय चुकलं ते कधीच सांगणार नाहीत. ते आपल्या सगळ्याच गोष्टीची तारीफ करतील. टिकेमुळे आपण शहाणे होतो. त्यामुळे आपल्या खेळावर टिका करणाऱ्यांचा खेळाडूंनी राग करण्याचे कारण नाही.’
कार्यक्रमाचे संचालन सुहास नायसे यांनी तर प्रास्ताविक किशोर बागडे यांनी केले. 
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स्वतःच्या परिस्थितीचा अभिमान असू द्या
स्वतःचा परिचय देताना खेळाडूला लाज वाटायला नको. उलट खेळाला प्रतिकूल परि‌स्थिती असेल तर त्याचा अभिमान असायला हवा, असा सल्ला बेदी यांनी खेळाडूंना दिला. आपली मूळं पक्की असली तर आपण अधिक मोठे होऊ शकतो, असे ते म्हणाले. नागपुरातील क्रीडा क्षेत्राला क‌िंवा एखाद्या खेळाडूला कुठलीही मदत हवी असेल आणि माझ्याकडून ती करणे शक्य असेल तर, त्यासाठी मी सदैव तयार आहे, असे आश्वासन बेदी यांनी दिले.

Test loss weighs more than ODI win: Bedi

By Sudhanshu Bisen
Nagpur, Spetember 6, 2014

SOMEONE offered him ‘gulab jamun’ but he politely refused. No wonder! For, anything sugar-coated lies well outside his domain.
His ailing knees may have made him limp a bit these days but nothing subjugates his exasperation when he takes the mike. Even the cool temperatures inside the air conditioned room had to vie hard with the ‘on-fire’ Bishen Singh Bedi on Saturday.
That Bedi doesn’t have a liking for the ‘doosra’ can only be justified once he speaks. He has no two opinions on anything.
In the ‘Meet The Press’ organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN), Bedi was at his ‘bindass’ best.
Whenever someone fired a question at him, he darted back with a couple of counter-questions.
In the process, Bedi unabashedly addressed the burning issues of Indian cricket, the ill-effects of Indian Premier League (IPL) and the levels of commitment. More than a question-answer session it was much of a introspection that left everybody ponder over the truth.
“Frankly tell me, after this year’s IPL season, how much time did the team get to practice in England before the Tests? There were hardly a few warm-up games leading to the five-match series. It all boils down to what I have been saying since long. IPL is the root-cause of the evil,” he said.
Bedi felt that winning the ODI series should not shove the Test losses under the carpet. “If you feel that by winning the ODIs we have got our revenge, then you are wrong. Test cricket is the ultimate cricket and nothing comes close to a Test win. The loss in Test matches weighs a lot more than the win in the ODIs.”
Bedi also blamed the players for not giving importance to domestic cricket. “How many international players take Ranji Trophy or Duleep Trophy seriously? You have to play domestic cricket day in and day out to sharpen your skills. There is no seriousness amongst the IPL players about domestic cricket.
“Every player wants to join the rat race by playing in the cash-rich league,” he said, before candidly saying, “And what more, there is a new trend this days of playing county cricket! Have you seen the state of county cricket these days! It’s horrible.”
The member of India’s famous spin quartet, Bedi blamed IPL for lack of genuine spinners in India. “The buck stops at the IPL. If you are paying crores to bowl just four overs, who would want to toil hard all day in domestic games. I am not saying that money is not important but you have to stop this rot. No spinner wants to take wickets. They just want to contain the batsman.
Bedi wasn’t shy of taking pot-shots at N Srinivasan and media as well. “I don’t understand how can someone be so greedy. He (Srinivasan) has been the BCCI President, now he is the ICC Chief and he again wants to remain BCCI President. He has taken this pure game to the court. Moreover the media isn’t writing enough about the wrongdoing he has done. We are all falling in the line. Someone has to bell the cat,” he added.
“There is no one in the board who is coming forward and addressing the issue. That’s why I always say, ‘Agar paisa bolta hai toh paisa chup bhi karata hai.’”
Before signing off, Bedi hailed former BCCI President Shashank Manohar for his dignity. “I truly respect what Mr Manohar has done for Indian cricket. He had so much dignity that he declined his post of BCCI chief after his successful tenure. He was selfless in his service and I respect it a lot. I am truly honoured to be in his city.”
Report courtesy: The Hitavada

Bedi arriving in Nagpur on Sept 6

Nagpur, Sept 6, 2014
By Nilesh Deshpande

Former Indian cricket team captain Bishan Singh Bedi is arriving in the Orange City on Saturday morning to grace the SJAN-Raisoni Achievers Awards function to be held on Sunday at Scientific Hall, Laxmi Nagar at 11 a.m.
 Left-handed batsman of Vidarbha Faiz Fazal, talented athlete Jyoti Chavan, budding badminton player Rohan Gurbani, promising basketball player Mugdha Amraotkar and ex-hockey  player and organiser Manish Gaur  have been selected for the annual sports awards instituted by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) and Raisoni Group. Besides individual sportspersons, Nehru Vidyalaya, Hingna  and SK Porwal Colllege  will be awarded for their contributions to the field of sports.
Bedi  has  played Test cricket for India from 1966 to 1979 and formed part of the famous Indian spin quartet. He also captained the national side in 22 Test matches. Baidyanath Ayurved, Mahatma Gandhi High School, Centre Point School, Bank of Maharashtra and Deaven Dasture family are the co-sponsors of the event.

Sports organisers vow to come together

On the auspicious occasion of National Sports Day which is being celebrated on birth anniversary of Hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, the city sports organisers have vowed to come together on one platform to take up various issues related with the development of city sports .
The occasion was panel discussion organised by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur (SJAN) at its Vivekanand Nagar office on Friday.
Vidarbha Hockey Association secretary Vinod Gavai, Shiv Chhatrapati awardee and secretary of Nagpur District Basketball Association Sharughna Gokhale, secretary of Maharashtra Chess Association Dilip Pagey and secretary of Nagpur District Athletic Association Dr Sharad Suryavanshi spoke on various issues and difficulties faced by the sports organisers. Finally they came to the conclusion that one common forum of the sports organisers should be formed to deal with various problems.
About hockey Vinod Gavai said lack of astro turf is major problem which the association is facing. " If Pune have astro turf, why not in Nagpur which is second capital of Maharashtra", he questioned.
Shatrughna Gokhale who is also  the member of  Maharashtra government's sports policy committee said government has lot of schemes but the actual beneficiaries are unaware about it. Joint efforts needed so that sportspersons should avail the benefits of it.
Dilip Pagey pointed out various flaws in government's sports policies and said efforts should be made to bring some changes in the policies. Dr Suryavanshi lamented over the lack of collective efforts and infrastructure for athletes in the city.
Earlier the dignitaries garlanded the portrait of Major Dhyan Chand. SJAN president Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings while secretary Kishor Bagde proposed a vote of thanks.

SJAN-Raisoni Achievers sports awards declared

 

Fazal, Jyoti, Rohan, Mugdha,Gaur to be honoured

Nagpur, Aug. 28: We are happy to announce that prolific left-handed batsman of Vidarbha Faiz Fazal, talented athlete Jyoti Chavan, budding badminton player Rohan Gurbani, promising basketball player Mugdha Amraotkar and ex-hockey  player and organiser Manish Gaur  have been selected for the annual sports awards instituted by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) and Raisoni Group. 

Besides individual sportspersons, Nehru Vidyalaya, Hingna  and SK Porwal Colllege  will be awarded for their contributions to the field of sports. 

The awards ceremony will be held on September 7 at Scientific Hall , Laxmi Nagar  at 11.00 am. Former Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi will be the chief guest of the function while chairman of Raisoni Group Sunil Raisoni will preside over. 

 

 

Faiz Fazal: Left handed batsman so far has played 59 first class matches and scored 4001 runs including  seven centuries and 21 half centuries. In the last Ranji season, even after playing less matches he was amongst top five run scorers. In eight matches he scored 845 runs hitting two centuries and six half centuries.  He will receive GH Raisoni trophy for best senior sportsman. 

 

 

 

Jyoti Chavan: Talented athlete clinched silver medal last year in Junior National Cross Country. In State Championship held at Pune she secured gold medal. In West Zone Championship held at Ranchi, she brought the laurels to the city by winning gold. In recently held Hyderabad Marathon, she emerged winner in half-marathon.  She wiil receive GH Raisoni Trophy for best senior sportswoman. 

Rohan Gurbani: For last two years  this Centre Point School student has been State Sub-Junior Champion. On two occasions he reached the semi-finals in the nationals.  He will be honoured with GH Raisoni Trophy for Best Junior Sportsperson.

 

 

Mugdha Amraotkar: After a gap of 23 years, city saw one of its basketball players don the national colours. Mugdha became the only hoopster after Manjiri Mandpe to earn the India cap. 16-year-old Mugdha represented India in Fiba Asia Basketball Championship for U-16 women in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Dharampeth Krida Mandal girl impressed many with her defensive blocks in her maiden international appearance. She will receive Baidyanath Trophy for best junior female player. 

 

 

Manish Gaur: is a well known personality in hockey field. He has represented Vidarbha in various state and national tournament. Apart from it for last several years, he has been instrumental in organising All India Dr BR Ambedkar U-16 Hockey Tournament successfully from 2004.  He will be honoured with Meeradevi Dasture Trophy. 

Hingna’s Nehru Vidyalaya  will receive Centre Point School trophy for the promotion of sports. Similarly,SK Porwal college will get KC Bajaj Memorial Trophy for their services to the sports.

Bedi 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 September 7 (Sunday) at Scientific Hall, Laxmi Nagar. 

Former Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi will be the chief guest on the occasion. He has  played Test cricket for India from 1966 to 1979 and formed part of the famous Indian spin quartet. He also captained the national side in 22 Test matches. 

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 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, former Indian pace bowler Vyankatesh Prasad other sports personalities.