Kit distribution function of Ankur Seeds-SJAN 24th Inter-Press Invitational T20 Cricket Tournament on Sunday

 

The kit distribution function of Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) organised Ankur Seeds-SJAN 24th Inter-Press Invitational T20 Cricket Tournament will be held on Sunday Feb 11, 2024 at SJAN office, behind Sai Mandir at 9.30 am.

Vishal Umralkar of Ankur Seeds will grace the occasion. Sunil Kuhikar of Shanknaad, senior journalist Charudutt Kahu will also remain present.

The tourament is going to be held from February 13 to March 3 at Vasant Nagar ground.
Eight teams are divided into two groups. Group A includes defending champions Lokmat, Times of India, Dainik Bhaskar and Loksatta while Group B has last year’s runners-up Punyanagari, Tarun Bharat, Sakal and Navbharat. Matches will be held on league-cum-knock-out basis and top two from each group will make it to the semi-finals. The final will be played on March 3. The tournament will be played in coloured clothing and with white Wisden balls from Sports Link, informs Paritosh Pramanik, Secretary, SJAN.
This year, the tournament is being supported by Ankur Seeds, Shanknaad, Khasdar Krida Mahotsav's Khelo Nagpur, Lakhan Jaiswal Communications, KIMS Kingsway Hospitals and Sports Link.

Fans can watch live scoring of all the matches at cricheroes.in.

SJAN inter-press cricket from Feb 13

 

Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) will be organising Ankur Seeds-SJAN 24th Inter-Press T20 Cricket Tournament. The tourament is going to be held from February 13 to March 3 at Vasant Nagar ground.
Eight teams are divided into two groups. Group A includes defending champions Lokmat, Times of India, Dainik Bhaskar and Loksatta while Group B has last year’s runners-up Punyanagari, Tarun Bharat, Sakal and Navbharat. Matches will be held on league-cum-knock-out basis and top two from each group will make it to the semi-finals. The final will be played on March 3. The tournament will be played in coloured clothing and with white Wisden balls from Sports Link.
Dresses to all teams will be distributed on February 11 at SJAN office, informs a press release issued by Paritosh Pramanik, Secretary, SJAN.
More details can be obtained from Naresh Shelke, Convenor of the tournament.

SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES Jayaram tells sportspersons

 

SJAN-Raisoni Achievers annual sports awards distributed

“IN EVERY sportsperson’s career, there are many ups and downs. It is necessary for players to work tirelessly and seize the opportunity to prove themselves,” said former international badminton player and Dutch Open champion Ajay Jayaram.
Jayaram was speaking during SJAN-Raisoni Achievers annual sports award programme organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with Raisoni Group at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines here on Saturday.
Director of Global Education Limited Aditya Bhandari, Baidyanath Director Siddhesh Sharma, noted sports organiser Deaven Dasture shared the dais.
Speaking further Jayaram said, every sportsperson has to face many difficulties right from sustaining an injury to missing the team bus. But in such an adverse situations, players should not get disappointed and think how to overcome those difficulties.
International archer Ojas Deotale, Indian cricketer Jitesh Sharma and international badminton player Ritika Thaker were honoured in the senior group. India Under-19 cricketer Sanyog Bhagwat and basketball player Sameeksha Chandak were honoured in junior categories. Maharashtra State Table Tennis Association Secretary Adv Ashutosh Potnis was awarded with the best organiser trophy. St Ursula Girls High School and Yashwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE) were awarded as
best school and college respectively.
Deotale’s award was accepted by his mother Archana and father Pravin. The programme was moderated by Naresh Shelke and Dr Ram Thakur, President, SJAN.
Project Director of GH Raisoni Sports and Cultural Foundation, Dr Mrunal Naik, Raisoni Group PRO Amit Gandhare, former Deputy Director of Sports Dr Jaiprakash Duble, SJAN Secretary Paritosh Pramanik, Treasurer Nilesh Deshpande and other members were present.

CONFIDENCE GROWS WITH HARD WORK: JITESH
India wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma said “it doesn’t matter where you come from or what you do in the field of sports. If you are willing to work hard, it will work for you on the actual field. Only hard work increases the confidence of players.”
Sharma further said that although cricket gets maximum media attention and publicity, he personally like those sportspersons who make their mark in the individual sport.
“In team sports, you get support from your mates whereas in individual one is all alone and has to lift himself up in difficult situation. But the future of sportspersons who play individual sport, is bright,” he said.