Golden Punch a novel authored by Dr Balwant Singh Sandhu

Sunday 1st September 2024 at 11:37 PM

The Alumni Association at Ludhiana College congratulates this boxing sports novel  

Ludhiana: 1st September 2024: (*Brij Bhushan Goyal//The Sports Screen)::

In a domain where in India sports writers are scarce and performance in competitive sports of nation’s athletes and sportspersons is yet to match with other nations like China, Japan, England, USA etc, there are some passionate sports lovers and educationists like Principal Dr Balwant Singh Sandhu who are keeping the hope alive by their sports writing which is inspiring youth always.

In his latest achievement, Dr Sandhu’s book Golden Punch An inspiring sports novel based on the life of famous Punjabi-Indian Boxer Kaur Singh is now part of academics when it is to be taught in the Guru Nanak Dev University syllabus of Bachelor of Physical Education And Sports (BPES) from the year 2024 to 2027 in the compulsory subject of Punjabi language in the degree class .In this book Dr Sandhu portraits life of the legendary Indian Boxer who rose from from Punjab’s Sangrur district beginning his career as a farmer, get into Indian armed forces , shines in boxing sports to win golden laurels in Asian Games and other international championships to be awarded Padam Shri and Arjuna Award and then again resorts to farming in later years. It nicely depicts the journey with interesting anecdotes bringing sports boxing rings and rural grounds alive while when reads the novel.

SCD Govt. College Alumnus who is now Principal in a Punjab rural college Sri Guru Angad Dev College, Khadur Sahib has been a promising player in his Alma Mater at Ludhiana. Brij Bhushan Goyal Organizing secretary of the Alumni Association of the Ludhiana college has congratulated Dr Sandhu who he said has made all the alumni proud as he himself was also an outstanding athlete in the Ludhiana college. Principal Manjit Singh Sandhu from Udaipur, an Ludhiana ex Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya and also an alumnus and an outstanding sportsman in the Ludhiana college said that Dr Sandhu’s books is a unique effort which needs to be translated in other languages too. Dr Sandhu has also written 2 other such books titled as 'Gumnaam Champion' and 'Ik Pind Di Khed Gatha -Village Chakkar' which are also liked by the sports fraternity immensely.

  *Brij Bhushan Goyal is an active social reformer, freelance writer and journalist as well as the Organizing Secretary of Alumni Association of SCD Government College, Ludhiana. Their mobile phone contact number is:+91 94176 00666

Career in Archery is still brighter

Archery is still considered as best silent target shooting

Learning Fundamentals:Air Force Airman Alerek Mitera, left, and Senior Airmen Jocelyn Rosado practice archery during a beginner’s course at Dover Air Force Base, Del., July 18, 2024.             Credit: Jason Minto, Air Force

Chandigarh: 21st August 2024: (The Sports Screen Desk)::

The history the of archery in India and abroad is very old. Although its military importance is not considered as more important in the modern era but it still attracts the youth interesting in shooting practice. it is still part of the national and international sports events. So how archery still offer the brighter career.

The history of archery in India is linked to ancient times. Archery is mentioned in epics like Ramayana and Mah
abharata. Characters like Lord Rama, Arjuna, and Eklavya were great warriors of archery. Archery was an important part of warfare for ancient Indian warriors. Archery was used not only in war but also in hunting and other religious rituals.

The history of archery abroad is also rich. Archery was used for both war and hunting in ancient Egypt, Greece, and China. In the Middle Ages, archery was a major martial art in Europe. During the time of the Mongol Empire, archery was used highly effectively in cavalry battles. In Japan, Kyudo (Japanese archery) is regarded as a spiritual and martial art.

Military Importance of Archery in the Modern Era is still continued and attracting the youth.The military importance of archery has diminished in the modern era as firearms and other modern weapons have replaced it. However, archery is still used in some special forces for silent target shooting. Apart from this, archery is used for military training and promotion of discipline.

Career in Archery is still brighter. In today's time, archery has developed as a sport and has great importance. If you want to make a career in archery, then following are some of its major opportunities:

Player: You can become a professional archer and participate in national and international competitions, such as Olympics, Asian Games, and other world-class tournaments.

Coach: By becoming an archery coach, you can train new players and develop their skills.

Sports Science and Research: You can research the scientific aspects of archery, such as biomechanics, psychology, and other physical training techniques.

Career in Outdoor and Adventure Activities: Archery is also seen as an adventure sport and creative activity. There are career opportunities in this field too.

Promoters and Organizers: You can make a career in organizing and promoting archery competitions.

If you are interested in archery, to take it up as a hobby or career, there are many institutes and clubs where you can get training and participate in competitions.

Punjab Govt. has started to set up 10-meter shooting ranges

Tuesday 20th August 2024 at 6:44 PM

The first shooting range would come up at Sri Anandpur Sahib

Education Minister Harjot Bains informed about the sports plan of Bhagwant Mann Govt.

Felicitates Olympians and other international shooting players at Mohali Shooting Range

Punjab Rifle Shooting Association holds State Shooting Championship 

Association Promises to Contribute More International Players from Punjab by LA Olympics

SAS Nagar:  20th August 2024: (Kartika Kalyani Singh//The Sports Screen)::

To promote shooting in government schools Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government has started to set up 10-meter shooting ranges at least in one school in each district, said Punjab Education Minister, Harjot Singh Bains at Mohali Shooting Range today.

He was here to felicitate the Olympians and international shooting players on the occasion of the Punjab State Shooting Championship held by the Punjab Rifle Shooting Association.

He said that the first shooting range would come up at Sri Anandpur Sahib out of the first phase 10 shooting ranges. He said that apart from that the state would promote hockey in schools too by laying six-side astroturfing. Similarly, swimming would also be promoted in government schools.

Appreciating the contribution of Punjab shooting players in the recently held Paris Olympics,  he said that after hockey where 10 Punjab players represent the Indian team, Punjab is also marching ahead to be the nursery of shooting players as it has contributed 7 players out of a total 17 shooting players participated at Paris Olympics. He said that the Punjab Chief Minister has given a cash prize of Rs One Crore each to the eight players of the Bronze Medal Winner Hockey Team besides Rs 15 lakh each to the other 11 participants of the Paris Olympics. Earlier, Punjab had given Rs 15 lakh to each player for gearing up for the Olympics.

     

He felicitated the Punjab Shooting Players who represented India during the Paris Olympics including Sifat Kaur Samra, Anjum Moudgill, Arjun Babuta, Arjun Singh Cheema, Vijayveer Sidhu and World Champion Amanpreet Singh by giving Rs 75000 each on behalf of Punjab Rifle Shooting Association while Asian Games, World Cup Winners and Asian Championship Winners Ganimat Sekhon with 50,000, Gurjot Singh Khangura, Bhavteg Singh Gill, Harmehar Singh Lalli with 25000 each, Raj Kanwar Singh Sandhu, Sartaj Tiwana and Jasmin Kaur 15000 each while Coaches Sukhraj Kaur and Gurpreet Singh felicitated with Rs 25,000 each.

      

He congratulated the Arjuna Awardee and Olympian Gurbir Singh Sandhu for motivating the Punjab players to excel at International level matches and competitions and assured him of briefing their contribution to Punjab CM S. Bhagwant Singh Mann. 

      

Former IAS and Keerthi Chakra awardee, S S Boparai while recalling the journey of setting up of the North India’s first shooting range at Ferozepur during his stint as Deputy Commissioner, said that every sport sought dedication to excel at the world level. He expressed hope that the Punjab Shooting Players would soon lead the Nation like Hockey Players.

      

Gurbir Singh Sandhu who also happens to be President of the Punjab Rifle Association said that with the patronage of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Association would eye on Medals in Los Angeles Olympics.

     

He said that the 59th Punjab State Shooting Championship hosted at Mohal’s Phase 6 Shooting range has witnessed a record participation of 1700 players across the district, out of which over 600 bagged the positions. 

      

Education Minister accompanied by Chairman Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Dr Sunny Singh Ahluwalia while distributing the prizes to the winners, also announced a grant of Rs 10 lakh to the Association for helping the underprivileged shooting players to give them opportunities to excel at the National and International level. Chairman, Punjab PHD Chamber of Commerce R S Sachdeva was also present.