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.

A Camera Click of The Warrior Row

Strengthening Courage to face challenges of life   

Naval Base Coronado in San Diego: 4th June 2023: (The Sports Screen Desk):: 

Army Staff. Sgt. Cynthia Gore participates in the women's upright cycling event during the 2023 DOD Warrior Games Challenge at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego on 4th 2023.

Many peoples who were not present to see this event personally can see the moment via this photograph which was clicked by: EJ Hersom, DOD

It is with great pleasure that I bring to your attention the outstanding participation of Sgt. Cynthia Gore in the women's upright cycling event. Sgt. Gore's dedication and discipline have been truly remarkable, leading to her success and contribution to the overall team.

There is no doubt that Sgt. Gore's efforts have brought great pride to the Army and the country as a whole. Her perseverance and commitment to excellence are certainly an inspiration to all members of our team.

Our blog media team members strongly believe that Sgt. Gore's achievements should be recognized and celebrated, as she has not only represented the U.S. Army, but also demonstrated the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving one's goals. Her success serves as a reminder to us all that with dedication and discipline, anything is possible. We commend Sgt. Gore for her outstanding performance and wish her continued success in all her endeavors. Army with distinction but has also demonstrated the invaluable contributions that women can make to any venture.

I thank you for your time and attention in this matter and look forward to your supportive recognition of Sgt. Cynthia Gore and this blog post too.

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All India Services Kabaddi Tournament

 10th February 2023 at 7:05 PM

Trials of Punjab teams on 13th February

Chandigarh: 10th February 2023: (Kartika Singh//The Sports Screen)::

Symbolic Courtesy Photo 

Central Civil Services Cultural and Board are organizing the All India Services Kabaddi (Men & Women) tournament from 20th February to 24th February 2023 at New Multipurpose Hall, Dehradun.

Trial for the selection of Punjab Kabaddi (Men and Women) teams for this tournament will be held at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana on February 13, 2023, at 10 am.

The spokesman of the sports department further informed that in these trials security services personnel/para-security organizations/central police organizations/police/RPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP and NSG etc., autonomous parties/undertakings/public sector Banks including central ministry run banks, excluding casual/daily workers, temporary office workers, newly recruited employees who have been in regular services for less than 6 months, Government employees (regular), government officials (regular) of different departments can participate only after receiving NoC from their departments.

The cost of travel, accommodation and food in this tournament will be paid by the player personally.

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All is set for 10th National Gatka Women Championship

 Thursday 12th January 2023 at 5:54 PM

Championship from 20th January at Talwandi Sabo

Chandigarh: 12th January 2023: (Kartika Singh//The Sports Screen)::

The oldest registered Gatka sports organisation of the country, the National Gatka Association of India (NGAI), is organizing its 10th National Gatka (Women) Championship from January 20 to January 21 at Mata Sahib Kaur Girls College Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda district. This mega event is being organised with the help of Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee. 

Giving this information Harjeet Singh Grewal, president of National Gatka Association said this Gatka competition would be held for Sub-junior, Junior and Senior age groups in association with Gatka Association Punjab and District Gatka Association Bathinda where teams from more than dozen states under 14, U-18, U-22, U-25 age groups would participate. This competition will be conducted as per the rules of World Gatka Federation and NGAI.

Meanwhile national coordinator of NGAI Simranjeet Singh informed that all adequate arrangements have been made for food and stay of all players. He further added that each team has to bring their own Gatka kit to take part in the event. All the participants would be provided with certificates.

Indian Players won men's and women's singles too

Posted On: 26th November at 7:31 PM by PIB Delhi

USIC International Railway Sports Association Table Tennis Championship  

Organised by Railway Sports Promotion Board at Jaipur

Total five teams -Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Switzerland and India participated in this prestigious Championship

New Delhi: 26th November 2022: (PIB//The Sports Screen)::

Indian players won men's and women's singles, mixed doubles, doubles and team titles in USIC International Railway Sports Association Table Tennis Championship which was organised by North Western Railway Sports Association under the aegis of Railway Sports Promotion Board from 21st November to 25th November 2022 at Jaipur. Total five teams -Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Switzerland and India participated in this prestigious Championship.

The Championship was inaugurated by Mr. Gautam Arora, AGM, NWR on 22nd November 2022. Chairman CTT, USIC Mr.  Sebastian Picca, Director Activity Mr Kevin Lebure, Secretary Railways Sports Promotion Board Mr Prem Lochab, General Secretary North West Railway Sports Association Mr. Anuj Kumar Tayal were present on the occasion. Indian players made the country and Indian Railways proud by securing first position in men's and women's team event, doubles in men's and women's category, mixed doubles and first place in men's and women's singles competition.

Ronit Bhanja of Indian Railways won gold, Siksha Jain silver and Anirban Ghosh bronze medal in men's singles and Sutirtha Mukherjee of Indian Railways won gold, Dharna Sen silver and Poyamanti Vaishya bronze medal in women's singles.

Indian Railway players won gold, silver and bronze medals in mixed doubles events. In men's doubles, the Indian team won gold, silver and France won bronze medals, similarly in women's doubles, Indian team won gold, Czech Republic won silver and India and Czech Republic players won bronze medals.  In the team event, Indian Railway's men's team won gold, France's silver and Czech Republic won bronze medals and in the women's section, India won gold, Czech Republic's silver and France's bronze medals.

During closing ceremony, Chief Guest Mr. Vijay Sharma, General Manager - North Western Railway honoured the winners with medals and trophies. Mr Deepak Peter  Gabriel Vice President RSPB & PED Railway Board was guest of honour. Mr. Brijesh Kumar Gupta, president  NWRSA and CAO, Mr Gautam Arora AGM, NWR, Mr Prem Lochab, Secretary, RSPB, Mr Anuj Kumar Tayal, Secretary  NWRSA, Mrs Sebastian Picca, Chairman CTT USIC, Mr Kevin Lebure director activity, PHOD'S', Sports coordinators from RSPB and many officers of Railways were present on the occasion.

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Feature:Skilled Military Soccer Players Are Air Force Officers

 JULY 18, 2022 | BY DAVID VERGUN, DOD NEWS

Two Air Force captains have much in common. Both fly in F-15 fighter jets; both are on the U.S. Armed Forces Women's Soccer Team; and both said what attracted them to the Air Force and soccer the most is teamwork and camaraderie.

Soccer players pose for a photo

The team is now competing in the 13th World Military Women's Football Championship, which runs from July 11-22 in Spokane, Washington. The event is being hosted by nearby Fairchild Air Force Base.

Air Force Capt. Jen Gillette

Air Force Capt. Jen Gillette, #21 defender, is an F-15 pilot assigned to Seymour Air Force Base, North Carolina's 333rd Fighter Squadron.

Gillette said part of the attraction of a military career was being exposed to military life growing up. Her father served in the Coast Guard for 30 years, and the family moved around a lot.

An airman climbs into a jet

Initially, Gillette had the idea of being a veterinarian because she likes animals. Then, she changed her mind and decided on pre-med. But that didn't sound as interesting and adventurous as going really fast in a fighter jet, she said.

The fighter pilot is sure she made the right choice and has decided to make it a career.

An airman sits in a jet

In 2020, she flew her F-15 over the skies of Iraq and Syria in support of U.S. Central Command missions.

Gillette graduated from Florida Tech and joined the Air Force in 2014, earning her wings in 2016.

Air Force Capt. Angela Karamanos

Air Force Capt. Angela Karamanos, #24 midfielder, is an F-15 weapons systems officer, who sits in the back seat of an F-15 and fires weapons and sometimes helps navigate when needed.

She is assigned to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho's 389th Thunderbolts Fighter Squadron.

After graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Karamanos was commissioned in 2018 and earned her wings in 2020.

Two female soccer players compete on the field.

Karamanos said she and her brother grew up loving sports, but she gravitated to soccer as she found it interesting and exciting.

She noted that teamwork and camaraderie in the Air Force extends not just to the pilots and other officers, but also to enlisted personnel, such as the mechanics. It's like a big family, she added.

Karamanos' Air Force service is until 2026. She isn't sure if she'll stay in and currently doesn't have plans for a career outside the Air Force. She said she still has a few years left to think about it and wants to make the decision that is best for her.

About the Competition

The U.S. team is now competing against teams from Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mali, Netherlands and South Korea.

A female athletic team poses for a photo

Each year, the International Military Sports Council hosts World Military Championships in 26 sports on international and regional levels. The World Military Women's Football Championship is one of them.

New policy to be framed for providing jobs to eminent players

 Tuesday 19th July 2022 at 5:39 PM

We will also give rewards to tournament winners :Meet Hayer

*Bhagwant Mann Govt. committed to restore pristine glory of Punjab in sports *

*Sports Minister pats shooter Arjun Babuta on back for bagging two Golds in World Cup

Mohali: 19th July 2022: (The Sports Screen)

The Punjab Government is in the process of formulating a policy to provide Government jobs to the players bringing glory to the State in National and International level besides covering those winning medals in the big tournaments under the ambit of cash awards.

This was disclosed here today by the Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on the occasion of felicitating Arjun Babuta who won 2 Gold Medals in the Shooting World Cup recently. The Minister was accompanied by the MLA Jalalabad Jagdeep Singh Goldy Kamboj and local councilor Sarbjit Singh Mohali at the phase-11 residence of Arjun Babuta.

Congratulating Arjun Babuta for the stupendous achievement and expressed hope that this feat would act as an inspiration to the budding players. He also gave his best wishes to the player for the future events including 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Sports Minister further said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Government is undertaking special efforts to bolster Punjab in sports in order to restore its pristine glory in the sporting arena. Government job would be assured to the players winning medals at the National and International level. There is an equitable policy as of now for awarding cash prizes in terms of every sport whereas the schedule, level and the nature of each sport varies. So, that is why important tournament of every sport would be brought under the cash prize policy.

While interacting with Arjun Babuta, the Minister disclosed that the phase 6 shooting range at Mohali is being modernized. He also had a word with Arjun Babuta about the World Cup, his sport apart from seeing his Rifle and Medallions. The shooter also showed shooting range at his home to the Minister which was made during Covid-19 pandemic period.

The MLA Jagdeep Singh Goldy Kamboj said that Arjun Babuta has brought glory to his hometown Jalalabad.

On the occasion, the father of Arjun Babuta, Neeraj Babuta and Mother Deepti Babuta thanked the Minister. Deepti Babuta, who is also a Punjabi writer, gifted a set of her books to Meet Hayer.The District Sports Officer Gurdeep Kaur and Naib Tehsildar Arjan Grewal were also present.

Sports are fundamental for shaping up every individual’s personality

7th January 2022 at 7:13 PM

Remarks Cabinet Minister Gurkirat Singh

Inaugurated Baba Nirgun Das Sports Park in Khanna

Khanna: 7th January 2022: (Pritpal Singh Pali//The Sports Screen)::

Sports are fundamental in shaping up the personality of every individual and our youth must get involved in sports activities. These remarks were made by the Cabinet Minister Gurkirat Sigh while inaugurating Baba Nirgun Das Sports Park.

The park has been built in 2.5 acres of land and it is the common park for ward no. 24 and 27. This is one of its kind park which has facilities for playing football, volleyball, running track and also has a walking track. Another amazing facility that makes this park a model park is the “open air theatre” which can be used for theatres performances, public functions and for various other activities.

Most importantly, so as to deal with the problem of parking a well designed parking area having interlocking tiles too has been created along with the Baba Nirgun Das Sports Park.

In his address at the inaugural function of the park, Cabinet Minister Gurkirat Singh termed this park as an example adding that such parks ought to be created in all the major towns and cities of Punjab. “Our state is known for sports and players and facilities like Baba Nirgun Das Sports Park will motivate youth for diligent participation in sports activities,” cabinet minister went on to add.

MC President Kamaljit Singh Ladhar, Chairman Gurminder Singh Lalli, MC ward no 27 Daljit Kaur were also present at today’s inaugural function.

Post lockdown District Basketball Championships concluded

 1st August 2021 at 7:23 PM

 Impressive matches played by Boys and Girls teams of Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 1st August 2021: (Kartika Singh//The Sports Screen)::

The three day Disrtict Basketball championships concluded at Guru Nanak Stadium with impressive matches played by Boys and Girls teams of Ludhiana district in U-17 and U-14 category. 40 teams turned up for the tournament which was first after lockdown relaxations. Girls of Guru Nanak Club ,Ludhiana were placed first in   both the categories, while in boys DGSG,Shimlapuri Ludhiana remained winners in both the categories.

S Yurinder Singh Hayer (IPS) also a Sr Vice President of PBA  distributed prizes to the winners in the presence of J P Singh,Balkar Barar VPs of PBA ,Teja Singh Dhaliwal Gen Sec PBA and members of DBA viz Vijay Chopra,Brij Goyal and Paramvir Bhogal. Mr Hayer appreciated the DBA members and honored coaches viz Davinder Dhindsa, Narinder Kumar,Ms Saloni and Ravinder Gill on the occasion. S Yurinder  Hayer said that PBA will continue to promote the game with full zeal in Punjab.

I am very much sure that we are going to secure a medal

 28th July 2021 at 8:53 PM

Asserted Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi

*Stupendous feat of Hockey India team raising hope of medal after 1980 Moscow Olympics, avers Rana Sodhi

*Inaugurates selfie points across the state besides launching LED Screen for live streaming of the Olympics at Sports Stadium Mohali

SAS Nagar: 28th July 2021: (Gurjit Singh Billa//The Sports Screen)::

Gauging the stupendous accomplishment of the Hockey India team, especially Punjabi players, participating in Tokyo 2020 Olympics, I am very much sure that we are going to secure a medal in Hockey after Moscow Olympics 1980, asserted Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Wednesday, after inaugurating Selfie points across the state besides launching LED Screen for live streaming of the Olympics till the event underway at Sports Stadium Mohali.

Asserting that our preparation for Tokyo Olympics was at par with global standards, Rana Sodhi expressed confidence that the state's players of all sports events will win at least three to four medals as Punjab has sent the second largest contingent in the country. "We Know that our players have had sleepless nights and practiced tremendously hard and will be doing their level best at the Olympics", said the minister, adding that being responsible citizens we should try to repay our Olympic players by cheering them up. Therefore, the sports department is serving the same by constructing a Selfie point at Sector 78, Sports Complex", he added.

The Cabinet Minister said that this is a great opportunity for the fans of all the Olympic players to express their love and gratitude towards them. This Selfie point has an LED Screen on which various live events of the Olympics 2020 will be casted. He urged the people of Mohali to visit this selfie point and encourage our Olympic players.

Rana Sodhi reiterated that gold winners at the Olympics would get Rs.2.25 crore as prize money, Silver winners Rs.1.5 crore, while those bagging Bronze would be richer by Rs.1 crore along with decorated government jobs.

He informed that with the launch of Mobile Application called "Khedo Punjab", designed under the guidance of Principal Secretary Sports Mr. Raj Kamal Choudhary and Director Sports Mr. D.P.S. Kharbanda, the sports persons and the budding players of the state will be in a position to register online and can choose any game of their interest besides identifying their International/National/State goals, which will finally help in building competitive enthusiasm.

Mr. D.P.S. Kharbanda Director Sports, Mr. Kartar Singh Joint Director Sports, Mr. Sanjay Mahajan XEN Sports, Mrs. Gurdeep Kaur DSO Mohali and budding players of the region were present on this occasion.

S S Bindra inaugurates open gym in Mundian Kalan

Saturday 17th July 2021 at 4:56 PM

Open gym is located at Govt Sr Sec School of the area

Also distributes sports kits for students of school

Ludhiana: 17th July 2021: (Kartika Singh//The Sports Screen)::

Punjab Youth Development Board (PYDB) chairman Sukhwinder Singh Bindra today inaugurated an open gym at Government Senior Secondary School in Mundian Kalan area of the city. On this occasion, he also distributed sports kits for the students of this school.

While speaking on the occasion, Bindra said that this open gym has been installed specially for the rural youth in Mundian Kalan. He said that the Capt Amarinder Singh led Punjab government is committed for providing best sports facilities to the rural youth. He said that more such open gyms are being installed in different parts of the state, and would inculcate sportsmanship amongst our youth along with keeping them fit.

With a motive to inspire the youth to excel in sports Sukhwinder Singh Bindra also distributed sports kits to the students of this school.

Bindra said that the state government led by the Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh is committed to channelizing the energy of youths in the right direction through the promotion of sports. He said that the government is already ensuring a robust and top-notch sports infrastructure in Punjab to produce champions for national and international events. Bindra added that the Punjab government is also leaving no stone unturned to make Punjab a hub of sports in the country.

He asked the youths to play the game with utmost dedication and hard work to excel in the arena of sports.

Prominent among those present on the occasion included Harpreet singh Happy Mundian, Hardeep Singh Mundian, Pal singh grewal, Inderpal singh grewal, Harvinder kumar pappi (block president), Mandeep singh Sahnewal, Harpreet kaur grewal, Shingara singh mangli, Kamal Sharma, Manpreet singh Dheri, kamaljit singh Bhatti, Manpreet singh Sports coach, Sunita Tezaniya, Surinder chaudhry, Harvinder Mundian, besides several others.

Sportspersons mourn Milkha Singh’s death

 PBA  members assembled at Guru Nanak Stadium 

Ludhiana: 19th June ,2020: (Pardeep Sharma//The Sports Screen)::

Punjab Basketball Association executives assembled at Guru Nanak Stadium along with players and coaches to mourn the demise of  Milkha Singh, the famed track and field athlete. Assembly observed 2 minutes of silence in prayers. Speaking on the occasion Teja Singh Dhaliwal, Gen Sec PBA recalled his dedication to health fitness which brought laurels in the competitive international arena. Yurinder Singh Hayer (IPS), a Sr. Vice President of PBA in his message to the youthful players invoked the ideals of discipline and persistent hard work of Milkha Singh. Vijay Chopra, Darshan Singh Sandhu VPs of  PBA and   Suman Sharma, an Arjun Awardee also mourned the demise of the famed athlete. J P Singh and  Brij Goyal of Distt. Basketball Association too mourned the demise of Milkha Singh and his wife, an eminent sports person who expired a few days before.

Actor Kris Kristofferson Is Also an Army Veteran

  He is Singer and Songwriter also 

23rd March 2021//By David Vergun of DOD News

Sports Heroes Who Served is a series that highlights the accomplishments of athletes who served in the U.S. military.

Kris Kristofferson is a famous singer-songwriter and actor. He is also an award-winning college athlete, a Rhodes Scholar and an Army veteran. 

Although Kristofferson is a singer, he's more famous for the songs he wrote but were covered by others, such as: "Me and Bobby McGee," "For the Good Times," "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" and "Help Me Make It Through the Night."

A singer with a guitar and standing at a microphone sings

As an actor, he starred in a number of films including: "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "A Star is Born," "Convoy," "Heaven's Gate," "Stagecoach," "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia," "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" and "Blade."

While he is known for his exploits on stage and the big screen, other parts of his life are less well known.

Before his singing and acting career, Kristofferson was a talented athlete in a number of sports. 

In 1958, Kristofferson attended Pomona College in California, where he excelled in rugby, football and track and field. He became so famous that he appeared in Sports Illustrated magazine's "Faces in the Crowd" that year.

A man in an army uniform poses for photo

Clearly, his grades didn't suffer from time spent on the athletic field; he graduated summa cum laude in literature. He also earned a Rhodes Scholarship to the University of Oxford, England.

At Oxford, he was awarded the Blue for boxing, which honors athletes who are at the top of their game. The Blue, the highest honor granted to individual sportspeople at the University of Oxford, depends on very specific criteria within that sport and is a highly sought-after achievement for Oxford student athletes.

Kristofferson also was on the university's rugby team.

Singer, actor and songwriter Kris Kristofferson hands Jesse Kristofferson, his son, a certificate during the graduation ceremony of Alpha-190 at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., Aug. 15, 2014. Kristofferson's son was one of 78 graduates to enter the Coast Guard enlisted workforce where they will be stationed all over the country performing duties ranging from maritime law enforcement to search and rescue.

Lars Henry, Kristofferson's father, was an Air Force pilot, who would eventually retire as a major general. Henry urged Kristofferson to enter the military after college, which he did.

A man speaks to someone

Kris Kristofferson sings, June 20, 2018

After joining the Army, Kristofferson received flight instruction at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and became a helicopter pilot. He also successfully completed one of the military's most physically challenging courses: Ranger School.

Kris Kristofferson sometime in 1978

In the early 1960s, he was stationed with the 8th Infantry Division in West Germany, where he formed a band.

After serving overseas, Kristofferson was offered an Army job, teaching English literature at the U.S. Military Academy.

However, Kristofferson's interests were in music, and he decided to leave the Army in 1965 to pursue songwriting. It is said that his decision to leave the military was a blow to his family.

Two men, one in a military uniform, shake hands.

Kris Kristofferson sometime in 1978

To supplement his income, Kristofferson worked as a commercial helicopter pilot in Louisiana, splitting his time between there and Nashville, Tennessee, where he'd pitch country songs that he wrote. During his time ferrying people and supplies to an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, Kristofferson wrote two major hits:, "Help Me Make It Through the Night" and "Me and Bobby McGee." Janis Joplin recorded "Me and Bobby McGee" just prior to her death in 1971. It reached the top of the charts, and it is credited as being Kristofferson's breakthrough song.

In 2004, Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Courtesy: US Department of Defense 

Kicking It during a soccer game

  A click at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs 

Colorado Springs:18th March 2021: (The Sports Screen)::

Air Force's Grace Sublette attempts to clear the ball during a soccer game at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 11, 2021.

 Photo By: Joshua Armstrong, Air Force

Courtesy: US Department of Defense 

A shot during a basketball tournament

Tournament held at Camp Humphreys, South Korea

Camp Humphreys, South Korea, 13rd March 2021: (The Sports Screen)::

Army Pfc. Arylle Bryant blocks a shot during a basketball tournament at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, March 13, 2021.

Photo By: Army Spc. Brooke Davis

Courtesy Photo: US Department of Defense

High Jumper

 High Jump during the Air Force Invitational  

Internet: 21st February 2021: (USA Defense Department//The Sports Screen)::

Air Force's Kendra Middleton competes in the high jump during the Air Force Invitational at the Cadet Field House in Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 23, 2021.

Photo By: Trevor Cokley, Air Force

Photo Courtesy US Department of Defense 

Distt Basketball U-17 & U-19 Championship

 Tuesday: 19th January 2021 at 5:49 PM

Tournaments for Boys & Girls From 29 Jan to 31st January

Pixabay photo by tortugadatacorp

Ludhiana: 19th January 2021: (The Sports Screen Bureau)::

The District Basketball Association (Regd.) an affiliate of Punjab Basketball Association informs that District Basketball U-17 and U-19 championship tournaments for boys & girls category is going to be held from 29 Jan to 31 January in the Guru Nanak Stadium Basketball courts at Ludhiana.

According to the President J. P. Singh and Secretary Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal

The cut off age date is 01-01-2004 and 01-01-2002 for U-17 and U-19categories respectively. Entry fee for registration is very nominal of rupees 500/- for every team. District clubs can also send their teams .Further schools and colleges can send at least two teams in each category of boys and girls. All participants and winners will be given certification of participation and medals.

The perspective youthful players are upbeat at this announcement.

Shri Kiren Rijiju inaugurates Khelo India State Centre

 Monday:18-January-2021 19:03 IST

Centre of Excellence at Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune

New Delhi: 18th January 2021: (PIB//The Sports Screen)::

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju launched the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex at Mhalunge-Balewadi in Pune on Monday. This is the 9th KISCE formally inaugurated by the Union Minister so far and the Maharashtra-based sports complex will focus on three Priority Olympic disciplines – Shooting, Athletics and Cycling.

“Today is a very important day not just for Maharashtra but for entire India. Maharashtra is a very big State and I have seen the potential here. We are happy to extend all kinds of support for the development of all the athletes and even in future we will continue doing so,” said Shri Rijiju at the event.

The Union Minister reaffirmed that the Government is dedicated to strengthen the sports ecosystem in every possible way. “We have made policies to have 1000 Khelo India Centres across all districts of the country. All the rural students can avail all the facilities and support to continue their sports practice. All the best players from these districts in return will be trained at the KISCE to become elite athletes. The State Government and the Central Government have to work in hand and collectively we have to work together to keep strengthening our sports culture.”

The Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) in Pune will be supported financially for renovation to operationalise the 25m electronic target shooting range besides support in providing of road and track cycles. They will also be provided financial support for sports science backup, engagement of coaches, support staff, sports equipment and more. The Sports Authority of India will keep providing technical expertise and assistance on routine basis.

The Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex has played a dominant role in Indian sports history. Some of the major events hosted here include the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games, the Asia U-16 Basketball Championship for Women in 2009, the Khelo India Youth Games 2019, and more. The Stadium also was the home venue for former I-League team Pune FC and Indian Super League side FC Pune City.

The 9 KISCEs inaugurated so far include:

1.         Nagaland- State Sports Academy, IG Stadium Kohima

2.         Manipur - Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal

3.         Arunachal Pradesh - Sangey Lhaden Sports Academy, Chimpu Itanagar

4.         Mizoram - Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl

5.         Odisha - Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar

6.         Telangana - Regional Sports School Hakimpet

7.         Karnataka - Sh. Jayaprakash Narayan National Youth Centre Bangalore

8.         Kerala - GV Raja Sr. Sec. Sports School Thiruvananthapuram

9.         Maharashtra - Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune

With a vision to make India one of the top 10 countries in 2028 Olympics, the Khelo India State Centres of Excellence will ensure that athletes proficient in a certain sport can be given the world-class specialised training and these centers become the best facilities in the country to train athletes in the priority sport for which they have been earmarked. (PIB)

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