The third edition of the Nawayath Cricket League (NCL) commenced in Mangaluru on Monday, September 18, held at the ‘Perfect Pass’ sports arena in Falnir.
This three-day cricket tournament is exclusively organized for students and young professionals hailing from Bhatkal and its surrounding areas who are currently residing in Mangaluru.
The event is being overseen by students residing in the Bhatkal Jamatul-Muslimeen (BJM) hostel. Seven teams have entered the competition, which will come to a conclusion with a closing ceremony on September 20, following the final game.
The tournament format comprises a group stage where each of the seven teams competes against the others.
The top four teams from this stage will progress to the next round, which mirrors the format of the Indian Premier League (IPL), featuring Qualifier-1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Grand Finale.
The tournament boasts ‘Spider Group’ as its title sponsor, with prominent Bhatkal businessmen Arshad Mohtisham, of Mohtisham Complexes Pvt. Ltd., Imtiyaz Damda of ILFA Realtors and Aziz Akrami of Spider Group also being notable sponsors.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / September 19th, 2023
The midfielder played a crucial part in Simon Grayson’s BFC.
Bengaluru FC midfielder Danish Farooq Bhat has signed a 3.5-year deal with Kerala Blasters, Khel Now can confirm. “Earlier, the player agreed to sign a three-year pre-contract with Kerala Blasters, but injury concerns forced the club to cash out Danish Farooq before his contract expired with Bengaluru FC,” a source close to the development told Khel Now.
The source added, “Kerala Blasters have paid approximately 25 lakhs transfer fee to Bengaluru FC to obtain his service. Danish will earn approximately 90 Lakhs* per year as his salary.”
About the Player
Danish Farooq was born on May 9, 1996, in Jammu & Kashmir. He started his playing career at a very young age for a local team called Chinar Valley. At the age of 13, Danish joined the J&K Bank Football Academy where he perfected his game as a youngster. Danish had major success with this club as he went on to win 12 league titles for them.
In 2015, Danish signed a professional contract with Lonestar Kashmir and played for them in the 2015-16 I-League 2nd division. He helped his team to reach the final round, however, the team fell short and failed to qualify for the I-League.
Danish Farooq rose to fame in the latter half of 2016 when he signed for Real Kashmir. He helped the Snow Leopards to secure the championship of the 2017-18 I-League 2nd division and was also the joint top-scorer of the team with four goals. He helped his team to qualify for the I-League during his tenure.
In 2021, Danish Farooq made a big step in his career by joining Bengaluru FC as a free agent. He had instant success with the Blues and soon became a key player in their midfield. Danish has scored four goals and assisted twice for the Blues in the ISL.
Danish Farooq is a versatile player who can handle multiple positions on the ground. He can be deployed as a midfielder and winger at the same time. His versatility will certainly help Kerala Blasters who wished to add more depth to the squad.
Kerala Blasters in ISL 2022-23
Kerala Blasters are having a dream run under Serbian head coach Ivan Vukamanovic. The club was able to continue the heroics from the previous season and are currently doing very well. They’re currently a team who has a higher probability of qualifying for the playoffs. Even with so many outgoings before the start of the season, KBFC managed to top the game on several occasions.
This season has witnessed the rise of Nihal Sudeesh, Bryce Miranda, and Saurav Mandal among the Indian players. Their forward Dimitrios Diamantakos is currently in top form as he continues to score screamers for the side. The 2022-23 ISL season also witnessed the transfer of Puitea to ATK Mohun Bagan for an undisclosed transfer fee.
source: http://www.khelnow.com / Khel Now / Home> ISL – Indian Super League / by Sattyik Sarkar / January 31st, 2023
Nikhat Zarin receiving the Arjuna Award from President Draupadi Murmu
New Delhi:
The newest Indian sportsperson to make a splash on the global scene and the world Boxing champion Nikhat Zareen was conferred the Arjuna Award by president Draupadi Murmu in a glittering ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Wednesday.
The President gave away the National Sports Awards 2022 and National Adventure Awards 2021. The National awards are given every year to encourage and honour outstanding sportspersons.
This time, 25 sportspersons were given Arjuna Awards. Telangana sportsperson Nikhat Zarin, who recently won the World Boxing Championship one among them.
She expressed her joy and gratitude at the award on social media.
President Draupadi Murmu awarded the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, 2021 – to Neena Dhakad. She is the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse. She accomplished this feat in less than 10 days.
President Murmu presented Dronacharya Award 2022 to Sujit Mann, wrestling coach. He has trained many outstanding racing athletes including Bajrang Punia.
Nikhat Zareen displaying her award
Dronacharya Award was also conferred on Soma Siddharth Shrur, who has trained top shooting athletes including Oni Lekhra, Ishwari Pratap Singh Tomar, and Sunidhi Chauhan; Jeonjot Singh Teja, archery coach. The latter has trained Harvinder Singh, Raj Kaur, Rajat Chauhan, and Maskan Kher.
Raj Singh, the wrestling coach, who was honoured, has trained Yogeshwar Dutt, Sanjay, Ashok Kumar, and Umair.
Bimal Prafla Ghosh, the football coach has also been conferred the Dronacharya award.
Dinesh Jawahar Lad was awarded for his achievements in cricket coaching. He has trained Rohit Sharma, Shardul Thakur, Harmeet Singh Budhan, and Sudhish Lad.
BC Suresh received Dhyan Chand 2022 for his achievements in Kabaddi – Gold Medal in World Cup, 2004 and Gold Medal in Asian Games, 2002 –
Dharamveer Singh got the award for his achievements in hockey.
President awarded the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy, 2022 to Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar for best all-around performance in sports.
MD Azmath of Telangana Horse Riding Academy grabbed top spot in the open category of the 16th Hyderabad Horse Show.
Hyderabad:
MD Azmath of Telangana Horse Riding Academy grabbed top spot in the open category of the 16th Hyderabad Horse Show held at the HPRC Complex in Aziznagar on Sunday.
Shiva Kumar, Aman Ali secured second and third places respectively, while M Kartikeya Reddy finished highly recommended.
The Telangana State Equestrian Association in collaboration with the Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club organised the horse show.
The event marked the return of the equestrian event in the area as it was the first horse show event held after the pandemic. The event brought together 80 horses and riders from different clubs and departments across Telangana.
The participating clubs and departments included Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club, Nasr Polo, Royal Caballos, Rancho De Caballos, Telangana Horse Riding Club, Indian Horse Riding School, SVP National Police Academy, Ganges Valley School, Kings Horsemanship Ranch, Kings Equestrian, EGC Stables and THEC.
Results:
Open category: 1. MD Azmath (Star Light) (Telangana Horse Riding Academy), 2. Shiva Kumar (Peter Bolt) (Indian Horse Riding School), 3. Aman Ali (Flying Champ) (Royal Caballos), Highly Recommended. M Karthikeya Reddy (Blitz) (EGC Stables).
source: http://www.telanganatoday.com / Telangana Today / Home> News / by Telangana Today / August 14th, 2023
Rubia Syed, a promising woman cricketer from south Kashmir, will be playing for the Gujarat Giants in the upcoming season of the Women’s Indian Premier League (IPL).
“I will give my best to the team’s success,” said the 29-year-old cricketer hailing from Badasgam village of Anantnag district to the News Agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO),
Rubia is an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace.
She has been playing cricket since 2012 and has represented Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) for the last ten years. She has also played in the Ranji Trophy and Senior Women’s T-20.
It was on Friday that Rubia received a call from the Gujarat Giants. Rubia said, “I received a call from officials who told me that I will be part of the IPL team Gujarat Giants for the upcoming season.”
Rubia said her father, Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, a fruit merchant, has always believed in and supported her. She said there is a lot of excitement among her family members and fans and every one of them wants to see her playing for the Gujarat Giants.
Earlier she told the media that her parents allowed her to pursue her passion for cricket despite the financial constraints at home. “At times, my father had no money but he never let me feel the burden,” she said.
Kashmiri women cricketers have been noticed. Jasia Akhter, who is from the Shopian district, was selected for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) for the Delhi Capitals for Rs 20 lakh in the auction.
Rubia is the first woman from J&K to make it to the North Zone team of women’s cricket.
Rubia Syed with her coach Sakeena Akhter (Courtesy Facebook)
Rubia Syed has always attributed her success to her coach Sakeena Akhter, the first qualified woman coach at the University of Kashmir. Sakeena, she said prepared her initially and also helped her.
“Sakeena Akhter is my inspiration and she has always encouraged the girls to play. She has trained many
In the meanwhile, a 14-member team of J&K Women’s Cricket Team from Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag visited the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune.
This is part of the mission to promote the game in Kashmir and increase the value of interaction between the people living in Kashmir’s remote areas and the rest of the country as well.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Story / by ATV / September 11th, 2023
20-year-old Simran Fatima never complained living under thatched roof, with mounting financial struggle. She proved to be a successful mixed martial arts champion nevertheless, and now, is all set to become the first doctor in her family.
After receiving coaching for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for the two consecutive years she attained 104,506 rank, Fatima secured a free medical seat under the National Cadet Corps (NCC) quota.
Daughter of a cycle mechanic Syed Jafar and Sameena Begum, Fatima believed in dreaming and working hard. “Our daughter has always made us proud; right from her childhood, she studied on scholarships, worked hard and won championships and today all her hard work paid off as she got what we all prayed for,” the parents said, with pride in their teary eyes.
Simran is now pursuing her medical degree at Dr VRK Women’s Medical College and further plans to do specialization in cardiology. “My parents worked hard to cater all our basic needs; my mother has given Arabic tuitions to the children to earn some, while my father worked day and night,” she said. She also said that it is her time to pay back to her parents.
Simran, a resident of Bibi Ka Chashma in Falaknuma, is a national mixed martial art champion. She participated and won several awards including Bangalore National MMA Open Championship 2018; Hyderabad National MMA Fight Night in 2019; Naresh Surya Classic MMA Open tournament 2020; Mumbai Open MMA Tournament 2018 and National Kiyo Japan karate Championship 2017.
She offered special thanks to Iftekhar Husain, Secretary of Faiz-e-Aam Trust and Siasat Millat Fund for providing financial assistance.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Huderabad / by Nihad Amin / Jannary 25th, 2021
Yusha Ayman Chamundi, a 15-year-old prodigy trained under the guidance of Team Alliance Martial Arts Academy in Bhatkal, has achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the gold medal in the Junior Level Kickboxing National Championship, presented by the Wako India Kickboxing Federation in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Yusha’s victory has not only earned him the prestigious gold medal but has also secured his position to represent India at the forthcoming international level. Notably, the international kickboxing championship is slated to take place in Uzbekistan next month, scheduled for September.
Currently pursuing his SSLC studies at the esteemed Anand Ashram Convent School in Bhatkal, Yusha’s journey to this achievement began with a triumph at the District Level Kickboxing event held in Bhatkal. His stellar performance continued as he clinched a gold medal at the State Level Kickboxing (Junior Level, Under 57 kg) competition in Mysore on July 16. The young talent’s remarkable consistency propelled him to the national level, where he stood out among competitors from 24 states in the championship held in Ranchi from August 23 to 27.
In an impressive display of his skills, Yusha navigated through the rounds with finesse. Notably, he conquered Maharashtra, Telangana, and Rajasthan in the initial stages and emerged victorious against Haryana in the final, securing the illustrious gold medal. This exceptional feat has not only illuminated Bhatkal and Uttara Kannada but has also brought Karnataka into the limelight.
Beyond kickboxing, Yusha boasts proficiency in volleyball and kabaddi, frequently showcasing his talents in school-level competitions. His achievements extend to the realm of karate, where he has consistently excelled. As he continues to juggle sports and studies, Yusha’s aspirations reach beyond the arena – he envisions becoming a Chartered Accountant after completing his matriculation.
Yusha’s dedication to martial arts traces back to his early years, fueled by a passion that led him to join Alliance Martial Arts Academy under the guidance of Mohammed Ismail and Mohammed Shammas. His late uncle, Athar Armar, also played a pivotal role in nurturing his martial arts skills.
As Yusha returned home to Bhatkal from Ranchi, he was greeted with exuberance by his community. The youth of Madina Colony and Mohiuddin Street, his residential areas, warmly welcomed him, adorning him with garlands in a jubilant celebration of his achievement. Friends, family, and well-wishers filled his home, expressing their pride and admiration.
Azizur Rahman Ruknuddin Nadvi, President of Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation, joined the chorus of congratulations, offering floral garlands to Yusha and extending his good wishes to both him and his family.
source: http://www.sahilonline.com / Sahil Online / Home> Coastal News> Featured News> Sports News / by S O News Service / headline edited / by IG Bhatkal / August 31st, 2023
Muslim women are not a monolith, says Dr Farah Usmani, the founder and honorary editor of the “Rising Beyond The Ceiling” (RBTC), an initiative born out of frustration with the stereotypical narrative surrounding Muslim women in India. RBTC is preparing a directory of Muslim women who have excelled in different fields.
However, millions of Indian women, who identify themselves as Muslim, reach across spectra of ethnicities and languages, states and union territories, do not look the same or sound the same and contribute towards nation building in a variety of ways, says Dr Usmani adding that the compendium is under finalisation.
Member, UP Sunni Central Waqf Board, Sabiha Ahmad, who is busy preparing the list of prominent Muslim women in Uttar Pradesh, said, “The organisation is in the process of preparing a directory of such Muslim women who hold certain positions in social, corporate and professional workspace.”
She says the women spotlighted here from Uttar Pradesh do many things—they fly planes, serve in police and armed forces, they are skeet shooters and bike riders, write books and poetry, create art, play snooker and tennis, administer and govern, espouse social issues, serve as lawyers, scientists and doctors, are entrepreneurs and corporate professionals and are substantive contributors to the progress of the country.
Recently an online international meeting was organised in which the issue was discussed at length.
Veteran politician Mohsina Kidwai; vice chancellor, Era University, Lucknow, prof Farzana Mahdi; writer Sabeeha Anwar; artist Dr Farzana Shahabuddin and Samreen Ahmad were prominent among those who attended the virtual event.
Ahmad further says there is a myth surrounding Muslim women in India that they are highly conservative, prefer to stay home, not at par in education with women of other communities.
“Rising Beyond the Ceiling (RBTC), a non-profit organisation focused on supporting and promoting Indian Muslim women and their leadership and contributions in their respective fields, is working to bust this myth,” says Ahmad, who is also incharge, RBTC UP 100 .
RBTC UP 100 is a congregation of 100 women representing 22 million (2.2 crore) Muslim women from UP.
It is working under the leadership of Dr Farah Usmani, the founder and honorary editor of RBTC initiative who is also serving at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) headquarters in New York as director-1 level.
“The stories of these Indian Muslim women are for all women and girls to draw inspiration, role model them and thus become mentors in their own districts and neighbourhoods thereby become inspirations themselves for future generations,” Ahmad adds.
source: http://www.hindustantimes.com / Hindustan Times / Home / by HT Correspondent, Lucknow / September 22nd, 2021
Nida Anjum Chelat, a 21-year-old rider from Kerala’s Malappuram, became the first Indian to complete the gruelling Equestrian World Endurance Championship for juniors and young riders in Castelsagrat, France on Saturday.
Nida, riding atop Epsilonn Salou, accomplished four laps totaling 120 kilometers within a span of seven hours and 29 minutes.
The goal of the championship is to cover the track without any harm coming to the horse.
Nida demonstrated remarkable skill by successfully finishing all four stages, securing the 23rd position in the initial stage (28.6 kilometers), 26th in the second stage (29.2 kilometers), 24th in the third stage (33.8 kilometers), and an impressive 21st place in the final stage (28.6 kilometers). Throughout the competition, Nida maintained a commendable average speed of 16.7 kilometers per hour.
In this championship, 70 competitors representing 25 different countries participated, with 33 of them unable to finish the race.
The UAE claimed both the individual gold and silver medals, while Bahrain and France emerged as the victorious teams in their respective categories.
“To qualify for the World Endurance Championship, a rider and their horse must complete a 120km distance at least twice within a two-year period. Nida has surpassed this requirement by completing the 120 km distance four times with two different combinations,” said a statement on Sunday.
“Nida has achieved the three-star rider status, becoming the first Indian woman to do so by successfully completing the 120km distance ride more than once,” the statement added.
“I am proud to be the first Indian to have achieved the feat and would try to bring more laurels for the country,” said Nida.
Nida whose parents hail from Kerala’s northern Malappuram district and reside in Dubai, gained entry into World Championships by winning the Gold Sword at the Abu Dhabi Endurance Championship. She is being coached by renowned horse trainer and rider Ali Al Muhairi.
source: http://www.maktoobmedia.com / Maktoob / Home> India> Latest> South India> Sports / by Maktoob Staff / September 04th, 2023
When she was about 30 years old, her larger than life persona brought her global fame and she received many proposals for marriage. She would set one condition for aspiring grooms. “If you can beat me in a wrestling bout, I will marry you,” she would say. Many tried to do so but failed.
In the 1940s and 1950s there was a woman wrestler who had become the darling of the media. The sports lovers of India passionately wanted her to succeed and turned up in large numbers to watch her bouts. She hailed from UP and became famous under the nickname of “Amazon of Aligarh.” She was originally from Mirzapur but later lived in Aligarh and she made the city famous with her deeds.
According to an article in the BBC, the woman wrestler whose name was Hamida Bano rose to stardom when the sport was a male bastion. There was very little scope for women but she often fought against male wrestlers and defeated them. This pugnacious attitude was a huge inspiration for wrestling fans and she gained tremendous popularity.
All aspiring grooms failed
When she was about 30 years old, her larger than life persona brought her global fame and she received many proposals for marriage. But she would set one condition for all aspiring grooms. “If you can beat me in a wrestling bout, I will marry you,” she would say. Many tried to do so but failed.
In 1954, through the media, she issued an open challenge to all male wrestlers in India. Two famed wrestling champions, one from Patiala in Punjab and another from Kolkata took up her challenge and tried to get the better of her. Both ended up being soundly beaten. She then went to Baroda for her third bout against a male champion wrestler.
The city was all agog. Huge newspaper reports talked about her amazing feats. Even the international news agency Reuters gave her coverage. A man named Sudhir Parab who was a child at that time, told the BBC that her arrival in Baroda was advertised through banners and posters. Trucks and motorised vehicles went around the streets announcing her victories and her plans to fight against local champions. By that time she had won more than 300 competitions.
Chota Gama Pahelwan withdraws in fear
At that time the Maharaja of Baroda patronised a wrestler known as Chota Gama Pahelwan. So Hamida and Chota Gama were pitted against each other. But the junior Gama perhaps became nervous and withdrew from the bout stating that he did not want to compete against a woman. Hamida’s fans were left disappointed by this cowardly withdrawal by her rival.
But at this time there were some male chauvinists who were not pleased by the fact that she was regularly defeating male champions. Once Hamida had to approach Morarji Desai who was then the Chief Minister of Bombay State, to complain about an unofficial ban against her. No one wanted to compete against her.
Baba Pahelwan beaten in two minutes
The next man who decided to take her on was another famed grappler by the name of Baba Pahelwan. In less than two minutes Hamida Bano flattened Baba Pahelwan and then raised her arms in victory and screamed: “Is there anyone else in this city who will take my challenge?” Needless to say, she got no reply.
For a contest in Bombay, the Bombay Chronicle newspaper reported that more than 20,000 people bought tickets for her fight against Goonga Pahelwan. But when this man saw the huge crowd, he too turned pale at the thought of losing to a woman in front of everyone. What would happen to his reputation if he lost?
He began to make last minute excuses and demanded more money. The haggling with the organisers went on for hours and the scheduled time passed. When the crowd realised that the bout would not take place, they became enraged and vandalised the premises where the event was to have taken place.
Qurratulain Haider mentioned her in a story
Once the famed Urdu author Qurratulain Haider wrote a short story in which she mentioned the name of Hamida Bano. In the mid-1950s Hamida defeated Russian woman wrestler Vera Chistilin in less than two minutes. But soon after, Hamida decided to leave the wrestling ring for good.
Once she stepped away from the spotlight, she disappeared into the background. Some say she went back to her roots in her native village and lived out the rest of her days selling fruits from a small shop catering to the local population. But the memories that she left behind – that of an unconquered woman who could defeat the strongest men – was cherished and celebrated for many years.
source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> Featured News / by Abhijit Sen Gupta / September 01st, 2023
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