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Sai Praneeth steals the show

HYDERABAD : Sai Praneeth stole the show in the Ranga Reddy district badminton championship, winning four titles at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium on Monday night.

The results: Boys (under-10): 1. Rajeev (LBS), 2. Rahul Yadav. Doubles: 1. Rajiv & Rahul, 2. Aneeth & Kiran. Under-13: 1. Rohit Yadav, 2. Santosh Ravuri. Doubles: 1. Santosh & Rohit, 2. Rajeev & Tarun. Under-16: 1. Sai Praneeth, 2. Ajaya Kumar. Doubles: 1. Sai Praneeth & Ajay, 2. Rakesh & Pushiba. Under-19: 1. Sai Praneeth, 2. E. Nikhil. Doubles: 1. Sai Praneeth & Ajay, 2. E. Nikhil & Kanishkanand. Men (singles): 1. K. Ajay Kumar, 2. Sai Praneeth.

Girls: Under-10: 1. C. Rohini, 2. P. Harshitha. Doubles: 1. Rohini & Harshitha, 2. Swabhavika & Shivani. Under-13: 1. Samhitha, 2. Rohini. Doubles: 1. Rohini & Samhitha, 2. Vijetha & Hitha. Under-16: 1. Samiya, 2. Leela Manasa. Doubles: 1. Samiya & Leela Manasa, 2. Samhitha & Rohini. Under-19: 1. Samiya, 2. Leela Manasa. Doubles: Leela Manasa & Samhitha.

Ekashila HS posts win

Ekashila HS defeated YMCA (Hyderabad) 25-20, 25-19 in the T. Gopal Trophy (under-15) volleyball tournament for boys at the Mushirabad Playground here.

In another match, Musheerabad got the better of Atomic Energy Central School (ECIL) 33-31, 25-20.

St. Pious HS is champion

St. Pious HS scored a 33-31 win over St. Joseph's HS in the fourth Dr. Emily Emanuel inter-school basketball tournament here.

The scores: Boys (semifinals): St. Andrews HS 37 (Aditya 15) bt Meridian 8. HPS, Begumpet 48 (Bharath 20, Suraj Kumar 12) bt Chirec Public School 29.

Girls (final): St. Pious HS 33 (Swetha 16) bt St. Joseph's HS 31 (Mithreeye 11).

Nominations invited

Nominations and recommendations for the prestigious Padma Awards are invited from eminent sportspersons and they should reach the Deputy Secretary to Government (Law & Order), General Administration, Secretariat, on or before August 31, according to a press release here.

The Awards will be given for distinguished service in various fields including sports and the interested should submit a detailed proforma available with the SAAP Office.

Rahim league

Andhra Pradesh Football Association will organise the A-Division Rahim league (2006-07) from August 15. All the A-Division clubs and departmental teams are to register themselves with the APFA Office on or before August 10. Further particulars can be had on Phone No. 23234433.

Inter-school volleyball

The 18th Regal Sports inter-school volleyball tournament for boys and girls for the Naresh memorial trophy will be organised by Musheerabad Playground from August 21 to 26, according to M.B. Narsimlu, organising secretary. Entries close on August 18. Call 9391014410 for details.

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