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Ravji shines

HYDERABAD: Ravji Rathore was the star performer as Navy/ CAV defeated APRC/ PBG by 11-2-1/2 in the Prince of Berar Trophy of the Hyderabad Polo Season here on Friday.

Rathore struck twice in the first chukker, once each in the second and twice in fourth chukker starting with a handicap of +3. The other main scorer was A. Sirohi, who was on target once in the second and third chukkers, before striking twice in the fourth chukker. A.P. Singh scored two goals to complete the tally for the winners.

In another match, ASC, starting with a handicap of +2, defeated Artillery/ CAV 6-2 with Tarsem Singh striking twice in the first chukker and once in the fourth to be the leading scorer. For the losers, Raj Sangram Singh scored two goals in the third chukker.

Sai Sindhu

moves up

M. Sai Sindhu defeated Krupali 21-13, 21-14 in the girls first round of the State sub-junior badminton championship here.

The results:

Boys: Second round: N.V.S. Vijetha bt B. Sriram 21-14, 21-16; A. Sai Ajit Reddy bt Chaitanya Krishna 21-15, 18-21, 21-11; B. Venkatesh bt Akash Nair 21-7, 21-6; B. Kiran Mouli bt Sai Kumar 21-6, 21-5; M.M. Rohit bt M. Vijaya Raju 21-4, 21-8; Sk. Khaja Jaleel Ahmed bt Sirish 21-8, 21-8; Gopi Raju bt Vikas 21-3, 21-15; Rohit Yadav bt B. Yuva Prudhvi Raj 21-3, 21-10; G.L. Bharath Reddy bt K. Chaitanya Reddy 21-11, 21-15; Mithun Sai bt T. Sashank 21-8, 21-5; Saharsh bt R. Rajeev Prakash 21-12, 21-6; Avinash bt S.S. Jawahar 21-9, 21-9; P. Jayasimha Reddy bt C. Upendra 21-17, 21-9.

Girls: First round: Jahanavi bt S. Lakshmi 21-7, 21-23, 21-14; Varshita bt Vrushali 21-12, 21-12; M. Sai Sindhu bt Krupali 21-13, 21-14; M.L.K. Tulasi bt Sahiti Reddy 21-9, 21-5; C. Rohini Yadav bt S. Divya Soujanya 21-9, 21-14; Minisha bt Mounica 21-4, 21-4; Akshita bt Sneha Tete 21-12, 23-21; R. Jamuna Rani bt J. Bhavani 21-4, 21-2; Sudha Kalyani bt M. Madhu Vanitha 21-9, 21-6; Pooja bt Anju 21-9, 21-15; J. Meghana bt P. Nihari 21-15, 21-13.

Easy for AC Guards

AC Guards scored a convincing 6-0 win over Royal Club in the `A'-2 Division hockey league championship here.

Khalid Bin Masood scored in the 22nd, 31st and 47th minutes, while Shaikh Waheed added two more in the 28th and 34th minutes. Mohd. Ashraf Ali struck one goal.

Raju wins title

P.R. Raju of India won the singles title in the Pakistan veterans ITF tennis tournament (above-55) with a 6-2, 6-3 victory against Akber Khan of the host in the final, according to information received here.

The Hyderabad-based Raju happens to be the first Indian to win an ITF title in this age group abroad.

Niraj School wins

Niraj Public School recorded a four-wicket win over St. Peter's High School in the Himalaya Cup inter-schools (under-15) cricket tournament here.

The scores:

St. Peter's HS 127 (Amrith 30, Rajendra 30, Mohsin three for 28, B.S. Karunesh Kumar five for 29) lost to Niraj Public School 128 for for six (Arjun 52, Karthik 31 not out, Amrit four for 37).

Cal Public School `B' 128 lost to All Saint's HS 129 for one (M. Varun Reddy 57, M. Nitin Sai Reddy 53 not out).

8-wicket win for Air Force

Air Force scored an eight-wicket victory against Army Green in the 55th inter-services cricket tournament here.

The scores:

Army Green 101 lost to Air Force 102 for two.

Probables named

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has displayed the list of under-22 probables of the State team for the South Zone inter-State championship in Hyderabad from October 14 to November 2 on the notice board at the Gymkhana.

The selected players should report for practice matches at different grounds from September 25.

Easy for Veva

An unbeaten 38 by Rajesh helped Veva post a 49-run victory over Misfit Club in the day-night APSACS Cup cricket tournament here on Friday.

The scores: IRS Club (Income Tax) 113 (Anil four for 21) bt APTS 67 (Sanjay Patel three for 14).

Veva 104 for six (Rajesh 38 not out, Kishore 25) bt Misfit Club 65 (Santosh 30).

OU cross-country camp

The Osmania University cross-country camp will be held at the Nizam College from September 25 from 6 a.m. The following athletes must report to Rajesh Kumar, coach, at the venue.

Men: Vidya Sagar, Sai Kiran, K. Ramulu, G. Raj Kumar, Sai Shravan, Hari Naik, J. Srinivas, Veeru, Kamal, P. Raju, P. Tejaswar, Shravan, Shailesh, Y. Srinua, G. Vijay, Keshavulu.

Women: G. Harathi, Sri Latha, M. Soujanya, Naaz Zeeshan, D.V. Srisha, Sheeba Raj, Amitha, Dharani, Neha Ahsan, K. Sravanthi, J. Reshma, Ramya, Ankita, Nicy, K. Jhansi, K. Jyothi.

Hockey team selection

Osmania University's hockey team selections for inter-varsity competitions will be held at the Gymkhana, Secunderabad, on Sept.25 and 26. Interested players may report at the venue at 6:30 a.m. along with eligibility forms. Syed Mustafa (Ph: 9885361271), Coach, and Manager Jaipal Reddy (Ph: 9440335779) have more details.

Adoption XI triumphs

Adoption XI, consisting mainly of trainees selected under the District Sports Authority (Visakhapatnam) scheme, defeated Nalco (Anugul) 4-3, via tie-breaker, to win the inaugural Soma Oram memorial open football tournament held at Damanjodi (Orissa) recently. Prem Swaroop, A. Prasad, Sk. Saidul and V. Prasad scored for Adoption XI.

Sudeep Kumar of Adoption XI was adjudged the `best and promising goalkeeper' of the tournament. District Sports Development Officer, N. Surya Rao, congratulated the team and its coach D. Maria Joji for their performance.

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