EJH badminton officials elected
By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: The East Jaintia Hills District Badminton Association elected its new office bearers in the General Meeting held recently in Khliehriat. The new office bearers are: Joshua Sajem (president), Deiborme Pahoh (vice-president), Borin Shadap (vice-president), Wompher R Lamare (general secretary), Generous Shadap (joint secretary), Speed Syad (joint secretary), Herlington Shadap (treasurer), Andrico Rymbai (adviser), Philip Bareh (adviser), Phrangsngi R Bareh (patron). The Association also decided on hosting the first ever East Jaintia District Badminton Championship at a date to be announced later.
HI realises mistake regarding WC trio
New Delhi: In a case of belated realisation of its goof-up, Hockey India has decided to honour late Surjit Singh, Shivaji Pawar and Mohinder Singh along with the rest of the 1975 World Cup winning squad at a felicitation ceremony here on Wednesday. In a last-minute move, HI has invited families of the deceased trio who were part of India’s sole World Cup triumph till date. “The families of the late players will be here though I admit there was a small mistake on our part. We could have extended the invitation earlier,” HI secretary general Narinder Batra told PTI on Monday. “The good thing is that we have not left it for too late and manage to set things right before time. Another thing I want to say is that we did not miss out on their names deliberately,” he added. Surjit’s wife Chanchal Randhawa will be present on the day, so will be Shivaji Pawar’s better half Sheela to remember the historic win in Kuala Lumpur. Representing Mohinder Singh will be his brother Satpal. Each player will be awarded a one-time payment of Rs 175,000. (PTI)
Aston Villa up for sale
BIRMINGHAM: Former Cleveland Browns (an American Football team) owner Randy Lerner says he is looking to sell Premier League club Aston Villa. Lerner’s announcement on Monday comes at the end of another season when the central England club came close to relegation. The American businessman says ”I feel further that now is the time for me to look for new ownership and thus new leadership.” Lerner bought Villa in 2006 and says ”the last several seasons have been week-in, week-out battles.” (AP)
