India file– Judoka dies in mishap

Judoka dies in mishap KOLHAPUR: Three-time National women's judo champion and Shiv Chhatrapati Award winner, Neelam Pandit alias Pooja Pras...

Judoka dies in mishap

KOLHAPUR: Three-time National women’s judo champion and Shiv Chhatrapati Award winner, Neelam Pandit alias Pooja Prasad Navare, was killed when the autorickshaw in which she was travelling rolled down into a deep valley near Sinhagad Fort on Sunday last. Pandit’s two daughters, a friend and her eight-year-old daughter were injured in the accident, a delayed report received here said.

Pandit, an employee of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), had gone from Pune to visit the historical Sinhagad fort. Neelam succumbed to her injuries on Monday. Aarati Navare (11), Ashwini (6), Neelam’s friend, Madhuri Kulkarni and her daughter were reported to be out of danger in a private dispensary at Pune.

Late start

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CALCUTTA: The West Bengal government has agreed to allow the final of the Independence Cup to the played at the Eden Gardens here, to start at 4.00 pm. The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jagmohan Dalmiya informed that the state government has agreed to arrange for the requirements needed for a late finish.

Earlier, Calcutta police had refused permission for a late start, saying that they will not allow the game to go beyond 2200 hrs. BCCI had requested for a 4.00 pm start as it will be very hot before that. Even the spectators will find it very difficult to sit and watch the match, the Board had argued. Dalmiya informed that all the other playing conditions, including the sitting arrangements will remain same.

Dunhill Cup

NEW DELHI: There is nothing unusual or foul in India not being invited for the 1997 Alfred Dunhill Cup at St Andrews from October 16 to 19. Officials connected with Indian Golf Union (IGU) and Delhi Golf Club (DGC) clarified that the organisers invited teams by rotation.

“As the Dunhill Cup, comprising 16 nations, is invitational competition, no one can protest or complain as to why India has not been invited,” said two senior coaches. According to the officials, top nations, like, US, Australia, always get invited but many teams, particularly from Asia, were picked on the system of rotation.

Cricket software

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BANGALORE: Stump Vision, the pioneers in development of cricket software in India, launched the `Independence Cup ’97’ edition of `Anil Kumble’s Googly’ series of simulated computer cricket games. The kit provides for strategy options. The user, donning the role of a captain, can decide on changing the batting order or the bowler, depending on the match situation.