GOLF
OGC launches Academy of Golf Excellence
The Ootacamund Gymkhana Membership (OGC) launched the Academy of Golf Excellence, powered by Tarun Sardesai Golf Academy (TGSA), on Sunday.
It is going to be the primary structured high-performance golf coaching partnership in OGC’s 130-year historical past thus creating a transparent pathway for juniors and youth to pursue aggressive golf and future scholarship alternatives in India and overseas.
“That is about legacy and entry. For greater than a century, OGC has been a house for golf within the Nilgiris. Partnering with TSGA permits us to open that legacy to each little one who needs to be taught the game the fitting approach,” mentioned Shyam Sundar, the OGC Head.
Recognized for its Excessive Efficiency Middle in Kolar, TSGA has constructed one among India’s main pipelines for creating elite golfers. The Ooty program will adapt TSGA’s curriculum for the Nilgiris whereas making top-tier teaching accessible to adults and youngsters, each inexperienced persons and current golfers.
“Our dedication is straightforward – develop the sport by making world-class coaching and data obtainable to younger gamers, early,” mentioned Tarun Sardesai.
“Whether or not a baby goals of changing into a tour skilled, goals for faculty golf and scholarships overseas, or just needs a sport for all times, good teaching on the proper age adjustments the trajectory,” he added.
“As a membership, we’re dedicated to supporting this program for the long run – from devoted entry to our course and observe amenities to steady coach availability and outreach with native non-public and authorities faculties. We wish each teenager in The Nilgiris to have a good shot on the recreation,” mentioned Satish Balagopal, Golf Captain, OGC.
The Academy was formally inaugurated by The Nilgiris District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Thanneeru.
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KABADDI
Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League season 2 participant public sale to be held on November 3
The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) season 2 participant public sale is about to be held on November 3 in Noida.
The second season will see the league develop from eight to 10 groups.
The 2 new franchises becoming a member of the competitors are Aligarh Tigers and Kanpur Warriors, alongside returning groups Lucknow Lions, Yamuna Yoddha, Noida Ninja, Kashi Kings, Avadh Ramdoot, Bridge Stars, Sangam Challengers, and Ganga Kings of Mirzapur.
Every workforce will enter the public sale with a complete price range of ₹12 lakh to assemble their full roster, bringing the general participant purse to ₹1.2 crore.
Gamers might be drawn from a complete pool of 500 athletes shortlisted by the league’s scouting and registration course of.
The public sale will characteristic 4 participant classes (A, B, C, and D) categorised based mostly on gamers’ expertise and efficiency ranges, with fastened base costs set at ₹1,00,000 for Class A, ₹60,000 for Class B, ₹40,000 for Class C, and ₹25,000 for Class D.
The public sale will observe an open-bid format, performed dwell within the presence of franchise homeowners, workforce representatives, and league officers.
Every workforce might be required to fill its roster following the composition tips outlined within the official UPKL Public sale Handbook.
As per the construction, every franchise should decide a minimal of three gamers from Class A, 4 gamers every from Classes B and C, and three gamers from Class D, guaranteeing a balanced squad throughout expertise and efficiency ranges.
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MOTORSPORTS
10-year-old Atiqa Mir bosses male pack for memorable win in RMC UAE Championship
Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir bossed a male-dominated grid to develop into the first-ever feminine winner within the minimax class of the RMC UAE Karting Championship right here.
In a fledgling profession of many firsts, the 10-year-old took the race lead on lap 4 earlier than breaking away from the pack and finally finishing a commanding win by over 4 seconds on the Al Ain Raceway on Sunday.
The 15-driver numerous grid represented eight totally different nationalities. Together with her stellar efficiency, the F1 Academy-backed driver made it a memorable RMC debut for her workforce Akcel GP.
Atiqa fought adversity from third on the grid earlier than popping out on prime in a decent race. She made a decisive transfer on the within for the lead and by no means regarded again, setting blistering tempo in moderately windy situations.
The win got here after a tough final weekend when Atiqa injured her hand however nonetheless managed a top-10 end within the UAE IAME sequence.
“That felt good. It was robust for the primary 4 laps. I used to be being pushed round however I fought laborious and held on. I obtained a run on the again straight and went for the overtake for the lead,” mentioned the racer from Jammu and Kashmir.
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