chi: International Nursing Day was observed at Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) in Thodupuzha today.Thodupuzha police DySP Immanuel Paul inaugurated the function.The award for best service was presented to Idukki Medical College senior nurse Sini Thomas.TSS director P A Saleemkutty presided.TSS coach Rahul delivered a welcome address. Coaches Amal V R, Abhijit K M, nurses Pushpa …
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Rohit quits test cricket
Kochi: India captain Rohit Sharma has decided to retire from test cricket, the cricketer announced on his Instagram post.Rohit said he wanted to focus solely on playing in the ODI format.Rohit had previously retired from the T20I format after the 2024 T20 World Cup victory.Rohit expressed his pleasure over represent his country in Test cricket …
Shooting coach Sunny Thomas passes away
Kochi: Former national shooting coach Sunny Thomas, 83, passed away at Uzhavoor in Kottayam on Wednesday, media reports said.Sunny Thomas complained of dizziness and collapsed in his house.He underwent a medical check-up at a hospital in Pala.Born on September 26, 1941, in Thidanadu, Kottayam district in Kerala, Sunny Thomas was a champion rifle shooter, an …
Pak can’t play ASC cup
Kochi: Pakistan cannot participate in Azlan Shah Cup (ASC) hockey tournament asthe Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF)owes 10,349 dollars to the organisers Johar Hockey Association in Malaysia.The Johar Hockey Association has formally notified the PHF about the outstanding debt incurred during Pakistan team’s visit to Malaysia in October 2023.The expenditure was incurred by Pakistan hockey team, …
Soccer inspires students
Kochi: Pratheeksha Bhavan Special School and Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) joined hands to hold a penalty shootout competition to mark Lockdown Syndrome Day at Thodupuzha on March 21.All the students and teachers took part in the shootout event which was aimed at rejuvenating mental and physical growth of the children.Principal Honey V Francis inaugurated.TSS director …
India lifts Champions trophy
Kochi: India registered its third victory in the ICC Champions Cup beating New Zealand by four wickets to lift the title in Dubai International stadium on Sunday.Winning the toss, New Zealand chose batting and made 251 losing seven wickets.Mitchell top scored with 63 runs, followed by Baracewell at 53 and Rachin Ravindra at 37.Varun Chakravarthy …
ICC 2025 finals tomorrow
Kochi: Cricket lovers are looking forward for the grand finale of the ICC 2025 Champions Trophy in which India will clash with mighty and well-balanced New Zealand in the finals at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.So far India have won it twice in 2002 and 2013 and finished runners-up in 2000 and 2017.A total of …
Pak can’t host finals
Kochi: India’s entry into the finals of the ICC championship 2025 has snatched host Pakistan’s opportunity to conduct the finals which will be held in Dubai, media reports said.Today’s second semi finals between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi stadium will be the last match to be played in Pakistan in the championship.India defeated …
Kerala’s historical win in Ranji
Kochi: Kerala made history by entering finals of the Ranji Trophy for the first time beating Gujarat on Friday.Kerala got the advantage of having two runs lead first-innings lead in the semifinal in Ahmedabad.Kerala won the toss and made 457 runs in the first innings.A glorious 177 from M Azharuddin added glow to Kerala’s total.In …
India lifts U 19 women’s WC
Kochi: India beat South Africa by nine wickets to lift the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.This is India’s second consecutive U19 Women’s World Cup title.Winning the toss, South Africa decided to open the innings. South Africa was bundled out for 82 in 20 overs.Chasing a victory target of 83 runs, …
MP’s cup winner spotted
Kochi: St George Higher Secondary School, Kallanickkal, Thodupuzha, won the second MP Cup senior school level football tournament, at Vengaloor today.They defeated St George Higher Secondary School, Muthalakodam, 3-0 in the finals held at Thodupuzha Soccer School ((TSS).The event was organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) in association with Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) to create …
MP cup begins
Kochi: The second MP senior school level football tournament organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) in association with Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) was inaugurated by Dean Kuriakose, MP, at Thodupuzha.NYK district officer Sachin C presided. while Thodupuzha Soccer School director P A Saleemkutty delivered the welcome address.Pratheeksha Bhawan principal Honey V Francis delivered the keynote …
“Footballer passes away”
Kochi: Idukki Football Association vice president Yaseen passed away in Idukki, P A Salimkutty, President, Idukki Football Association, said.Yasin, who had immense passion in tapping budding talents for the country. Yaseen played a key role in promoting promising players who rose to new heights, Salmkutty, who is also promoter of Thodupuzha Soccer School, said.His contribution …
Senior school soccer event
Kochi: Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) in association with Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) is organising the second MP senior school level football tournament from January 24.Winners will be honoured with Rs 10,000 while the runner up will get Rs 5000 and certificates.Those interested 8606364223
Idukki, Kattappana sports meet
Kochi: Nehru Yuva Kendra Idukki isorganising Idukki, Kattappana block level sports events in association with St Joseph College Sports and Games Welfare association at St Joseph College ground sports onJanuary 11.Events including Football, volleyball, 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metres will be held for boys.Shuttle singles competition will be held only for girls.Those in the …
Khel Ratna awards announced
Kochi:Shooter Manu Bhaker, youngest world chess champion D Gukesh, hockey star Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar will be honoured with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.The names of the National Sports Awards 2024 was announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.The President will honour them with the prestigious award on January 17, …
Elamdesam sports meet
Kochi: Thodupuzha Municipal chairperson Sabina Bijnu inaugurated Elamdesam block level competition organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra in association with Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS).TSS Director P A Salimkutty presided.Coach Amal V R delivered welcome address. Shino Alvin Jose, former national star Rahul S were among those who spoke.Thodupuzha traffic police Sub Inspector I Shashi Gopalan distributed …
Elamdesam sports meet
Kochi: Nehru Yuva Kendra in association with Thodupuzha Soccer School Club is organising Elamdesam block level sports events on December 22 and 23.The events are football, volleyball, shuttle only for women, 100, 200, 400 track events for those in the age group between 15 and 29.Residents of Elamdesam are only eligible to take part in …
Gukesh is world chess champion
Kochi: Eighteen year old Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest ever player to win the World Chess Championship, at Singapore on Thursday.He defeated 32 year old Ding Liren of China to win the championship.Gukesh was playing with black.Born on 29 May 2006 in Chennai into a Telugu family, Gukesh learned to play chess at …
IPL player at 13 years
Kochi: Making history of sorts, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to playIndian Premier League (IPL).Hailing from a small village in Bihar, Suryavanshi, was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for INR 1.10 crore at the mega auction held at Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah.He was presented at the auction at a base price …