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to take the sixth qualifying spot and the winner of the Air Rifle Mixed Team event, Narmada Nithin, who grabbed the eighth and final spot with an effort of 630.5.

While Narmada bowed out in seventh position, both Tilottama and Ramita fought bravely for a spot in the title round with the experienced Seonaid and women’s 3P Olympic Champion Nina, being matched shot for shot.

The duo, however, fell short with Ramita finishing fourth and Tilottama settling for third spot.

On Monday, the Indian shooters swept the mixed team air pistol and rifle competitions.

R Narmada Nithin and Rudrankksh won the 10m air rifle mixed team event to give India their first gold.

Varun Tomar, who had won bronze in the individual event on Sunday, and Rhythm Sangwan then clinched the 10m air pistol mixed team competition.

There are four more finals coming up in the next couple of days.

Pak by 114 runs in dead rubber

The event was recorded as the ‘Highest altitude frozen lake half-marathon’ in Guinness World Records.

LEH/JAMMU, FEB 21

(PTI): The Union Territory of Ladakh has created history by successfully conducting its maiden 21-km trail running event in sub-zero temperature at 13,862 feet high Pangong Tso, which was registered in Guinness world record as the world’s highest frozen lake half marathon.

Spread across the border of India and China, the 700-square kilometer Pangong Lake records a temperature of minus 30 degrees Celsius during winter, making the salt water lake frozen with ice.

The four-hour long marathon started from Lukung and ended at Maan village on Monday with no injury reported to any of the 75 participants, Leh District Development Commissioner Shrikant Balasaheb Suse told PTI.

Named as the ‘Last

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DIMAPUR, FEB 21 (NPN): Ajitesh Kumar

Run’ to remind the people about the climate change and need to save the Himalayas, the marathon was organised by the Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh (ASFL) in collaboration with Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, Tourism Department, Ladakh and Leh district administration.

“The first Pangong frozen lake half marathon is now officially registered in the Guinness book of world records,” Suse said.

He said besides spreading the message of ecological awareness among the stakeholders through sports, the marathon was also aimed at promoting sustainable winter tourism in border villages of eastern Ladakh to generate livelihood opportunities for residents especially in winters which is part of ‘vibrant village programme’

The district development commissioner said all the participants underwent six-day acclimatisation -four days in Leh and two in Pangong -- in accordance with the SOPs decided by the district administration. The participants were also subjected to medical examination to ensure that they were fit for running. All medical centres along the route were equipped with trained personnel and equipment to tackle any medical emergencies, Suse said, adding the event saw active support from Indian Army and ITBP in terms of medical support and logistics.

Union Territory Disaster Response Force personnel and Ladakh mountain guide association personnel were deployed along the route to ensure safety of the runners. The route was decided after proper inspection and size of frozen layer of ice, the officer said.

NEW DELHI, FEB 21

(PTI): The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Tuesday roped in renowned coach Dmitry Dmitruk as the team’s foreign coach for the next two years.

Dmitruk, who served as the high performance coach of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association as well as the Irish National Junior and Youth Teams for the last 12 years, will be leading Indian boxing’s men’s and women’s teams for the upcoming elite competitions, including the World Championships.

“India has emerged as a boxing powerhouse in recent times and I am extremely delighted to get the opportunity of coaching this talented group of pugilists.

“With the experience I have garnered in my career, I am confident that we will continue to achieve similar glory in prestigious tournaments together,”he said.

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Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt shared a 74-run stand for the third wicket.

CAPE TOWN, FEB 21 (PTI): The big-hitting Nat Sciver-Brunt smashed an unbeaten 81 off 40 balls as England outplayed Pakistan by 114 runs in a dead rubber of the Women’s T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. With England already qualifying for the semifinals as table toppers along with second placed India, the game was a lot about finetuning their preparation for the knock-out game on Friday.

Opener Danielle Wyatt gave England a fine start with 59 off 33 balls before Sciver-Brunt unleashed carnage in his knock comprising 12 fours and a six to take her team a massive 213 for five.

Amy Jones also made a quickfire 47 off 31 balls.

Pakistan were never in the run chase and crawled to

99 for nine in 20 overs. England remained unbeaten in the group stage. Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Charlotte Dean picked up a couple of wickets each. Australia are set to face India in the first semifinal on Thursday, while England’s semifinal opponent will be decided following the New Zealand-South Africa contest on Tuesday night.

Bumrah yet to get clearance from NCA

MUMBAI, FEB 21 (IANS):

With the 2023 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) there is a lot of interest in the availability of some Indian stars for the cash-rich domestic T20 league. The 16th edition of the IPL is scheduled to be held from March 31 to May 28.

One of the players the fans want to see returning to action is Jasprit Bumrah, who is recuperating from his injury and has missed a few series in the last few months.

The right-arm quick has not played any cricket since the T20I series against Australia at home in September 2022 and has undergone rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

According to a report in Cricbuzz, Bumrah is yet to get a clearance from the NCA. Fans were expecting to see Bumrah in action in the last two series against Australia in Indore and Ahmedabad. However, the selectors did not pick him for either the Test team or the ODI squad against

4th DEATH ANNIVERSARY LT. NEILASA KIEWHUO

PSALM 73:26

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever”.

Australia. It is now clear that he was not considered for the matches against Australia because he is yet to get clearance from the NCA.

The report further said that Bumrah had featured in some practice matches at the NCA facility in the last 10 days but is still waiting for clearance. The board seems cautious on this front as it is looking at his participation in the World Test Championship Final to be played in London in July and the ODI World Cup to be held later in the year in India.

28th May 1971 – 22nd February 2022

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed in spirit”

It grieves us to know it has already been a year since you left us for eternity. Your memories still covers a large part of our hearts. You will be forever remembered until we meet again. Rest k-360/23

Lt. KACHUNO NUH

"We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ."

Gupta, a student of Class 11 (Sc) from St. Mary Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur, stood

Ajitesh K Gupta

First in the preliminary round of 2nd Fit India National Fitness and Sports Quiz- India’s biggest online Sports and Fitness Quiz conducted on December 8 and 9 2022 by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

He will take part in State Championship scheduled to be held in the month of April this year. The State Championship will qualify for the National Finals scheduled in June as informed by Sports Authority of India.

The second edition of the quiz saw a massive participation of 61,981 students from 16,702 schools across 702 districts of State/UTs of India.

Loving Wife, Children, Grandchildren & Relatives 22-02-2019 (04.11.1949 – 22.02.2013)

10 years have passed since you left us for the other side but your memories still live on in our hearts. And we find strength in knowing that even though you are gone, your legacy remains a blessing to the people you left behind.

Loving wife, children, in laws and grandson.

Acknowledgement

Born : 01/12/1972, Died : 14/02/2023

We the bereaved family members of Late Chimomo

Y Ezung, VCM, New Aree Village would like to convey our deepest appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the many individuals, groups, friends, well wishers and family members who supported us spiritually, physically, emotionally and financially during our difficult time of grief and mourning. Words are inadequate to express our gratitude but it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

We extend our special thanks to;-

1. Shri. Mhathung Yanthan, Hon’ble MLA & Advisor, Govt. of Nagaland

2. NDPP Party, Wokha Region

3. Dr. Pithungo Kikon, Old Aree Village

4. Shri. Libonthung Kikon, Chairman, Old Aree Village Council

5. New Aree Village Council

6. DAPCU Staff, Wokha

7. Old Aree Baptist Church

8. New Aree Baptist Church

9. New Aree Baptist Church Women Deptt.

10. New Aree B/C Youth Deptt.

11. Well wishers of Tourist Lodge Colony, Wokha Town

12. Aree Old and New Fellowship, Wokha Town

13. Shri. Mhao Kikon, Old Aree Village

14. Shri. R. Tsanthungo Ezung, New Aree Village

Loving Mom, Brothers, Sister and Relatives

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