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No female instructors at Pong Dam water-sports ...

By: Vijay Samyal Fatehpur: There is no point reiterating that sports infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh is abysmally low, but it is shocking to know that those undergoing training at certain sports centers also have to undergo direct or indirect harassment. Problems... (Continue reading)

Dhumal puts in weight behind IPL matches at ...

HimVani Dharamsala: The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association has reportedly been allotted two IPL matches next year – scheduled for April 16 and 18, 2010 and to be played at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala. It may be remembered that this year... (Continue reading)

Himachal trounce Goa by 18 runs

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh defeated host Goa by 18 runs in the Unded-22 CK Nayudu cricket tournament match held at MCC ground in Goa today. Chasing a target of 245 runs in their second innings, Goa were all out 226, maximum... (Continue reading)

D’sala to have first rehabilitation ...

HimVani Dharamsala: Bringing it a step closer to hosting international matches, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium here is set to get the first injury rehabilitation centre for cricketers in the country. Confirming this, HPCA spokesperson Sanjay Sharma said BCCI has... (Continue reading)

Paragliding in Himachal caught in a storm

By: Satyakam Bharti The Himachal Pradesh tourism department may have decided not to hold paragliding competition (fondly called pre-world cup) at Bir-Billing in Kangra district this year, but that would certainly not leave the place desolate. Local paragliders have anyway decided... (Continue reading)

Lawerence School Sanawar win football tourney

HimVani Solan: Lawerence School Sanawar defeated Sherwood School, Nainital on Saturday to win the 12th Bhupinder Singh Memorial Football Tournament. Seven teams from prestigious school across the region participated in the event, including Lawrence School, Pinegrove, BCS, Sherwood, Doon School, YPS... (Continue reading)

ONGC Cup to be played in Dharamsala

HimVani Dharamsala: The annual ONGC Cup will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium at Dharamshala in October. Before that, the stadium would also host three matches of Corporate Cricket Cup. Disclosing this, HPCA president Anurag Thakur said the... (Continue reading)

Corporate cricket in Dharamsala

HimVani Dharamsala: The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium at Dharamsala may have missed its date with Indian Premier League, but BCCI is planning to gift it another mega extravaganza. According to sources, BCCI has identified Dharamsala as one of the venues for... (Continue reading)

T20 final under flood-lights at Dharamsala ...

HimVani Dharamsala: The Dharamsala International Cricket Stadium is about to make its entry into the glamourous world of sports entertainment with the first ever flood-lights lit cricket match scheduled to be played here tonight when Bitta XI takes on Paonta Sahib... (Continue reading)

HP T20: Pinegrove student hits 226 runs in 70 ...

HimVani Solan: Creating history in the T20 format of cricket, Subrato Malik of Pinegrove School, Shimla, hit 226 runs in just 70 balls in the ongoing Hiamchal T20 tournament, a record not yet acheived at any level of T20 matches.  Subrato,... (Continue reading)

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Himachal T20 take off

Himachal T20 take off

HimVani Shivaji Sports Club, Paonta Sahib, defeat Sports Club, Dehra by eight wickets to enter semifinals World XI, Una, defeat Doon Cricket Academy, Nalagarh by six wickets. ———————————————— Sports Club, Dehra, defeat Pangan XI, Kullu by five wickets SSC Paonta Sahib, defeat Thakur XI,... (Continue reading)

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Himachal ready with ‘mini IPL’

HimVani Dharamsala: Himachal Pradesh may have missed a golden opportunity to be under international spotlight with the second edition of IPL being shifted to South Africa, but the state cricket association is said to be ready with plans for another eye-catching... (Continue reading)

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IPL matches in hand, Dharamsala set to lead ...

IPL matches in hand, Dharamsala set to lead small-town cricket

By: Satyakam Bharti Small-town cricket is finally set to take centrestage with Dharamsala being confirmed to host a couple of IPL matches. Cricket has been an urban phenomenon in India ^ not because it is played less in crowded allays of... (Continue reading)

Dharamsala to host 2 IPL matches

HimVani Dharamsala: In a major development that could catapult the Dharamsala Cricket Stadium to international fame earlier than expected, IPL (Indian Premier League) commissioner Lalit Modi on Saturday announced that the hill town would host two IPL matches during the second... (Continue reading)

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Himachal scripts historic win over Delhi

HimVani Una: A lot has been said about Himachal’s phenomenal rise in the national cricketing arena, but not many have actually believed in it doubting the rare brilliance shown by the team. The usual skeptics may again have missed the Ranji... (Continue reading)

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