Trivandrum Sports

[robin_a_p]

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Originally Posted by robin_a_p

Trivandrum may get an i-League team. IL&FS is bidding for the team.


http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle4483624.ece

[ASGeorge]

Originally Posted by 25Dude25

Is it a makeover or......?????



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[Aseem Azeez]

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work started for new swimming pool at vellayambalam

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[25Dude25]

Source: Deshabhimani

[Ziyan]

SFI (Surfing Federation of India) will be holding it's first official surfing and SUP competition in Kovalam beach, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. The Gods' own country, Kerala is home to some of the best beaches in India. Kovalam beach in Kerala with its golden sands and vast stretch of water is one of the best beaches in Kerala.

Around May, just before the onset of monsoons, is the best time of the year to hold surfing competition and other surfing related events. Hence, Surfing Federation of India will be holding it's first official surfing and SUP competition. Jonty Rhodes our surfing ambassador will be attending Spice Coast Open.

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[ASGeorge]

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[25Dude25]

Source: Keralakaumudi

Ladder Cup’ to spot best football talents

Aimed at spotting the best talents for the International Football Academy to be set up by the Latin Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram, a football tournament called ‘Ladder Cup’ in the under-13 category will be held in the city from Saturday.

The tournament, which will conclude on May 19, will be inaugurated on Saturday by Union Minister for State for Human Resource Development Shashi Tharoor at St Antony’s Ground, Valiyathura. Latin Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram Metropolitan M Soosai Pakiam will preside over the function. The tournament will be kicked off by former international player Joe Paul Ancheri. A total of 26 teams from Kanyakumari and Thiruvananthapuram will participate in the tournament. From these teams, 30 talented students will be inducted into the football academy.The Archdiocese will provide technical training with assistance from international experts and also impart general education to these students.

The academy has been set up to train football talents as per international standards and thereby evolve a unique sporting culture. The under-13 students will be trained keeping in view the Youth World Cup which India is likely to host in 2017.

Source: Indian express

[25Dude25]

Source: Keralakaumudi

[rs_naveen]

Sports Authority of India(SAI) in association with FIFA proposes Football academy and sports complex in Trivandrum.

Courtesy : Trivandrum fb page and Kerala Kaumudi

[25Dude25]

Jonty Rhodes opens national surfing competitions in Thiruvananthapuram



Thiruvanathapuram: India's first national Surfing and Stand up Paddle (SUP) competition got underway at the Sylvan Beach resort of Kovalam near on Friday with former South African cricketing star Jonty Rhodes inaugurating it.

Thiruvanathapuram: India's first national Surfing and Stand up Paddle (SUP) competition got underway at the Sylvan Beach resort of Kovalam near on Friday with former South African cricketing star Jonty Rhodes inaugurating it.

Rhodes also praised the beaches in Kovalam and said they were fantastic spots for surfing. He said the SFI was doing a commendable job promoting the sport and he spent some time riding the waves with the Spice Coast Open participants.

http://www.madhyamam.com/en/node/11625

[Ajaypp]

Originally Posted by rs_naveen

Sports Authority of India(SAI) in association with FIFA proposes Football academy and sports complex in Trivandrum.

I just hope that KU agrees to part with its "precious" land for this awesome project. One may recall how long and difficult the process to get them to sign the lease for the International Stadium was.

I wouldn't be surprised if the "no land anywhere in Trivandrum" is played again and the project conveniently shifted up North.

[Gopal.K.Kumar]

Originally Posted by Ajaypp

I just hope that KU agrees to part with its "precious" land for this awesome project. .

Who controls KU? Is it not the Kerala Government?

[Ajaypp]

Originally Posted by Gopal.K.Kumar

Who controls KU? Is it not the Kerala Government?

Well, a University is supposed to be an independent institution. That said, KU comes under the Department of Education and depends on it for funding. So if the Government wants to put its foot down, it can. Unfortunately, the backbone needed to do so is in extremely short supply these days.

[Venunair]

Stadium named after G.V. Raja



The renovated Indoor Recreation Centre at Shanghumukhom in the city will be now known as the G.V. Raja Indoor Stadium.

This was announced by the Chief Minister, Oommen Chandy, while inaugurating the renovated stadium at a function here on Friday.

Renovated at a cost of nearly Rs.3 crore, the stadium is to be the venue for the wushu event for the 35th National Games to be hosted by the State.

Lauding the efforts of the founder president of the Kerala State Sports Council, Mr. Chandy expressed hope the stadium would prove to be a boon to sportspersons in the area and beyond in honing up their skills in such games like badminton, table tennis and wushu.

“We are on the threshold of hosting the prestigious National Games, and I hope the people will support to the Government in conducting the event smoothly and in an efficient manner,” Mr. Chandy said. — Special Correspondent

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle4726600.ece

[Damukannappan]

University Stadium



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[ASGeorge]

Permanent training center for powered paragliding to start at Muthala Pozhi, Perumathura

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Source : Citykaumudi

[RajeshVR]

Sanju Samson selected as the vice-captain of the India Under-19 cricket team


Thiruvananthapuram, June 16: Eighteen-year-old Sanju Samson’s selection as the vice-captain of the India Under-19 cricket team to tour Australia has been greeted with a lot of happiness at his home here.

The tri-nation tournament begins in Australia June 30. New Zealand and Australia are the other teams participating.

Samson was in the news for his brilliant performance for Rajasthan Royals in the recently concluded sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and bagged the best young cricketer award.

In 10 innings, Samson scored 206 runs with 63 not out being his highest score and finished with a strike rate of 130.20 at an average of 25.75.

“Yes, we all are happy. He is now in Bangalore and we all wish he performs well and this new role is an added responsibility,” said his father Viswanath Samson, a former Delhi Police constable who quit his job to mould the future of his two cricketer sons.

The Samsons hail from a coastal hamlet near the beach here and through his performance at the IPL, he became an instant hero and his cut-outs continue to be seen at various places in the village.

Vishwanath’s elder son, Saly Samson, is in his second year of college and plays for the state Under-25 cricket team.

IANS

[VRL]

University Stadium

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