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Apr 21, 2012

Jagroop Wins Jhajjar Kotli Kesari Title

Early Times Report

JAMMU, Apr 16: Wrestler Jagroop of Amritsar in Punjab lifted the 81st edition of Jhajjar Kotli Kesari dangal after he defeated equally good Som Vir of Bahadurgarh in Harayana in the main bout that took place at Jhajjar Kotli in district Jammu. Dangal was organized by Jhajjar Kotli Dangal Committee under the aegis of J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association.

President J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma was chief guest, who presented the title to Jagroop. Member Legislative Assembly (MLA), Jugal Kishore Sharma and BSP leader Rakesh Wazir, Congress leader, Shiv Dev Singh and SHO Jhajjar Kotli, YS Jambal were guests of honour.
In all, 51 bouts were played in this dangal. Wiinner of main bout, Jagroop was presented a cash prize of Rs 1,8000 while Som Vir got Rs 13,000.

The prize money of Rs 31,000 was sponsored by Awadh Travels India, Katra.
Second main bout was won by Benia of J&K Police beating Paula of Himachal Pardesh while third main bout went to Sagar of Delhi who beat Sukha of Rajasthan.

In fourth bout, Kaka of Amritsar outplayed Abdul Gaffar of Mallerkotla.

Other results: Kaka of Dera Baba Nanak beat Rajinder of Army of Udhampur, Jagdish of Pathankot beat Rohit of Delhi, Rajesh of J&K Police Jammu beat Lalli of Ajnala, Bobari of Jammu beat Saroj of Pathankot, Shesh Kumar of BSF Jammu beat Kaka of Jallandhar, Bagga of Jammu beat Kaka of Jallandhar, Attar Din of Jammu beat Sarwan of Rajsthan, Murad Ali of Jammu beat Baachi of Amritsar, Sahil Sharma beat Raj Kumar, Joginder Singh beat Hossiar Singh. The bout between Tirthu and Sunny ended in a draw.

Jhajjar Kotli Dangal Committee members and technical officials who helped for conduct of the event were Durga Dass Thappa, Kaka Ram, Swarn Singh Chark, Tara Mani, Bishan Dass, Bashir Mohd., Ravi Kumar Baru, Raj Kumar, Satish Kumar, Mohd. Shaffi, Yash Paul, Sunil Advocate, Kala, Soni, Ajeeta Thappa, Khan Mir, Mustaq Hussian, Vijay Kumar, Sultan Mohd., Mohd. Sharif, Ajit Singh, Magger Singh, Rajesh Kumar, Tara Chand, Rajinder Kumar, Vijay Singh, Mohd. Fareed, Sarpanch Balwan Singh, Sarpanch Romesh Chander, and Raj Singh.

Mar 31, 2012

Punjab Wrestler Jagroop Lifts Moori Dangal Title

Early Times Report

JAMMU, Mar 26: Pahalwan Jagroop of Amritsar in Punjab lifts the 57th Annual Moori Kesari title defeating Pahalwan Phalla of Himachal Pradesh in an interesting bout that lasted for 27 minutes at Middle School Moori in district Reasi.

Pahalwan Jagroop was awarded Rs 12,000 cash prize by chief guest, Superintendent of Police Katra, Mohan Lal, who distributed prizes among the winners. Runners-up, Phalla of HP got Rs 10,000 prize. Member J&K State Sports Council and president of J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma presided.

Rakesh Wazir and Virender Kumar Sharma were the guests of honour. Among others present were Papu Lakri, Kuldeep Magotra, Krishan Singh, Sudesh kumar, Pandit Jagdish Kumar and Romesh Chander, SHO Jhajjar Kotli TS Jamwal.

This day-long dangal was organized by Moori Peer Baba Dangal Committee under the aegis of J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association. In all, 44 bouts were played in the dangal. The second main bout went to Her Nek Singh of Jallandhar, who beat wrestler Sabba of Amritsar. In third main bout, Sukha of Rajasthan emerged winner beating Kamaljot of Khanna. Fourth bout went to Bobari of Jammu after he outplayed Bhola of Khanna.

Another main bout between Kalu of Jammu and Kaka of Amritsar ended in draw. All the winners and runners-up of these bouts were given away handsome cash prizes.Moori Dangal Committee members and technical officials who helped for conduct of this vishal dangal included Badri Nath, Sarpanch Romesh Chander, Om Parkash, Mohan Singh, Sukhdev Sharma, Bodh Raj, Parshotam Sharma, Birbal Sharma, Rajinder Kumar, Vijay Singh (Biju), Mohd. Fareed, Raj Singh, Pappu Lakri, P.R Sharma, Virender Kumar Sharma and Ustad Krishan Lal Sharma.

Other Results: Murad Ali of Jammu beat Sarvan of Rajasthan, Johny of Pathankote beat Kuldip of Ladda, Amir Khan of Jammu beat Kaka of Jindrah, Rajinder Fouzi of Udhampur beat Sonu of Jammu, Bushan of Jammu beat Veer Singh of Reasi, Subbu of H.P beat Bagga of Kot Balwal, Atter Din of Jammu beat Munna, Liakat Ali of Panthal beat Kuldip Singh of Ramnagar and Jamit of Nargada beat Ali of Power House Udhamour.

Jul 2, 2011

Wrestler Jagroop of Amritsar Lifts Sirla Bhaga Kesari Dangal Title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

Katra, June 28: Wrestler Jagroop lifted the "51st Annual Sirla Bhaga Kesari Vishal Dangal 2011" being organized by Sirla Bhaga Dangal Committee in collaboration with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association near Government, High School Sirla Bhaga, Reasi.

Wrestler Jagroop of Amritsar defeated Benia of J&K Police in the main bout which lasted for 12 minutes. Jagroop was awarded with cash prize money of Rs. 10,000/- along with traditional Silver Gurj (Gada) and Patta while runner-up wrestler got Rs 10,000/-

The second main bout was fought between Rahul Khundu of Guru Hanuman Akhara Delhi Patha Maha Singh Rao and Kamljot (Billa) of Khanna in Punjab. Rahul defeated wrestler Kamaljot (Billa), and received Rs. 8,000/- as cash prize while runner-up wrestler got Rs 6,000/-. In the third bout Mantri (National Junior Gold Medalist 2011) defeated wrestler Onkar Singh of BSF of Kathua in 23 minutes. Rs 5,000/- was given to Mantri while Rs 3,000/- was given to runner-up wrestler Onkar.

Fourth bout was won by Malkiat of Amritsar who defeated Babbar of Delhi. 5th bout was won by Billa of Mohali Chandigarh who defeated Manoj of Khanna.

In other bouts, Surinder of Khanna beat Veer Singh of J&K Police, Reasi, Titu of Rajasthan beat Karnail Singh of Narkote, Dalip Singh of Narkote beat Gurdev Singh of Devigarh, Sandeep of Khanna beat Pritam Singh of Reasi, Sukha of Khanna beat Teg Singh of Panara (Reasi), Satyanam of Amritsar beat Prem Verma of Jhiri, Sher Singh of Chandigarh beat Ravinder Singh of Mahore, Jamat Ali of Nargada beat Shamsher Singh of Narkote and Sher Singh of Khanna beat Pawan Kumar.

Tehsildar Reasi Kunal Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion. He distributed cash prizes among the winners and loosers of the Dangal. Member J&K State Sports Council and Treasure Indian Style Wrestling Association of India Shiv Kumar Sharma, Working President District Reasi Indian Style Wrestling Association Naresh Kumar (Papu Lakri) were also present on the occasion.

Jun 18, 2011

Punjab wrestler Jagroop wins Kawa Kesari dangal

JammuKashmir Newspoint
Punjab Wrestler Jagroop clinched the 3rd Annual Kawa Kesari Dangal outplaying Amit of Guru Hanuman Akhara Delhi rather easily in the main bout played at Govt. High School Kawa near Railway Station Udhampur.
For the title win, Jagroop received handsome cash prize of Rs 12,000 in addition to traditional Silver Gurj (Gadda) and Patta from chief guest, president J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Shiv Kumar Sharma and Sarpanch Kawa Durga Dass Padha while runner-up wrestler Amit got Rs 12,000 as cash prize money from Sarpanch Chamba Sham Singh and Papu Lakri of Katra.
Prominent among others present were Sarpanch Chamba (Katra), Sham Singh, District Horticulture officer Udhampur, Virender Sharma and Assistant Director (Retd.) Youth Service and Sports, Pritam Singh Kotwal were guests of honour. Members of organizing committee and those technical officials who helped in smooth conduct of Dangal were Sarpanch Durga Dass Padha, Modan Lal Sharma, Sat Paul Sharma, Raj Mohd., Rajinder Singh Katoch, Sheikhar Sharma, Vijay Kumar Sharma, Balwant Dubey, Gurmeet Singh, Kartar Chand, Raj Kishore, Parveen Kumar, Subash Kumar, Pritam Singh, Ex-Capt. Kapoor Singh, Mohd. Fareed, Vijay Singh, Sanjeev Sharma, Lashman, Ex-Sarpanch Tulinder Singh, Om Parkaash Verma, Virender Sharma and Papu Lakri. In all, 45 bouts were played in this day-long dangal.
Second main bout went to wrestler Bagga of Amritsar who defeated wrestler Sukha of Rajasthan. While third bout was won by Pankaj Raina of Guru Hanuman Akhara Delhi beating Jodha of Amritsar. Anuj of Guru Hanuman Akhara Delhi beat Satnam of Rajasthan in fourth main bout.
Other Results: Arjun of Power House Udhampur beat Kaka of Kawa, Ravinder of MP beat Rajesh of J&K Police, Satnam of Rajasthan beat Atterdin of Jammu, Jakker (Billu) of Jindarh beat Chotu of Kawa, Vijay of Choprashop beat Attru of Udhampur, Gurjant of Atri beat Jaswant of Rajasthan, Surinder of U.P beat Bagga of Atri, Ravinder of Haryana beat Chart of Atri, Billu of Atri beat Pritam Singh of Reasi, Rajeah of U P, beat Veer Singh of Reasi, Kudeep of Udhampur beat Rajveer of Gwalior, Billu of Haryana beat Makhan of Kathua, Subash of Udhampur beat Dimple of U P, and Rajesh of Mathura beat Rinku of Udhampur.

Jul 17, 2010

Wrestler Kamaljeet of Punjab Wins Mathur Kesari Dangal

JAMMU, July 16: Wrestler Kamaljeet of Doom Cherri in district Ropar of Punjab lifted the 4th Annual Mathur Kesari Dangal title after he defeated Jagroop of Amritsar in the tough main bout that lasted for 35 minutes at Baba Ballo Dev Shathan Mathur.
This vishal Dangal was organized by Baba Ballo Dev Shathan Development Committee Mathur in association with J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association.
Wrestler Kamaljeet received a handsome cash prize of Rs 11,000 in addition to traditional "Silver Gurj and Patta" from Minister for Revenue, Rama Bhalla and Baba Yash Paul Sharma while runner up wrestler was awarded 10,000 as cash prize by Shiv Kumar Sharma and Ashok Kumar Sharma.
In all, 53 bouts were played in the one long dangal wherein local wrestlers hailing form Udhampur, Kathua, Reasi, Jammu, besides wrestler from Punjab, Harayana UP, J&K Police and BSF participated.
The second main bout was won by Sunny of Jullandhar in Punjab beating Bagga of Amritsar while the third main bout between Puran Singh of Garh Shanker in Punjab Rishi Paul of Jullandhar this bout ended in a draw. Both the wresters were awarded a cash prize of Rs 3,000 each. Fourth bout played between Dissha of Doom Cherri and Naseem of UP also ended in a draw.
Members of organizing committee and those technical officials who helped in smooth conduct of dangal were Baba Yash Paul Sharma, Ashok Kumar Sharma, Tilak Raj Sharma, Banarsi Lal Master, Mohan Dutt Lamberdar, Jagdish Dutt, Darshan Chand, Baldev Raj, Ami Chand, Om Parkash, Hari Chand, Puran Chand, Om, Parkash Sharma N.I.S Wrestling Coach, Vijay Singh (Biju), Mulk Raj Sharma, Bansi lal Tidyal, Pappu Lakri, Capt. Retd. Lehar Singh, Yash Paul Patwari, Ranga Pahalwan, Krishan lal Sharma ustad and Sai Ustad.
Others Results: Swardin of Mallerkotla beat Bir Singh of Reasi, Atter Din of Jammu beat Daller Khan of Nargada, Sunny of J&K Police beat Shally of Jullandhar, Swarn Singh of Kot Bhalwal beat Lalli of Garh Shanker, Likat Ali of Panthal beat Bochan Singh of Ghorta, Satish of Jullandhar beat Mohd Akram of Jammu, Anil Kumar (Mohanu) of J&K Police beat Sukha of Garh Shanker, Malkeet of Amritsar beat Murad Ali of Jammu, Anwar of Nargada beat Bagga of kot Bhalwal. Makhan of Kathua beat Yunus of Jammu and Mustaq Ali of Shibba beat Sainf Ali of Panthal. Bouts between Inderjeet of Garh Shanker in Punjab and Kulbir of Kot Bhalwal, Butta of Garh Shanker and Kallu of Shiv Mandir Akhara Jammu and Angrej of Julladher and Bobari of Jammu ended in a draw.