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India.com
04-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
MPs Battle Army In Sindoor Cup Organised By Kanpur MP Ramesh Awasthi
India saw the valour of its army during Operation Sindoor in May and in June, bureaucrats, politicians and soldiers joined hands to make it a memorable event through the Sindoor Cup cricket match organised by Kanpur MP Ramesh Awasthi. The trophy for the 'Operation Sindoor Cup', a match between Army XI and Parliament XI was also unveiled by the MP. The match between Army XI and Parliament XI was played to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor, launched by Indian Armed Forces against Pakistan-backed terror groups following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The trophy featured a cricket bat, Brahmos missile and a Rafale jet. In the Army XI, the Army officers, police officers, district administration officers were part of the team. Coming to the Parliament XI, the MPs and MLAs made it against the Army XI. The captain for Army XI was Brigadier Samrul Hassan, and MP Manoj Tiwari led the Parliament XI. Brigadier Sabrul Hasan, captain of the Sena XI team, remarked, 'I wholeheartedly appreciate MP Ramesh Awasthi's grand gesture in honouring the valour of our armed forces. The way this tournament was organised speaks volumes about his commitment to the nation.' Kanpur Police Commissioner Akhil Kumar, who not only participated but also emerged as Man of the Match, echoed similar sentiments, 'This was not just about cricket. It was about celebrating the bravery of our forces. The first season of Operation Sindoor Cup belongs to the spirit of India, not just to any one team.' Ramesh Awasthi, the Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Kanpur told ANI, "At Kanpur's historic Green Park, the Operation Sindoor Cup was held. We want to congratulate the Armed Forces for their efforts and give the world a message that when it comes to unity and integrity of this country, everyone will be together and a befitting reply will be given." MP Ramesh Awasthi thanked the district administration, Kanpur Police Commissionerate, and all supporters of the event, calling it not just a match, but a movement in honour of India's defence forces.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MP XI score 95 runs against Army XI in Sindoor cup
Kanpur: MP Xi scored 8 for 95 in 12 overs against Army XI in the Sindoor Cup cricket match played at the Green Park stadium here on Sunday. The tie was initially 20 overs but due to rains it was delayed and instead of 6.30 pm it started at 8.45 pm. The umpires reduced the overs and it was decided to conduct the match of 12 overs each innings. Deciding to bat first, MP XI has scored 63 runs with the help of captain Manoj Tiwari's 30 runs. tnn
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
District Badminton C'ship from July 5 to 7
Kanpur: Second Cosco Kanpur district badminton Championship will be played at Ragendra Swaroop Sports Academy from July 5 to 7. Secretary Kanpur District Badminton Association DP Singh said that the championship is for U-17 and 19 years age group boys & girls. Singles, doubles and mixed double events would be held. On the basis of the performance in this meet, district team will be selected which would represent district in forthcoming state badminton championship. Interested players may register themselves on by July 3. Thereafter no entry would be accepted, he added. Summer camp conclusion: The closing function of summer camps held at Green Park by sports directorate and sports promotion committee will be held on Friday. The participants will get certificate from MP Ramesh Awasthi, chief guest of the event. Sindoor cup passes: Free passes of Sindoor Cup cricket match, to be played between MP XI and Army XI on June 29, will be distributed at MP office Vrindavan apartment Swaroop Nagar, RSO office Green park, Batus Telephone point Mobile shop Lajpat Nagar & Govind Nagar, BJP office Naveen Market, DNG Grand hotel Kalyanpur Kanpur. TNN
