Tuesday 8 November 2016

U19 Girls Hockey Trials on 12th November

The girls from Punjab wishing to register themselves for the Hockey Patiala Under 19 Girls Hockey Championship on 25-27 November 2016 at Bassi Pathana in District Fatehgarh Sahib, can come for trial on 12th November. 

Mr Thakar Singh Mejie President of Hockey Faehgarh Sahib and the Chairman of the Championship said that the trials would be held on 12th November in the ITI Grounds of Derabassi. 

Girls under 19, born on or after 1st January 1998 should contact Mr Tejinder Singh, Senior Vice President of Hockey Fatehgarh Sahib (Mobile: 98728 19657).

Wednesday 2 November 2016

U-19 Girls Championship in end November 2016

Hockey Fatehgarh Sahib shall be organising 'Hockey Patiala State U-19 Girls Championship' at Bassi Pathana from 25th to 27th November 2016.
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Mr. Thakur Singh Mejie, President, Hockey Fatehgarh Saheb informed that 11 District teams shall be participating in this Championship including Fatehgarh Saheb, Mukatsar Sahib, Bathinda, Kapurthala, Sangrur, Barnala, Patiala, Ferozepur, Mansa, Faridkot and Moga.



At the meeting of the organising committee held today Hockey Fatehgarh formed various committees and allocated responsibilities for the successful conduct of the U19 Championship.

The Hockey Fatehgarh also appointed Wazir Chand as Championship Director, Manpreet Singh as Hockey Secretary and Tejinder Singh as the Organising Secretary, who shall look after the technical conduct of the meet.

The Championship will be held on knock-out basis, informed Thakur Singh Mejie, who was also appointed as the Chairman of the U19 Girls Championship.

The trials of the Championship shall be held on 12th November 2016, at the ITI Grounds in Bassi Pathana and those girls born on or before 1st January 1998, interested in participating in the Championship must register themselves with Mr Tejinder Singh, Senior Vice President of Hockey Fatehgarh Sahib (Mobile: 98728 19657).

For further media queries: Gobind Thukral / Charanjit Singh M: 093161 33924


Tuesday 27 September 2016

Hockey India Fatehgarh Saheb


Under the patronship of Mr Hassan Singh Mejie ( Chief Patron), Mr Alfred Mejie, mr Amritpal Singh Tiwana, and Mr Darshan Singh Cheema, Mr. Thakur Singh Mejie has been selected to lead the newly formed Hockey India Fatehgarh Saheb, which has been affiliated by Hockey Patiala. 

The new committee would work with the MBCT Hockey Nursery to promote hockey in the Fatehgarh Saheb. 

The office bearers are : 

Sr. No
Name
Designation
1
Mr. Hassan Singh Mejie
Chief Patron
2
Mr. Alfred Singh Mejie
Patron
3
Mr. Amritpal Singh Tiwana
Patron
4
Mr. Darshan Singh Cheema
Patron
5
Mr. Thakur Singh Mejie
President
6
Mr. Tejinder Singh
Sr. Vice President
7
Mr. Harbans Singh
Vice President
8
Dr. Amandeep Sandhu
Vice President
9
Mr. Manpreet Singh
General Secretary
10
Mr. Davinder Singh
Assistant Secretary
11
Mr. Robin Gupta
Treasurer
12
Mr. R.S Tiwana
Member
13
Mr. Harmesh Kumar
Member
14
Mr. Wazir Chand
Member
15
Mr. Hans Raj Chhabra
Member
16
Mr. Inderjit Sodhi
Member
17
Mr. Harjot Singh
Member
18
Mr. Gagandeep Singh
Member
19
Mr. Jasbir Singh Bajwa
Member
20
Mr. Pritpal Singh Dharni
Member
21
Mr. Gurpreet Singh Locham
Member
22
Mr. Ajay Malhotra
Member
23
Mr. Munish Kumar
Member

Saturday 21 September 2013

Hockey Turf for Bassi Pathana

Sardar Parkash Singh Badal, Chief Minister of Punjab, was the chief guest at the Sub Junior U15 Girls National Hockey Championship at Bassi Pathana which concluded this afternoon. 

He reached right in time to watch the final being played between Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh.  

The girls vyed with each other on the grassy field that was so meticulously converted from a mere dirt-ground to well-trimmed grassy look by the team of MBCT Hockey Nursery.  

"Lack of turf is our biggest concern here in Bassi Pathana," says Prof. H.S. Mejie, who is working towards creating a hockey stadium in the area so that the boys and girls from the region can be trained to qualify for national and international teams. 

The vision was endorsed by Sardar Parkash Singh Badal who lauded MBCT Hockey Nursery and especially the Mejie's family for taking up cudgles to revive hockey at the grassroot level.  He said that his government would definitely provide the hockey turf for the nursery for which they should now identify the land. 

A number of NRI friends of Mejie family immediately assured their full support in ensuring a turf-field for hockey in Bassi Pathana.  

"We shall have the next national tournament on turf," one of them quipped. 





In a Different League

he U-15 Girls National Hockey Championship is an extravaganza of youthful energy and exuberance, of competition and camaraderie.
Finally, twenty-two teams could make it to Bassi Pathana for the Championship, and the players transformed the ITI Grounds and the Jodhpur Police Lines. The U-15 colours epitomising girl power reigned supreme. During the day the girls donned their uniforms and fiercely played and tackled. The players belong to different parts of our Nation; speak different languages but there is clarity of purpose, to play their best Hockey, to compete and outperform the others, to WIN the Championship.
But at the end of the day, the twilight brought all the teams together, mellowed the players, cultures became one, different songs and sounds, all woven in a single fabric of our rich Nation. Birthdays were celebrated and jokes shared. Bonhomie and laughter took centre stage as players danced with gusto. It didn't matter what music was played, whether the team was Mumbai or Bihar, the rhythm caught them all.  And when Mizoram took out their travel smart version of bamboo staves the entire contingent stood by to watch them practice the Cheraw Dance. Akashdeep with Mizoram Team
Incidentally, Mizoram, the first team to reach the Trust at the Mata Haram Kaur Community Development Centre (MHKCDC), travelled across the nation as an exclusively girls contingent, chaperoned by the manager's mother. The players took to the MBCT Public Relations Manager, Akashdeep. In between, they whisked her away and draped her in their traditional costume.

 “Next year organise the Championship league matches to last a month,” enthusiastic chorus from the Goans, the youngest Team to play the U-15 Girls National Championship. It was sad to see the young lot leaving early, but not before enthralling all with their songs, interspersed with giggles and jokes.
The Himachal team enthusiastically performed at every opportunity, loving every moment spent at the Championship. “Please put our photos on Facebook so that our families can see how much fun we are having.” Yes, the Championship was not just about the participating girls, but also about the families who had proudly and trustingly sent out their young ones.
Some exchanges were poignant, the Chattisgarh girls felt liberated to roam freely to enjoy the rural expanse, the lush green paddy fields that cradle the Police Lines. “Can we not stay back in Punjab?” It is our responsibility to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for our girls, no matter where in the country. Only peace and freedom can truly answer this question.
Many teams used their free time to visit MHKCDC where the Trust provides skills development training in a number of fields. The girls felt at home and spent their entire day running through the corridors watching phulkari being made. Punjabi traditional crafts products were in great demand.
Then there was the Heritage Tourist Trip organised by Punjab Tourism. The players and their managers enjoyed visiting the NIS, and were floored by the opulence of the Palace and the colours of the local bazaar. Chandigarh was another city visited by the teams, the Rock garden and the Lake being the favourites.
Mr KPS Gill, IPS (Retd.), Chief Advisor of Indian Hockey Federation visited Bassi to watch the League Matches as well as interact with the teams and their managers. The girls listened with rapt attention as he shared his experiences and impressed upon them to play sports and make Hockey a career.
All in all, a most fulfilling yet humbling experience. The joyousness of the players was contagious, and the staff felt relieved and satisfied for a Championship well organised, that brought teams across the country under one roof.  At the same time the Health parameters as studied by the team from NIS is a concern. These girls need better nutrition to continue playing competitive sports.
 As the finals get played, and Champions get anointed, the Trust feels honoured to have so many teams come forward and participate. Prayers for every player that may the girls realise their potential and stay happy; let us work together for hamari beti, hamari shaan. 

ABS Foundation emerges as great Hockey supporter

MBCT Hockey Nursery is grateful to ABS Foundation, New Delhi, for their all out support to the Sub Junior U15 Girls National Hockey Championship.
They supported the championship in memory of late Mrs. Amarjit Kaur Sandhu, who was the first captain of the Indian hockey team way back in 1952.  Indeed she had been an inspiration to many Indian girls, and to the present ones too who looked at her as a role model.  Our special thanks to the entire Sandhu family. 


Dr Thakar Singh Ikolaha Awards of Recognition presented

MBCT Hockey Nursery instituted last year the Awards of Excellence, and of Recognition for prominent sports men and women as well as citizens who have made selfless contribution to the promotion of sports, hockey in particular, and upliftment of the society.

Last year several hockey stalwarts were recognised with the Award of Excellence.

This year MBCT Hockey Nursery is proud to confer the
Award of Recognition on the following :


Mr. Sunil Khullar, President, Sant Namdev Girls College
Dr. Kamal Khanna, former President Lions Club, Bassi
Mr. Nakesh Jindal, President, Lala Lajpat Rai School, Bassi
Sh. Bachitar Singh Namdhari, Chairman, Garden Valley Schools
Mr. Rajesh Singla, Secretary, Aarti Association, Punjab
Dr. Sikander Singh, Mahant, baba Budh Dass Dera
Mr. Raj Kumar Wadhwa, former President, Bharat Vikas Parishad, Bassi
Mr. Sunil Bector, former President, Rotary Club, Sirhind
Dr. Mohinder Singhal, President, Blood Donors’ Society, Bassi
Mr. Vinod Kansal, Social Worker, Mandi Gobindgarh
Mr. Om Parkash Gupta, President, Veopar Mandal, Punjab, Mandi Gobindgarh
Mr. Ashok Bansal, President, Rotary Club Sirhind
Mr. Sushil Singla, State President, BVP, Punjab
Mr. Ramesh Gupta, President, Gaushala Committee, Bassi
Mr. Bahadur Singh, Patron, Gianni Ditt Singh Welfare Society, Bassi Pathana
and former Hockey Player.
Ms. Rajdeep Kaur, Executive Director, NIS, Patiala

Book on Dr Thakar Singh Released

Sardar Parkash Singh Badal, Chief Minister of Punjab, released the biography of great freedom fighter and founder member of Ghaddar Party, Dr. Thakar Singh Ikolaha, at the concluding function of the Sub Junior U15 Girls National Hockey Championship 


He also released a commemorative volume of the Championship during the occasion.

Chandigarh eves lift National U15 Hockey trophy

Bassi Pathana, September 21: Chandigarh girls lifted the Dr Thakar Singh Ikolaha championship trophy in the finals of Sub Junior U15 Girls National Hockey Championship held here today by defeating Himachal Pradesh 4-0.

Right from the beginning the Chandigarh girls dribbled past the defenders of Himachal and continued their pressure and in the 26th minute Shilpi got the success against the formidable Himachal goalkeeper by sounding the board.
In the second half, Krishma converted a penalty corner in the 35th minute and Saroj scored the third field goal for Chandigarh. Shilpi again converted a penalty corner to complete the tally of 4-0.

Chandigarh team lifted the trophy and won gold medal while Himachal team settled for second position as won the Silver.
Earlier, the Haryana girls defeated Mizoram in the morning to win the bronze medal by 2-1.
Haryana took lead in 12th minute through a field goal by Neha and Mizoram picked up the speed to hit the equalizer in 14th minute through a penalty corner by Flora. The game continued to be tied 1-1 till 60th minute when Kavita of Haryana scored the winning goal.
Sardar Parkash Singh Badal, Chief Minister of Punjab, handed over the trophy and medals to the winning teams including Chandigarh Gold, Himachal Silver, and Haryana Bronze.
Congratulating Prof. H.S. Mejie and Mehar Baba Charitable Trust for hosting the event and encouraging girls to shine in the region.  Whatever the match may be, he advised, play like champions irrespective of the result.
He announced that Punjab government shall provide a hockey turf for Bassi Pathana very soon, which was applauded by everyone.
Many dignitaries and MLAs attended the concluding function.



Friday 20 September 2013

Chandigarh girls reach finals of National Sub Junior U15 Hockey

Bassi Pathana: September 20: In the two semi finals held at Bassi Pathana for the Sub Junior U15 National Girls Hockey Championship, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh qualified to contest for the Dr Thakar Singh Ikolaha Championship Trophy in the ITI grounds tomorrow.

In the first semifinal today, Himachal routed Haryana through a penalty shoot out. Both the teams were locked 1-1 till the final whistle. Himachal sounded the board thrice against one by the Haryana girls.

The credit for Himachal’s entry to finals goes to goalkeeper Sheetal who deftly warded off over dozen attacks from Haryana girls, who however had taken the lead in the 20th minute through Kavita, but it was a shortlived glory as Kanishka from Himachal immediately restored parity.  Both the teams despite their efforts could not score the winning goal and had to break the tie through penalty shoot out.  For Himachal Priya, Nisha, and Shilpa scored the goals while Neha Sharma of Haryana could convert only one penalty stroke.  Himachal therefore entered the final with a score of 4-2.

In the second semi-final, Chandigarh girls had a comfortable win with 4-1 with Shilpa opening the account in the sixth minute itself.  Saroj sounded the board twice in the 8th and the 27th minute, while Poonam completed the tally through another goal.  For Mizoram, Lalluamwawis scored the lone goal.

For 3rd and 4th place, Haryana girls shall meet Mizoram at 9:30am in the morning while the finals between Chandigarh and Himachal would be played at 3pm in the presence of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Parkash Singh Badal.


Thursday 19 September 2013

Quarter Final Results

In the first quarter final Haryana defeated the MBCT Hockey Nursery by 1-0 in a closely contested match.  Both the teams had foray into each other’s halves but  Kavita succeeded in sounding the board in the 11th minute for Haryana.  Neither MBCT Hockey Nursery which got five penalty corners nor Haryana which got 3 penalty corners, could take advanrtage.
In the second quarter final, Himachal girls beat Patiala Union Hockey by 1 goal to nil.  The match was slow paced and the lone winning goal was scored in the 17th minute by Madhu.  Sapna, the goal keeper for Himachal, acted as a brilliant defender warding off repeated attacks and even warded off 10 penalty corners, while Himachal team got 5 penalty corners but could not convert any.
In the 3rd quarter final of the day Mizoram defeated Punjab 2-1. Mizoram struck first in the 17th minute when Lalming Mawai dribbled past the defenders and scored the goal.  It was a fast-paced treat through successive attempts succeeded when Ru pi hit the equaliser, but later failed to capitalise on various chances that came their way. Mizoram got six penalty corners while Punjab two, but failed to convertr them, and it was in the second half when Flora of Mizoram scored the winning goal.

In the fourth quarter final between Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, the Chandigarh girls got the better off by winning it 4-0.  Chandigarh took the lead in 29th minute of the play and in the second half scored three more goals in 33rd, 39th and 43rd minutes by Minisha, Shallu Maan and Saroj respectively. 

Wednesday 18 September 2013

KPS Gill visits Bassi Pathana to meet hockey teams

“Make Hockey as a Career”: says Gill

Bassi Pathana, September 17:
Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) Advisor, Mr. KPS Gill, former DGP Punjab, visited Bassi Pathana to meet with the teams participating in the Sub Junior U15 National Girls Hockey Championship which is being held under the aegis of IHF.
Mr Gill witnessed the fixture between Punjab and Manipur ended in a draw.
Later he met with the participating teams in Police Lines, Fatehgarh Saheb, where their stay arrangements have been made.
Addressing the players, he said that hockey is not a mere game but a career, and the young girls should work for that.
Recalling his younger days as a hockey player, he said that it used to be a passion for them and were called by every other team as “the wall of China” for their formidable play.
He complimented MBCT Hockey Nursery for their elaborate arrangements and for grooming young boys and girls for hockey.
Mr. Gill also released the Championship merchandise which included a watch, tshirt, mug, bag, and lapel badges.


Monday 16 September 2013

MBCT Hockey Nursery Team Shines

Bassi Pathana, September 16: Five teams have qualified for the knock-out quarter final stage on the third day of the National Sub Junior U15 Girls Hockey Championship being held here in Bassi Pathana, Fatehgarh Saheb.
                            
Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram, MBCT Hockey Nursery, and Haryana girls have entered the knock-out quarter final stage.

On the third day, in the Pool G match, Manipur routed Rajasthan 8-0 in a one-sided play, with the first goal coming off Neha in the 18th minute and Lalle B Chanu sounded the board in 27th minute, with Bijeta Devi scored the second goal followed by brilliant moves by Anamika who scored a hat-trick with three goals one after the other. Lanchen Chanu added two goals in 37th and 41st minute with Lalleibi closing with another goal in 45th minute.

MBCT Hockey Nursery girls from Bassi Pathana had a field day who defeated Madhya Pradesh girls 13-0.  From the word ‘go’, hockey nursery team was in the MP half, and sounded the board in the very first minute followed by next few goals in the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 12th and 14th minutes. The goals continued to come off their sticks till the end, in which Gagandeep scored 3, Amandeep 2, Kashish 2, Kajal 2, Ramanpreet 1, Amritpal Kaur 1, and Sonali 1.

Chandigarh girls kept the score board moving defeating Tamil Nadu with 14-0. Poonam, Saroj and Shilpi dribbled past the defenders time and again and kept the pressure on not letting the rivals come to near their half.  It was a great team work. In the 8th minute itself Poonam had the first kill, with Amanjot sounding the board in 13th, Krishma Singh in the 15th and Anjali in the 17th minute. Shilpi moved in again in the 19th and 20th minutes to score two goals consecutively, and had another field goal in the 39th minute. Sharmila scored in the 31st minute, while Poonam scored another one in 35th minute while Saroj scored goals in the 37th, 40th and 46th minutes, with Lakhwinder adding another one in the 43 minute.

Match between Bihar and Chattisgarh finished with 1-1.  Yogito scored the first goal in the 11th minute but repeated attempts by both sides did not yield any results till the 49th minute when Bihar’s Tulsi Kumari sounded the board to level the scores.

Haryana girls won 3-1 against Mumbai team after leading with 2-0 till half time.  Neha, Kavita and Devika scored one goal each for Haryana while Natasha reduced the margin by scoring a goal in 27th minute.

Karnatka led Delhi 2-1, with first goal Delhi conceded as self-goal in the sixth minute, while Afsana of Delhi leveled it with one goal in 17th minute. However, Pavithra of Karnataka increased the lead in 42nd minute by scoring another one. 

'Hamari Beti'

'Hamari Beti' remains the mascot for the 22nd Sub Junior U15 National Girls Hockey Championship at Bassi Pathana.
"Girls are pride of India," remarks Prof H.S. Mejie, Chairman, Mehar Baba Charitable Trust, who established the MBCT Hockey Nursery in 2009 to train boys and girls from Bassi Pathana under 5 years of age to create a veritable back up of trained hockey players to represent the country at later age.
Fathegarh Saheb had a very unimpressive and dismal male:female ratio in the state, and over the years, MBCT has helped to bring these girls out of their homes and empower them through education, and skill training.
The allotment of hockey tournament for the second time to Fatehgarh Saheb for the girls has helped the girls and women in this region to become aware of the great talent different states in the country have amongst girls, who represent their respective states with pride, he adds.
He thanks the Rotary Club of Chandigarh who launched the 'Hamari Beti' project and encouraged MBCT to use it for inculcating pride amongst girls of the region. 

U15 Girls Hockey Championship

15th September 2013

Punjab, Chandigarh shine

Bassi Pathana, Fatehgarh Saheb: September 15: In a keenly contested six matches held today in the ITI grounds of the Sub Junior U15 National Girls Hockey Championship, Punjab routed Rajasthan 18-0.  Punjab had ensured a lead with eight goals till half time.  Rupi scored six goals including four field goals and converted two penalty corners, Bhatti scored two, Gurkamalpreet 5, Sapna Negi 1, Harmanpreet 3 and Sukhmani 1.
In the second match of the day Chandigarh girls defeated Chhatisgarh 10-0.  Yogeshwari scored first goal through a penalty corner in the seventh minute.  Anuradha scored six goals in a row which included conversion of two penalty corners with aplomb, and four field goals.  She added seventh goal beating the defenders and goal keeper. Arohi Yadav added two field goals to make it 10-0 for the winners.
The fourth fixture between Bundelkhand vs Mumbai was equally poised though Mumbai ultimately won with 2-0.  The first goal came in the 18th minute through Jenimah Rodrigues and in the second half, Anjali increased the lead for the winners in the second minute of the second half.
The fifth fixture between Himachal and Delhi girls, the former showed exceptional grit and finesse in the field and won against Delhi with 2-0.   Madhu of HP team was outstanding in her performance who scored the first goal in 18th minute.  Delhi team continued its foray into Himachal half quite a number of time but failed to score. Kusum of Himachal scored the goal through penalty corner to give its team the lead in the 27th minute of the match.
The last match saw Goa defeating Madhya Pradesh girls by 1-0, though both the teams are now out of contention for the quarter final knock-out stage.  The lone goal was a self goal by the MP defenders as the ball entered the goal post from the defenders’ stick. 
14th September 2013
MBCT Hockey Nursery defeats Goa by 17-1

Northern girls dominate

In the first three matches of Sub Junior U-15 National Girls Hockey Championship held today morning in the ITI Grounds at Bassi Pathana, the team of MBCT Hockey Nursery defeated Goa by 17-1.
It was literally a one-sided affair as the Amandeep Kaur scored three goals, Ramanpreet-2, Gangandeep-2, Gurleen Grewal 1, Kaplish 5 including a hatrick, Kajal 1, Shweta 1, and Amritpal Kaur 1. 
MBCT Hockey Nursery was on Goa's goal post right from the very beginning and had their first kill in the second minute with another one sounding the goal board in the third minute. 
In the other two matches Himachal defeated Karnataka by 3-1. Himachal's Madhu neatly beat the goal keeper and scored the first goal in 14th minute. Kusum scored the second goal in 20th minute though Kavyashree of Karnataka scored one, but Kanishta of Himachal sealed the fate by scoring the third goal for Himachal. 
Haryana scored 10-1 victory over Bundelkhand.  Till half time Haryana led by 4 goals to nil, while Bundelkhand team conceded one self goal Meenu (5), Simran (1), Anu (2), Monica (1) were the scorers.  For Bundelkhand the lone goal was scored by Shweta. 


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14th September 2013

Finance Minister Punjab inaugurates Under 15 Sub Junior National Girls Hockey Championship

Bassi Pathana, September 14: Minister for Finance and Planning, Punjab, Mr. Parminder Singh Dhindsa, formally inaugurated the 22nd Sub Junior Under 15 National Girls Hockey Championship at Bassi Pathana, District Fatehgarh Saheb, today.


Speaking on the occasion he lauded the efforts of MBCT Hockey Nursery for their efforts in reviving the Indian field hockey by training boys and girls of five years of age since 2009.  “The girls need to be empowered and bringing this national girls hockey teams from all over the country would encourage other girls in Punjab to come forward and show their mettle in the field,” he said.
As an appreciation to the efforts being made by Prof. H.S. Mejie and Mehar Baba Charitable Trust, he announced a grant of Rs.3 lakh for the hockey nursery and Rs.10 lakh for creating a community centre in the area.
Hockey Olympian Mr Balbir Singh Senior, and Brig (retd) Harchand Singh, amongst local MLAs and dignitaries attended the inaugural.
The championship is being organized under the aegis of Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) and is hosted jointly by MBCT Hockey Nursery and Patiala Union Hockey Association with the help of the District Administration of Fatehgarh Saheb.

The 17 out of the 25 teams that arrived today, held the march past who shall be competing for Dr. Thakar Singh Ikolaha Championship Trophy instituted by MBCT Hockey Nursery in memory of great revolutionary from the region. 


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10th August 2013

MBCT Hockey Nursery to host National Hockey Sub Junior U15 for Girls

MBCT Hockey Nursery has been recognised by International Hockey Federation (IHF) as an independent hockey unit at Bassi Pathana, Fatehgarh Saheb, and has been alloted the 22nd Sub Junior Under 15 National Girls Hockey Championship to be held in Bassi Pathana from 14-21 September, 2013. 
Nearly 26 teams from all over the country are expected to participate in this event, which would give a great boost and encouragement to the girls of MBCT Hockey Nursery as well as other girls in the region, to watch their counterparts from different parts of the country competing in the hockey ground. 
MBCT Hockey Nursery had earlier hosted the U14 subjunior National for Girls last year in May 2012, which saw numerous dignitaries including Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab Shri Sukhbir Singh Badal, Member of Parliament Smt Harsimrat Kaur Badal, amongst others gracing the occasion. 

Tuesday 29 May 2012

Punjab to spend Rs.200 crore on hockey stadia

Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, S. Sukhbir Singh Badal, at the sidelines of the concluding day of the 21st Sub Junior National Under 14 Girls Hockey Championship at Bassi Pathana, announced that the Government of Punjab shall be spending nearly Rs.200 crore to construct and upgrade six international level hockey stadium, and eight multi-purpose sports stadium.
He also informed that a sports nursery in every District  would be another major initiative to promote sports amongst children of Punjab.
This would be a major accompllishment for Punjab and a great support to the revival of Indian hockey. 

Monday 28 May 2012

Hockey Stalwarts honoured


On the concluding day of the 21st Sub Junior National Under 14 Girls Hockey Championship here today, several hockey stalwarts were honoured by the Mehar Baba Charitable Trust (MBCT), which was the co-organiser and host of the event.
Dr Thakar Singh Ikolaha Awards of Excellence were presented to international hockey players and former coaches of the Indian hockey team, Rajinder Singh, Narinder Singh Sodhi, Jasjeet Kaur, as well as to Baldev Singh of Shahbad Markanda.  Rani Rampal, who is just 16 and member of the World Eleven hockey team having earlier played Asia Cup and Senior World Cup, etc, was also honored.
MBCT also recognized the services of Hansraj Chhabra, who is coaching the children at MBCT Hockey Nursery.






Komalpreet Kaur Shukla, gold medalist in South Asian Games in Fencing was also presented with a plaque for bringing honor to the country.
Dr Thakar Singh Ikolaha was a freedom fighter of early 20th century who founded the Gadar Party in USA, was the grandfather of Prof. H.S. Mejie, founder chairman of Mehar Baba Charitable Trust, on whose memory the Award has been instituted.



Haryana wins the Sub Junior National Championship Trophy

Haryana girls defeated Chandigarh to win the championship trophy at the 21st Sub Junior National Under 14 Girls Hockey Championship which concluded here today.
Haryana girls were all over in the Chandigarh’s half though the latter defended brilliantly. Both teams equally well yet failed to score in the first half.
Haryana got the opportunity of two penalty corners but failed to convert.  However, in the second half of the game, Udita sounded the board as she beat the Chandigarh’s goal keeper to score for Haryana.
Organised under the aegis of Indian Hockey Federation by Pepsu Women Hockey Association, Fatehgarh District Women Hockey Association and Mehar Baba Charitable Trust, the finals concluded in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Sukhbir Singh Badal.
In his address, Shri Badal commended the role played by Mehar Baba Charitable Trust in reviving hockey in the small town of Bassi Pathana by setting up a nursery for young boys and girls, and he promised that all support would be provided to Fatehgarh district to set up best sports facilities in the area.
He announced that sports nurseries would be opened in every District of Punjab so as to encourage the students to participate in various games.
Shri Sukhbir Badal handed over the championship trophy to the team from Haryana and the first and second runners-up trophies to Chandigarh and Mizoram respectively. 

Mizoram bags third position


In the semi-final held on 27th May of Sub Junior National Under 14 Girls Hockey Championship, Mizoram routed Pepsu team 3-0.  F.Lalwmpuii of Mizoram created hat-trick by scoring all the three goals for her team.  Right from the word go, Mizoram girls were all over and proved no match for the local Pepsu girls team.