Karatekas for BangkokFour karatekas from Maharashtra, Vrushali Jedhe (Pune), Sameer Kature (Pune), Upendra Gore (Thane) and Amol Deshpande (N Mumbai) will figure in the Thailand International karate championship cum Black Belt Dan gradation camp, to be held in Bangkok from October 15 to 23.Motorcycle rally venue moved to GoaThe seventh and penultimate leg of the Castrol National Motorcycle Rally Championship will be held from November 27 to 30 in Goa. Leading riders like Zubin Patel, K Prasad, T Ravichandran and former champion Shyam Kothari are expected to take part in the event.Rally organisers, Sportscraft, have shifted the venue from the backwoods of Pune and Thane to the mining areas of north Goa. The two-wheelers will be divided into two categories viz; Group C (modified) and Group D (unmodified) from 80 to 110 cc and from 110 to 150 cc. For details contact Sporstcraft, Chitrakut, 3rd Floor, Siri Road, Chowpatty Bandstand latest by November 14.Savio sports festival atAndheriThe past pupils of Don Bosco (Andheri unit) are organising a mega sports festival for boys and girls from October 17 to 25, at the St Dominic Savio school ground, Mahakali Caves Road, Sher-E-Punjab, Andheri (East). For entries and further information contact Jason (football) 8341070; Anthony (cricket) 8228875; Jimmy (basketball) 8385150; Saby (throwball) 8223219, or fax on 8394511.University athletics selection trialsThe selection trials to select the University of Bombay team for the Maharashtra State Inter-University Athletics meets at Pune (Nov 10-14) and Auragabad (Nov 27- Dec 1) will be held on October 31 at University Pavilion. Recommondetaions for the same are invited from principals and heads of colleges and institutions latest by October 27. The recommendations should be sent to Director of Physical Education & Sports at University Sports Pavilion, Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020.University kho-kho team announcedFollowing is the University of Mumbai team, whichwill take part in the Inter-University kho-kho tournament for men to be held at Gulbarga from October 15:Team: Mandar Mhatre, Ajit Yadav, Amol Pathak, Prashant Sawant (all four of Dayanand), Abhuday Munj, Jatin Takale, Makarand Bane, Ravi Sonawane (all four of Kirti), Shasank Parab, Abhijit Tawde (both of Sathaye), Sandesh Ambre (Dr Ambedkar) and Yatish Akre (PL Shroff). Standbyes: Yogesh Ambre (Dayanand), Suhas Parab (Sathaye) and Nitin Parab (Kirti). Coach: T Surve. Manager: R Suradkar.University hockey trials at BHASelection trials for the University of Bombay hockey team to participate at the Inter-University Tournament (Gwalior) will be held on October 16 & 17 at Bombay Hockey Association Ground, Churchgate. recommended hockey players have to be present at the above venue at 3.00 p.m.Cricket coaching at Navi MumbaiThe D Y Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, will be conducting a 20-day cricket coaching camp starting October 20 for a fee of Rs 600 inclusive of equipments.The camp will be held for under-12, u-16, u-18 and seniors. Further information can be obtained from Raju Godbole or Amol Shejale on 7681174 in fray for cricket awardWith the third One-day against Zimbabwe, The Castrol year for Indian Cricketer of the Year award came to an end. Now, the five nominees for the Castrol award for the year 1997-98 are: Mohammed Azharuddin, Saurav Ganguly, Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath and Sachin Tendulkar.All Indian cricketers, past and present will now vote for their choice for the Castrol Rs 5 lakhs award. Castrol would also be awarding a cash prize of Rs 50,000 for the Junior Cricketer of the year.
