Oman Olympic Academy launches 2019 calendar of programmes
MUSCAT: Oman Olympic Academy of Oman Olympic Committee has launched its 2019 calendar of programmes which include several courses and programmes of study, including eight miscellaneous sports courses, five sports management courses and two Olympic education programmes.
The academy’s agenda for this year includes 15 programmes, the first of which was already conducted several days ago, namely the sports law programme.
In March, the academy will organise Sports Events Organisation Course and Advanced Sports Management Course. In April, the academy will conduct two courses in the field of leadership and innovation in the management of sports facilities, sports injuries and rehabilitation.
In September, a specialised programme concerned with qualifying coaches of a number of sports association will be conducted through two course, namely the Hockey Coaches Course (Level I) and Handball Coaches Course (Level I). In October, three courses will be held, the first of which being in Olympic and societal education, the second will be concerned with principles of Olympic Movement in a sports setting and a finance management course.
In November, three training programmes will be staged specifically in modern management of sports organisations, human resources and sports risk management modern methods. In December, the academy will conclude its programmes with two courses in sports media and various methods of integration of the disabled into sport.
The programmes and plans of the Oman Olympic Academy are based on a predetermined vision approved by the Board of Directors of Oman Olympic Committee, the aim being to propagate and strengthen the Olympic values and philosophy. The academy seeks to develop and qualify human competencies in sports organisations and serve as a hub for scientific research and constructive initiatives and thoughts to better serve the sports community.
AL BUSAIDY, RUDRAKRISHNA ENTER ISC U-14 FINAL
TALENTED Omani player Ali al Busaidi and R Rudrakrishna advanced to the final of the boys under-14 singles event at the Iscmuscat Pharmacy Open Junior Tennis Tournament organised by the Indian Social Club Oman.
Ali and Rudrakrishna entered the final with contrasting victories in their respective semifinal encounters.
Ali al Busaidy continued his fine form and followed up his fine victory over the second seed in the quarterfinal with a brilliant 6-2, 6-4 victory to upset third seed Praneeth Raj.
After a lacklustre showing in the first set, Praneeth played with more intent in the second set and broke Ali for a 3-2 lead. Ali held his ground and after being deadlocked at 4-all, Ali gained the crucial break and served out the match for a place in the final against R Rudrakrishna who sailed into the summit clash after posting a convincing 6-3, 6-1 win over Shantanu Sriram.
Ayvret van Waveren lined up a quarterfinal clash against second seed Vivek Kolluru in the boys under-18 singles after coasting to a comfortable 8-0 victory over Vinuka K.
THUMRAIT SERVICES TROUNCE SALAM AIR IN SALALAH
THUMRAIT Services trounced Salam Air by 66 runs in the A Division match of the Salalah Cricket League on February 8.
This has resulted in A division champion and runners-up contest narrowed between Danube, Mohammed Riaz and Thumrait Services. Danube have played all 7 matches and are leading the table followed by Mohammed Riaz & Partner who have one more match. Thumrait Services are next with one more match to go as all three teams suffered one loss each.
In the B Division league sponsored by VR Galaxy Virtual Gaming Centre, FAS Aluminium/chicko Eclairs defeated Al Mamoorah Co by 4 wickets.
In the C division, USG Boral Zawawi beat Al Zahf Global by 2 wickets.
In the D division league sponsored by Chiko Eclairs, Al Saqf Eng Co beat SYCA by 6 wickets.
Rizwan, Nandakumar, Toufiq, Biji, Ujwal, Nandakumar, Shirish and Moin Pasha were the officiating umpires during the 10th day of the Oman Cricket Club Salalah’s third season league matches.
Six matches were postponed due to excavation work for cable laying on three grounds. BRIEF SCORES: A Division Salam Air lost to Thumrait Services by 66 runs. Thumrait Services 202 all out in 30 overs (Abhijith 38, Imran 39, Waheed 32, Mubeen 22; Zafar 6-28, Shyam Laxman 3-23) beat Salam Air 136 all out in 25.2 overs (Jaleel 32, Rohith Shetty 41, Abhishek 3-22, Mubeen 3-28, Riju 2-19); Man of the match: Mubeen (22 runs, 3-28) B Division - VR Virtual Galaxy Cup FAS Aluminium/chiko Eclairs (FA/CE) beat Al Mamoorah Co by 4 wickets. Al Mamoorah Co 141-5 in 20 overs (Ratheesh 72, Devan 36, Irshad 2-19, Shigil 1-8, Ayub 1-22) lost to FAS Aluminium/chiko Eclairs (FA/CE) 142-6 in 20 overs (Wasim 37, Ijaz 29; Manoj 3-21, Satheesh 1-24, Anoop 1-25. Sujith 1-22); Man of the match: Ratheesh (72 runs) C Division USG Boral Zawawi beat Al Zahf Globall by 2 wickets. Al Zahf Global 113 all out in 16.4 overs (Sanal 14, Sita 41, Haroon 13, Fahad 4-23, Sumit 3-16, Amar 2-33) lost to USG Boral Zawawi 114-8 in 18 overs (Lawrence 25, Ajay 25, Amit 15; Sita 2-12, Nibin 2-18, Sanal 2- 23); Man of the match: Sita (41 runs, 2 wickets) D Division - Chicko Eclairs Cups Al Saqf Eng beat Salalah Youth Cricket Academy (SYCA) by 6 wickets. SYCA 121-8 in 20 overs (Absar 49, Prestine 24, Parth 14; Robiul 2-25, Masum 2-9, Shiblu 2-13) lost to Al Saqf Eng 125-4 in 11.5 overs ( Saiful 46, Khokon 30, Delowar 21; Parth 2-38, Absar 1-41, Saad 1-19); Man of the match: Absar (49 runs, 1 wicket).