Sports officials appeals for scientific research

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KATHMANDU, May 13 -Even as the AFC barred Nepal last week from taking part in the next Asian youth soccer championship for what it termed ‘non-cooperation in the age verification’ of the Nepali footballers during the Asian Youth U-16 championship held in Vietnam last year, Nepal Institute of Sports Science Health and Physical Education clarified through a press release today that it had advised All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) about the technology of Skeletal Maturity two years ago, which determines the accurate age of a person.

Recently, the Asian Football Confederation along with a charge of US$ 10,000 Diwakar Lal Amatya, the president of the Institute, stated that the process of determining the age is called Skeletal Maturity TW 2 Method, in scientific term. The process is examined through the X-ray of hand scalps which is followed by the test of the development of 20 bones. Not only this, the technology also can confirm the height of the person after being a adult.

Amatya, through the press release, appealed Nepali Sports officials to include the path of scientific research and investigation rather than to stick with traditional process.

Biswa Bhasha College defeat Institute of Medicine

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KATHMANDU, May 13 - Biswa Bhasha College easily confirmed its place for the second round play of 2nd Vice-Chancellor Running Shield Cricket Tournament organized by Free Students’ Union T. U. Kirtipur, defeating Institute of Medicine (IoM) by 107 runs at University cricket ground Kirtipur, today.

Biswa Bhasa College, after being invited to bat first by IoM skipper, made a solid start as the openers put on 54 runs’ partnership for the first wicket. Man of the Match Nirajit Rimal played prominently but unfortunately became the prey of nervous ninety’s, as Amit Dandotia trapped him LBW when his individual score was 99. Rimal, lone handedly ushered Biswa Bhasha College to a somehow respectable looking target of 199 in the 40 overs’ match, managed his 99 runs off just 104 balls including 8 beautifully driven boundaries and one huge sixer.

Amit Dandotia, the peak of the bowler from IoM side, finished his full quota overs took 3 wickets conceding just 30 runs. Prabin Upreti and C. Veersingha shared two wickets to each while Barun Lal finished with expensive 41 runs from just 4 overs with one consolation wicket.

The precise bowling attack of Biswa Bhasha College made all sorts’ troubles to the IoM batsmen. Chasing the target of exactly 5 runs per over, the IoM side looked very impatient and continued to head towards the pavilion. Not a single batsman seemed confident, having positive frame of mind to win the match. They lost theirs all wickets in 26.5 overs, managed 92 runs only.

Biswa Bhasha showed a quality bowling skills. Pace-man Pratik Pradhan bowled in good line and length, concluded his outstanding five overs spells that included four maiden overs, one wicket and just three runs. Rakesh Sharma was the highest wicket taker bowler who snatched three wickets in his five overs quotas. Vijay Manandhar and Govinda Malla trapped two wickets each while Gyanendra and Santosh had to satisfy from one wicket each.

The second match of the tournament is scheduled to play in between Shanker Dev College and Acme Engineering College at the same ground, tomorrow.

Sports officials appeals for scientific research

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KATHMANDU, May 13 -Even as the AFC barred Nepal last week from taking part in the next Asian youth soccer championship for what it termed ‘non-cooperation in the age verification’ of the Nepali footballers during the Asian Youth U-16 championship held in Vietnam last year, Nepal Institute of Sports Science Health and Physical Education clarified through a press release today that it had advised All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) about the technology of Skeletal Maturity two years ago, which determines the accurate age of a person.

Recently, the Asian Football Confederation along with a charge of US$ 10,000 Diwakar Lal Amatya, the president of the Institute, stated that the process of determining the age is called Skeletal Maturity TW 2 Method, in scientific term. The process is examined through the X-ray of hand scalps which is followed by the test of the development of 20 bones. Not only this, the technology also can confirm the height of the person after being a adult.

Amatya, through the press release, appealed Nepali Sports officials to include the path of scientific research and investigation rather than to stick with traditional process.