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PKL: Bulls’ coach hopes youngsters will deliver in crunch situations (IANS Interview)
By Kaushik Kumar
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) outfit Bengaluru Bulls’ coach BC Ramesh has conceded that things did not go as per plan in the recently held auctions but hoped that his young players in the new-look squad will deliver the goods when it matters in the sixth edition of the league.
Ramesh, the 2005 Arjuna Awardee is now keen on working closely with the group and improving their skills ahead of the PKL season, starting October 19.
Speaking to IANS at the just-concluded auctions, which witnessed a massive hike in the price tags of players, the Bulls coach said: “We had planned to bag raider Prashant Rai but ended up missing him. We also had money in purse for another raider Siddharth Desai but unfortunately things messed up and we lost him too.”
“To strengthen our defence, we also had eyes on Dharmaraj Cheralathan and Rituraj Korvi. Nevertheless, we have some youngsters now and will work hard with them,” Ramesh added.
Commenting on Bengaluru Bulls’ chances this season, Ramesh, who was earlier associated with Puneri Paltans believed they are one of the few best teams on paper.
“When we look at the best three-four teams on paper post the auctions, we are one of them. But, we can’t sit ideally depending on that,” the Bulls coach said.
Revealing the 2015 runners-up team’s strategies in the upcoming edition, Ramesh stressed on the need to improve Bulls’ defence.
“We will further improve our defence this time as our defenders are ok. We will also look to improve our ankle hold and running catch,” stressed the coach.
“The combination will also be changed as per the situation demands,” Ramesh added.
Ramesh opined that star raider Rohit Kumar, who was retained by the Bengaluru franchise for Rs 89.1 lakh, has the calibre to deliver an excellent show if he plays by his heart.
(Kaushik Kumar can be contacted at [email protected])
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.