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Crusader for organ donation to visit city on
Ludhiana, October 7 Mr Green, a US resident, has been dedicated to furthering the noble cause of organ and tissue donation since 1994 when his seven-year-old son, Nicholas, was killed by highway robbers in Italy while they were vacationing. Mr Green and his wife, Maggie, decided to donate their son’s organs and corneas to seven Italians waiting for transplants. Having arrived at the decision (to donate their son’s organs), the parents of the child spoke openly to the media, with no bitterness about their loss. Giving this information, Dr B.S. Aulakh, urologist and Head of Transplant Unit at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, who is the chief-organiser of the games, said in Italy Nicholas became a national hero. He has had streets, parks and schools named after him. Scholarships to help needy or talented children were set up all over the world in his memory. Nicholas’s body was flown in the Italian President’s military plane, and in Rome he was posthumously honoured with a gold medal. Said Dr Aulakh, “The media played a great role in carrying around the globe the story of the child’s tragic death and how the donation of his organs gave seven persons in Italy the chance to lead a full life. Organ donations in Italy have tripled after this unique, albeit tragic, incident and thousands of people are alive who would otherwise have died. The world’s response to the Green’s personal tragedy is known as ‘the Nicholas effect’ and the Bell Memorial, inspired by Nicholas’s death, is also built up in Bodega Bay.” The Green family has also set up the Nicholas Green Foundation, which is a non-profit organisation dedicated to furthering the cause of organ donation around the world. It is spreading information to increase awareness of the shortage of donors around the world, while also producing videos and helping organise special events. The foundation has made a beautiful 14-minute video about the life and death of the child called ‘The Nicholas Effect’. According to Dr Aulakh, “The crusader for the cause of organ and tissue donation (Mr Green) travels around the world-giving speeches to people from different walks of life at schools and colleges, professional conferences, hospitals and community clubs.” He asserted that presence of Mr Reg Green in the ensuing sports event in the city would definitely motivate the public to come forward and participate in organ donation.
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DMCH initiative on breast cancer detection
Ludhiana, October 7 During this programme, the participating doctors saw the breast cancer screening programme for early detection of the disease. They held meetings with radiologists and saw the working of the department. Also, they had interaction with the surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, and were part of the treatment planning for individual patients. It was observed during the programme that the women in the West were very conscious about breast cancer and were diagnosed at a very early stage and the average tumor size at diagnosis was less than 1 cm as compared to that in India, where the doctors are diagnose patients at a later stage with an average tumor size of 5 to 7 cms. Dr Sekhon said besides organising free breast-cancer check up camps, the consultants would also interact with other voluntary organisations that help cancer patients in getting the treatment. The patients, at regular health-check up camps, are also encouraged to share their own experiences with others who have gone through this treatment. “This is a problem which need to be addressed in our society and we are willing to help any voluntary body in training their personnel and extend help to them who are interested in helping cancer patients said Dr Sekhon.
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Stress-induced problems rising, says doctor
Ludhiana, October 7 Dr Gupta discussed the changing role of women in society and explained at length how this change was increasing stress-levels and causing a number of stress-induced medical and psychological problems. He laid emphasis on suitable mental and physical training so that one could cope up the emerging challenges in more effective way. He lauded the fast growing role of Indian women in all spheres of society and said that there was hardly any field where girls could not find icons to get encouragement and motivation. Dr Gupta said that there was a need to have a balanced view as far as one’s emotional and intellectual demands were concerned. Under the influence of roused emotions, girls were more likely to make wrong judgments which might cause repentance for the rest of their lives. Dr Gupta said the present socio-economic change was going to stay and people were required to adjust. There were no place for those who had negative attitude life towards. He said education was becoming the most important tool.
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Wins for Ludhiana, Surjit Academy
Ludhiana, October 7 Ludhiana blanked Kapurthala 7-0, while Surjit Academy drubbed Fatehgarh Sahib 9-0. In other matches, Faridkot prevailed over Fatehgarh Sahib 3-1; SPDA, Patiala, drew with Amritsar 0-0; Surjit Academy, Jalandhar, outplayed Amritsar 2-0; Jalandhar got the better of Faridkot 5-0; Ludhiana pipped Bathinda 8-2 and Sports Academy, Maksudan, beat Gurdaspur 1-0. Deputy Education Officer, Ludhiana, Surjit Kaur was the chief guest. She was accompanied by Sudesh Bajaj, chief organiser of the games Varinder Sharma, AEO Rupinder Singh Ravi and others. Results: boys (u-14) hockey: Ludhiana b Moga 5-2; Mehta Academy b Hoshiarpur 9-0; Khalsa Academy, Amritsar, b Ropar 1-0 and Ludhiana b Ferozepore 4-0. Girls (u-19) softball: Ludhiana b Muktsar 12-2; Patiala b Mansa 13-2; Kapurthala b Sangrur 11-1; Jalandhar b Amritsar 6-5; Gurdaspur b Mansa 22-0; Jalandhar b Faridkot 9-2; Patiala b Ferozepore 10-2; Amritsar b Ropar 15-0 and Kapurthala b Moga 4-0. Boys (u-19) softball: Ludhiana b Faridkot 10-0; and Amritsar b Sangrur 10-0. Boys (u-17) softball: Ludhiana b Ferozepore 11-0; Patiala b Mansa 11-1; Amritsar b Faridkot 12-1; Moga b Muktsar 11-1; Sangrur b Ferozepore 14-1; Amritsar b Gurdaspur 11-0; Faridkot b Gurdaspur 11-1; Patiala b Bathinda 4-1; Ludhiana b Sangrur 11-0; Jalandhar b Moga 11-0 and Amritsar b Gurdaspur 11-2. Girls (u-17) softball: Sangrur b Bathinda 11-0; Ludhiana b Ferozepore 11-2. Girls (u-14) softball: Sangrur b Bathinda 11-0; Amritsar b Faridkot 10-0; Moga b Bathinda 11-0; Amritsar b Faridkot 10-0; Moga b Bathinda 11-0. Girls (u-17) kabaddi: Amritsar b Jalandhar 43-29; Sangrur b Faridkot 56-34; Ropar b Patiala 73-25; Moga b Tarn Taran 96-40. Girls (u-17) kabaddi: Ludhiana b Sangrur 47-41; Tarn Taran b Nawan Shahr 80-41; Moga b Muktsar 67-62; Faridkot b Jalandhar 56-50; Bathinda b Patiala 50-43; Moga b Fatehgarh Sahib 86-46; Muktsar b Hoshiarpur 63-41; Mohali b Ferozepore 57-56; Bathinda b Kapurthala 11-10 and Amritsar b Patiala 77-42. Boys (u-19) basketball: Ludhiana Academy b Mansa 81-51; Bathinda b Kapurthala 66-32; Faridkot b Muktsar 69-59; Ludhiana b Tarn Taran 69-7; Amritsar b Ropar 66-31; Moga b Mohali 38-37 and Hoshiarpur b Sangrur
56-55. Boys (u-14) badminton: Hoshiarpur b Amritsar 2-0; Sangrur b Ferozepore 2-0. Girls (u-14) badminton: Ludhiana b Mohali 2-0; Ferozepore b Mansa 2-0; Ropar b Kapurthala 2-0 and Ludhiana b Bathinda 2-0. Boys u-17 badminton: Ludhiana b Bathinda 2-0; Sangrur b Mansa 2-0; Nawan Shahr b Patiala
2-0. Girls (u-17) badminton: Ludhiana b Muktsar 2-0; Jalandhar b Mansa 2-0; Ludhiana b Moga 2-0; Ropar b Gurdaspur 2-0; Jalandhar b Kapurthala 2-0 and Ludhiana b Nawan Shahr 2-0.
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MP circle retain hockey title
Ludhiana, October 7 In the final, the reigning champions came out triumphant 2-1 to lift the cup. Madhya Pradesh circle went into an early lead when Aftabuddin found the target in the second minute of the title match. They pressed hard to increase the lead but their repeated attacks failed to extract the desired results. On the other hand, Karnataka circle too made forays into the rival’s defence and succeeded in equalising the score in the 25th minute through P. Chalke. After changing ends, players of the both teams raided each other’s territory time and again but failed to translate the chances into goal. Eventually, the MP circle got their second goal through Aftabuddin midway into the second half to seal his opponents’ fate 2-1. In the match for third position, hosts Punjab circle, who had lost to Tamil Nadu circle in the last edition of the tournament at Chennai, avenged their defeat by pipping Tamil Nadu circle 4-0. Mr D. Kailasa Prasad, Member (Development), Postal Services Board, New Delhi, distributed prizes to position holders. Mr V.K. Raizada, Senior Superintendent, Post Offices, Ludhiana city, along with other officials of the Postal Department Punjab, Chandigarh, was present at the closing ceremony.
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361-run win for College of Agriculture
Ludhiana, October 7 Batting first, the COA scored a mammoth 403 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 45 overs. Their innings revolved around Chandan and Pushpinder who retired after contributing 117 and 110 runs,
respectively. Other scorers were Jiffen (35), Harjit Singh (22) and Sunil (16). For the COBS, Gurjeet Singh took two wickets for 50 runs, while Mohit, Charanish and Varun scalped one victim each. In reply, the COBS were bundled out for 42 runs in 15.4 overs. Sushil made 21 runs. The COA’s main wicket-taker was Jashanpreet grabbing six wickets after conceding just three runs. Jiffen captured two wickets for seven runs, while Sandeep Brar and Vishal claimed one wicket each for five and 12 runs, respectively. In the second match, the College of Agricultural Engineering (COAE) defeated the College of Basic Sciences (COBS) by 140 runs. The COAE, batting first were all out for 230 runs after 40.4 overs. Sukhmeet was top scorer, contributing 48 runs. He was followed by Ankit (35), Rohit Batta (38), Jagpreet (21) and Baljinder (21 n.o). For the COBS, Kuljeet (4 for 50) was the pick of the bowlers. Other successful bowlers were Gurjeet ( 2 for 23), Mohit (1 for 42), Charanish (1 for 6) and Varun (1 for 3). Chasing 231 runs for win, the COBS were bundled out for 90 runs in 18.5 overs. Only two batsmen Amrinder (28) and Raman (10) could reach the double figure. Rohit Kumar of the COAE (3 for 16) was the most successful bowler. Rohit Batta, Sanjeev Behal and Baljinder took two wickets each for 15, 11 and 10 runs, respectively. Vikram captured one for 10 runs.
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Inter-school tourney from
Oct 12
Ludhiana, October 7 According to a press note issued by District Sports Officer, Ludhiana, Gianinder Singh Sandhu the three-day tournament is being organised under a scheme for promotion of sports and games in schools started by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department of the Union Government and the Sports Department. Competition in nine disciplines — athletics, football, table tennis, badminton, hockey, weightlifting, basketball, volleyball and wrestling — will be held during the tournament. Players below the age of 16 year as on December 31, 2006 are eligible to take part in the tournament. The participant should be a student of a school recognised by the Union Government or state government. Entries may be sent to the District Sports Office, Ludhiana at Guru Nanak Stadium by October 11.
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Steffi shows her mettle
Ludhiana, October 7 Besides, Steffi finished runner-up in one category to win a silver medal. A student of Class VII of the local Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar, Steffi gave a sterling performance to bag as many as three titles. In the u-13 years final, Steffi faced little challenge from her opponent Ishu Diwan of Sangrur whom she drubbed 21-10 and 21-05 to lift the title. In the u-13 doubles’ final, Steffi paired with Maryam from Sangrur to rattle their rivals Ishu Diwan and Harleen from Sangrur. They won in straight sets 21-11 and 21-13. Steffi won the third crown in the doubles u-16
years.
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Jarkhar hockey league from Oct 11
Ludhiana, October 7 Spokesperson for the organising committee Jagroop Singh Jarkhar said top two teams of the league would battle it out in the final. Mata Sahib Kaur Academy of Jarkhar would play against Namdhari Academy in the inaugural match of the tournament on October 11. Former Olympian Ramandeep Singh Grewal, Director, Sports, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, and Lakhbir Singh Grewal, managing director, Dashmesh Public School, would inaugurate the tournament.
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SDM Jaggi transferred
Ludhiana, October 7 Talking to the Tribune before relieving the charge, Mr Jaggi said he
had found Ludhiana to be one of the most challenging and interesting
place. He pointed out Ludhiana was the biggest district in the state and
Ludhiana East was one of the largest divisions in the state.
Mr Jaggi had served with four deputy commissioners. He was made in
charge of several important inquiry committees besides supervising the
arrangements of several VVIP and VIP visits to the city.
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