Chandigarh, June 17
Hirsutism is on the rise among women. It is being reported progressively worldwide in young females. It increases the prevalence of psychological complications in them as well. This was stated by internationally acclaimed dermatologist, dermato-laser surgeon, Dr Vikas Sharma.

The symptoms of the disease include growth of long and coarse hair on male pattern in women. Besides being cosmetically distressing, it may indicate hormonal imbalance. Apart from cosmetic disfigurement, masculinity symptoms start appearing in case the disease is not cured at an early stage.

Abnormally high androgen levels can cause hirsutism. Hair follicles being more sensitive than usual to normal androgen levels is another reason behind the disease. Therefore, increased hair growth in affected persons often is observed with endocrine disorders, informed Dr Sharma.

Genetic causes are also found behind the disease. If the mother, grandmother or sister experiences the disorder, then a woman is at a greater risk of developing it.

Nowadays, the laser cosmetic technique has come handy for the patients of hirsutism, claimed Dr Sharma. Various types of lasers are used for different cosmetic and dermatological problems.

The consolation now is that these laser treatments are affordable and approachable in India. Since the cost of skin surgeries as well as treatment with laser is very costly abroad, the patients from abroad especially NRIs are approaching India, thus increasing medical tourism, said the dermatologist.

It costs between Rs 1500 and Rs 3000 per session and one needs four to six sessions for the treatment.

But one should not get over-excited, seeing the advantages of lasers, and other newer therapies, cautions the doctor.

The treating physician or surgeon should be aware of the conditions in which a patient cannot have laser therapy. The laser in the hands of an inexperienced unqualified person can prove disastrous.

Chandigarh, June 17
Adhhayan and Yachika Sharma bagged first prize in the boys’ and girls’ 25 m freestyle category, respectively, during an aquatic meet held at Lake Sports Complex today.

The competitions were organised by the complex for swimmers visiting the swimming pool in various age groups.

Over 70 participants took part in the competition. UT sports director Inderjit Singh Sandhu handed over the prizes to winners.

The results: 25 m freestyle (boys) u-10 years: 1-Adhhayan, 2-Dalipinder Singh, 3-Chiranjeev Singh.

25 m freestyle (girls) u-10 years: 1-Yachika Sharma, 2-Prachi, 3-Prabhleen.

25 m freestyle (boys) 10 to 12 years: 1-Raunak, 2-Ransher Singh, 3-Priya Ranjan.

25 m freestyle (girls) 10 to 12 years: 1-Ridham Pathak, 2-Shantal.

50 m freestyle (boys) 12 to 14 years: 1-Manu Gupta, 2-Mukul Joshi, 3-Chirag Khullar.

50 m freestyle (girls) 12 to 14 years: 1-Guneet Guron, 2- Astheja, 3-Jayanti Jha.

50 m freestyle (boys) 14 to 16 years: 1-Amrit Pal Singh, 2-Karanvir Singh, 3-Himanshu Sharma.

50 m freestyle (girls) 14 to 16 years: 1-Gultash Guron, 2-Jannat Nain, 3-Parul Joshi.

100 m freestyle (boys) 16 to 18 years: 1 Ishant Singh, 2 Shiv Kumar, 3 Abhinav Narula.

100 m freestyle (men) 18 to 35 years: 1-Indivar, 2-Preetinder Singh, 3-Satyander.

100 m freestyle (women) 18 to 35 years: 1-Megha Sood, 2-Niharika, 3-Nidhi Banga.

100 m freestyle (men) 35 to 50 years: 1-Ashok Taneja.

100 m freestyle (women) 35 to 50 years: 1-Seema Sarda, 2-Sudha Gupta.

50 m freestyle (men) above 50 years: 1-Deepak, 2-Dr D.D. Sharma, 3-M.L. Mittal. 

Panchkula, June 17
Over 50 budding cricketers in the age group of 8 to 19 years have been honing their skills in the ongoing Bharti Vij cricket clinic at Shri Shri Cricket Academy, DC Model Senior Secondary School, here.

The 10-day camp, inaugurated by director tourism Vivek Attray on Friday, is being supervised by Punjab Ranji player Bharti Vij. Vij is a level 2 BCCI coach.

Besides him, former Indian player Bhupinder Singh Senior and another former Ranji player Arun Sharma will visit the camp to give cricketers valuable tips.

“We are focussing on the correction of faulty grips and back-lift of the batsmen, while bowlers are being taught about the right grip and runup. The videos analysis of the players is also being conducted so that players can understand their technical flaws,” said Bharti at the camp. — TNS

Chandigarh, June 17
The Chandigarh Cricket Association (Haryana) consolidated its position on the inaugural day today, scoring 148 runs for 3 in 44 overs against the PDCA in the Haryana Inter-District Cricket Tournament at Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 19.

The PDCA won the toss and elected to field first. At one stage, the CCA were reduced to 49 for 3 but unbroken partnership of 99 runs between Amit Sonkar (53 n.o.) and Sumit Kundu 36 n.o. put the CCA in comfort zone.

On the other hand, PDCA’s Sachin, Vijay and Bhupinder claimed one wicket each. The PDCA will bat tomorrow.Brief score: CCA: 148 for 3 in 44 overs (Amit Sonkar 53 n.o, Sumit Kundu 36 n.o, Vipul Chadha 13; Sachin 1 for 36, Vijay 1 for 38 and Bhupinder 1 for 32). — TNS

Chandigarh, June 17
MCM (Blue Caps) Cricket Academy registered an easy nine-wicket win over Tejli Sports Complex, Yamunanagar, in the only league match of the day of the Under-12 Edmund Rice Challenger Trophy at St John’s ground in Sector 26, today.

Electing to bat first, TSC scored a paltry 51 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. MCM’s Abhishek claimed four wickets for 20 runs.

MCM chased the target in just 8.2 overs.

Tomorrow, Edmund Rice Cricket Academy-26 will take on Cricket Academy-37, while the TSC, Yamunanagar, will face Apeejay School, Kharar.

Brief scores: TSC: 51 all out in 15 overs (Abhishek 4 for 20, Sanchit 2 for 6).

MCM: 54 for 1 in 8.2 overs (Harsaroop 23 runs n.o, Shubham 14 runs; Tavi 1 for 8). — TNS

Chandigarh, June 17
The two cricket matches of the ongoing Hot Weather Cricket Tournament that were scheduled for today had to be postponed due to wet conditions at the cricket stadium, Sector 16.

The match between Guru Nanak Public School CCA Academy and DAV Senior Secondary School ‘A’ team will be held on Tuesday at 7.30 am.

The other match between High Court and Cricket Stadium XI, scheduled for today, will now be held on Wednesday at 2 pm.The tournament is being organised by the Chandigarh Administration.

Mohali, June 17
Trials for the selection of senior team of the Mohali Cricket Association (MCA) affiliated with the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) will be held at 4 pm at the C-ground, PCA stadium, tomorrow.

The team will take part in the Inter-District Tournament for Katoch Shield, organised by the PCA.

Players either studying or living in Mohali are eligible to take part in the trials. Players must bring along a photocopy of the birth certificate or a certificate from the respective institute confirming the date of birth.

Chandigarh, June 17
The Chandigarh sports department will conduct the second phase of selection trials on June 18 at 4 pm at the hockey stadium, Sector 42.

The trials are being conducted to select players for a hockey academy for girls on the pattern of the Chandigarh football and hockey academy being run by the Chandigarh administration.

Stating this here, joint director sports Dr J.P. Sidhu said the second phase of the selection trials were being held to fill the remaining seats in the Chandigarh girls hockey academy.

Selected girls will be housed at the girls’ hostel, Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 18.

The Chandigarh administration will bear the expenditure on their education, board and lodging, health, etc.

Girls born on or after January 1, 1993 and 150 cm in height are eligible for selection trials and induction into the academy.

Players must bring along birth certificates in original issued by the municipal corporation/committee or health department or registrar birth and death and two latest passport-size photographs.

“During the first phase of selection trials, the sports department had short-listed 15 girls out of whom nine were selected after medical examination. The remaining six girls would go for medical examination on June 18 along with the freshly selected players,” said Sidhu.