The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

HEALTH

Haematology conference a success
From Our Correspondent

LUDHIANA, Nov 4 — The second day of the 4th International conference in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Medicine, organised by the Pathology Department of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in association with the University of British Columbia, Canada and the American Association of Physicians, Association of Physicians from India and the Association of Indian pathologists in North America was a great success.

Various experts presented lectures on Haematology and blood transfusion medicine. Dr Malcolm Brigden, Head, Hematology and Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Southern Interior Clinic, Canada delivered a series of lectures on Low Molecular weight Hepatin - Anticoagulation without need to monitor, and Lab monitoring of anticoagulant therapy - recent censesus.

Dr Brigden presented a lecture along with Dr Gurjeevan Grewal, Professor and Head, Department of Hematology, PGI, Chandigarh. Dr Vidya Shrikhande, Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, Medical College, Nagpur talked about Approach to a patient with bleeding disorder Dr Grewal enlightened the audience about Platelet function disorder — current concept.

The pathologists also discussed these topics and question and answer sessions also took place. In the evening, a special cultural programme was presented by consultants and medical students to celebrate the occasion. Ms Vidushi Malhotra stole the show by presenting a lively dance on a medley of film songs. Sham-e-Ghazal was the main attraction of the evening. Dr Daljit Singh, Dr Navjot Bajwa, Dr Vikram and Dr Jagdeep of DMCH gave a sentimental hue to the evening by presenting soulful ghazals in their melodious voice. Another dance item presented by Dr Maushmi and a skit were attractions of the show. The programme came to an end with Bhangra.

SPORT

They win ‘despite the challenge’
From A Correspondent

LUDHIANA, Nov 4 — Nirdosh is a special institute for mentally challenged children run by the Inner Wheel Club of Ludhiana. Its students gave an excellent performance in the third Special Olympics for mentally challenged children that was held in Hoshiarpur past week. In all, 12 schools of different districts in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh participated in the meet. About 300 children got a chance to prove that they were physically strong in spite of being mentally challenged.

Students of Nirdosh bagged 16 gold medals, besides a silver and a bronze. They won 46 more medals for getting fourth, fifth and sixth positions in various events. Members of the team were happy and so was their Principal and coach, Mr Suran Singh.

Though it was difficult for all players to speak, they wanted to talk about their achievements.

A 21-year-old member of the team, Paramjit, won a gold medal each in the 200 m and the 400 m races. Though he did not speak, his eyes expressed his joy and the smile never left his face. He has been trained to make candles and will help his family in running a shop. The double victory in the meet has doubled his confidence as well.

Varun, Arjun and Harpreet wanted to be the first ones to talk about their success. Varun won a silver medal in the 25 m dash and so did Arjun. Harpreet won a bronze medal in the same race. Gautam, a tall boy, won a bronze medal in the 100 m race. Kulwinder, who narrowly missed being a part of the Indian hockey team in the Atlanta Special Olympics, won a bronze medal in the 100 m race. Ashok Kumar won a bronze medal in the 100 m race.

Paramjit, Gautam, Ashok and Gurpreet won a bronze medal for the team in the 4x100 m relay race. Mini was the only girl of the contingent to win a medal. She won a bronze medal in the 50 m race.

Mr Suran Singh, Principal of Nirdosh, said, “Success has acted like a tonic for these children. Their behaviour has improved dramatically. They are happier than before now.” He said a team of the institute would also play cricket matches on November 11 and 15. He hopes that more victories are in the offing for these children.

Inter-college basketball final today
From Our Correspondent

LUDHIANA, Nov 4 — Guru Nanak College, Killianwali, and Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Abohar, reached the final of the Panjab University Division-B Inter-college Basketball Tournament that began here today at the Government College of Boys, Ludhiana.

Guru Nanak College, Killianwali, defeated Guru Nanak College, Doraha, 30-10, while Guru Nanak College, Abohar, defeated Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib National College, Dakha. The final match will be played tomorrow morning.

In Panjab University division-A inter-college preliminary matches held at GCB, Ludhiana, BSCJ Government College, Sardargarh, defeated DM College, Moga, 34-28. DAV College, Malot, earned a walkover in the second match, as its competitor RSD College, Ferozepore, failed to turn up for the match.

PU trials

Trials for the selection of Panjab University Basketball team will be held on November 9 at the Panjab University grounds.

According to Mr Devinder Singh Chahal, sports in charge, Government College of Boys (GCB), Ludhiana, trials for the volleyball team will be held at GCB, Ludhiana. Panjab University Division B Inter-college Volleyball Tournament will also be held at the same venue from November 7 to 9.

PAU teams announced
From Our Correspondent

LUDHIANA, Nov 4 — Names of the players have been announced who will represent Punjab Agricultural University in the 2nd All India Inter-Agriculture University Sports Meet, scheduled to be held from November 25 to 28 at Acharia NG Ranga Agriculture University, Hyderabad. According to Mr J.S. Toor, Joint Director Sports, PAU, the list is as follows:

Athletics: (Men) — Harminder Singh, Kamaljeet Singh, Sandeep Singh, Sukhdeep Singh, Ravinder Singh, Manjeet Singh and Jatinder Kumar; (Women) — Sumedha Ghai, Sukhjeet Kaur and Balbir Kaur.

Volleyball: (Men) — Bharat Randhawa, Sanjeev Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Sukhraj Singh, Sarabjeet Singh, Ajay Sharma, Jatinder Kumar, Manpreet Singh Brar, Gurmeet Singh and Dharminder Singh.

Badminton: (Men) — Navdeep Singh and Arashalam Singh. (Women) — Ashwinder Kaur and Sheetu Arora.

Table tennis: (Men) — Gaurav Sharma, Saurab Juneja and Pankaj Kumar. (Women) — Ravneet Kaur, Manpreet Kaur and Ritu.

GHS athletes bag two gold
From Our Correspondent

LUDHIANA, Nov 4 — Government High School, Gill, shined on the second day of the Ludhiana District High School Athletics Meet held here today at Gill village. Jaitnder Singh and Pritpal Singh bagged a gold each in 100 m and long jump, respectively.

The other results are as follows:

Javelin throw: Under —19 boys — Kuldeep Singh 1, Daljit Singh 2; under -17 boys — Beenu Singh 1, Kulwant Singh 2, Manpreet Singh 3; under —19 girls — Amandeep Kaur 1, Rajani Bala 2, Baljinder Kaur 3.

Long jump: under-19 boys — Tej Parkash Singh 1, Mohan Singh 2, Sukhwinder Singh 3; under-17 boys —Pritpal Singh 1, Gurvinder Singh 2, Lakhwinder Singh 3; under-19 girls — Gurmeet Kaur 1, Charanjeet Kaur 2, Jaspreet Kaur 3; under-17 girls — Raj Kaur 1, Sandeep Kaur 2, Kuldeep Kaur 3.

5000 m: under-19 boys— Harpreet Singh 1, Sandeep Singh 2, Sukhdev Ram 3; under-19 girls — Gurpreet Kaur 1, Baljit Kaur 2, Manpreet Kaur 3.

3000 m: under-17 boys— Gurminder Singh 1, Varinderjeet Singh 2, SurinderPal Singh 3; under-17 girls — Raj Kaur 1, Sunita 2, Sukhdeep Kaur 3.

100 m: senior girls — Gurmeet Kaur 1, Manpreet Kaur 2, Charanjeet Kaur 3; junior girls — Reena Rani 1, Daisy Rani 2, Sandeep Kaur 3; senior boys — Tejpratap Singh 1, Balwinder Singh 2, Daljit Singh 3; junior boys— Jatinder Singh 1, Jaswinder Singh 2, Daljit Singh 3, Walk: senior girls — Rajdeep Kaur 1; junior girls — Sarabjit Rahi 1, Upasna Sharma 2.