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300 attend health camp
Chandigarh, September 9 As many as 300 persons attended the camp. During the camp, 86 patients were detected suffering from reproductory tract infections and sexually transmitted infections. Of these, 39 patients voluntarily gave blood samples for further examination. A magic show and a cultural programme focused on HIV/ AIDS awareness were organised to spread the message. Yuvsatta in association with the state AIDS Control Society, UT, organised an HIV/ AIDS awareness rally in Colony No. 5.
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Protest rally against change of sports complex name
Chandigarh, September 9 Over 700 members of various organisations led by the All India Forward Bloc today held a protest demonstration against the move at the Sector 42 Sports Complex. The peaceful, but convincing protest, saw the protesters brave heavy rains to make their point. “The decision in very unfortunate, especially in a country like India with high patriotic values. We feel the name of the great leader Netaji Subhas was omitted for petty political gains. What other purpose would have been achieved by the change of name?” wondered Mr V.P. Saini, national secretary, All India Forward Bloc. Not just the change of name, even the large-scale shifting of hundreds of SAI coaches has attracted sharp criticism. In a memorandum sent to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is also chairman of the SAI, it has been urged that SAI should be managed by eminent sportspersons and not police officers and other non-sports loving persons who are bent upon damaging the sporting environment. Another issue that the sportspersons are protesting is the shifting of the Northern centre of SAI, from Chandigarh, the fast-growing hub of sports with adequate infrastructure, to Sonepat district. Carrying placards and banners saying “We will not allow the change of name from Netaji Subhas Northern Centre, SAI to Chaudhary Devi Lal Centre” and “Coaches are our hope, we do not want to lose them”, the protesters appealed to the Prime Minister to intervene in the issue and stem the rot in the Indian sports. It may be recalled that few months ago, the Northern Centre of the SAI was shifted to a village in Sonepat district and Netaji Subhas’ name was replaced with that of Chaudhary Devi Lal. Maintaining that the large-scale transfer of 736 SAI coaches throughout India, that too in the middle of the session, was an “ill-timed” and “highly-retrograde” step, Mr Saini asserted that the same had led to disruption of the sports
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Stadium in poor shape
Chandigarh, September 9 The astroturf, laid in January 2004 after spending over Rs 1 crore, has started having coats of algae and mud on it as it has not been cleaned properly since its installation. The layer of earth, accumulated on it, makes the turf muddy after being stepped on by the players and being sprinkled with water. The coating of algae has started growing due to the mud at the sidelines and even inside the field. “Due to lack of proper maintenance, it is likely that the actual life of the turf will be lessened. Normally its life is around eight years. If it gets properly cleaned and maintained at regular intervals of six months, the life can be increased up to 10 years”, said a technical official on the condition of anonymity. The some patches of the surface got slippery due to the presence of the algae and these could cause serious injury to the players. Besides this, the canopies erected over the player’s benches on the field are also in a shabby condition. The fibre glass has broken, but for the past few months, no efforts have been made to repair these till date. The water pits at the entrance to the field have also coats of algae as these also are not being cleaned regularly. The stadium is known for holding national-level camps and international matches. It needs an immediate attention of the authorities concerned for its proper maintenance.
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Shishu Niketan eves shine
Chandigarh, September 9 In the boys’ category too, the host toppled Air Force School-12 Wing by an innings and 11 points. The results (semifinal): Boys: Shishu Niketan School b Air Force School, 12 Wing (an innings and 11 points); and SD Public School b SMS Barara (an inning and 11points). Girls: Shishu Niketan b Carmel Convent (one turn and 8 points); and IS Dev Samaj Senior Secondary, School, Sector-21, bAir Force 12 Wing (an innings and 10 points). Sports meet:
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 31, has been selected to host the KVS Regional Sports Meet - 2005 from September 10 to 11. Events like judo and boxing will be held at the Sector 42 stadium, hockey at the Sector 18 stadium, kayaking at the Sukhna Lake and shooting at Kendriya Vidyalaya, 3
BRD. The prize distribution function will be held at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 31, on September 11. PINJORE Tennis meet:
Delhi Public School, Pinjore, won the u-14 boys title in the
Inter-DPS North Zone Tennis Tournament held at DPS, Jalandhar, and the score stood at 2-0 in the
finals. DPS, Pinjore, eves bagged the second position in u-14 girls’ category. The results (Boys): First singles: Abhin Aggarwal
(DPS, Pinjore) b Shagun (DPS, Jalandhar) by 2-6, 6-4, 7-6, 7-4. Second singles: Vaibhav
(DPS, Pinjore) b Vineet (DPS, Jalandhar) by 6-1, 6-2, 6-3. AMBALA The principal, Dr Vikas Kohli, said the students bagged two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. In under-16, Jasmer won gold medal, Gurdeep won silver medal and Jashandeep won silver medal. In u-14, Mandeep won bronze medal and Diljit won bronze medal. In u-12, Shradha Sabhlok won bronze medal and Parvinder won bronze medal. In open category, Shailendra Pandey won gold medal. ROPAR In the women’s section, RIE&IT stood first, while the Institute of Engineering and Technology stood second and
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Eastern Air Command win
Chandigarh, September 9 In the only match of the day which was played in rain, EAC dominated their opponents right from the beginning. They led 1-0 at half time. In the first half, goal was scored by Topno. In the second half it was again Negi of EAC who scored another goal. Rajbir Singh was the sole scorer for Maintenance Command. Tomorrow three matches will be played. The first match is between Western Air Command and Training Command at 7.30 am followed by South Western Air Command and Air Headquarters at 9 am and the last match between Central Air Command and Southern Air Command at 10.30 am.
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