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HEALTH

PGI oncologist awarded
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 10
Dr S.C. Sharma, Professor and Head, Department of Radiotherapy & Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), has been awarded the prestigious Dr P.K. Haldar Memorial Oration of Association of Radiation Oncologists of India for the year 2005.

The award has been given to him in recognition of his academic achievements and for the development of radiotherapy facilities in the country and at the PGIMER, Chandigarh, in particular. He is responsible for the development of the state-of-art Department of Radiotherapy at the PGI, which provides all types of radiation treatment facilities and techniques for treatment of different cancers.

He was presented with the award and the scroll during the 27th Annual Conference of Radiation Oncologists of India recently at Ahmedabad. Dr Sharma delivered his oration on “High dose rate brachytherapy”, a modality of radiation where high dose of radiation is delivered in the shortest possible time which gives best cure of different cancers where it is applicable.

He has a special interest in this area and is responsible for the practice of all types of high dose rate brachytherapy techniques and has also done research in this area which is recognised internationally.

Inscol MD to attend health programme
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 10
Mr Daljit Singh Gujral, Managing Director, Inscol Hospital, has been selected for the European Health Leadership Programme at INSEAD, France. Mr Gujral, who has led a number of new initiatives, through start-up operations in healthcare services in North India, is the only participant from India.

The two-week programme is designed to provide a select group of individuals with an educational experience that will equip them with concepts, tools, techniques, and strategies to play significant leadership roles in the rapidly changing and extremely challenging world of healthcare.

It brings together a group of participants from many countries and a variety of professional experiences and organisational affiliations in pursuit of a common objective — to learn together in a demanding and rigorous setting about new approaches to managing and leading in the health sector. This programme is fully sponsored and would be conducted on INSEAD’s campus near Paris.

SPORTS

UP-Karnataka tie drawn
G.S. Paul
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 10
The match between Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka in the Cooch Behar trophy under -19 ended in a draw here today, with no points to either side. The match was played at the Sector 16 cricket stadium.

Uttar Pradesh responded with runs galore on the last day. They were comfortably placed on 362 for the loss of 7 wickets.

Brief scores: Karnataka (1st innings): 511 for 5 in 148.2 overs;

UP (1st innings): 362 for 7 in 127 overs (Gaurav Goyal 58, Tanmay Srivastava 28, Brijinder Singh 35, Alimurtza 78, Ankit Tiwari 58, Naman Sharma 36).

Deepak, Amandeep best athletes
Our Sports Reporter

Chandigarh, December 10
The Annual Athletic Meet of Sri Guru Harkrishan Model School, Sector 38-D, concluded at the Sports Complex, Sector 46, here today. The Jasmine house won the overall trophy in the senior’s category while the Rose house in the junior section. Deepak Rana in the boys section and Amandeep Kaur in the girls section were adjudged the best athletes in the Category I. Dr J.P.S. Sidhu, Joint Director Sports, UT, was the chief guest on the occasion.

Earlier the day commenced with the rendition of a shabad followed by the finals of the track events in 100 mts, 200 mts, 400 mts and 800 mts for senior boys and girls. Students of different houses presented a colourful cultural show. The Rose house performed a patriotic dance sequence on “Vande Matram” with proficiency in melody and rhythm. It spelt magic and brought alive the patriotic fervour. Little girls of the Lily house showcased their talent with a Japanese dance number “Sayonara”. Girls from Jasmine and Lotus houses enthralled the spectators with a scintillating Dandia dance.

The chief guest awarded the running house trophies and trophies to the best athletes. Academic prizes for the session 2004-2005 were also given. More than 300 students received medals and prizes in different categories.

Results; best athlete:Boys Category – I: Deepak Rana (boys). Amandeep Kaur (girls). Category – II: Navneet (girls), Gursahib (boys). Category – III: Anmol (boys), Vibha (girls).

Category I: 100 mts (Boys) — Deepak Rana1, Bisman 2, Sumit 3.

Shotput (Boys): Jatinder 1, Harmandeep 2, Ramandeep 3.

Long Jump(Girls): Nancy1, Vibha 2. Jyoti 3.

Category III:100 mts (Boys) — Anmol 1, Davinder 2, Naveen 3.

200 mts (Boys) : Sukhjinder 1, Lovepreet 2, Jagjit 3.

400 mts (Boys) :Anmol 1, Gourav 2, Harjot 3.

800 mts (Boys): Jagjit 1, Sukhjinder 2, Amandeep 3.

Sportspersons should be given due respect, says lecturer
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 10
Young and effervescent Dr Daisy Sheokand has a number of achievements in her kitty at 31. This lecturer in physical education at Government College, Sector 46, Chandigarh, has not only earned distinction in academics and won medals in various sports events at national, university, college and school levels, but has also written a book, “Development of Physical Education and Sports in India” recently. The book is an effort to analyse and assess various schemes, sports policies and their effect on the development of sports, especially in Haryana, says Daisy, who has also worked as a lecturer in physical education in Narwana, Ahmedgarh and Barwala.

“India may have emerged as a strong economic and political force in the world but it needs to cover a lot of ground as far as the sporting arena is concerned,” believes Daisy, who has been associated with several games like judo, volleyball, baseball, discus throw, javelin throw, shot put, etc.

“Expensive coaching, underutilised infrastructure and politicization of sports are the major reasons why our players perform so badly at the international level,” she says, adding that along with this lack of focus among players is another factor behind poor performance and the reason why they get involved in dope scandals. Talking about her book she says,‘‘I wrote the book because I wanted to find out why the standard of sports in the state was so poor in spite of several schemes being offered by the government and what could be done to improve it further. It presents a sportsperson’s perspective apart from facts and figures’’.

‘‘It is high time that people gave sports, physical education and sportspersons due respect and it is my sincere endeavour to work in this field’’, says the young lady who is planning to start writing her next book soon.

Apart from love for sports she is also fond of long drives and movies and has also won the Aviva award for getting maximum business for the company.