ASTER CMI HOSPITAL TREATS 5 MONTH OLD CHILD WEIGHING LESS THAN 5 Kgs FROM A RARE CONGENITAL IMMUNE DISORDER -LEUKOCYTE ADHESION DEFICIENCY (LAD).

LAD is a rare genetic disease that causes severe immuno deficiency which prevents the body's immune system from normal functioning.This makes children with LAD very susceptible to infections,which can be fatal.The only curative  treatment for LAD is Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) from a healthy donor.Fortunately,the mother emerged as a beacon of hope as she was human leukocyte antigen (HLA) compatible with the baby.

Addressing the media,Dr.Anoop P.Sr. Consultant-Haematology,Paediatric,Haemato-Oncology &BMT,Aster CMI Hospital said,"Due to the complications involved,most treatment centers even in affluent countries may prefer to perform BMT after a baby weighs 10 Kgs and is completely free of  active infection.The procedure was challenging,however,our team went ahead with transplantation with cautious optimism.We are delighted that the procedure was successful,the infant is now recovering well,her immune system is  healthy, and she is expected to lead a normal life".

The BMT was conducted along with the team of experts comprising of Paediatric Haemato-Oncology & BMT, Senior Consultants,Dr.Stalin Ramprakash & Dr. Raghuram CP,and Dr.Sagar Bhattad, Consultant-Paediatric Immunology,& Rheumatology,
played a crucial role in the early diagnosis of this disease and saved the baby's life.

KICKSTART FC INKS HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP WITH TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOR THREE YEARS.

 In a move to redefine the landscape of Indian Football,Kickstart FC,a Premier Football Club and Academy based in Karnataka proudly announced their strategic partnership with renowned English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur football club. This partnership will be for three years  for developing young players and aspiring coaches to avail technical support and will shape the club's training,curriculum and all other footballing aspects.

Kickstart FC is already having an impressive record as their Women's team  finished Runners Up in the recently concluded Indian Women's League Tournament.Creating synergies for talent development, Kickstart FC's  youth team will also be provided the oppurtunity to travel to UK to train with Tottenham's youth teams. Mr.Shekar Rajan,Founder & Chairman,Kickstart FC said,"There is a lot to learn from a Club like Tottenham Hotspur and we are eager to imbibe all of it". Mr.Laxman Bhattarai,Founder & CEO,Kickstart FC said," We are confident that the shared expertise and resources will not only benefit our academy but will also contribute to the overall growth of Indian Football".

Mr.Ledley King,Ambassador,Tottenham Hotspur said,"we will be bringing our authentic coaching methodology to this region through our Global Football Coaching Team,with the aim of making a positive and lasting impact on the Indian Football landscape with Kickstart FC". This event was graced by Mr.Osvaldo Ardiles,Former Argentina's International &  part of 1978 World Cup winning team and Mr.N.A.Haris, President,Karnataka State Football Association.

LALIGA BOOST LENDS SUPPORT TO LALIGA CLUB'S INTERNATIONALIZATION AND GROWTH STRATEGIES.

Sevilla FC concludes Five day visit to Bengaluru,India to explore

oppurtunities and meet existing & potential partners as part of its

growth strategy. Sevilla FC delegation led by Club President

Mr.Jose Castro & General Director ,Mr.Jose Maria Cruz,and

Business General Director,Mr.Jorge Paradela,recently visited

Bengaluru to consolidate its brand presence in the country. With

Sevilla FC's internationalization strategy & the potential FC

Bengaluru United,the talent & the country has for becoming a 

football superpower in Asia.The visiting delegation participated

in various activities including meetings with heads of Indian &

international companies through the five day visit.The visit ended 

with participation in a special Extra Time event by Laliga India

today.The event,in collaboration with the Indo Spanish Chamber 

of Commerce & Embassy of Spain,was also attended by 

Ms.Surbhi Sharma,Honorary Consul of Spain in Bengaluru and 

Mr.Gaurav Manchanda,Owner,FC Bengaluru United. The final 

part of their visit,on June,11th,2022 will see a development

tournament called the "Sevilla FC Junior Cup" at HAL grounds

Bengaluru.

Mr.Jose Castro,President,Sevilla FC said," Our visit to India has

been very fruitful & we were always aware of the potential India

presents seeing Laliga's work here  & this visit gave us even more 

confidence in our focus  of our internationalization strategy".

Commenting on the visit,Mr.Jose Antonio Cachaza,Managing

Director,Laliga said," It gives us immense pleasure  to see

Spanish brands,specially those with as strong history and

expertise as Sevilla FC,recognising the potential in the Indian

Football ecosystem ".        

About Laliga: Laliga is an association of 42 Professional 

Clubs in I &II Division in Spain. 

 

SEVILLA FC AND FC BENGALURU JOIN HANDS- TO FOCUS ON INNOVATION & INTERNATIONAL EXPANSIONIN FOOTBALL & TECHNOLOGY.

 Sevilla FC finalised a partnership agreement  with FC Bengaluru

United,a part of the Gaurav Manchanda  led Nimida Sports Business

Group.The objective of this agreement is to reinforce Sevilla FC's 

presence in the Indian Market,keeping in line with the Club's

global strategy as well as strengthen its presence in one of the

fastest growing markets in the world.

Sevilla FC brings to this partnership its Football know how backed

by 132 years of successful performances.Sevilla FC is characterised

by its" Never Surrender" attitude & it aims to inspire individuals and

society to accomplish their goals by continuous improvement in

their performance.

                                           From Left  To Right ; Debjit D Chaudhuri, Co Owner

                                           FC Bengaluru United,Jose Maria Cruz,CEO,Sevilla FC

                                          Gaurav Manchanda,Owner,FC Bengaluru United,

                                          Jose Castro Carmona,President, Sevilla FC and

                                         Jorge Paradela,Business General Manager,Sevilla FC

FC Bengaluru United,is a young, high performing team with bright

future having already earned several plaudits in the Indian Football

Circuit.The City & community of Bengaluru are at the heart of the

Club and it is with this foundational focus that the Club intends

to grow.

Sevilla FC's President Mr.Jose Castro Carmona was delighted 

with the deal sealed with FC Bengaluru United.

TiE BANGALORE SURVEY FINDINGS ABOUT WHAT ENTREPRENEURS REALLY NEED TO SUCCEED IN FY'23.

 The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) is the world's largest non profit

organisation for entrepreneurs founded in 1992. Acting as One Stop 

Destination for Education,Mentoring,Funding,Networking and

Incubation,TiE since its founding has been an exemplary liaison

between aspiring entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Since its founding in 1992,TiE has expanded its presence to 14

countries & 62 chapters with more than 15,000 members & 3000

chapter members. TiE Bangalore was the first chapter founded in

1999 outside USA,

has played a pioneering role in fostering the

entrepreneurship ecosystem.

TiE Bangalore conducted in depth survey about what entrepreneurs

really need to succeed in FY'23. The survey findings are as follows:

1.77% of entrepreneurs surveyed believe that networking is a major

   challenge.

2. 63% of respondents noted that they need to rapidly build their own

    learning & internal capabilities.

3. 56% of entrepreneurs cited finding & connecting with the right

    mentors as a challenge.

4. Interestingly,only 40% of entrepreneurs surveyed shared that they

    needed help in accessing capital.

TiE Bangalore  interviewed 200+ entrepreurs across Bangalore-

Founders of early stage start ups,across D2C,Fintech,Healthcare

Manufacturing,Gaming,Mobility,Agritech etc. Around 15% were 

female founders.TiE  has mentored more than 25,000 startups

Globally,which have generated over 2.5 million jobs & USD 1  

Trillion+ in wealth creation.

Mr.B.J.Arun,Chairman,TiE Global said," The Indian start-up

ecosystem has indeed taken off  with 42 startups becoming 

Unicorns in 2021 & another 13 turning Unicorns within the

first three months of 2022."

Mr.Madan Padaki,President,TiE Bangalore said," The survey

has validated that the pillars TiE  -Networking,Mentoring,

Education & Incubation are as relevant today as before".

     

BENGALURU RUNNERS JATHRE - COMMUNITY RUN. STARTS ON FIRST SUNDAY IN JUNE EVERY YEAR.

 Bengaluru Runners Jathre ,as the name suggests it is running carnival.

Its primary focus is about getting people across Bengaluru on to the roads

& getting them to run.The launch was done yesterday at the Century Club,

Bengaluru.The launch was witnessed by Ms.Nisha Millet, an International

Swimmer & Ms. Malathi Holla, an international para athlete from India.

The Bengaluru Runners Jathre event is scheduled on the first sunday in

June every year.This year it is on June,5,2022. There will be 5 categories

viz.10kms Express, 10kms open,5kms Express,5 kms open and a 3 Kms

for kids.This run may see participation of about 1500 runners who will

be from Home makers,mothers,fathers,kids,grandparents,working

professionals,home helps etc.The first edition of Bengaluru Runners

Jathre will be held in one of the popular residential localities of Bengaluru

HSR  Lay out.Runners timing will be tracked by using RFID based 

tracking of timing & all finishers will provided with finisher medals.

For more details visit website : jatre.blrsports.org. Reach them by

reach@blrsports.org. Contact; 9742011777,8978818881
 & 9393135857.

BASKETBALL FEDERATION OF INDIA LAUNCHES THE INDIAN NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE 3 X 3 2022 - SEASON 1.

 First Pan India Basketball competitions take the sport to the 

Country's Grassroots & also  " Road to Olympics"  project of

Basketball Federation of India.

The Basketball Federation of India,announced the inaugural season

of the Indian National Basketball League to be held from March,18 To

May,29,2022. The INBL is to be conducted across 20 cities in India.The

20 cities are Aizawal,Bengaluru,Bhavnagar,Bhilai,Chandigarh,Chennai,

Cuttack,Delhi,Guwahati,Hyderabad,Indore,Jaipur,Kangra,Kochi,Kolkata,

Ludhiana,Lucknow,Mumbai,Panjim & Puducheri simultaneously.

FIBA 3 X 3 competitions will be held across Four categories.They are :

Men,Women,Under 18 Men, & Under 18 women.The Champions from 

each city will qualify to play the national Finals scheduled to be held

at Bengaluru from May 27 To 29,2022.The inaugural weekend of march

18-20  will see action in the BFI-INBL 3 X 3 season 1 at Bengaluru at

Sree Kanteerava Stadium (outdoors) and the West Bengal Basketball

Association courts in Kolkata.More than 200 teams will be in action,

120 team in Bengaluru & more than 90 teams in Kolkata. There is

Prize money  for the top Four teams  in each category at the city 

level & the National Finals.

Speaking on the occasion of launch of INBL,Dr.K.Govindaraj,MLC

President,Basketball Federation of India said," The INBL is formed

to build awareness & popularity and to identify & develop thousands

of promising basketball talent in the country.The unique competition

format that we have put together takes basketball to the grassroots.

We are playing in 20 cities providing an opportunity for players in

those cities to play right at their doorsteps and yet be a part of the

FIBA 3 X 3 world ranking system.This is our first step and we are

hoping it will take us all the way for India to qualify for the 

2024 Paris  Olympics ".