Dear Miguel, Jeevan and you are doing something very commendable in looking at ways in which to support Ivana Ivana Maria Furtado's development, in continuing to have a future in chess. My two bits here, actualy more than that! . The benefactors and sponsors must have a forward thinking and progressive perspective. Vijay Mallya is more in that modernist league, and has airlines too. It is not much to have a sponsorship for her and coach. Also from time to time its good that the family is together. If Ivana Ivana Maria Furtado were to ever becomes politically or ethically outspoken, her sponsorships must not hinder her voice. Remember Dhanraj Pillai! I also hope that the media, avoid diminutives such as little wonder, wonder girl, little (something), etc. I feel this sort of "reinforcement" hurts one in the long run. In this regard, it is peculiar when we read in India, things such as "Eves strike bronze."
The part about travelling abroad by Gabe, I belive was said in the right spirit, and is justified upon reading the following, "Mr V M Prabhudesai, SAG's executive director told The Navhind Times, that Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat had approved the grants to be released to Goa State Chess Association concerning the expenditure incurred due to Ivana's participation at the previous championships which was pending for some time. The file was moved by SAG afresh, it was approved by sports secretary, Dr Modassir before the Chief Minister gave the final approval as a special case." I feel that Fundacoa has done well for and by Goa, and should have the opportunity to share in Ivana's glory. With Europe connecting that way it is, the Portuguese could be a good conduit. if they do not have tp level coaches, then perhaps even Bulgaria or elsewhere. Indian has a lot to learn in this regard of creating movement for its best, and of course I do not mean the IITs, where movement just happens. We may have people with stellar abilities but who seem to be be burdened by not having the ability to do things as a matter of course, par for the course; so a person doing well, should see it as normal to go to the next level, without any anguish, and parental savings having to be sacrificed. Period. I had a horrible argument last year in Delhi, over the current womans tennis player and how she was raising India's profile. I saw it differently. How many sportspersons, other than her, a few of the athletes from Kerala, and our pampered cricketers, have the system work for them. A state, a system, a people have to come together if the world matters to them. The world has its own rhythym and politics, but we still want to show our best and often proclaim that we are a 5000 year civilization. So Gabe's point is a motivator; the talented sportsperson should not have to leave the country, if the country looks critically at its ambassadors. If not the country than other motivators, includig those who have taken this thread so far. It is infuriating: when a player is representing the nation, and the GSA is owed money. What is wrong with these guys. Even if the sportsperson is not winning, dues are dues and this is part of governing. Are we selling carvandas. How do the parents who put out tremendous effort (these feats are not a joke) feel and wellwishers too in knowing this? In simple terms how can one expect to feel and think that they very much belong in modernity (which has its oen problems anyway) but give short shrift to process, allocation of funds and just plain professionalism. But these goverment officials will be up in arms when say a woman is bused on the cheek, upon receiving her medal, and not to mention that this sportwoman made ever effort to wipe of the ubiquitous kiss! I hope this nonsense does not continue and at least a chumban NOT OK policy, foised upon them. Keep up the good work. Miguel the numerous trajectories you engage in make me proud to be a Goan. In a couple of days, I will send you the names of a few chess books that I happened to see at a place here yesterday, on my periodic forays into the languages section; the chess table with some frightening [[ : ) ]] books. I do not play chess. Perhaps, I can pick up a few after you show the names to Ivana Maria Furtado's coaches. And, I would like them to stay with her as part of her library. Take care. Way past time to crash. This was uplifting. Venantius _____________________________________________________ Message: 6 Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 19:48:43 +0530 From: "Miguel Braganza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] re. Ivana is coming home by train. To: "GoaNet fred" <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dears, Jeevan and I have shared thoughts on how to deal with the funding of Ivana Maria Furtado's fantastic exploits in Chess with Augusto Pinto [ad hoc Secretary of Goa Chess], V.M. Prabhudesai [Exec Director of Sports Authority of Goa], Dr. M.Modasir, Secretary of Sports and Assistant Secretary Navin Acharya. The CM, Digu-Kaka, has cleared the file and approved the proposal. A few routine steps to get the sanction order and issue of the cheque by the Director of Accounts will ensure that there is some funding. This is good, but definitely not enough. Let the Goa's Mine Owners, Business Houses and Sports Foundations come forward to fund the education, training, diet, travel and stay for little Ivana and one more person to accompany her for tournaments. That she is sacrificing her time and energies for the greater glory of Goa is something that needs acknowledgement. Her parents too have been supportive ...even though they have to travel by train, time and again while even middle order managers travel by air. Perhaps, Goa Sudharop or VXV Foundation or KGWS will take note of little Ivana if it is not forthcoming from the Business Houses .... or may be we will have to ask Fundacao Oriente. It has renovated our non-living heritage like Police HQ, Capela de Monte and Saptakoteshwar temple. It can help with this living wonder of Ivana. Those who take pride in calling themselves Goans can dip their nose in the Arabian Sea and drown their false pride. Mog asundi. Miguel Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2007 10:12:40 -0700 From: "Jeevan R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Goanet] Ivana is coming by Goa Express after winning Second World Youth chess Gold Fantastic achievements for the young Ivana. It is not really surprising to see the treatment meted out to her. In India sports is cricket and cricket is the sport. It is the duty of the Chess associations, SAG and Goa Government to take care of the young Prodigy >From NAVHIND TIMES dated 02 December, 2007 CM fulfills promise of more grants to chess association NT Sports Reporter Panaji, Dec 1 Chief Minister Mr Digambar Kamat fulfilled the promise given to clear the dues concerning world champion Ivana Maria Furtado participation at various championships in the past as well as the release of prize money to Bhakti Kulkarni for winning the Commonwealth event as he gave the final approval for the same as a special case. Mr V M Prabhudesai, SAG's executive director told The Navhind Times, that Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat had approved the grants to be released to Goa State Chess Association concerning the expenditure incurred due to Ivana's participation at the previous championships which was pending for some time. The file was moved by SAG afresh, it was approved by sports secretary, Dr Modassir before the Chief Minister gave the final approval as a special case. Mr Prabhudesai said that the SAG had prepared the case afresh after Chief Minister's instructions with assistant secretary Mr Navin Acharya putting up the fresh proposal and with the higher officials okaying it on the same day, given the fact that champions who did Goa proud by winning prestigious events had to be given all support, encouragament and special attention. Mr Prabhudesai hailed the Chief Minister for taking up personal interest in the case. The deputy speaker, Mr Mauvin Godinho had also sought Chief Minister's help to review the case. It may be recalled that Ivana's father, Mr Eli Furtado had met Mr Prabhudesai alongwith Mr Augusto Pinto, acting secretary (chess association), before he could proceed to Turkey with Ivana for the World Youth Championship to explain about the financial burden and had explained that different federations had different procedures regarding participation and that her case had to be viewed objectively and differently too. From: Miguel Braganza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Dec 2, 2007 12:18 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Ivana is coming by Goa Express train after winning Chess Gold Dears, Why should those who are GOOD in Goa migrate to the West? It is incumbent on the game managers ...in this case the Goa Chess Association [of which netters Shrikant Barve and Augusto Pinto are a part currently] .... to raise this issue in public fora. I hope this is just the beginning of a debate. An air fare for Ivana, and one person to accompany her, is not asking for the moon these days. The Govt. of Goa does as much for petty starlets and mediapersons during IFFI. Ask Dr.Susanna De Souza, the Director of Sports to do something if the Chess Association is too impoverished to do it on its own. Ivana is not too small to draw her attention! Perhaps, Vijay Mallya can put the Digu-Kaka Government to shame by giving Free tickets on Kingfisher Air to Ivana Furtado. A fully clothed little Ivana Furtado emerging from the plane is better publicity than a bikini-clad Vidisha Pavate spawled below the masthead of local news papers. Don't you guys and gurlz agree? Mog asundi. Miguel On Dec 1, 2007 3:35 AM, Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > COMMENT: The Indian Government should have taken care of Ivana, she > has brought honour not only to Goa but to the whole of India. > > Perhaps, her parents should seriously think about emigrating to the > West, where Ivan will certainly receive first class paid education. > > The Goa chess Federation should write to the big Banks, commercial > houses, Mobile phone companies and auto Cos. to seek sponsorship. > -- > DEV BOREM KORUM. > > Gabe Menezes. > London, England > > > On 01/12/2007, SHRIKANT BARVE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hello Goans, > > > > Our wonder girl Ivana after winning Second World > > Youth u8 Chess Gold Medal is coming to Goa by Goa > > Express Train by unconfirmed resevation ticket 40 > > hours tidius trian jurney. > > > > why his parents has to take such a step to come by > > train... express yourself.... > > > > Chess is only sports where in Goans are doing > > wonderful not only at National but also at > > International Level. > > > > Our Ivana is the only indian to win a Gold medal at > > World youth chess championship.... > -- -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. 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