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46th Annual Inter-Collegiate Athletic Meet (Men & Women) Championship 2023-24 declared Open at JU
The 46th Annual Inter-Collegiate Athletic Meet (Men & Women) Championship 2023-24 organized by the Directorate of Sports & Physical Education, University of Jammu commenced today at the University Synthetic Track, after it was declared open by Prof. Anju Bhasin, DAA, University of Jammu in the presence of Prof. Pankaj Srivastava, Director DD&OE, Prof. Rahul Gupta, Registrar, Prof. Alka Sharma, Director SIIEDC, Prof. Satya Pal Coordinator RUSA , Sh. Nagesh Jamwal Chief Account Officer, University of Jammu, Dr. Komal Nagar I/c Assistant Director, Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, and large number of gathering of dignitaries, players, officials, employees, participants of different Colleges as well as the people from the civil society.
Prof. Alka Sharma Director SIIEDC, University of Jammu addressed the gathering with her remarkable words and congratulated the organizers for organizing this event. She lauded the efforts of the management in organisation of the event. She said that since Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba has taken over the charge of the department, there have been scores of activities to explore the hidden talent of the youths living in far off areas. She further added that the Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu is organizing various Skill Development Workshops under the aegis of SIIEDC & funded by RUSA.
Prof. Pankaj Srivastava, Director DD&OE, University of Jammu addressed the gathering and also complimented the organizers for organizing this event. Prof. Rahul Gupta, Registrar, University of Jammu also addressed the gathering and appreciated the Directorate for organizing such types of activities.
While addressing the gathering Prof. Bhasin, congratulated the organizers for organizing such types of Sports events, which provide an opportunity to the students of the various Colleges to come closer to each other besides showcasing their Sports talent. She also appreciated the huge participation of the players and officials accompanying their teams of the various Affiliated Colleges of University of Jammu.
Earlier, Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba, Director, Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu presented the formal welcome address and gave a detailed report of the event. Dr. Baba informed that the Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu is organizing the 46th Annual Inter-Collegiate Athletic Meet (Men & Women) 2023-24 w.e.f. 5th to 7th March, 2024 in which more than 400 Athletes from different affiliated Colleges of the University of Jammu are participating in this mega Event.
He also emphasised that Sports and games impart a sense of discipline, fellow-feeling, and togetherness. Sports and games are the right avenues to channelize the energy and vitality of students in a positive direction. He also assured that University of Jammu will be the front runner in nourishing the talent of the sportsperson who will ultimately make the nation proud.
The proceedings of the event were conducted by Mr. Vimal Kishore Assistant Professor Director, Directorate of Sports and Physical Education.
Prominent among others present included Prof. Jaspal Warwal, Dr. Irfan Goni, Dr. Ameet Sharma, Sh. Vijay Bhat, President, JU Non-Gazetted officer, Sh. Ravish Vaid, Sh. Raj Kumar Bakshi, Sh. Gagan Kumar, Sh. Jai Bharat, Sd. P. D. Singh, Sh. Madan Gopal, Sh. Sumeet Dogra, Sh. Ajay Pal, Sdr. Ravinder Singh, Sh. Vinod Bhatia, Dr. Mahak, S. Harinderpal Singh, Ms. Manu Pawar, Ms. Richa Mandla, Mr. Inderjeet Singh, Mr. Rishiv Sharma, Physical Directors of various Affiliated Colleges.