7th Annual Athletics Meet at GNA University

Jalandhar, April 1, 2024: The 7th annual athletic meet was organized by the Department of Physical Education and Sports of GNA University. The students from various schools of the University participated with enthusiasm and high spirits. The main objective of the annual meet was to encourage the staff and students towards sportsmanship.

Senior cyclist, Balraj Singh Chauhan was the Chief Guest of the event, while the Vice Chancellor, Dr. VK Rattan presided over the sports event. The Chief Guest of the event, Balraj Singh Chouhan commended the participants for their spirit and encouraged them to excel not only in academics but also in sports. He also inspired them to continue advancing in the field of sports and encouraged the students by informing that he has cycled over 1.5 million kilometres till date.

Approximately 350 students of various schools of the University participated in various track and field events such as 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100m Relay, Shot put, Javelin Throw and Tug of War. Additionally, staff members competed in races, Tug of War and musical chair contests.

Gurpreet Singh and Tapsee, representing the School of Physical Education and Sports, emerged as the overall champions by winning their respective categories and securing the overall trophy for the School of Physical Education and Sports.

The Vice-Chancellor, Dr. VK Rattan, distributed prizes to the winners and congratulated them. He even stated that sports provide a sound health to our body. Sports should be a routine feature of our daily existence. 

Dr. Parm Preet, Head of the School of Physical Education and Sports thanked the Chief Guest, the University staff, Sports coordinators of various Schools, and students for their active participation in the event. 

Gurdeep Singh Sihra, the Chancellor applauded the endeavours of the School of Physical Education and Sports for putting up a great show. He encouraged the students to be more active in sports and excel in this field.