Excitement Packed Kick-Off Of The 6th Annual Atheletic Meet Of Guru Kashi University

Talwandi Sabo, March 2 , 2017: The 6th Annual Athletic Meet kicked off on the sports grounds of Guru Kashi University (GKU), Talwandi Sabo, today. There was a huge rush of students, staff and faculty of the GKU, its affiliate colleges and the nearby schools on the campus to watch this panoramic event. The programme started with a colourful March past by contingents of different teams led by 15 Sikh- Li- Infantary Army Band who enthralled the audience with melodious tunes. In all 12 teams of various events from across the constituent colleges of GKU are participating in the meet, said, Dr. Ravinder Summal, Director Spots of the University.
Captain Bhim Singh, the Asian Gold Madalist, Olympian, and Arjuna Awardee from Bhiwani (Haryana) was the Chief Guest, who in his remarks appreciated the GKU for their efforts in promoting the games and sports together with academics. He laid stress on the need for being physical fit to face the challenges of life adding that the students who participate in the sports develop a balanced personality and do well in their studies also. He motivated the participants to observe discipline in whatever they do whether at home, work or studies.
The Chief Guest, and other dignitaries including Harkeerat Singh (Naib Tehsildar, Talwandi Sabo), S. Mukhtiar Singh special guest from Cananda, S. Shamsher Singh (Insp. PP) a renowned social servant and Principal Raghvir Singh.,Talwandi Sabo, were received on the GKU campus by the Chairman S. Gurlabh Singh Managing Director, S. Sukhraj Singh Sidhu, Col Dr. Bhupinder Singh Dhaliwal , the GKU Vice Chancellor, Dr. Jagpal Singh, Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. Jagtar Singh Dhiman, Registrar, Dr. Narinder Singh, The Director Finance and other senior officers.
Mr. Sidhu, The Chairman highlighted the University activities along with the sports facilities that have been established on the campus. Talwandi Sabo is divinely blessed place where education will flourish, adding that the establishment of several educational institutes and universities at this place is proving this.
Welcoming the Chief Guest and other dignitaries, Col Dr Bhupinder Singh Dhaliwal, the GKU Vice Chancellor, who himself had been an ex-army officer and a sports person said that one and all in the GKU have devotedly involved themselves to academics and that for a successful life a balance between sports, discipline and academics is the mantra.
The Pro-Vice Chancellor of GKU, Dr. Jagpal Singh said that GKU is giving emphasis on extracurricular and sports activities to chisel out the balanced personality of students.
The GKU Registrar, Dr. Jagtar Singh Dhiman, said with the availability of diverse playground, state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor facilities, sports infrastructure and qualified staff, the GKU has a distinction of being a well equipped University in the region as far as sports and games are concerned.
The GKU, Chancellor, Dr Jasmail Singh Dhaliwal, sent his best wishes on the occasion and congratulated the winners and organizers.
The results of the first day of the event were:
Results
• In high jump women Yadwinder Kaur of Physical Education College, Hardeep Kaur & Jagveer Kaur both from Computer Application College snatched 1st, 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
• In high jump men category Raj Kumar & Sanjay of Physical Education College won 1st and 2nd position whereas Major Singh of Para Medical College won the 3rd position.
• In 1500 mtrs men category Harpreet Singh of Education College, Harmesh Singh and Gurjeet Singh both from Physical Education College won Gold, Silver and bronze medal respectively.
• In 800 mtrs among women Satveer Kaur of Physical Education College, Sukhwinder Kaur of Engineering College and Amanpreet Kaur of Basic Sciences College stood 1st, 2nd and 3rd position respectively .
• In discuss throw events Navdeep Singh, Iqbal Singh and Sukhpreet Singh emerged as winners.
Prof Sukhdevinder Singh Kaurra , the GKU PRO shared that the finals of the major track and field events will continue for tomorrow and the Prize Distribution function will be held at 3:00 pm on March 3, 2017.