GRIT AND EXCITEMENT MARK SECOND DAY OF INTER VARSITY SPORTS MEET AT PAU

Ludhiana, January 3, 2018: There was thrill and excitement on the PAU play fields despite the heavy morning fog as sportspersons from 65 universities across the country displayed sporting skills in qualifying rounds of kho-kho, kabaddi, basket ball, volley ball, badminton and table tennis. While the host team Punjab Agricultural University emerged as winner in the final match, defeating Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, tough competition was witnessed in the quarter final kho- kho matches as Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth MPKV- Rahuri, University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, UAHS-Shivamoga, Nanaji Deshmukh Vety. Science University NDVSU-Jabalpur & University of Agricultural Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru defeated competing teams to qualify for the Semi-Finals. Day two results of the various events are as follows:

Kabaddi (M)

A total eight matches were played in the pre-lunch session and Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University SDAU- Gujrat, Agricultural University AU-Jodhpur, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University KVAFSU-Bidar, University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences UAHS-Shivamoga, University of Agricultural Sciences UAS-Dharwad, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences SHUATS-Allahabad, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, CCSHAU-Hissar, Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dr.BSKKV-Dapoli were the winners and qualified for the next round.

Basketball (M)

In the four matches played in the forenoon, Maharana Pratap University of Agriuculture and Technology, MPUAT-Udaipur, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, GADVASU-Ludhiana, ODISHA University of Agriculture and Technology, OUAT-Bhubneshwar, , Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, KVAFSU-Bidar were the winners and qualified for the next round.

Basketball (W)

A total of three matches were played in the pre-lunch session and Punjab Agricultural University, PAU-Ludhiana, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, GADVASU-Ludhiana, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, TNAU-Coimbatore were the winners and qualified for the next round.

Volleyball (M)

A heavy rush of teams and spectators was witnessed near the volley ball courts as a total of 12 matches were played in the pre-lunch session and Maharana Pratap University of Agriuculture and Technology MPUAT-Udaipur, National Dairy Research Institute, NDRI-Karnal, Junagarh Agricultural University, JAU-Junagarh, , Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, SHUATS-Allahabad, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University KVAFSU-Bidar, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Dr.YSPUH&F-Solan, University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences UAHS-Shivamoga, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University SDAU-Gujarat, University of Agricultural Sciences UAS-Dharwad, University of Agricultural Sciences UAS-Raichur, IVRI-Izatnagar, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth MPKV-Rahuri were the winners and qualified for the next round.

Volleyball (W)

Out of a total of four matches played in the pre-lunch session, CCS Haryana Agricultural University CCSHAU-Hissar, Sri Karan Narendra Agricultural University SKNAU-Jobner, Anand Agricultural University AAU-Anand, PV Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, PVNRTVU-Hyderabad were the winners and qualified for the next round.

Badminton (M)

University of Agricultural Sciences, UAS-Bengaluru, National Dairy Research Institute NDRI-Karnal, BCKV-Mohanpur were the winners and qualified for the next round in the forenoon session out of a total of three matches played in this category.

Badminton (W)

16 matches were played in the pre-lunch session and Kamdhenu University KU-Gandhinagar, PV Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University PVNRTVU-Hyderabad, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University TNV&SU-Chennai, Rajmata Vijeraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalya, RVSKVV-Gwalior, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry -Solan, DUVASU-Mathura, PAU-Ludhiana, University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences UASHS-Shivamoga, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University TNAU-Coimbatore, Sri Karan Narendra Agricultural University SKNAV-Jobner, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences SHUATAS-Allahabad, JNKVV-Jabalpur, Central Agricultural University, CAU-Imphal, Bihar Agricultural University, BAU-Ranchi, Kerela Agricultural University KAU-Thrissur, SV Veterinary University, SVVU-Tirupati were the winners and qualified for the next round.

Table Tennis (M)

15 matches were played in the pre-lunch session and University of Agricultural Sciences, UAS-Dharwad, Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Dr.BSKVV-Dapoli, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University KVAFSU-Bidar, National Dairy Research Institute NDRI-Karnal, Central Agricultural University CAU-Imphal, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, ANGRAU-Guntur, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology OUAT-Bhubneshwar, Sri Karan Narendra Agricultural University SKNAV-Jobner, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University SKDAV-Gujarat, Rajmata Vijeraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalya RVJKV-Gwalior, GADVASU-Ludhiana,Nanaji Deshmukh Vety. Science University NDVSU-Jabalpur, Kamdhenu University KV-Gandhinagar, Junagarh Agricultural University JAU-Junagarh were the winners and qualified for the next round.

Table Tennis (W)

15 matches were played in the pre-lunch session and Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth MPKV-Rahuri, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, SKLTSHU-Hyderabad, Kamdhenu Varsity KV-Gandhinagar, LLR University of Vety. And Animal Sciences LLRUVDAS-Hissar, Central Agricultural University CAU-Imphal, SV Veterinary University SVVU-Tirupati, Nanaji Deshmukh Vety. Science University NDVSU-Jabalpur, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural Varsity ANGRV-Guntur, Kerala Vety and Animal Sciences Varsity KVASU-Waynard, University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences UAHS-Shivamoga, Rajmata Vijeraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalya RVSKV-Gwalior, Anand Agricultural University AAU-Anand, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University JISAU-Hyderabad, Junagarh Agricultural University JAU-Junagarh were the winners and qualified for the next round.

It may be mentioned here that the 19th All India Inter Agricultural Universities Games and Sports Meet 2018- 19, had kicked off to an enthusiastic start at the University grounds on Wednesday. With more than 2500 athletes representing 65 agricultural, horticultural and veterinary universities across the country, the inaugural ceremony of the four day event began with Chief Guest of the day, Dr VP Chahal, ADG, ICAR, New Delhi inspecting and taking salute at the participants’ March Past followed by the oath taking ceremony. While lauding the University’s excellent sports infrastructure, Dr Chahal shared its extensive contribution to the country not just in terms of food security but the number of national and international sportsmen the institution has shaped for the country. “PAU has the rare honour of producing three hockey Olympians while some of the most distinguished alumni have instituted various awards for outstanding sportspersons”, he remarked. Dr Chahal called upon the participating teams to enrich them culturally while competing in various events. He urged them to use the event as a great learning experience and imbibe skills of leadership, team spirit and self confidence. Dr Chahal later declared the Meet open and together with PAU Vice Chancellor, Dr B.S. Dhillon and other PAU officials released balloons at the occasion. In his presidential remarks, Vice Chancellor, Dr Dhillon highlighted the important role of ICAR in developing sports infrastructure at PAU and invited feedback regarding the same. He dwelled on the importance of sports in shaping the temperament and personality of youth. Citing the example of a small village’s (near Jalandhar) contribution of 15 sportsmen in the national sports teams of Canada, Kenya, India and Australia, Dr Dhillon exhorted the participants to become role models for inspiring the youth of the country towards sports and channelizing societal health. While discussing the importance of developing the game of hockey to earlier glorious levels attained by Punjab, Dr Dhillon emphasized on student collaboration in sports across various universities. Earlier, Dr Ravinder Dhaliwal, Director Students Welfare and Organizing Secretary of the meet, welcomed the Chief Guest, participating teams and other guests from the University. She expressed gratitude to the ICAR for entrusting PAU with the responsibility of hosting the mega event after a period of 12 years. Dr Dhaliwal informed that more than 100 technical officers will be responsible for the smooth conduct of the mega event. While elaborating PAU’s outstanding contributions to the cause of sports, Dr Dhaliwal invited the participants to a spectacular show of unity through competitions of mind, body and will. Later the audience was enthralled by a brilliant performance of bhangra by the students of PAU.