RAMNAGAR, Aug 29: The Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Government Degree College (GDC) Ramnagar, enthusiastically celebrated National Sports Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey player and icon of Indian sports. The programme was organised under the patronage of Prof. Daljeet Singh Manhas, Principal, GDC Ramnagar.
The celebration aimed to promote the importance of physical fitness, sportsmanship and active participation in sports among students. The programme featured the felicitation of outstanding performers and meritorious sportspersons of the college.
A major highlight of the event was the felicitation of the winners of the Fitness Challenge, with Sahil Sharma being honoured as Fitness and Arti Devi as Miss Fitness.
The college also felicitated meritorious sports persons and University position holders, including Chaman Lal. Meritorious women sportspersons who excelled in Volleyball, Kho-Kho, Athletics and Table Tennis were also recognised for their achievements. Kshitij Bandral and Abhey Verma, who represented the college at the Inter-University level, were felicitated for their sporting accomplishments.
In his welcome address, Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Director, Physical Education and Sports, welcomed the participants and highlighted the significance of National Sports Day in encouraging students to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle.
Dr. Pankaj Sharma, Convenor, Sports Committee, encouraged students to actively participate in sports and make physical activity an integral part of their daily lives. He emphasised that participation in sports develops discipline, teamwork, leadership and a spirit of healthy competition.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Daljeet Singh Manhas, Principal, GDC Ramnagar, congratulated all the awardees and appreciated the efforts of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science in promoting sporting culture in the institution. He highlighted the vital role of sports in the overall development, physical and mental well-being of students, and stressed that a healthy and physically active youth is essential for building a strong and progressive nation.
The programme concluded with appreciation for the students, faculty members and organisers whose active participation contributed to the successful celebration of National Sports Day at GDC Ramnagar.