Patiala News:Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University celebrated National Sports Day with enthusiasm
National Sports Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University today. The function was organized under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pushpinder Singh Gill, Director Sports Dr. Amarpreet Singh and Professor Gursewak Singh Government Physical Education College with the support of Principal Dr. Harmanpreet Kaur. MLA Gurlal Ghanaur attended as the chief guest. Olympian Rupa Saini was also present as a special guest.
Paying tribute to the great hockey magician Major Dhyan Chand Ji on the occasion of National Sports Day, MLA Gurlal Ghanaur said that his life and sporting achievements are still a source of inspiration for the young players of the country. Sports instill physical and mental fitness as well as discipline, dedication, team spirit and the spirit of struggle for success in life. Taking this thinking forward, the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is taking steps to connect the youth with sports through important initiatives like ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’, provide a platform to the emerging sports talent from villages and cities and further strengthen the glorious sporting heritage of Punjab.
During the marathon/cross country run that started from Professor Gursewak Singh Government Physical Education College to Punjab Sports University campus, the college students participated enthusiastically and NCC cadets welcomed the runners. On this occasion, the winners of both the college and the university were also honored. Students, faculty members, teaching and non-teaching staff were also present on the occasion.