INTRAMURAL OPENING CEREMONY CONDUCT BY CENTRAL UNIVERSITY TO EMBARK THE SPORTSMANSHIP & ENTHUSIASM
Intramural opening ceremony was organized by the students of Dept. of Physical Education of Guru Ghasidas University in the Sports arena to embark the sportsmanship and enthusiasm of the students as well as administration.
The dignitaries were welcomed by eco-friendly coconut pots made by the students. Opening ceremony began with a welcome speech & brief introduction by Intramural Organizing Secretary, Dr. Shalini Menon.
Intramurals are part of curriculum where students learn organizing and officiating of matches and tournaments. The objective of Intramural is mass participation.
There was address by Head of the department, Dr.Sanjit Sardar, who spoke on 3 I’s of life, that’s Idol, Ideal, and Idealism. He also said that the esteemed head of the Institution, Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal had ensured that the levelling of ground for track & field would be finished within a month.
Followed by this was the address of Dean of School of Education, Prof. Vishan Singh Rathore who said Intramurals are conducted by students, officiated by them under the guidance of teachers. He said the department is glad to submit a project of Rs.50 crore to SAI as well as Rs.1000 crore project to Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
Guest of Honor for the Intramural opening was Prof. Nilambari Dave. Her gracious presence motivated the students of the department. Chief Guest of the function Honourable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal shared his experiences as a sportsperson during his student life. He said that talented and excellent people do not wait for an opportunity; instead they show their excellence when given an opportunity. He guided everyone that all shouldn’t wait for facilities and should consistently try for achieving success. It’s compulsory to play if one wants to live actively for hundred years. Sport improves team cohesion &the concentration level of an individual. He focuses on developing the sports facilities of the university, for which Rs.1000 crore proposals has been prepared. This project would be developed in the form of State of the Art facility so that this World class sports infrastructure would be used at national & international level. There were words of motivation for students by Prof. Shailendra Kumar, Registrar, G.G.V. The programme was very enriching and interactive one. Intramural opening began with unfurling of Intramural flag by Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Alok Kumar Chakrawal & Guest of honor, Prof. Nilambari Dave. Intramural oath was taken by Intramural Secretary Shubham Kumar of M.P.Ed IVth Sem. This was followed by the declaration of Intramural Open by 2 Chief Guest of the function. All the dignitaries were presented with mementoes. The guests released a book on “Journey to Quality of Life” authored by Dr. Shalini Menon, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education.