Lucknow – A joint event organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Lucknow West and Nav Yug Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Lucknow under the ‘Khelo Bharat’ initiative culminated with the hosting of a Volleyball competition. Six teams participated in the event, with Lucknow Christian College emerging as the winners, while the runner-up position was claimed by the Nav Yug Kanya Mahavidyalaya team.
Dr. Seema Pandey, Khelo Bharat Chief of the Avadh Province, chaired the event and welcomed the participants. Under her leadership, the women’s volleyball competition was conducted with great enthusiasm.
Dr. Praveen Mishra, District Head of ABVP, Lucknow West, addressed the audience, stressing the importance of physical fitness and the role of sports in maintaining a healthy mind and body. He highlighted that victory should not only be celebrated with pride but also with respect for opponents. “Our victory has meaning because of the opponents we face, and this is what defines true sportsmanship,” said Dr. Mishra. He further emphasized that such sportsmanship helps individuals become not only better athletes but also better human beings.
Anshul Vidyarthi, State Organization Secretary of ABVP Avadh Province, motivated the participants and explained the importance of sports alongside education. “Sports teach us discipline, moral values, and self-control,” he said. “Through sports, we learn to follow rules and respect our competitors, thus developing essential life skills such as patience, respect, and teamwork.”
The principal of Nav Yug Kanya Mahavidyalaya and Vice President of ABVP Avadh Province, Prof. Manjula Upadhyay, spoke about the positive impact of sports on our physical and mental well-being. She stressed that sports give us the courage to face life’s challenges and help improve our health.
Dr. Sudhir Srivastava and Amit, along with their team from SAS Academy, extended their support in organizing the event. The event was concluded with a vote of thanks by Rajendra Nagar, the Minister of Sanskar Nagar.
The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including District Organization Minister Yashvardhan Mishra, District Coordinator Anurag Mishra, Sarita Pandey, Muskaan Upadhyay, Ayesha, Mahima Chaudhary, and others from ABVP. Also present were Divyanshu, Assistant Minister of Rajendra Nagar, and many students from various educational institutions who contributed to making the event a grand success.
This sporting event under ‘Khelo Bharat’ aims to promote the importance of sports at all levels, from villages to cities, offering platforms for young talents to showcase their skills and grow in the field of sports.