Bareilly: A three-day series of sports activities and competitions organised at the University Sports Complex of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, to mark National Sports Day, concluded on Saturday with enthusiastic participation from students.
The event, held from August 28 to 30, aimed to encourage students to take up sports and promote fitness, discipline, team spirit, leadership skills and a healthy lifestyle among them.
Organised in keeping with the spirit of “Khelo India, Badhega India”, the three-day programme featured a range of sports competitions and physical activities. Students participated enthusiastically throughout the event, demonstrating competitive spirit, teamwork and a commitment to fair play.
On August 30, athletics competitions were held at the University Sports Complex from 9 am to noon. The events included the 100-metre and 400-metre races, long jump and shot put. Students participated with enthusiasm and displayed their sporting abilities and determination.
The results of the athletics competitions were as follows:
100-metre race – Men
First: Kartik Lohani – ECE
Second: Sarthak Gambhir – ECE
Third: Sunny Gehlot – ECE
400-metre race – Men
First: Pradeep Kumar – ECE
Second: Ankur Singh – MBA
Third: Dharmendra Kumar – ECE
Long Jump – Men
First: Dharmendra Kumar – ECE
Second: Aryansh Pal – B. College
Third: Sarthak Gambhir – AI
Shot Put – Men
First: Kunal Singh – AI
Second: Shivam Singh – Mechanical
Third: Ankit Singh
A football competition was subsequently organised from 4 pm to 5 pm. Students displayed their sporting skills, teamwork and competitive spirit on the field. The matches also reflected mutual cooperation, discipline and respect for the spirit of the game.
Speaking on the occasion, University Sports Secretary Prof. S.S. Bedi said that “Khelo India, Badhega India” was not merely a slogan but a commitment towards building a healthy, strong and energetic India. He said the university was making continuous efforts to ensure that students remained connected with sports and physical activities alongside their academic pursuits.
Prof. Bedi observed that in the era of Artificial Intelligence and technology, students were spending considerable time on digital platforms, making physical and mental fitness increasingly important. Sports, he said, not only help maintain physical health but also keep the mind active, strengthen confidence and contribute to an energetic personality.
He urged students to make sports an integral part of their lives alongside their studies. Time spent on the sports field, he said, was an investment in their health, confidence and future.
Prof. Bedi further said that the University Sports Committee, coaches and the entire sports team were continuously working to engage students in regular sporting activities. He expressed gratitude to the members of the Sports Committee, coaches and all those who contributed to the successful organisation of the three-day event.
He said the university’s objective was not limited to organising competitions but also to developing a regular sports culture among students through initiatives such as “One Hour on the Sports Field”. Such efforts, he added, would help translate the vision of “Fit India” into reality at the university level.
The three-day programme witnessed active participation from students and created an atmosphere of enthusiasm and healthy competition at the University Sports Complex.
Report: Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly
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