THEannual sports festival was held at Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa Mahavidyalaya (SGT BKM), Jabalpur, on Tuesday, under the guidance of Principal Dr R S Chandok. Students from all departments of the college participated in this sports festival with great enthu siasm, zeal and sportsmanship. The event was graced by the presence of Sardar M S Chawla, Chairman of the College Management Committee, as the chief guest. The sports festival was inau gurated by the Principal by releasing balloons of various colours into the sky, symbolis ing the all-round development and positive energy of students through sports.

 

Principal Dr Chandok said, “Sports are not just a means of physical exercise, but they also teach discipline, self-confidence, leadership, and team spirit.If today’s students learn discipline and struggle on the playing field, they can achieve success in every aspect of life.” He further stated, “Winning and losing are a natural part of sports, but participation with a sporting spirit is true victory. Every student should develop healthy competition and positive thinking through sports.”

 

As part of the Sports Festival, various indoor competitions, such as chess and table tennis and outdoor competitions, such as kho-kho, kabaddi, volleyball, badminton, cricket, races (100m, 200m, 400m, 800m), javelin throw, discus throw, shot put, bicycle race, rope jumping, tug of war, and pittu, were organised, in which students participated enthusiastically. At the closing ceremony, the winning partici pants were awarded prizes by the guests. Sports In-charge Dr Shivmani Mishra, Sports Officer, Rajendra Pyaasi and Dr Rohit Verma active ly supported in the successful programme.