KU to bring in latest technical help from national-level varsities: VC

Srinagar, June 6: The Directorate of Physical Education and Sports (DPES), University of Kashmir (KU), Wednesday inaugurated its intercollegiate activities for the 2024-25 session with a thrilling Cross Country (Men) competition. Over a hundred students from various affiliated colleges participated in the event, which commenced in the early hours from the Lalit Palace, Nehru Park, traversing the SKICC-Nishat-foreshore road and concluded at KU’s Rumi Gate.

Waseem Raja of Government Degree College (GDC) Magam, clinched the Gold medal with an impressive timing of 47:22 minutes. Aijaz Ahmad of GDC Kagan, received the Silver medal while Javeed Bashir of GDC Magam secured the Bronze.

In a statement, KU Vice Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan, extended her best wishes to the Directorate of Physical Education and Sports for the new session while emphasising the administration’s commitment in supporting sports and co-curricular activities.

“The KU administration is always ready to provide all logistical support in terms of infrastructure, funds and bringing in the latest technical assistance from national-level universities,” Prof Khan said.

Presiding over the valedictory function, KU Registrar Prof Naseer Iqbal, commended the efforts of all the stakeholders involved in making the event a success.

“The dedication and hard work of everyone involved made this event a grand success. It is heartening to see such a high level of participation and sportsmanship,” Prof Iqbal added.

Director, DPES, KU, Dr Mandeep Singh, who flagged-off the race, expressed his satisfaction with the overwhelming participation.

“We are delighted with the response from all the college Physical Directors and Incharge Sports. The enthusiasm shown by the students has set a high standard for the upcoming events,” he said.

Medals were distributed among the top ten finishers of the Cross Country event.

Senior Coach, Dr Harbinder Singh, who proposed the formal vote of thanks, acknowledged the contributions of the participants, College Physical Directors, Chief Proctor, CMO University Health Centre, Head Groundsman and the entire team for their efforts in making the event successful.

The event was supervised and coordinated by Gym Coach Sheikh Adil and Lady Sports Assistant Surjit Kour to ensure its smooth execution and organisation.