SR University Celebrates 23rd Annual Sports Day with Enthusiasm
NEWS CHARIOT:-SR University marked its 23rd Annual Sports Day with great enthusiasm and energy. The event, held at the university campus, brought together students, faculty, and sports enthusiasts in a vibrant celebration of athletic excellence.
Dr. Baba Aditya Verma, Sports Officer at IIT Hyderabad, graced the occasion as the chief guest. In his address, he emphasized the importance of sports in students’ lives, highlighting its role in reducing mental stress and enhancing physical well-being. He encouraged students to actively engage in sports and shared that even a 30-minute daily walk can significantly improve health. He also congratulated SR University students for their remarkable performance in the South Zone Games.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Deepak Garg, stressed that sports play a crucial role in overall development, urging students to incorporate yoga and physical fitness into their daily routine. University Registrar, Dr. Archana Reddy, highlighted that participation in sports is an art, and success in games comes with both wins and losses, which should be embraced as part of the learning experience.
Dean of Student Welfare, Dr. AVV Sudhakar, encouraged students to actively participate in sports and extracurricular activities, as these help develop discipline and essential life skills. University Physical Director, Dr. Pulluri Srinivas Goud reiterated his commitment to supporting students in excelling in sports.
As part of the celebrations, prizes were awarded to winners of various sports events. The Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) department emerged as the overall champions, securing the rolling trophy, which was presented by Dean, Prof. Indrajit Gupta, alongside the winning students.
The event saw active participation from Dr. K. Ravinder, Associate Physical Director, and Physical Education Department Coaches – R. K. Satish, K. Sammayya, D. Ravi, B. Janaki Ramudu, K. Amulya, P. Madhavi, and P. Shankar. All Deans, HODs, faculty, staff, and students contributed to making the 23rd Annual Sports Day a grand success.
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