MCM Celebrates Best in Sports at Annual Athletic Meet

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 28^th March:- In celebration of the spirit of sportsmanship, MCM DAV College for Women held its' 39th Annual Athletic Meet here today. Edifying the audience with his inspiring words on the importance of sports, Chief Guest Maj. Gen. I. P. Singh, Director, Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute, (Govt. of Punjab) Mohali declared the meet open.

The meet began with the ceremonial torch-lighting followed by March Past. The march past was lead by Priya Paudyal a 2017 All-India Naval Best Cadet awardee. A total of 100 outstanding sports-persons of the college were given cash prizes for garnering accolades and carving a niche for themselves in various sports events at international, national, inter-zonal, zonal, university and inter-college levels. The college sports ground resonated with energetic vibes of sportsmanship and teamwork as students competed in 200m, 200m relay, Long jump, Shot Put, 3 legged race, Tug-of-War and 1500m. The sight of faculty members exhibiting their sports acumen in the events-100m, 3 legged race and Tug-of-Chair drew huge applause from the students as they got to witness another facet of their talented teachers.

Highlighting the importance of sports meets, MCM Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava said that they not only commemorate victories but also impart lessons in sportsman spirit and camaraderie to students. She also congratulated the Sports Department of the college for keeping alive the MCM tradition of excellence by winning medals and nurturing sports-persons par excellence.