The annual festival, “Abhyuday”, organized by Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali University, kicked off with a grand ceremony on Sunday, marking the inauguration of its sports competition. The tournament, scheduled to run from February 23 to February 27, seeks to promote self-discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship among participants. At the event, the university’s Registrar, Alok Kumar Singh, emphasized the importance of sports in building self-discipline, teamwork, and a competitive spirit among youth. He urged participants to approach games with dedication, discipline, and camaraderie.
The Proctor, Arshadev, added that sports require a goal-oriented approach, emphasizing the need for players to strive for their best performance while maintaining sportsmanship. The tournament features various sports, including running, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, and badminton. The first day saw exciting matches, with participants displaying outstanding performances and exemplary sportsmanship. The winners will qualify for the final round of the “Abhyuday” festival, scheduled from February 28 to March 2, where the decisive matches will take place and winners will be honored.
The event was attended by the university’s Controller of Examinations, Dean of Student Welfare, faculty heads, department heads, faculty members, students, and other distinguished guests. The university administration expressed gratitude for the opportunity to host the event, which aims to promote teamwork, perseverance, and self-confidence among students. The chief coordinator, Dr. Bhagirathi, highlighted the importance of such competitions in fostering these values and wished the participants all the best for their future endeavors.