NIT Srinagar organises cross country run for students and faculty members

Around 150 students from the boy’s category, 50 students from the girl’s category, and 20 from the Teaching and Non-Teaching category participated in the mega event.

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, department of Physical Education organized a Cross Country Run and around 220 participants from three categories participated in the event. NIT Srinagar Professor (Dr) Rakesh Sehgal and Registrar Professor Syed Kaiser Bukhari flagged off the race at 6:30 am from the Duck Park Nishat. The race culminated at the NIT Srinagar campus.

Around 150 students from the boy’s category, 50 students from the girl’s category, and 20 from the Teaching and Non-Teaching category participated in the mega event.

Sports activities reflect vibrant academic system

Stating that sports activities are part of the vibrant academic system, Professor Sehgal congratulated the participants for their passion for sports and said we need to focus on all aspects. He said the population of the country majorly comprises of youths. Therefore, it is necessary not only to address problems faced by the youths but also to provide them opportunities to grow.

The professor said regular participation in sports activities teaches us to plan ahead and see through the consequences of our acts. “We need to quickly assess the situation, adjust, adapt and act accordingly. Being flexible and not carry a fixed mindset,” he said.

Prof Sehgal assured the athletes of every possible support in terms of coaching and augmentation of their skills and performance.

Director NIT and Registrar felicitated the winners

The first three position holders from all the 3 categories were awarded the trophies. Ravi Mehta, Sachin, and Saqib Yousuf bagged the first three positions in the boy’s categor,. Varsha, Saraswati, and Meenakshi bagged the first three positions in the girl's category, while Dr Janibul Bashir, Dr Dinesh Rajendran, and Dr Kurella Swamy bagged the first three positions among the faculty. They were felicitated by Director NIT and Registrar with winner trophies.

On the occasion, Dr Srinibash Mishra, SAS Coordinator expressed his gratitude to the NIT Srinagar administration for supporting such initiatives on the campus.

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