Chandigarh February 23, 2023
University School of Open Learning, (USOL), Panjab University, Chandigarh, organized its annual sports meet today, i.e. February 23, 2023 at University Sports ground with enthusiasm. In his address to the audience, the guest of honour, a distinguished sports person, currently posted as a Deputy Superintendent of Police with Punjab Government, Mr Dharamvir Singh stressed the importance of regular practice and discipline for excelling in the field of sports. Good team work, cooperation and coordination among the players are essential for exemplary performance and output. The USOL Chairperson, Prof Neeru welcomed the dignitaries, faculty members and students and motivated the participants, saying that struggle and sacrifice are crucial for the sport persons. The University registrar, Prof Y. P. Verma also graced the occasion and appreciated the efforts and initiatives of the USOL staff to make the event a success. USOL faculty members including Dr Reena Chaudhary, Dr Anil Kumar and Dr. Richa Sharma as coordinators put their best in organising the event. Students, teaching and non-teaching staff members took part in such sport activities as race, long jump, three legged race, shot put, sit-ups, one minute basket, and tug of war. The winners who stood 1st, 2nd and 3rd were conferred upon medals. The best athletes (men) and (women) were identified as Mr Vineet Kumar and Ms Ritham Singh respectively. Approximately 60 students participated in the event.
