The 9th Annual Athletic meet of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) was held today on 12th, March, 2015. Students of all the three Colleges situated in the GADVASU Campus namely College of veterinary science, College of dairy science and technology, College of fisheries, Veterinary Polytechnic, Kaljharani (Bathind) and affiliated College of university i.e Khalsa College of veterinary and animal sciences, Amritsar were actively participated in this athletic meet under different disciplines. Dr AS Nanda, Vice Chancellor, GADVASU was inaugurated the meet. After unfurling the flag, Dr Nanda told that GADVASU always promote the spirit of games amongst their students to keep them healthy and in high spirit. He further appreciated the various committee members’ efforts in conducting the successful meet and wished the participants good luck. Senior retiree alumni members of the varsity also attended the meet with great charm and happiness. The sports torch was being lighted by senior athletes of the university. The meet started with the oath taking ceremony by Gaurav Sharma renowned athlete of the university. After inauguration, athlete march was performed. Arshdeep Singh Kailey ( boys ) and Ramanjot Kaur (girls ) were declared best athlete. Overall trophy was won by College of veterinary science. Khalsa College of veterinary and animal sciences, Amritsar also performed well. At the prize distribution function Dr Naresh Kumar Arora, Inspector General Police, PAP, Jalandhar was chief guest. He said that Sports improve the health and confidence of students. It promotes good habits and inculcates better values in a person. About 225 students participated in the meet. Dr Arora gave away the prizes to the winners and told them to do more hard work to excel in their respective fields. Equestrian events were also performed by the cadets of NCC unit of GADVASU. Gidha performers gave a colour of folk and culture to the event. The winners in various discipline were as given blow.
