The first Inter University sports meet ended at Doon University on Sunday. The Governor of Uttarakhand, Krishan Kant Paul distributed prizes to the winners of various events on the last day of meet on the day. Congratulating the medal winners, he said that winning is important in sports but participating fully with a sportsman spirit is also equally important. In this context he suggested that the certificates should be given to all the participants. He also said that a souvenir should also be brought out which should include the photographs of winners. Terming the first ever inter-university sports meet in the state at Doon University as a historic beginning, he said there are many talented sportspersons in Uttarakhand as such events would give them opportunities to show their talent.
The Governor said that sports helped in learning to work as a team and facing difficulties. He said that universities should have regular sports activity similar to the academic activity. less number of events could be held this time as part of the inter-university meet as time for preparation for the event was less. Next time, he said, athletics would be also part of the event.
Cabinet Minister for Education and Sports, Arvind Pandey was also present on the occasion. He said that sportspersons should learn from their mistakes and incorporate necessary improvement to succeed for the next time. He said that hard work has got no alternative and is the only way to success.
The Vice Chancellor of Doon University Kusum Arunanchalam informed that students from eleven universities participated in the four-day inter-university sports meet organised by University on the directive of the Governor. Table tennis, Badminton, Basketball, volleyball and football contests were part of the event, she added.