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Amritsar, Jan 9, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)

The esteemed Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy (MAKA) for distinctive sporting achievements within the 12 months 2022-23 was awarded to Guru Nanak Dev University by Her Excellency, President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. This marks the University’s document twenty fifth win of the coveted trophy for excellent all-round efficiency in sports activities.

At the Ashoka Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jaspal Singh Sandhu, and Dr. Kanwar Mandeep Singh, representing the University’s Sports Department, obtained the trophy and a grant of Rs. 15 lakhs from the President. Prof. Karanjeet Singh Kahlon, Registrar of the University was additionally current.

The ceremony showcased an in depth quotation highlighting the University’s commendable sports activities accomplishments in varied nationwide and worldwide championships. Guru Nanak Dev University gained the distinguished MAKA Trophy solidifying its place as India’s prime sports activities college.

The Vice-Chancellor attributed the University’s sporting success to the dedication and expertise of its sportsmen and sportswomen from campus and affiliated schools. He emphasised the rigorous coaching, meticulous choice processes, and environment friendly administration as key contributors to the University’s constant excessive efficiency at Inter-University, National, and International ranges.

Guru Nanak Dev University’s sporting legacy contains nurturing 6 Padmashree Awardees, 36 Arjuna Awardees, 2 Dronacharya Awardees, and 44 Maharaja Ranjit Singh Awardees, a testomony to its dedication to sports activities excellence.

The University will have a good time this victory on January 10 on the Auditorium of Centre on Study in Sri Guru Granth Sahib at 2:00 PM, honoring the contributors, sports activities personnel, and coaches in reaching this exceptional milestone. Cabinet Minister Mr. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer would be the chief visitor.

Established in 1956-57 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, the MAKA Trophy is an annual honor bestowed by the President to acknowledge a University’s excellent sports activities efficiency at varied aggressive ranges.

Prof. Sandhu conveyed his congratulations to the sports activities personnel, affiliated schools, principals, school, coaches, and college students for his or her invaluable contributions. He reiterated the University’s dedication to offering enhanced amenities, scientific coaching, and incentives to groom future sports activities champions.

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