“Sports has a profound impact on individuals, improving their physical and mental health. Moreover, sports teach us one of life’s most vital lessons, which is how to gracefully accept defeat. This is why the sportsmanship of a good player is reflected not just on the field but in their social life as well,” acknowledged Commandant of Army Sports Academy, Devraj Gill. He expressed these ideas throughout the inaugural perform of the Premier Championship organised by the Preeminent Education and Research Association (PERA) at MIT University of Art, Design and Technology in Vishwarajbagh, Pune.

The occasion witnessed the presence of notable figures, together with Prof Dr Mangesh Karad, Vice-Chancellor and Working President of MIT ADT University and President of PERA, Registrar Dr Mahesh Chopde, Director of the Sports Department Padmakar Phad, Olympian boxer Manoj Pingle, Dr Gulzar Shaikh of Dr PA Inamdar University, Popat Dhanve of MIT WPU, and Dr Atul Patil.

Prof Dr Karad highlighted the progress India has made throughout varied sectors beneath the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasised that initiatives like Khelo Bharat and Target Olympic Podium had a big influence, serving to India obtain a historic medal tally on the Asian Games held in Hangzhou. Inspired by this success, personal universities within the state, by means of the PERA Championship, united to organise this competitors, which noticed enthusiastic participation from 35 universities, making it a powerful success. He additionally praised MIT Group for constantly providing a platform for athletes to showcase their abilities.

The occasion commenced with a spirited salute by the Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET) band, adopted by a world peace prayer and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Athletes, led by the flag-bearers from collaborating universities, then paraded to the grounds. Over 3,000 athletes from greater than 35 universities participated within the occasion. Dr Suraj Bhoyar, Chairman of the Organising Committee, delivered the inaugural speech, whereas the vote of thanks was given by PERA’s Chief Executive Officer, Prof Hanumant Pawar.

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Published on: Sunday, October 29, 2023, 12:38 PM IST