Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 20: GND University Amritsar defeated RTM University Nagpur in a close contest by fifteen goals to twelve (15-12) in the opening match of the All India Inter-University Korfball Championship, organized by the Department of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu, here today.
Walkovers dominated in other matches scheduled for the day. University of Kota got walkover against Calicut University, SG Baba Amravati got walkover from Gondwana University, Punjab University Patiala received it from CD Lal University and University of Pune got walkover from DCRUST, Murthal.
Earlier, the Minister for Medical Education and Youth Services and Sports, Taj Mohi-ud-Din declared the Championship open in an impressive, well attended and colourful function.
Speaking on the occasion, Taj said holding of such events apart from promoting sports culture in the State also send the message of peace and harmony.
Prof Mohan Paul Singh Ishar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu also spoke on the occasion and stressed the participating teams to give their best and assured them that all necessary arrangements are in place to ensure their comfortable stay on campus .
Prominent among others present on the occasion were Prof Neelam Saraf, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof Keshav Sharma, Coordinator All Campus, Prof Manoj K Dhar, Controller of Examinations, Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Rector, Kathua Campus, Prof Deepak Raj Gupta, Director SHTM, Prof VD Singh, Director, DDE, Prof NK Tripathi, Dean Students Welfare, Prof Desh Bandhu, Director, CDC, Prof. Dhian S.Bhau, Director Sports and Physical Education, Jaikumar Sharma, Special Secretary to Vice-Chancellor and BK Magotra, former Director Physical Education.
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