Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 4: The Students Activity and Sports Centre, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organized a Cross Country Run in which around 250 participants took active part across the three categories.
Prof. Abdul Liman (DSW) flagged off the boys’ run from Nishat Garden to the NIT Campus, while Prof. Yashwant Mehta (Dean P&D) flagged off the run for girls, staff and faculty from Duck Park to the NIT Campus.
The top three position holders in each category were awarded trophies and appreciation certificates. In the boy’s category, Ravi Choudhary (Enrolment No. 2021BMME014) secured the 1st position, Aditya Kumar (Enrolment No. 2021BCIV136) took 2nd place, and Mohammad Sofiyan (Enrolment No. 2021BCIV145) came in 3rd.
In the girls’ category, Pooja won 1st place, Krite Mora claimed 2nd place and Anjale secured 3rd place.
Among the staff and faculty, Yasir Ahmad Mir (Director’s Office) took 1st place, Mustaffa Zargar (Technical Officer) won 2nd place, and Dr. Farhad (Assistant Professor) finished 3rd.
Prof. Yashwant Mehta (Dean P&D) congratulated the winners and stated that such events are important to develop a vibrant academic system on the campus. “Participating in sports activities develops valuable skills among individuals that extend beyond the playing field. The ability to plan ahead, understand consequences, make informed decisions, and learn from mistakes can be applied to various aspects of life,” he said.
On the occasion, Dr. Srinibash Mishra, SAS Coordinator, expressed his gratitude to the DC administration Srinagar, SSP Srinagar, SP Traffic City, SHO Nigeen, SHO Nishat and SDPO Zakura for regulating the traffic and ensuring the success of the cross-country event.
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