The University of Hyderabad has celebrated annual sports day 2024 on Monday 20th May 2024. Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. J. Rao has participated as chief guest. Other guests, guest of honor Registrar Dr. Devesh Nigam, Dean Students’ Welfare Prof. V Srinivasa Rao, In-charge Physical Education and Sports Dr. Anjeneya Swami Kare and students’ union sports secretary Mr. Atul are also participated in the event.
Vice-Chancellor in his speech iterated the importance of sports in academic institutions and encouraged for more participation. He also suggested to promote inter students, staff and faculty games which facilitates interactions among students, faculty and staff.
As part of annual sports Department of Physical Education and Sports has organized different sports and games competitions for students, staff and faculty. A total 29 events were conducted for students and a total 11 events were conducted for staff and faculty. The events took place during the month of April 2024.
The events include team games which are competitions among different schools of the university and individual and track and field events. On the annual sports day guests honored prizes for students, staff and faculty who stood meritorious in different sports and games. Around 350 students and 50 staff and faculty received prizes. College for Integrated Studies has stood as overall Champion for both men and woman.
Mr. Yaseen has won the overall men’s athletic championship and Ms. Nelisiwe has won the overall women’s athletic championship. State Bank of India has sponsored the T-Shirts for prize winners.