MIET organizes Annual Sports Prize Distribution Ceremony
Sep 05, 2023
JAMMU: Model Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), Jammu organized the annual Sports Awards function at its campus today to celebrate the achievements of its student athletes.
The event was graced by Ranjeet Kalra, Member J&K UT Sports Council & Member Governing Council (Sports) as the Chief Guest on the occasion, while Prof. Ankur Gupta, Director MIET (Autonomous) presided over the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Ranjeet Kalra expressed his admiration for Late Dr. Arun K Gupta, Chairperson, MIER Group of Institutions, acknowledging his visionary leadership that has elevated MIET to an autonomous multi-disciplinary institution.
He also commended Prof. Ankur Gupta, Director MIET, for fostering an environment that encourages student-athletes to actively participate in regional and national events. Additionally,
Kalra promised to extend support to MIET through the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council to organize sports clinics and invite eminent sports personalities to further nurture and develop the sporting culture at MIET.
A total of 70 MIET students were felicitated for their outstanding performance in various sports categories at the national, university and institution level. Ritwik Mansotra (Silver medalist in India National KickBoxing Championship), Siddhant Raina (Bronze medalist in Fencing in Khelo India University Games) and Vidyut Salaria (Bronze medalist in Penchak Silat in Khelo India University Games) were duly recognized and rewarded with financial incentives.
In addition to the above, 13 students, including Ashish Bhat (Cricket), Superb Jain (Chess), Uttkarsh Sharma (Weightlifting), Ritwik Mansotra and Sudhanshu Raina (Kickboxing), Narottam (Penchak Silat) Delvin Khokhar (Football), Kunal Sharma and Kamakshi Sharma (Wushu), Rahul Sharma (Taekwondo), and Varinpal Singh (Hockey), were also felicitated for their participation in Inter-University Games and representing the University of Jammu.
During the event, Sukomal Ganguly, Sports Officer MIET, presented the Annual Sports Report for the session 2022-23 highlighting the wide range of sports events and activities organized at MIET for the students during the last one year and the outcomes attained.
He highlighted the conduct of the annual sports event at the MA Stadium over two days with a participation of 500+ students as a major accomplishment.
Earlier Prof. Ankur Gupta, Director, MIET, extended a warm welcome to the Chief Guest, recognizing him as a prominent figure in the field of sports administration in J&K and highlighted his contributions. He extended his congratulations to all the outstanding student athletes and offered words of encouragement, urging them to continue striving for even greater achievements in the future.
Additionally, he announced the introduction of specialized sports scholarships for students interested in pursuing admission at MIET, underlining the institution's commitment to fostering and supporting sporting talent in the region.
The event was also attended by Prof. Sahil Sawhney, General Manager Strategic Initiatives, Apoorva Bhan, Training and Placement Officer, Faculty members from the Sports Committee.
Shafalika Vijayal, Assistant Professor, CSE Department conducted the event proceedings. The event was coordinated by the student sports committee at MIET.
