Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 7: The Directorate of Physical Education and Sports (DPES), University of Kashmir, organised an inter-college cycle race (women), which started from Nishat Garden and culminated at Kashmir University’s Rumi Gate, here today.
About 50 students from 11 affiliated Colleges of the University participated in the race, which was flagged off by Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir in presence of Director DPES Prof Showket Ahmad Shah, and other officials of the Directorate.
Mehak Mushtaq of GDC Pattan secured Gold medal with clocked timing 13:40minutes, while Lailat Ul Nisa and Basira Jan Makhdoomi won Silver and Bronze medals respectively with clocked timing 15:50minutes and 15:52minutes.
In his interaction with the participating students, Dr Nisar said it is an encouraging sign to see girl students joining athletic and adventure sports events. This, he said, motivates other girl students to participate in sports activities and send a message across society about the importance of extracurricular and sports activities for people’s healthy living.
He appreciated DPES Director and his team of officials for organising sports events regularly.
A prize-distribution ceremony was held at DPES, wherein Director CCAS Prof Tabassum Firdous and Prof Showket felicitated the winners.
Prof Showkat thanked Principals of all Colleges, Physical Directors, staff of the Directorate, and other associated wings of the University, for their active support and cooperation in the conduct of sports events.
Sajid Yousuf conducted the proceedings of the ceremony.
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