Uttaranchal Institute of Management, Uttaranchal University, witnessed an exhilarating display of athleticism and camaraderie as the Sports Club, UIM successfully organized its Sports Day for the first-year students on 22 August 2023. The event was a dynamic blend of sportsmanship, team spirit, and healthy competition, aimed at fostering a sense of belongingness and physical well-being among the participants.
The primary objective of the Sports Day was to introduce the newly enrolled first-year students to the vibrant sports culture of the institution. The event aimed at not only promoting physical fitness but also emphasizing the importance of teamwork, discipline, and determination.
Prof. (Dr). Pradeep Suri, Dean, UIM inaugurated the event. The event commenced with a grand inauguration ceremony, graced by the presence of faculty members and the enthusiastic participants.
The students participated in different Sports activities, Table Tennis, Carom, Chess and Badminton. The participants exhibited remarkable sportsmanship. The cheers from the audience served as a testament to the supportive and encouraging atmosphere that prevailed throughout the day. While the desire to win was evident, the emphasis on fair play and mutual respect was equally prominent. In the final match of the Girls Table Tennis match won by Khushi, BBA 1st year, Boy’s Table Tennis match won by Hari Om, BBA, 1st year. The final match of the Girls Carom match won by Palak, BBA 1st year, Boy’s Carom match won by Sachin Kumar, MBA, 1st year. The winner of the Girls Chess event was Gurshil, B.com (Hons.), 1st year, the winner of the Boy’s Chess event was Sarthak Chhetri, BBA, 1st year.
The team sports, Mr. Hardev Singh, Head of Sports Club, accompanied by Ms. Monika Bhatt, Mr. Farman Ali, Mr. Rajesh Pant, Mr. Sanjay Singh Chauhan, Mr. Manish Ghalwan, and UIM Students sports committee members coordinated the event. UIM provided an excellent platform for the first-year students to bond and form friendships. The sense of camaraderie that developed during these events contributed to building a strong foundation for their journey through the university.
The event's success highlighted the university's commitment to holistic development and provided a memorable day that will remain etched in the participants' minds for years to come.
