Mangaluru: The Sports Meet 2019-20 of Vikaas PU College, was held at the Mangala Stadium on November 2.
The long-awaited event was inaugurated by Pushparaj Hegde P., Asst. General Manager, Syndicate Bank.
In his inaugural address, he congratulated the students on their march-past for being systematic and disciplined. He also advised them to maintain the same spirit throughout. He also encouraged them to participate in all the events and not feel disappointed if they lose. He further advised the students against cheating in sports by different means to be winners. He also told the students to take care of their health and exercise at least one hour a day.
Krishna J. Palemar, former minister and Chairman of the Vikaas Education Trust, in his presidential address, stressed on the importance of sports activities along with academic activities and took pride in giving sports a prominent place at Vikaas PU College. He encouraged the students to go up to the international level.
Shruthi Kishor, Lecturer in Physics, welcomed the gathering, Deepika Shetty, Lecturer in Commerce, proposed a vote of thanks. Deepika Shetty, Lecturer in Physics, compered the programme.
J. Koragappa and Sri. Suraj Kumar Kallya, trustees, Vikaas Education Trust, Sri. Parthasarathi Palemar, Coordinator, Vikaas Group of Institutions, Dr. Manjula A. Rao, Dean, Vikaas Group of Institutions, Prof. T. Rajaram Rao, Academic Director, Vikaas PU College, Dr. Suneel B. M., Principal, Vikaas PU College, Mrs. Ayshwarya K., Principal, Vikaas First Grade College, Mr. Purushotham Poojary, Secretary, Amateur Kabaddi Association, Dakshina Kannada and Mr. Ramesh Poojary, Physical Director, Vikaas PU College, were present.
