28th District Athletics Meet Concludes in Balrampur; A.G. Hashmi College Overall Champion
The 28th District Athletics Meet in Balrampur concluded with A.G. Hashmi Inter College clinching the overall championship title.
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District Athletics Meet Concludes
The 28th District Athletics Meet, organized under the guidance of the Secondary Education Department and coordinated by MPP Inter College, successfully concluded its grand two-day ceremony at the local sports stadium in Balrampur. Athletes showcased their prowess in various events including running, jumping, and throwing, much to the delight of the spectators.
A.G. Hashmi College Dominates
A.G. Hashmi Inter College, Sahadullanagar, impressed everyone with its outstanding performance, securing the overall winner's title with a total of 157 points. The college's dominance was evident across different age categories, with victories in the Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior Girls' sections, as well as the Senior Boys' category.
Meanwhile, Balrampur Modern Inter College emerged victorious in the Sub-Junior Boys' category, and MPP Inter College won the Junior Boys' section.
Awards and Recognition
The chief guest, representative of the District Panchayat President, Shyam Manohar Tiwari, honored the winning athletes with trophies, medals, and certificates for their excellent performances. He lauded the spirit of sportsmanship, encouraging the athletes.
“The Uttar Pradesh government is continuously committed to promoting sports,” stated Shyam Manohar Tiwari.
Tiwari also highlighted the state government's incentive schemes, including cash prizes and government jobs for athletes who win medals at the Olympics and Asian Games, emphasizing efforts to identify and nurture sporting talent from the school level to national and international stages.
Organizers and Attendees
Principal Geeta Gautam, the organizer, congratulated the physical education teachers and all participating athletes for the successful organization of the sports meet. The event was expertly conducted by Suresh Kumar Yadav. Many dignitaries, including District Sports Secretary Mo Suhail, Arpan Pandey, Pankaj Pandey, Naseem Ahmed, Rajesh Srivastava, Umesh Kumar, and Rashmi Singh, along with numerous principals, teachers, and players, were present. Gratitude was expressed to all guests at the closing ceremony.