The Director Sports, Panjab University in collaboration with Department of Physical Education celebrated National Sports Day in memory of Lt. Sh. Dhyan Chand- a three times Olympic Gold Medalist-Hockey Player.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar was the Chief Guest on this day. The VC shared his experiences and also motivated the players. The PU VC and Dr. Parminder Singh Ahluwalia, Director Phy. Edu. and Sports gives congratulations to all the players/coaches/staff on the occasion of National Sports Day.
Approx 300 players participated in the celebration of National Sports Day. A friendly matches of Hockey and Volleyball was organized and a Work Shop is also organized by this directorate on National Sports Day.
Further it gives immense pleasure to inform that the 17 players (present and Ex- players) of Panjab University secures various position in the Asian Games at Indonesia (Jakarta) in which Mr. Neeraj Chopra of Panjab University sets new meet record in the event of Javelin throw.
