14 March 2012 - Annual Athletic Meet at GADVASU

The 6^th Annual Athletic meet of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) was held today on 14, Mar.2012. Students of all the three Colleges situated in the GADVASU Campus namely College of veterinary science, College of dairy science and technology, College of fisheries , School of animal biotechnology and affiliated College of university i.e Khalsa College of  veterinary and animal sciences, Amritsar were actively participated in this athletic meet under different disciplines. Veterinary Polytechnic, Kaljharani, Bathinda participated first time in this meet after its emancipation. Dr VK Taneja, Vice Chancellor, GADVASU was inaugurated the meet. After unfurling the flag, Dr Taneja told that GADVASU always promote the spirit of games amongst their students to keep them healthy and in high spirit. He further appreciated the various committee members’ efforts in conducting the successful meet and wished the participants good luck. The sports torch was being lighted by senior athletes of the university. The meet started with the oath taking ceremony by Priyanka Rana athlete of the university. After inauguration, athlete march was performed. Rajandeep  ( boys ) and Ramneet (girls ) were declared best athlete. Overall trophy was won by College of veterinary science. Khalsa College of veterinary and animal sciences, Amritsar also performed very well.  Its thrower Jugraj Singh won three Gold Medals in different throw events.Veterinary Polytechnic also showed its important presents by achieving second prize in 4x400 relay race. At the prize distribution function Dr. Taneja said that Sports improve the health and confidence of students. It promotes good habits and inculcates better values in a person. More than 100 students participated in the meet. He gave away the prizes to the winners and told them to do more hard work to excel in their respective fields. Equestrian events were also performed by the cadets of NCC unit of GADVASU. Bhangra performers gave a colour of folk and culture to the event. The winners in various discipline were as given blow

110 Mt. Hurdles: (Men)         1. Rajandeep 2. Sonikbir Singh 3.Satinder Pal Singh

Javelin Throw(Men)         1. Siddharth Gautam 2. Vikram Narula 3. Satinderpal Singh Saini

5,000Mt. (Men)   1. Gurdeep Singh 2. Ravinder Singh 3.Navjjot Singh Sidhu

400Mt. Hurdles (Men)  1. Rajandeep 2. Ravinder Singh 3. Satnam singh

Hammer Throw (Men)   1.Jugraj Singh Mahal 2. Vigneshwaran 3. Gurinder Singh Sidhu

800Mt. (Men)            1.Ravinder Singh 2 Gurjot Singh  3.Aman Modgil

Triple Jump (Men)           1. Rajandeep 2. Sonikbir Singh 3. Atinder Deep Singh

High Jump  (Men)            1.Mukhmeet Singh Deol 2. Atinder Deep Singh 3. Chasandeep Singh

Shot Put    (Men)             1. Jugraj Singh 2. Jong Matoshi Jamir 3. Manjinder Singh

Javelin Throw (women)    1. Taranjot Sran 2.Navajot Kaur Pannu 3.Amardeep Kaur

1500 Mt. (women)        1Rubal 2. Ramanjot Kaur 3. Taranjot Sran

800 Mt. (Women)            1. Ramneet Kaur 2. Rubal 3. Taranjot Sran

200Mt. (Women)               1. Ramneet Kaur 2. Rubal 3.Mandeep Kaur

 Broad Jump (Women)    1. Ramneet Kaur 2. Rubal 3. Taranjot Sran

On this occasion the faculty member, staff members and students of the GADVASU were there to buck up the athletes. PAU faculty and employees were also there to encourage the students. Dr SPS Sangha, Director Students Welfare, GADVASU extended thanks to the whole family of GADVASU and congratulated the winners.