Jammu, Feb 13: The Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu Prof. Umesh Rai Tuesday inaugurated the prestigious All India Inter University Wushu Championship (M&W), marking the commencement of a five-day festival organized by the University’s Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, under the auspices of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research studies, Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba, Director, Sports & Physical Education, Dr. Mandeep Singh, Mr. Suhel Ahmed.
In his inaugural address, the Vice Chancellor extended a warm welcome to the participants and emphasized the profound significance of sports in personality development and career progression.
He said that games are not just physical activities but integral parts of life, shaping not only individuals but also contributing to the development of society and the nation. Recognizing the pivotal role of academic institutions, he underscored their responsibility to channelize the energy of the youth in a productive manner .
Acknowledging the prioritization of games and sports by the Jammu and Kashmir Government under the leadership of the Lieutenant Governor Mr Manoj Sinha, the Vice Chancellor commended the gigantic efforts aimed at transforming the youth into confident and disciplined workforce.
He emphasized the abundance of talent in the youth and stressed the institutions' role in recognizing and promoting it so that the sports persons showcase their talent at the national and international events.
The Vice Chancellor also appreciated the huge participation of the players and officials accompanying their teams from various Universities. He also unveiled the mascot of the Wushu Championship.
Earlier, Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba, Director, Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu presented the formal welcome address and detailed report of the Championship. Dr. Baba said that the Association of Indian Universities has entrusted the responsibility to University of Jammu, for hosting the All India Inter University Wushu (Men & Women) Championship 2023-24 w.e.f. 13th to 17th February, 2024 in which more than 1400 players from 127 Universities across the Nation are participating.
