Campus Times | Lucknow

The ‘Sports Event – 2025–26’ organised by the Sports Section of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University concluded on March 13 with a grand valedictory ceremony celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship and student participation.

The ceremony was chaired by the Vice-Chancellor Raj Kumar Mittal. Among those present were Proctor Ram Chandra, Dean of Student Welfare Narendra Kumar, and Assistant Director of the Sports Section Manoj Kumar Dadwal, along with faculty members, staff, research scholars and students.

The sports competitions were held from March 6 to March 13, although the event had originally commenced in the first week of November 2025, witnessing enthusiastic participation from various schools and institutes of the university.

Vice-Chancellor Stresses Role of Sports in Student Development

Congratulating the winners and participants, Prof. Mittal said that sports play a crucial role in building discipline, leadership, patience, teamwork and time management skills among students. He noted that participation in sports contributes not only to physical fitness but also enhances mental strength and intellectual growth.

Referring to the vision of National Education Policy 2020, he said that sports and physical activities have been given special importance to ensure the holistic development of students. He also reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and encouraging greater participation in campus sporting activities.

UIET Bags Overall Trophy at BBAU Sports Meet

During the valedictory ceremony, winners of different competitions were felicitated with medals and certificates. The University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET) emerged as the overall champion of the Sports Event 2025–26.

The School of Education secured the First Runner-Up position, while the School of Physical and Decision Sciences claimed the Second Runner-Up spot.

Faculty members including Dr. Rajshree, Dr. Ravi Shankar Verma, Dr. Dheerendra Pandey and Dr. Mangaldeep, along with teachers, non-teaching staff, research scholars, players and students, were present on the occasion, making the ceremony a vibrant celebration of sports and campus unity.