Chaudhary Devi Lal University (CDLU), Sirsa, organized a grand ceremony on Wednesday to honor its high-performing sportspersons. A total of 69 athletes from the University Teaching Department (UTD) and 10 affiliated colleges were felicitated with cash awards amounting to ₹15 lakh for their excellence in national-level competitions.
Event Details
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Venue: The event was held at the Tagore Lecture Theatre on the university campus.
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Chief Guest: Rajesh Kumar, a noted industrialist and social worker from Panipat, attended as the chief guest.
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Presiding Officer: CDLU Vice-Chancellor Prof Vijay Kumar presided over the ceremony.
Awards & Recognition The athletes were honored for their stellar performances in the All India Inter-University Tournaments, where they represented CDLU.
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Total Prize Pool: ₹15 lakh.
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Prize Breakdown:
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1st Place: ₹25,000 each.
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2nd Place: ₹21,000 each.
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3rd Place: ₹18,000 each.
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Key Remarks Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Rajesh Kumar emphasized that sports are vital for shaping character, instilling qualities like discipline, honesty, and teamwork. He urged students to stay away from drugs and draw inspiration from figures like Dr. BR Ambedkar. Vice-Chancellor Prof Vijay Kumar highlighted the role of sports and music in holistic personality development.
