BBK DAV Principal Dr Pushpinder Walia honoured
Amritsar: On the eve of National Sports Day and 116th birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Boxing Club, Amritsar, honoured Principal Dr Pushpinder Walia, with a special recognition award for her vision and involvement in academics and sports. Speaking on the occasion, Principal Dr Pushpinder Walia thanked Baldev Raj Dev, president, Baljinder Singh, General Secretary and Baljinder Singh Matoo, Joint Secretary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Boxing Club for honouring her. She said that sports inculcate the spirit of self-reliance, resilience, confidence and teamwork. BBK DAV has always encouraged women contribution in sports, as women in sports defy traditional social norms and gender stereotypes. Sweety Bala, Head, Department of Physical Education, Sandeep Zutshi, Vice- Principal, Dr Simardeep, Dean, Academics, Kiran Gupta, Dean, Admissions, along with other staff members, were also present on the occasion.
National Sports Day observed
DAV Public School, Lawrence Road, Amritsar, observed National Sports Day on its premises. A special assembly was organised by the teachers to commemorate the birth anniversary of the hockey wizard, Major Dhyan Chand. The assembly began by seeking the blessings of Almighty. Teachers highlighted the significance of the day and remembered the great player and urged the students to take inspiration from the eventful life of the distinguished sports personality. They also mentioned about the importance of sports and games in one’s life, which helps one to be physically active and healthy. They also talked about the famous sports personalities with special reference to the players who won medals in the Tokyo Olympics and brought laurels to the country. TNS
