GNDU declared 2nd runners-up at inter university youth festival

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, February 7

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) won the second runners-up position at the 38th Inter University North Zone Youth Festival 2024-25 held at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The event was organised under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Vice-chancellor, Dr Karamjeet Singh congratulated the winning teams, individuals and members of the cultural committee of the university.

Dr Amandeep Singh, Director, Youth Welfare of the Guru Nanak Dev University said that the festival saw enthusiastic participation from over a 1,000 students representing 21 universities from across Northern India.

The university secured the overall second runners-up position, behind the winners Chandigarh University, Gharuan and first runners-up LPU, Jalandhar. The accolade reflects not just individual excellence but also collective teamwork and commitment to cultural expression. In addition to their overall standing, the university excelled in various categories.

Dr Amandeep Singh said that in Fine Arts, they were crowned champions, highlighting their artistic prowess. Furthermore, in dance items, they were declared the first runners-up and second runners-up in music. The team dominated in classical instrumental performances with both percussion and non-percussion categories, clinching the first place. The varsity team secured top position in group song Indian, mime and on-the-spot painting, clay modelling and rangoli art. The team got second place in folk dance and cultural procession. Western vocal solo along with classical dance earned third spots for their captivating presentations.