Hard work key to success, says Asian Games gold medallist

Tribune News Service

Bathinda , February 16

Malwa College of Physical Education on Saturday organised its annual athletics meet on the college campus here.

Tajinderpal Singh Toor (shot putter), who had won the gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games, was the chief guest on the occasion. He inaugurated the meet by releasing balloons in the air. After taking the salute from an impressive march past, the chief guest addressed the students.

He advised them to maintain good physical and mental health to survive in today’s competitive world. Hard work was the key to success in one’s life and career, Tajinderpal said.

Dr Sanjiv Dutt, principal, Punjabi University College, Barnala, was also the chief guest during the prize distribution ceremony. In his address, he said sports inculcated discipline and sportsmanship in students. He advised the students not to resort to shortcuts in life rather they should work hard, dream big and achieve big.

Principal Prof Darshan Singh in his address outlined the achievements of the college in the field of sports activities. He said sports played a very important role in one’s life. He asked the students to develop good habits in day-to-day life. Prizes were given to the winners and guests were honoured with mementos. The students exhibited their mettle and sportsmanship during the competitions in different events.

The 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 4x100 m relay, shot-put, high jump, broad jump, tug-of-war, field and track events were conducted under the supervision of expert coaches. The stage was conducted by Prof Manpreet Kaur. Ramandeep Kaur of Maharaja Ranjit Singh House and Gagandeep Singh of Shaheed Bhagat Singh House were declared the best athletes in the boys and girls categories, respectively.