Government Degree College, Nagrota Surian celebrated National Sports Day on 29 August 2026 with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary Indian hockey player, and aims to promote the importance of sports and physical activities in the holistic development of students.
The celebration was organized to encourage students to actively participate in sports and to inculcate the values of discipline, teamwork, leadership, perseverance, sportsmanship and healthy competition. As part of the celebration, competitions in Chess, Table Tennis and Volleyball were organized. Students participated enthusiastically and displayed commendable dedication, discipline and competitive spirit throughout the events.
The programme highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between academics and physical activities. Students were encouraged to recognize that sports not only improve physical fitness but also enhance mental alertness, concentration, confidence and decision-making abilities.
Chess Competition
The Chess Competition provided students with an opportunity to demonstrate their strategic thinking, concentration, patience and analytical abilities. The matches were conducted in a healthy and competitive environment, with participants displaying excellent sportsmanship and respect for their opponents.
The following student secured the position:
Position Name of Student Class Roll No
1st Varun Baloria BSc 3rd Year 25510
The competition encouraged students to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills while fostering a spirit of healthy competition.
Table Tennis Competition
The Table Tennis Competition witnessed energetic participation from the students. The participants displayed excellent speed, agility, coordination, concentration and reflexes during the matches. The competitive encounters created a lively sporting atmosphere on the college campus.
The following students secured the positions:
Position Name of Student Class Roll Number
1st Manish BA 3rd Year 24147
2nd Ankit Vaid BSc 3rd Year 24419
The event promoted fair play, discipline and respect for opponents and encouraged students to take greater interest in physical activities.
Volleyball Competition
The Volleyball Competition was conducted with great enthusiasm and active participation. As a team sport, volleyball provided students with an opportunity to demonstrate teamwork, coordination, communication, leadership and collective responsibility. The participating teams competed with determination while maintaining a healthy sporting spirit.
After a series of competitive matches, the following team secured the first position:
Position Team/Participants
1st Aryan Sandhu, Kanish, Arshit Dhiman, Arnav, Vishal and Harsh
The matches were exciting and engaging, and the enthusiasm of the participants reflected the growing interest of students in sports and physical activities.
Participation and Sportsmanship
The celebration witnessed active and enthusiastic participation across all three sporting events. Students demonstrated punctuality, discipline, determination and respect for the rules of the games. The competitions provided a valuable platform for students to showcase their sporting abilities and develop confidence through participation.
The events also emphasized the role of sports in promoting a healthy lifestyle and overall physical and psychological well-being. The college appreciated the efforts of all participants and congratulated the winners for their commendable performances. All students were encouraged to continue participating in sports and to value sportsmanship and participation alongside winning.
