Over 1000 students from 26 UAE universities attend Gulf Medical University’s Annual Sports Meet 2019
Ajman (UAE), Feb 12: The 18th, week-long annual sports meet of the Gulf Medical University (GMU) of Ajman was inaugurated at its campus here on Feb 9.
The sports event which will host about 226 different sports activities in 10 categories is considered to be the biggest such event in the country.
The event was inaugurated by GMU Chancellor Prof Hossam Handy.
A colorful march-past by the participating teams followed by a torch-lighting ceremony officially marked the beginning of the mega event.
GMU Vice Chancellor-Academics Prof Manda Venkatramana lighted the torch to kick-off the event.
The event has students from 26 different colleges and universities in 226 events in ten categories which will be played over six days.
The closing ceremony of the event will be organized on February 14, where the winners will be awarded prizes while all the participants will also receive certificate of participation.
Events including - football, cricket, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, badminton, throwball, squash and swimming were played on the inaugural day.
The grand sports event is organized every year keeping in-line with the policies of the Gulf Medical University which reads “Healthy Body for a Healthy Mind” and to instill the spirit of sportsmanship and healthy competition among the students. The event has been helped the University authorities in engaging students community in UAE and empowering them in terms of the positive influence of sports.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
