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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Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
