Silver Jubilee-25th Inter Amity Institutions Sports Meet, “Sangathan-2024” commenced at Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida campus, wherein students from Amity Campuses across India and abroad will participate. The month-long event culminates with the celebration of Founder’s Day, observed to commemorate Birthday of Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Education Group.
During “Sangathan-2024”, 22 Sports competitions will be organized wherein a total various teams will participate in sports such as hockey, handball, volleyball, kho-kho, badminton, table tennis, squash, soft ball, tug of war, chess, carrom, swimming, yoga and karate amongst others.
The Inaugural Ceremony commenced with lighting of the "Sangathan Mashaal", followed by the Mashaal Relay, flagged off by Prof (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, from Amity University Noida Campus. The Mashaal was taken through Amity University Greater Noida Campus and was finally placed back at the Amity Noida Campus.
Addressing the students of Amity, Chief Guest during the Inaugural Ceremony, Dr. Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University, averred, “Sangathan stands for unity and through this event, the students develop the skills of teamwork and leadership, which are extremely crucial for their professional and personal lives. Physical fitness is paramount, and sports provide the perfect platform to the students to nurture both their body as well as mind.” He called upon the participants to make friends, enjoy and live each and every moment and wished them good luck.
Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, stated, “Sangathan is the most widely recognized event by Amity students and also the Alumni, across the world. Amity believes in the holistic development of the students and sports provide a great platform to the students to showcase their skills, abilities and talent. Winning or losing is part of the game but it is the spirit of learning and facing the challenges which is more important.”
Motivating the students, Mr. Ajit Chauhan, Chairman, Amity Directorate of Distance and Online Education (ADDOE), stated, “Sangathan one of the most exciting events at Amity and the traits of camaraderie, resilience, patience and hard work, which the students develop by participating in “Sangathan”, will empower them and play a significant role in all spheres of life.”
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Gurinder Singh, Group Vice Chancellor, Amity Universities, said, “Sangathan, is one of the most historical events held at Amity, conceptualized by our honourable Founder President, Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, twenty-five years ago, who has always believed that students must be encouraged to participate in sports, which will enhance their confidence, self-esteem and make them ready to face challenges, so that they can work towards nation building."
Introducing “Sangathan-2024”, Dr. S.K. Srivastava, Chairman, Organizing Committee, Sangathan-2024, said, “The aim of organizing Sangathan is not only to focus on the physical fitness of the students but also to develop their interpersonal skills including a healthy competitive spirit, camaraderie, teamwork, perseverance, and tolerance. This year 22 Sports Competitions will be organized wherein various teams will participate."
The Inaugural Ceremony concluded with a friendly Table Tennis Match between Amity Business School and Amity School of Fashion Technology.
Also present on the occasion were Mrs. Pooja Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Humanity Foundation, Mr. Amol Chauhan, Senior Vice President, Amity Capital Ventures, Ms. Mehtaab Chauhan, Trustee RBEF, Ms. Ridhima Chauhan, Trustee RBEF, Dr.Sanjeev Bansal, Additional Pro Vice Chancellor Amity University Uttar Pradesh, along with the HOIs, faculty, staff and students of Amity.