By Our Staff Reporter
DEHRADUN, 27 Jan: A day before the commencement of the National Games, the torch of the event Tejaswini and mascot Mauli received a grand welcome at Graphic Era University.
The torch started from the District Sports Office and reached Graphic Era Deemed University on Monday morning. The faculty members and students at Graphic Era hailed the two prestigious symbols with applause and great enthusiasm. The torch was brought to the University’s ground by Vice-Chancellor Narpinder Singh. Speaking on this occasion, Singh said that the torch symbolizes hope, determination and the unity of athletes. It is necessary to nurture the spirit of sports in children from a young age as it not only enhances physical and intellectual abilities but also inspires them to become better human beings.
Excited students were seen taking photographs with Tejaswini and Mauli. After this, the torch and mascot were sent off from the Silver Jubilee Convention Centre.
On this occasion, Vice-Chancellor of Graphic Era Hill University Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Dean International Affairs DR Gangodkar, International Baseball players Ravinder Mehta and Sukhwinder Singh Randhawa, National football coach Sunil Kumar, Graphic Era‘s student and Archer Jai Singh, faculty members and students were also present.
