India, Feb. 27 -- Ludhiana

The 59th Annual Athletic Meet, organised by the Directorate of Students' Welfare, commenced today at Punjab Agricultural University.

Vice-Chancellor Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, who inaugurated the meet as the chief guest, highlighted the university's 40-acre sports complex at the Ludhiana campus, describing it as an unmatched achievement among Indian universities. He called upon students to actively participate in sports while upholding the true spirit of sportsmanship.

Sardar YS Hayer, IPS (retd), the special guest on the occasion, said participation in sports instils team spirit and acts as a foundation for success in life. Recalling his student days at PAU, where he excelled in lawn tennis, he urged the youth t...