PUNJAB ENGINEERING COLLEGE (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), CHANDIGARH, today started its much-awaited 74th Annual Athletic meet aiming at the overall growth and development of its students. Prof. Baldev Setia, Director of PEC, was the chief guest of the inaugural ceremony. The event started with a floral welcome of the chief guest by Dr. D.R. Prajapati, Dean of Student Affairs and Dr. Sarabjeet Singh, ADSA. The event continued with a very synchronised parade by the NCC, NSS and Sports Committee led by sports secretaries.
Prof. Baldev Setia, Director PEC, in his address, expressed his gratitude to be part of the 74th Annual Athletic Meet. While addressing the gathering, he mentioned that sports teach one to win with grace and it also teaches one to lose with grace. He emphasised the importance of the coach and discipline that sports inculcate in the players in their daily life and the importance of having a healthy body and mind in today’s stressful world. He wished all the students the best of luck and motivated them to have a healthy competition.
Carrying forward the amazing rhythm of the first day of the 74th Annual Athletic Meet, PEC completed the 1st day on a high note. A lot of track and field and throw events were organized and many participants from all the branches and years participated in them. Some major track events like the 100 mts. race (boys), 100 mts. race (girls), and 200 mts. race (boys) was conducted in heats and finals were conducted on the final day. Many more events like Cycling Events, Hurdle Races, Inter-Branch Relay Race, Tug of War and fun athletic events for faculty were also conducted.
The Annual Athletic Meet is from 17th of March, 2023 to 19th of March 2023.