RAJOURI,NEWS UDAAN
Shaheed Ghanisham Government Degree College, Doongi Rajouri under the able leadership of the worthy Principal Dr. Chanchal Angral, organized an Inter-Semester Badminton Tournament on 04 February 2026 in the college premises as part of its sustained efforts to promote holistic development through sports and co-curricular activities.
The tournament was conducted among different semesters, witnessing enthusiastic participation and healthy competition.
Semester II students emerged as Winners, while Semester IV students secured the Runner-up position, displaying commendable sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and competitive spirit throughout the tournament.
The event was organized in line with the vision of the Department of Higher Education, Jammu & Kashmir, which emphasizes the prioritization of extracurricular activities such as sports and arts alongside academics. The programme also highlighted the need for immediate implementation of the Pyramidal Sports Model of the Department of Higher Education, J&K, aimed at structured identification, nurturing, and promotion of sporting talent from the grassroots to higher levels.
In her address, Principal Dr. Chanchal Angral highlighted the indispensable role of sports in fostering physical fitness, mental well-being, leadership qualities, and moral values like empathy, humanity and resilience among students.
She emphasized that sustained engagement in sports contributes significantly to stress management, discipline, and overall personality development.
During the prize distribution ceremony, the first trophy was awarded to the Runner-up team (Semester IV), followed by the second trophy being conferred upon the Winners (Semester II). In addition, certificates of appreciation and medals were distributed to all participating players, acknowledging their active participation, dedication, and sporting spirit.
The event witnessed the active presence and encouragement of distinguished faculty members, as reflected in the official photograph, including Dr. Zahoor Ahmed, Dr. Mohammed Fareed (Department of Education), Dr. Nishu Sharma (Department of Hindi), Dr. Pratima Bhushan (Department of Environmental Science), Dr. Mohd Arshaq (Department of Urdu), Dr. Mohd Ikram (Department of Geography), Dr. Mukhtar Hussain (Department of Sociology), Dr. Shokit Hussain, Mr. Mohd Shafit, Mrs. Vidushi Kesar, and Mr. Satish Kumar.
Their collective involvement ensured effective coordination and the smooth conduct of the tournament.
The programme concluded on an encouraging and collaborative note, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to promoting sports culture, academic excellence, and holistic student development. The successful organization of the Inter-Semester Badminton Tournament stands as a testimony to the college’s dedication to nurturing healthy, disciplined, and responsible citizens.
Report....Anil Bhardwaj