Amritsar : Celebrations are in full swing as Guru Nanak Dev University achieves an unparalleled milestone in the realm of sports by winning the prestigious Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for an incredible 25th time.
The MAKA Trophy, awarded to acknowledge the outstanding sports performance in various domains including the All India Inter-University Tournament, Khelo India University Games, and International Competitions, is set to be received by the esteemed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Dr. Kanwar Mandeep Singh, Director Sports, from the Honorable President of the country, Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji, on January 9th, 2024 in Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.
A grand felicitation ceremony to celebrate Silver Jubilee number of MAKA is planned at the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Bhawan of the university on January 10th to commemorate this triumph. Dignitaries including Punjab’s Cabinet Minister, Mr. Gurmeet Singh Meet Heir, will grace the occasion and honor the players, university coaches and officials whose dedication and tireless efforts contributed significantly to securing this esteemed trophy.
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Singh Mann, extended his congratulations to the entire university community and the people of Punjab for this exceptional achievement. Cabinet Minister Mr. Gurmeet Singh Meet Heir and Education Minister Mr. Harjot Singh Bains also expressed their jubilation and gratitude for this momentous milestone while expressing their hopes for the continuous advancement of Guru Nanak Dev University and Punjab.
Adding to the glory, University player Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar is set to receive the Arujan Award, becoming the 36th player from the university to be honored with this prestigious award. Tomar’s remarkable achievements in shooting, including securing gold medals in both the Asian and World University Games, reflect the institution’s commitment to nurturing exceptional talent.
Guru Nanak Dev University’s legacy in sports dates back to its participation in sports since 1971. The university clinched its first MAKA Trophy in 1976-77, setting the stage for a string of victories from 1979 to 1987 and subsequently in 1991-94, 1997-2003, and in recent times in 2006, 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2022.
