Aryan Kumar and Jyoti won the men’s and women’s categories respectively at a cross-country race organised by the Physical Education Section of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar on Sunday.
Kumar, representing Tagore Bhavan, finished first in the men’s competition. Jyoti, from Mandakini Bhavan, secured the top position in the women’s category.
The race attracted 125 male participants and 186 female participants. Dean Student Welfare Dr Vipin Chandra Dhyani flagged off the event.
Race results
Gaurav Paladiya finished second in the men’s category, while Abhishek Yadav took third place. In the women’s category, Riddhi Nagarkoti was the runner-up and Lavanya Joshi finished third.
Vice-Chancellor Dr Shivendra Kumar Kashyap presented awards to the winners. The university also honoured the winners and runners-up of its open table tennis, tennis and squash championships.
Kashyap extended his wishes to the female students on International Day of the Girl Child and praised their participation in sports. University deans, directors and officials from the Physical Education Section attended the programme.
Conclusion
Aryan Kumar and Jyoti emerged as the leading finishers in the university’s men’s and women’s cross-country race, which brought together 311 participants. Other sports champions and runners-up were also recognised during the programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who won the men’s cross-country race?
Aryan Kumar of Tagore Bhavan won the men’s category.
Q. Who won the women’s cross-country race?
Jyoti of Mandakini Bhavan secured first place in the women’s category.
Q. How many participants took part?
The race had 125 male participants and 186 female participants.
Q. Who finished second in the men’s category?
Gaurav Paladiya finished second, followed by Abhishek Yadav in third place.
Q. Who were the top 3 women finishers?
Jyoti finished first, Riddhi Nagarkoti was second and Lavanya Joshi came third.
Q. Who presented the awards?
Vice-Chancellor Dr Shivendra Kumar Kashyap presented the awards.
Q. Which other sports winners were honoured?
Winners and runners-up of the open table tennis, tennis and squash championships were also honoured.
