Bhubaneswar, Nirapakhya khabar:Dt 24/02 The 17th Annual Athletic Meet of NM Institute of Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar was organized on 24th February 2024 in the college campus. The theme of the athletic meet was ‘Sports for a fit society’. The week long sports competitions like Cricket, Volleyball, Badminton, Chess, Carrom culminated today with athletic competitions such as Long jump, High jump, Shot put, Javelin throw etc. The sports week was organized with an aim to educate students about the role of sports for a healthy body and mind.
The Chief Guest of the day was Mr. Partha Sarathi Jena, Founder of Odisha Skating Academy. In his address to the students, he explained how sports helps reduce stress and inculcate a disciplined life. He also spoke about the dying traditional sports of Odisha like Puchi. His encouraging words led to an impromptu Puchi competition being conducted for students and staff members. His students also displayed an amazing act of Roll Ball in the campus which encouraged students to take up Roll Ball as a sport.
Welcome address was presented by Ms. Shilpa Parida, Director Public Relations and Student Welfare and the event was moderated by Prof. Subesh Das.
