Para-Sports Meet at the IIS University

Some days are simply meant to play and one such enthusiastic event, the Birth Anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the Hockey conjurer of India, was celebrated at the IIS University Lawns on 29 August 2018 as the National Sports Day. The Sports Board, NSS and Equal Opportunity Cell of the University joined in for organizing of the Para Sports Meet to cheer the specially-abled, jubilant athletes of Disha, Umang, Milestone, Prayaas, Swikar and Shri Nirmal Vivek School. Our esteemed Registrar, Dr. Raakhi Gupta formally declared the meet open, thereby paying homage to Major Dhayan Chand. Dr. Renu Shungloo, the Sports Head, apprised the gathering on his love for nation and achievements. The enthusiastic 130 participants from various schools then showcased their sparkling skills in the series of Paralympic Games - Hockey match, Soft Ball Throw, Straw Pick race, Book Balancing, Pyramid Race, Colour Match Race, Face paint, Pair ball race, Balloon race  and Candy Race. Delighted in the luxury of freedom and time to play, the exhausted but rejuvenated participants were served refreshments.