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Manipur University Festival 2020 commences
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 02 2020:
The Manipur University Festival (MUFEST) 2020 kicked off at the premise of the varsity today.
A torch relay participated by a large number of students of Manipur University (MU), carried a sacred flame from Kangla Fort and later lighted up the torch erected at the varsity to mark the beginning of the festival.
A march past parade participated by 15 contingents, was also held later as part of the inaugural function.
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MU Administrator Jarnail Singh, Manipur University Students' Union (MUSU) president M Bobby, MU Dean of Students' Welfare Professor Th Ratankumar Singh, History Department Professor HOD N Lokendra and Physical Education and Sports Science Department HOD Dr L Thambal graced the function as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
Speaking at the function, Jarnail Singh said that Manipur is excelling in both in sports and culture and he noted that sports and culture are important for personality development as well as for mental and physical development.
Saying that organizing MUFEST 2020 will instill a competitive spirit among the students of MU, the Administrator asked the students to recreate and enjoy the cultural activities and sports events which will be held during the festival.
In his speech, Bobby asserted that MUSU is trying to improve the sports infrastructures and sports administration of the university in order to take the varsity to a higher level when it comes to sports.
He lamented that the sports proficiency of Manipur has comparatively declined from the past although the State is still regarded as a powerhouse of sports.
Bobby went on to state that MU's involvement in sports events and tournaments has also decreased from the past many years.
Students from all the 41 departments of the university will take part and compete in various sports events and cultural activities during the festival which will conclude on March 6 .
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