Sports, physical education inseparable: Prof N Rajmuhon
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 20 2022:
Dhanamanjuri University vice-chancellor professor N Rajmuhon said that sports and physical education are inseparable parts of education.
Speaking at the inaugural function of the 1st Dhanamanjuri University Inter-College Men's Football Tournament 2022 hosted by DM College of Science, here, on Thursday, professor Rajmuhon emphasised on the role of sports in developing morality and integrity among students, and making them physically, mentally and spiritually sound individuals.
Mega sports events like Olympics are organised with the objective to bring global integrity, he said while stressing the need for sports in education sector.
At the same time, Manipur is known for its sporting prowess and it played crucial role in bringing National Sports University to the state.
The university can further improve the sporting talents of the state and youth of the state can get several opportunities from the university.
However, the state still lacks exclusive colleges or separate departments in colleges for sports, he said.
While expressing hope that the university can upgrade its department of physical science and sports into a full-fledged college, the vice chancellor said that realisation of the objective would further promote sports activities and the state will be able to produce more and more national and international players.
DM College of Science principal Dr M Bhubaneshwari presided over the function which was also attended by former principal of the college Dr N Ibotombi as guest of honour.
DM College of Science, LMS Law College and DM College of Arts won the top three positions respectively in the march past competition held as part of the opening ceremony.