NSS Units DAV College Chandigarh in association with Red Ribbon Club DAV College Chandigarh organised a 5 kilometre Marathon Red Run on the theme “Youth for HIV/AIDS” to celebrate the “National Sports Day 2023”.

More than 25 students participated in the RED RUN which took place on the main sports ground of the DAV College.

Top 10 winners were further selected for the State Level competition going to be held on 10th September 2023.

Dr. Sudesh Sharma, Department of Physical Education was on the selection panel.

He enlightened the students regarding the rules & regulations of 5 kms marathon competitions. NSS programme officer Uday Bhan Singh was also present at the venue.

Refreshment was given to all the participants.

The event was undoubtedly a huge success.

National Sports Day is celebrated every year on 29th August in India.

This day is celebrated as the birthday of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Major Dhyan Chand has taken India to a high position in the sports world.

This day is celebrated with an aim to increase the concentration, awareness and morale towards sports in the minds of all youth/players.

Importance of National Sports Day: There are many benefits to people from sports, such as: – Sports always keep a person physically and mentally fit, The name of the country and the state is laurels by winning sports competitions. Sports are also beneficial for employment. Therefore, National Sports Day is celebrated every year in India to make the youth/sportsmen aware about the importance of sports.

Purpose of celebrating National Sports Day: The sole purpose of celebrating National Sports Day in the country is to inculcate the spirit of sports among the youth/sportsmen of the country and encourage the players to make sports their career in sports so that they can bring laurels to the country and the state by winning any kind of sports competition.