Department of Physical Education

To

• The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor
• The Dean of Academics
• The Chairman, University Games and Sports Committee
  Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
  Amarkantak, M.P.

Subject: Invitation to attend One Day Memorial Lecture on “Role of Major Dhyan Chand in the Development of Hockey in India” on National Sports Day (29th August 2025).

Respected Sir/Madam,

On the occasion of National Sports Day, celebrated in memory of the legendary Hockey Wizard Major Dhyan Chand, the Department of Physical Education, IGNTU, Amarkantak, is organizing a One-Day Memorial Lecture on the theme “Role of Major Dhyan Chand in the Development of Hockey in India” on 29th August 2025 at Hall No.2, Administrative Building, First Floor, IGNTU, Amarkantak.

We shall be highly honored by your gracious presence on this occasion. Your kind participation will not only inspire the students and faculty but also add great value to this academic and sporting endeavor.

We earnestly request you to kindly grace the programme with your esteemed presence.

Programme Details:

• Date: 29th August 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM onwards.
• Venue: Seminar Hall, Faculty of Education Building, First Floor, IGNTU, Amarkantak

We look forward to welcoming you.

With regards,

Head

Department of Physical Education
IGNTU, Amarkantak (M.P.)

The Department of Physical Education, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, celebrated National Sports Day from 29th to 31st August 2025 with great enthusiasm and active participation from students across the university. A series of sports competitions, including Kabaddi, Volleyball, Table-Tennis, Tug of War, and Yoga, were organised to mark the occasion in memory of the hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.

The celebration commenced on 29th August 2025, with the much-awaited Kabaddi Men’s Final between Bhagwan Birsa Munda Team and Tilka Manjhi Team. In a closely contested match, Bhagwan Birsa Munda Team emerged victorious with a score of 32–29. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Prof. C.D. Agashe, Head, Department of Physical Education, Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), as the Chief Guest, encouraged the students to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork.

On 30th August 2025, Table Tennis matches for both Men’s and Women’s categories were organised. In the Men’s section, Akshansh (M.A. 3rd Semester) secured the first position, while Ved Prakash (Zoology 3rd Semester) and Ayush Parker (Ph.D. Pharmacy) claimed the second and third spots, respectively. In the Women’s section, Monalika (Psychology 3rd Semester) emerged as the champion, followed by Saumya Ravi (Biotechnology 3rd Semester) in second place and Nisha Rani Mahato (Physical Education 3rd Semester) in third place. The Volleyball Final on the same day featured a spirited clash between Ram Prasad Baiga Team and Tilka Manjhi Team. After three sets of competitive play, Ram Prasad Baiga Team triumphed with scores of 25/18, 16/25, and 25/19.

The celebrations concluded on 31st August 2025 with the Tug of War Final, where the Narmada Team overpowered the Son Team, emerging as the champions. Additionally, yoga sessions were conducted for the students to promote fitness and holistic well-being.

The three-day celebration concluded with appreciation for the participants’ dedication and sportsmanship. The Department of Physical Education highlighted that such events not only honour the memory of the “Hockey Wizard of India,” Major Dhyan Chand, but also encourage youth to actively participate in sports and lead a healthy lifestyle.