ANNUAL SPORTS MEET 2023-24 CONDUCTED AT FISHERIES COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THOOTHUKUDI

The Annual Sports Meet 2023-24 of the Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, a constituent college of Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam was conducted at the college grounds on 12.07.2024. During inaugural function, Dr.B.Ahilan, Dean, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukdi took salute of the march past contingents of students in the presence of Dr. K. S. Vijay Amirtharaj, Sports Secretary and Dr. D. Natarajan, Assistant Director of Physical Education followed by unfurling of the college flag. To enliven the sports event, the Olympic Torch was taken up by the athletes, which was followed by oath taking ceremony by the students. The sports meet was declared open by the Dean of this institute and all students and staff of this institute attended the inaugural function. About 25 athletic events were conducted and more than 300 students actively participated in the track and field events with true spirit of sportsmanship.

In the valedictory function, Dr.K.S.Vijay Amirtharaj, Sports Secretary welcomed the gathering. The Annual Sports Report was presented by Dr.D.Natarajan, Assistant Director of Physical Education. The Chief Guest Thiru. C.Ajay Srinivasan, B.Tech. District Revenue Officer motivated the student community and emphasized the need of sports to maintain physical fitness, hard work to become success in life. The presidential address was delivered by Dr.B.Ahilan, Dean, Fisheries College and Research Institute. The prizes and medals were distributed by the Chief Guest. The best march past contingent was won by III B.F.Sc. students. Individual Athletic Championship for Men by Mr.Joel John Paul, II B.F.Sc. and for women bagged by Ms.T.Vasika, III B.F.Sc. The overall Championship was won by III B.F.Sc. Students. Mr.D.Denorish, Games Secretary proposed the vote of thanks. Dr.D.Natarajan, Assistant Director of Physical Education Co-ordinated the entire sports meet.

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FC&RI, Thoothukudi