Sri Fatehgarh Sahib/8 October:
(Ravinder Singh Dhindsa)
The IKGPTU Intercollege Football Tournament was inaugurated today at Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College (BBSBEC), Fatehgarh Sahib. The prestigious event has brought together 14 teams from colleges affiliated with IKG Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) to compete over three days, from the 8th to the 10th of October, 2024. Dr. Manish Gogna, Director of Sports, Gurmeet Singh Tohra, and Rajandeep Kaur, are part of the Organizing Committee. The inaugural ceremony was marked by the enthusiasm and participation of various teams and dignitaries. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Lakhvir Singh, Principal of BBSBEC, welcomed all the participating teams and extended his heartfelt appreciation to the organizing committee for their dedicated efforts in ensuring the successful arrangement of the tournament. He emphasized the importance of sports in shaping the overall development of students and encouraged everyone to perform with sportsmanship. The event also witnessed the presence of Deans, Heads of various departments, and senior faculty members, who came together to support and celebrate this grand sporting occasion. The tournament promises to offer three exciting days of football as teams vie for the coveted championship title.