The 63rd Annual Athletic Meet of Khalsa College for Women, Civil lines, Ludhiana concluded in true sports spirit on March 7, 2024. Members of College Managing Committee Sardarni Ravinder Kaur along with S. Gursimran Singh Grewal, Treasurer, Khalsa Deewan and Madam Kushal Dhillon, Manager KCW presided over the function. Eminent Sports Personality S. Hardeep Singh Grewal, Hockey Olympian was the chief guest of the day and Mr. Parvesh Chander Sharma, Gold Medalist, Common Wealth Games (Weightlifting) graced the event as Guest of Honor. Deputy Commissioner , Ludhiana Mrs. Sakshi Sahney along with Ms. Upinderjit Kaur Brar ADC, Ludhiana and S. Rupinder Singh Brar, District Sports Officer, Ludhiana were among the esteemed guests of the day. The guests were accorded a warm welcome by the Director Dr. (Mrs.) Mukti Gill, Principal Dr. Iqbal Kaur, entire staff and the students at their arrival in the college premises.
The guest of honour took the salute of the March Past being performed by students pursuing various courses. The participants proved their mettle in various final sports events including 100 mtr. 200mtr. Race, Relay Race, Obstacle Race and Sack Race etc.
Acknowledging the achievements of students in the sports sector Madam Principal, while reading the Annual Report of the college highlighted that KCW stars bagged rich treasures of 33 Gold Medals, 38 Silver and 43 Bronze Medals this year in various sports competitions. She further added that our sportspersons reaped rich dividends in the form of cash prizes of approx. Rs. 1,00,000 in various sports competitions. She expressed immense gratitude to the members of Management of the college for their consistent cooperation in every way. She had a word of appreciation for the consistent efforts put in by Physical Education Department under the stewardship of Dr. Mandeep Kaur (Head of Physical Education Department) and the coaches. She thanked all the guests, for gracing the occasion, sparing their valuable time and making this event a great success.
Addressing the audience, the guest for the occasion discussed the importance of sports, sports culture and discipline in life. He further, said that the commendable achievements made by the students speak volumes of the efforts put in by the Physical Education Department of the college. Acknowledging the budding talents, he awarded accolades to the winners. In an initiative taken by Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahney Ludhiana a campaign I pledge to vote in Lok Sabha Election 2024 was carried out wherein the students and staff took pledge to make use of their right to vote effectively. She also addressed the students on the importance of vote that will lead to inclusivity and empowerment of women.
Towards the culmination of the function, the soul of Panjabi Culture, Giddha and Bhangra were presented before the audience after which the Guest announced the closing of Athletic Meet. Veerpal Kaur, B.A II was declared the Best Athlete of the college and Muskan Rathi, B.A I was declared the Best Player of the year. The event met its conclusion with the beats of National Anthem.