The Department of Physical Education and Sports of the Kannada Sangha Pune’s Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce,Pune organized the Annual Sports Prize Distribution 2023-24 on 24th March 2024, in the college premises. Mr. Sunandan Lele, Recognised Sports Enthusiast, was invited as the Chief Guest for this occasion.
Dr Ashok Agrawal, Executive Director, Academics, Higher Education and Dr. Muckta Karmarkar, In-Charge Principal, Kaveri College, were present for the occasion. Mr. Rohit Tambe, Director of Physical Education,Kaveri College presented a report of the sports achievements for the academic year 2023-24. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Muckta Karmarkar. She said that the objective of the ceremony was to felicitate the hard work, persistence and excellence of sportspersons of kaveri college . The program was presided over by Mrs. Malati Kalmadi, Secretary, Kannada Sangha, Pune. She talked about creating awareness for sports right from smaller age groups.
Mr. Sunandan Lele advised the students on how to balance sports and studies together. He spoke about how sports develops an all-round personality of the student. He explained the concept with the metaphor, ‘Fragrant flowers attract honey bees.’ He reminisced about the pride and nostalgia associated with sports and representation of the college. He praised the students for their commendable efforts in pursuing sports throughout their college life and wished them good luck for their future endeavors.
The Elite Sportsperson Scholarship was awarded to students Ms.Raksha Panchang (for Rs 10,000/-), Mr. Boby (for Rs 10,000/-), Ms.Gayatri Dhamale ((for Rs 10,000/-), and Ms.Shreya Wanjale(for Rs 5,000/-), for their exemplary performance in the sports. Sports persons who have represented Kaveri College at the Zonal, State level, National level, Inter-University tournaments and International level were also felicitated at the hands of the chief guest during the programme. The Prize distribution Ceremony for winning teams of the intra-college throwball, volleyball, cricket and table tennis competitions were also conducted on this day. CS Aditi Bagal, CA Siddhant Dhoka and CA Sammen Dhoka were felicitated for their outstanding feat of achieving academic and athletic excellence.
Mrs. Bhakti Joshirao was the compere of the program. Mr. Rohit Tambe presented the vote of Thanks. The programme was attended by the students and alumni of the college in large numbers.