<p>A new sports policy will come into effect in Mangalore University soon, announced Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof K Byrappa.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Briefing reporters, at University College here, on Thursday, he said a 14-member committee including experts in the field has been formed for the same and the new policy will be ready within three to four months.<br /><br />University Physical Education Department In-charge Head Kishore Kumar C K said the existing sports policy was formulated in 1982 (when the university was established) and since then, there have been a lot of changes. Hence, there is a need for new sports policy, he said.<br /><br />UGC grants Rs 2.4 cr<br />Stating that the UGC has sanctioned Rs 2.4 crore to the university considering the performance of the university, Prof Byrappa said the university plans to set up a fitness centre in the university. Besides, plans are also on the anvil to set up a physiology lab and to appoint a physiotherapist soon.<br /><br />He said the university has requested for Rs 25 crore grant to develop infrastructure in the university, especially construction of a stadium (for the 400 m track) and establishment of a swimming pool of international standard.<br /><br />The vice chancellor also announced that from this year onwards, the university will reserve one seat in each department exclusively for sports quota. Hitherto, one seat was reserved for NCC/ NSS/ Scouts/ Sports and Cultural activities.<br /><br />Giving a list of medalists who had brought name and fame to the university, Prof Byrappa said that this year the athletes from the university have won 10 gold, 11 silver and 9 bronze medals in the national-level inter-university sports meet.<br /><br />In addition, a student won bronze medal in the men’s category of cross country in the national-level inter-university meet, for the first time in the history of Mangalore university. The other big achievements made by university students include - bronze medal in women’s kho-kho, gold in hockey and fourth place in cricket in south zone inter-university meet, gold in ball badminton in national-level meet.<br /><br />The students have also won medals in kusti, power lifting, weight lifting, body building and athletics. Al the medalists will be honoured on March 25 at Mangalagangothri at a grand programme. While the gold medalists will be given a certificate with Rs 25,000 in cash, the silver and bronze medal winners will be felicitated with a certificate and Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 in cash and a trophy.<br /><br />While SDM College (Ujire) Principal Prof B Yashoverma will be the chief guest, Olympian Sahana Kumari will be the guest of honour and VC Prof K Byrappa will preside over the programme. University Registrar Prof P S Yedapadithaya, Student Welfare Officer Prof P L Dharma, Publicity Convener Prof G P Shivram and University College in-charge Principal Sunanda were present.<br /><br /></p>
<p>A new sports policy will come into effect in Mangalore University soon, announced Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof K Byrappa.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Briefing reporters, at University College here, on Thursday, he said a 14-member committee including experts in the field has been formed for the same and the new policy will be ready within three to four months.<br /><br />University Physical Education Department In-charge Head Kishore Kumar C K said the existing sports policy was formulated in 1982 (when the university was established) and since then, there have been a lot of changes. Hence, there is a need for new sports policy, he said.<br /><br />UGC grants Rs 2.4 cr<br />Stating that the UGC has sanctioned Rs 2.4 crore to the university considering the performance of the university, Prof Byrappa said the university plans to set up a fitness centre in the university. Besides, plans are also on the anvil to set up a physiology lab and to appoint a physiotherapist soon.<br /><br />He said the university has requested for Rs 25 crore grant to develop infrastructure in the university, especially construction of a stadium (for the 400 m track) and establishment of a swimming pool of international standard.<br /><br />The vice chancellor also announced that from this year onwards, the university will reserve one seat in each department exclusively for sports quota. Hitherto, one seat was reserved for NCC/ NSS/ Scouts/ Sports and Cultural activities.<br /><br />Giving a list of medalists who had brought name and fame to the university, Prof Byrappa said that this year the athletes from the university have won 10 gold, 11 silver and 9 bronze medals in the national-level inter-university sports meet.<br /><br />In addition, a student won bronze medal in the men’s category of cross country in the national-level inter-university meet, for the first time in the history of Mangalore university. The other big achievements made by university students include - bronze medal in women’s kho-kho, gold in hockey and fourth place in cricket in south zone inter-university meet, gold in ball badminton in national-level meet.<br /><br />The students have also won medals in kusti, power lifting, weight lifting, body building and athletics. Al the medalists will be honoured on March 25 at Mangalagangothri at a grand programme. While the gold medalists will be given a certificate with Rs 25,000 in cash, the silver and bronze medal winners will be felicitated with a certificate and Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 in cash and a trophy.<br /><br />While SDM College (Ujire) Principal Prof B Yashoverma will be the chief guest, Olympian Sahana Kumari will be the guest of honour and VC Prof K Byrappa will preside over the programme. University Registrar Prof P S Yedapadithaya, Student Welfare Officer Prof P L Dharma, Publicity Convener Prof G P Shivram and University College in-charge Principal Sunanda were present.<br /><br /></p>
