Amritsar, January 8
Celebrations are in full swing as Guru Nanak Dev University achieves an unparalleled milestone in the realm of sports by winning the prestigious Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for an incredible 25th time.
This distinguished accolade is a testament to the university’s unwavering commitment to sports brilliance, making it the only institution in the country to achieve this remarkable feat.
The MAKA Trophy, awarded to acknowledge the outstanding sports performance in various domains including the All India Inter-University Tournament, Khelo India University Games, and International Competitions, is set to be received by the esteemed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Dr. Kanwar Mandeep Singh, Director Sports, from the Honorable President of the country, Smt.
Droupadi Murmu ji, on January 9th, 2024 in Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.
A grand felicitation ceremony to celebrate the Silver Jubilee number of MAKA is planned at the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Bhawan of the university on January 10th to commemorate this triumph. Dignitaries including Punjab’s Cabinet Minister, Gurmeet Singh Meet Heir, will grace the occasion and honor the players, university coaches and officials whose dedication and tireless efforts contributed significantly to securing this esteemed trophy.
