24 Aug 2017-11 Oct 2017|Gurgaon (Manesar) | Amity University Gurgaon
Sangathan 2017- Inter Amity Institutions Sports Meet in Celebration of Funder’s Day
![]()
Amity University Gurgaon celebrated Sangathan (An Inter Amity Institutions Sports Meet in Celebration of Founder’s Day). The mega sports event begin with opening ceremony on August 24, 2017 in the presence of Honorable Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) P B Sharma, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Maj Gen Bhim Singh Suhag and the Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) Padmakali Banerjee , Dean Student Welfare Maj Gen Gurpal Singh Bal, deans and directors, faculty members and enthusiastic students. Sangathan 2017 the month-long celebrations of the hallmark event Sangathan 2017 came to a grand finale on October 11, 2017.
The mega sports event Sanghatan which started in the year 1999 with athletics being at the forefront of the events has attained greater heights of grandeur & competition with each passing year amongst the Amitians. Sangathan this year hosted 34 events (19 sports & 15 track and field events).
The Opening Ceremony begin with as the student contingent carried the Sangathan torch, amidst a huge round of applause and cheers from the main gate, through the academic blocks and finally ended up at the sports complex followed the address of Vice Chancellor Prof (Dr) PB Sharma encouraged the students to come forward and participate in various events. He emphasized the role of the sports in the holistic growth of students. To mark the occasion an Exhibition Volleyball match was played to commemorate the Opening Ceremony.
The Grand Finale begins with the lighting of the Sangathan flame and hoisting of the flag. The entire university campus echoed with the spirit of exuberance and enthusiasm. The closing ceremony of Sangathan 2017 was graced by the presence of Prof (Dr) Padmakali Banerjee (Pro Vice-Chancellor), Maj Gen Bhim Singh Suhag (Deputy Vice-Chancellor), Lt Gen B K Boppana (Director General) Amity Indian Military education Society. Extending a warm welcome to Lt Gen B K Boppana and other dignitaries Maj Gen B S Suhag (Deputy Vice-Chancellor) emphasized “Sangathan is held each year to celebrate Founder’s Day and to mark the birthday of our visionary and inspirational leader. He had guided the students that India can progress in sports by leaps and bounds, only if they are supported and propelled by the dedication, commitment and integrity of our youth”. He suggested the presented students that events like Sangathan help inculcate punctuality, discipline, ethics, morals and values amongst today's youth”. The Dy VC also took this opportunity to honour student Shreya Pal, of the AIB department for being awarded the 1stposition in the “Inter College Public Speaker Contest” organized by NOVOZYME at AUUP, NOIDA.
Prof. (Dr.) Padmakali Banerjee (Pro Vice-Chancellor) started his speech by congratulating the participants for the high standards and enthusiasm displayed by them during the march pass and suggested that it was not so important to win in competitions, it is the sportsman spirit and the values derived out of sport that is essential for the wholesome development of youth.
The Closing ceremony begins with March Past of Different Institutions of Amity University Gurgaon to showcase unison for an ostentatious display of unity amongst them in a well-synchronized manner. The Parade received a huge round of applause from the audience and Amity College of Nursing lifted the best March Past contingent trophy along with a cake. March past was followed by short, crisp and spectacular colourful cultural performances to showcase the cultural heritage of the country with Punjabi and Bollywood Dances.
After the vibrant opening ceremony track event was commenced with the 100 meters race for students, staff and faculty. Track event followed by Tug Of War of war competitions held with great enthusiasm and inspired participation.
The Grand Finale event got concluded after the Prize distribution ceremony in which the overall Sangathan 2017 championship trophy was proudly lited by Amity Law School for the third time. Amity School of Applied Sciences was declared the Runners Up team and third position by Amity School of Engineering and Technology.
The event came to an end with the vote of thanks by Major General Gurpal Singh Bal (Dean Student Welfare & Chairman Sangathan Committee. Speaking on the occasion he emphasized that “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. The psychological and physical needs of the youth were well served by participating in sports and games. To maintain a healthy mind in a healthy body, physical activity is essential” The closing ceremony of Sangathan 2017 concluded with the National anthem.