16 Sep 2025|Noida | Amity University, Noida
26th Inter Amity Institutions Sports Meet ‘Sangathan-2025', commences at Amity
The 26th Inter Amity Institutions Sports Meet, “Sangathan-2025”, was inaugurated at Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida campus, wherein students from Amity campuses across India and abroad who will participate in over 30 sports games. The month-long event culminates with the celebration of Founder’s Day, observed to commemorate Birthday of Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Education Group. During “Sangathan-2025”, various Sports competitions such as hockey, handball, volleyball, kho-kho, badminton, table tennis, squash, soft ball, tug of war, chess, carrom, swimming, yoga and karate amongst others, will be played.
The Inaugural Ceremony commenced with lighting of the "Sangathan Mashaal", which was simultaneously lit in all Amity Campuses, across the world. This was followed by the Mashaal Relay, flagged off by Prof (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Noida. The Mashaal was taken through Amity International School Noida, Amity University Greater Noida Campus and finally placed back at the Amity Noida Campus. To mark the occasion, Sangathan Flag was hoisted by Dr. Atul Chauhan, Chancellor Amity University, Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor Amity University , Mr. Ajit Chauhan, Chairman, Amity University Online, and Mr. Amol Chauhan, Executive Director Strategic Operations, Amity. A March Past by the captains of various teams, and flag bearers was conducted and an oath by the sports captain of last year’s winning team was also administered on behalf of all the participants, during the Inaugural Ceremony.
Declaring Sangathan-2025 open, Dr. Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University, averred, “It was the vision of our Founder President, Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, to commit his life to the development of the youth and nurture exemplary future leaders, who can contribute to nation building. Sangathan is the most cherished event at Amity which inculcates the spirit of friendship, unity, sportsmanship, camaraderie and dedication amongst the students. At Amity, Students success and happiness is of utmost importance, therefore, many regulations have been changed, and new policies have been implemented, keeping in mind the best interest of our students.” He announced that
a world-class, new academic block with Founder’s Court is being built for the students, which will be inaugurated next year.
Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, stated, “Sangathan is the most widely recognized event, which is remembered by our Alumni, across the world, for many years. Amity believes in the holistic development of the students and sports provide a great platform to the students to showcase their skills, abilities and talent.”
Motivating the students, Mr. Ajit Chauhan, Chairman, Amity Directorate of Distance and Online Education (ADDOE), stated, “In the AI- driven , volatile and VUCA environment, one can survive by imbibing the qualities which Amity stands for, wherein A stands for “Adaptability”, M stands for “Motivation”, I for “Integrity”, T for “Teamwork”, Y for “Yes I can” , which is belief in yourself. Amity University Online is providing scholarships to athletes so that they can continue their studies along with their passion.”
Sharing the success mantra from a book, “Inside the Game of Tennis”, Mr. Amol Chauhan, Executive Director, Strategic Operations Amity, said, “There are two opponents while playing on the field, one is your mind, and the other is on the opposite side. Your mind discourages and demotivates you, therefore you should quiet your mind and be at peace with yourself. One must think about how the best player behaves on the field, so as to stay motivated and focussed. Accept the challenges and have strong belief that better times will come. These principles will not only help you to achieve success in sports but also in achieving success in life.”
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Gurinder Singh, Group Vice Chancellor, Amity Universities, said, “Sangathan, is one of the most historical events held at Amity was conceptualized by our honourable Founder President, Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, twenty-five years ago, to provide the opportunity to the students to develop the spirit of teamwork, resilience, commitment, hard work and passion.”
The Inaugural Ceremony of Sangathan-2025 concluded with a friendly Table Tennis Match between Amity School of Business and Amity Global Business School. Also present on the occasion were Dr. Sanjeev Bansal, Chairman-Sangathan-2025, Additional Pro Vice Chancellors, HOIs, faculty, staff and students of Amity.