Chandigarh, August 24
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar has decided to celebrate National Sports Day and birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on August 29, 2010 by organizing various sports competitions, especially of hockey and football.
A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Director, Students Welfare, Dr Ram Kumar Yadav at Hisar today. Several committees have been constituted to successfully organize this function.
Dr. Yadav said that about 250 sportspersons would participate in these events. On that day, football match would be organized at 2 p.m., cross country at 4.30 p.m. and hockey match would commence at 5.30 p.m. These events would be held under the supervision of Assistant Director (Sports), Dr N.P. Giri, he added.
The meeting was attended by lecturers of physical education and organizers of sports events.