Javelin throw, discus throw and shot put competitions witness enthusiastic participation
Almora: The third day of Utkarsh-2026, organized by Maa Ambe Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, witnessed an enthusiastic display of athletic talent at Simkani Ground in Almora. Students of the institute participated in various athletics events with great enthusiasm, discipline and sportsmanship.
The ground remained lively from the morning as students gathered to participate in and support the competitions. Participants demonstrated their physical strength, technical skills, confidence and competitive spirit in different events.
The major competitions held on the third day included javelin throw, discus throw and shot put. In the javelin throw event, participants demonstrated their throwing techniques and physical strength. The discus throw competition showcased a combination of power, balance and technical ability, while the shot put event witnessed strong competition among the participants.
The event was attended by Raghunath Singh Chauhan, former Deputy Speaker of Uttarakhand and former MLA of Almora, as the chief guest. Ravi Rautela, former District President and State Executive Member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Nisha Bisht, Ajay Verma, President of the Trade Association, and Anuj Bhoj, along with other distinguished guests, were also present.
The guests encouraged the participating students and appreciated their efforts. They said that sports play an important role in the overall development of students. Apart from improving physical fitness, sports help develop discipline, confidence, leadership qualities, patience, decision-making abilities and team spirit.
The event was also attended by institute Chairman Thakur Sandeep Singh and Vice Chairperson Dr. Preeti Pal. The institute authorities encouraged the students and appreciated their enthusiastic participation in the competitions.
The institute management emphasized that education should be complemented by sports, cultural and creative activities. Such events provide students with opportunities to discover their abilities, develop confidence and showcase talents beyond the classroom.
Students also supported their fellow participants throughout the competitions. The atmosphere at Simkani Ground remained energetic as participants encouraged each other and displayed a healthy competitive spirit.
The organizers said that Utkarsh-2026 has been designed to provide students with a platform to develop and showcase their talents through sports and other activities. They added that active participation in such events contributes significantly to the personality development of students.
The third day of Utkarsh-2026 concluded with enthusiastic participation, strong performances and a clear message that the sports field is as important as the classroom for the holistic development of students.
