Srinagar: The 3rd Vice Chancellor’s Employees Cricket Tournament was inaugurated by Prof Shakil A Romshoo, Vice Chancellor Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) at IUST campus Awantipora on Thursday. The event was inaugurated along with Inter Department Cricket Tournament.
The tournament organized by the Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, IUST will run from November 17 to 30.
On the occasion, Vice Chancellor said that such events are important to ensure the overall development of personality and help in mitigating the pressures that individuals battle on daily basis.
He appreciated the participation of women’s teams and emphasized that sports engender camaraderie and team spirit, and should form an inseparable part of our daily routine.
He further said that Cricket, being a popular game helps to remove the barriers between layers of administration, as all play like a team.
A total of 24 teams-10 staff and 14 student teams will be participating in the two tournaments. Present on the occasion were the Dean of Academic Affairs, Registrar, Dean Research, Finance Officer, other Officers, Students, Faculty, and Staff members.
