KATRA, MARCH 8 – As part of the celebration of International Women’s Day, a day-long sports event for women was organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at its Sports Complex, Katra today.
Nearly 140 participants comprising female staff of the Shrine Board and students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College of Nursing, Kakryal took part in various sports events like tug of war, yoga asanas, 2 km walk, 50 mtr, 100 mtr and 200 mtr races, shot-put and badminton competitions during the event.
Mr. Ramesh Kumar, CEO Shrine Board congratulated the participants of the sports event organised by the Shrine Board on the International Women’s Day. He said that women have made an indelible mark in various spheres and contributed significantly in the nation’s progress and prosperity by their marvellous achievements. The prizes were also given to the winners of various sports competitions at the valedictory function which was attended by Mr. Navneet Singh, Addl. CEO, SMVDSB and Dr. Sunil Sharma, Jt. CEO, SMVDSB who gave details of the sports activities organised at the Sports Complex.
Among those who were present on the occasion included Mr. Mahesh Sharma, Chief Accounts Officer, SMVDSB; Dr. Shailla Cannie, Principal SMVDCoN; other officers and staff of the Shrine Board, prominent citizens, media persons and participants of the sports event at the inaugural and valedictory functions of the sports event.
The event concluded with a rally of Women staff of SMVDSB & students of SMVDCoN which commenced from Sports Complex via main market and culminated at Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra.
