SiliconTech, the engineering institute of Silicon University, hosted its 16th Annual Athletic Meet 2024-25 on 1 February 2025 to celebrate sportsmanship and athletic excellence.
This year’s Athletic Meet was a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, energy, and determination. The event aimed to instill discipline, teamwork, and a spirit of healthy competition while fostering a strong sense of unity among students.
The event commenced with participants gathering at SunDeck, the sports complex, setting the stage for an eventful day. Dr. Ramaprasad Panda, Dean of Student Affairs delivered the welcome address. In his inspiring address, Dr. Panda highlighted the profound impact of sports and fitness on a student’s overall development. Following his speech, he unfurled the university flag and officially declared the 16th Annual Athletic Meet open, igniting the competitive spirit among participants. Meanwhile, the Sports Secretary led the athletes in the Oath of Fair Play and Integrity, pledging their commitment to honesty, dedication, and mutual respect in the spirit of fair competition.
Following the opening ceremony, the athletic events kicked off, featuring a variety of track and field competitions for both boys and girls. The events included 100m, 200m, and 400m races, 800m races, 4x100m and 4x400m relays, as well as shot put, discus throw, long jump, and triple jump. Students exhibited their physical prowess, endurance, and determination, with the audience passionately cheering for their performances. The success of the Athletic Meet was ensured by a dedicated team of officials, including Mr. Anil Kumar Mohanty (Jump Events Coordinator), Mr. Manoj Kumar Nishank (Track Events Coordinator), and Mr. Malaya Ranjan Pati (Throwing Events Coordinator).
As the events concluded, winners were awarded medals and certificates, celebrating their hard work and dedication. The event ended with a vote of thanks proposed by the Sports Secretary, who expressed gratitude to the guests, faculty members, organizing committee, participants, and volunteers for their contributions in making the event a success.
The 16th Annual Athletic Meet 2024-25 was a true celebration of sports and camaraderie, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting spirit of competition that will continue to inspire students for years to come.
