Bathinda, October 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Baba Farid College of Engineering and Technology, Deon, emerged overall champion at the annual Inter-College Chess Championship organised by the Directorate of Sports, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU).
The championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing various colleges affiliated with the university. MRSPTU Main Campus, Bathinda, secured the second position, while Punjab State Aeronautical Engineering College (PSAEC), Patiala, finished third.
Medals and certificates were presented to the winning teams in recognition of their performances.
Welcoming the participating students, Director Sports Prof. Bhupinderpal Singh Dhot congratulated the teams and encouraged students to maintain a balance between academics and sports. He emphasised that participation in sports was essential for the holistic development of students, particularly in an increasingly technology-driven environment.
Dhot urged students to actively participate in sporting activities, develop their abilities as sportspersons and strive to become responsible and well-rounded individuals.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma and Registrar Dr Paramjit Singh appreciated the Directorate of Sports for successfully organising the championship. They also extended their best wishes to the participants and the organising team for the university’s upcoming sporting events.
The event was attended by Dr Sukhwinder Singh, DPE, Junior Assistant Navdeep Kaur and other staff members of the Directorate of Sports. Conduct Officials Parminder Singh and Pradeep Garg from the Office of the District Sports Officer assisted in the smooth conduct of the competition.
The championship concluded with students displaying sportsmanship, discipline, concentration and competitive spirit throughout the event.
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