Media Release

Ajman, Feb 19: The week-long inter-university sports festival hosted by Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman – the biggest sporting event of its kind in the country, concluded with a closing ceremony on February 14, at the University campus.

Prof.MandaVenkatramana, vice chancellor - Academics of GMU was the chief guest for the closing ceremony.

Of the 26 Universities which participated this year, American University of Sharjah (AUS) emerged overall champions. BITS PIlani – Dubai were the runners up. Trophies were distributed to the winner and runners-up in different games, for both boys and girls.

Addressing the participants and spectators at the closing ceremony, Prof. Manda Venkatramana said that every year, GMU’s sports festival united the colleges of UAE in competitive sport. “Sports and recreation are equally important in a student’s life,just as academic success,” he stressed. The closing ceremony involved the symbolic extinguishing the torch by the chief guest, signifying the close of the games.

Close to 1000 students participated in this year’s sports meet. Competitions were held in 226 events across 10 categories. The organizers said thatthe next year’s edition would be an even bigger event, with the inclusion oftrack and field events.

The closing ceremony was followed by a gala dinner attended by theparticipants.