Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 15: The Annual Sports Meet 2026 of Expert PU College Valachil was inaugurated with great enthusiasm this morning at the Time square.

Ivan D’Souza, Member of Karnataka Legislative Council, was the Chief Guest. He inaugurated the meet by hoisting the college flag and igniting the ceremonial urn, declaring the sports meet open. A spectacular and well-synchronised march past by the four contingents marked the beginning of the proceedings.

Addressing the gathering, Ivan D’Souza reminisced about how sports had shaped his own life journey. He lauded the management of Expert Group of Institutions for providing equal thrust to sports along with quality education. He called upon the students to cultivate true sportsmanship and strive for excellence through discipline and hard work.

In his presidential address, Prof Narendra L Nayak, Chairman, Expert Group of Institutions, said that Sports Day is not merely a competition, but a symbolic day to renew our values of discipline, tolerance and respect for others. He extended his best wishes to all the participants.

Dr Ushaprabha N Nayak, vice chairperson, Expert Group of Institutions, administered the oath to the athletes and exhorted them to compete in the true spirit of sportsmanship.

Earlier, Subramanya Udupa, principal, Expert PU College, welcomed the gathering. Vinutha, Department of English, introduced the chief guest and compered the programme.

The dignitaries present included Ankush N. Nayak, director - IT, Ar Deepika A. Nayak, Gurudatta N., vice principal (Academics) and Dhruthi V Hegde, vice principal (Administration).

Shreyas B Revannavar, president, students’ council, proposed the vote of thanks.

Later in the day, students participated with zeal in various track and field events and team games.