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SRHU Celebrates National Sports Day 2025 with Sportsmanship and Unity

Published on: August 31, 2025

SRHU Celebrates National Sports Day 2025 with Sportsmanship and Unity

The National Sports Day 2025 was celebrated with immense enthusiasm at HIMS, SRHU, from August 29 to 31, to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Organized under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Fit India Mission, the three-day event highlighted the values of excellence, friendship, and respect. It was not just a sports meet but a festival of fitness, teamwork, and joy that brought together first-year students from all constituent colleges and faculty members.

The celebrations began with registration, an inaugural ceremony, and the Fit India Pledge. Tug of War and Shot Put competitions set the tone on the first day, with spirited participation and cheering that created an electrifying atmosphere. The second day opened with a lively warm-up session of stretching and Zumba, followed by exciting Kho-Kho matches that showcased agility and coordination. A debate competition on “Sports and Fitness: A Way of Life” added intellectual vibrancy, while push-up and plank-hold challenges tested endurance and determination.

The final day featured a cycling rally and a one-kilometer walkathon, spreading the message of “Fitness for All.” Fun activities such as the Lemon-Spoon Race for children and skipping challenges for faculty members brought inclusivity and joy to the event. The valedictory ceremony, graced by Lt. Gen. Daljit Singh, Principal of HIMS, emphasized the role of sports in holistic development. Winners were honored with certificates, and the event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Neha Sharma.

The celebration fostered team spirit, resilience, and sportsmanship, encouraging students to embrace fitness as a lifestyle. By blending physical, cultural, and intellectual activities, SRHU successfully promoted its philosophy of “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.” The National Sports Day 2025 truly ignited the spirit of unity, fitness, and sportsmanship, leaving lasting memories and inspiration for all.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.