Talented Students of Lovely Professional University Bagged Many Prizes at 26th North Zone Inter-University Youth Festival, SHAURYA-2010

The talented Students of Lovely Professional University have hoisted the colourful flag of the University at 26th North Zone Inter-University Youth Festival, SHAURYA-2010. It was organized at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India. More than 20 such students have bagged the first, second as well as third prizes in seven events of the different competitions. It has ensured its entry in the Inter- Zonal National Youth Festival, to represent north zone in 5 events, to be held at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

Felicitating the winners for bringing laurels, the Executive Dean of the University, Ms Rashmi Mittal informed that after performing very well at the regional level the students' teams of western Song (Solo), Western Song (Group) and Mimicry topped their competitors; whereas, in mime and Classical Vocal the stood second and in Classical Dance and Quiz bagged third prize. She said: "More than 4000 youth artistes from the nationwide universities participated in the UNIFEST and exhibited their talents. However, the 36 artists of the University performed for 22 events claimed wide applauds and appraisals, from the on-lookers, for their special presentations in seven events. Right from the inaugural day of Cultural Procession from Jhansi Fort to University Campus Convocation Ground to the closing ceremony all the LPU students remained as heart-throbs of all present at the fest." She further added: "After writing another page of success at Inter-zonal Fest, we are looking forward to more colourful victory at 5th South Asian Universities Youth Festival (5th SAUFEST) to be held at BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh."

A few of the winning students in different events at different positions, Sakshi Minhas, Palki Abrol, Renu, Mohit Bajaj, Harnoor, Debaditya, Shwetima and Gowahar Rasool said jointly: "We were all very anxious to participate in this youth festival. Some of us have been participating for the last three years consecutively. However, this victorious participation has given us an additional Encouragement, Support, Charm, Positivism and great values to imbibe and remain activated throughout our life to achieve more and more."