Mysuru, March 06, 2020: The JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, located on Ooty Road in Mysuru, proudly presents the Paramapujya Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji Memorial Inter-College Sports Tournament. This exciting event features men’s Volleyball, Throwball, and Ball Badminton, as well as women’s Throwball.
The tournament was inaugurated by Dr. Mansoor Ahmed, the Cricket Trainer of the University of Mysuru. In his address to the students, Dr. Ahmed emphasized the importance of balancing both academic and extracurricular activities. He commended the JSS Institutions for their commitment to fostering well-rounded development in students and encouraged other colleges to organize similar sports tournaments, as they contribute to building camaraderie and goodwill among students. Dr. Ahmed also advised the participating students to embrace both success and failure with a sportsmanlike attitude.
Prof. S. Shivakumaraswamy, Secretary of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, shared his belief in equal opportunities for both men and women in sports activities. He stressed the importance of engaging in sports for maintaining good mental and physical health, urging everyone to actively participate in some form of sports.
In his introductory speech, Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, Chief Executive of the College, paid tribute to Dr. Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji and his visionary contributions. Driven by his concern for the underprivileged, Dr. Mahaswamiji established educational institutions in rural areas to ensure access to quality education for rural students. The JSS Mahavidyapeetha, founded in 1954, now oversees more than 350 schools and colleges, including the JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science. Prof. Sambashivaiah expressed his hope that the tradition of conducting both curricular and extracurricular activities, such as this sports tournament, would continue in the future.
The event commenced with an invocation by Kum. K.N. Sannidhi, followed by the presence of Prof. M. Mahadevappa, the Principal of the College, and Sri M. Karthik, the Director of the Physical Education Department. Dr. L. Vinaykumar, the NCC Officer, extended his gratitude in a vote of thanks, while Sri N. Santhoshkumar, the NSS Officer, served as the program’s compere.