St. Joseph University conducted its fresher induction for the under graduate students cum inaugural function of Bachelor of Physical Education (BPES) at St. Joseph University Auditorium, Chümoukedima on 10th July 2024, DIPR has informed.
Gracing the occasion as the special guest, Advisor to Chief Minister & Ambassador of St. Joseph palliative care, Nagaland, Abu Metha congratulated the University and the Bishop of Kohima for becoming the first educational institute in Nagaland to introduce a course for physical education in sports. He added the new venture will write many stories not just for Nagaland but for the nation in the generations to come.
Metha mentioned that the international sports industry is valued at 500 billion USD while Indian sports industry will reach 100 billion USD in 2027 and India is one of the top richest sports in the world and the rising superpower in sports. He stated that people watch sports than any other human activities on earth and sports bring nations together under one umbrella. Metha, who is also the Associate Vice President of Indian Athletics, said that if Nagaland is to become a hub of sports and youth, it will be the first batch of graduates from this course who will lay the foundation of that ambition. He also added that Nagaland has the ambition to sound its presence not only at the national level but international level.
Metha encouraged the youth across the State to have courage and to be brave and called on the students to be ambassadors of Nagaland and let the State rise and contribute to Nation’s building process.
Other highlights of the program included welcome address by Registrar, St. Joseph University, Dr. A Robert Xavier; presidential address by Vice Chancellor, St. Joseph University, Dr. D. Gnanadurai. Key note address was delivered by Bishop of Kohima, Pro- Chancellor, St. Joseph University, Rev. Dr. James Thoppil. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dean of Students Affairs, St. Joseph University, Prof. Charles Mhonthung Ezung.
A great sense of joy to launch the first Under Graduate Course for Bachelor of Physical Education & Sports, and attend the Induction Program at St. Joseph’s University in Chumoukedima district.
It is a significant landmark for the State as we continue to strengthen and build the… pic.twitter.com/8gTa9fHBzR
— abu metha (@abumetha) July 10, 2024
