On Thursday, Oct 22, Sri Ishapriya Teertha Sripadaru, junior pontiff of Adamaru Math, inaugurated the Mangalore University-level Men's Inter‑College Bodybuilding Competition at the Poornaprajna Auditorium of Poornaprajna Autonomous College, Udupi. The event was jointly organised by the college, the Department of Physical Education, Mangalore University and featured university officials and local sport administrators.
Addressing the assembled athletes, Sripadaru emphasised that honest effort coupled with devotion to God can yield success even in today's competitive climate. He urged participants to maintain a healthy body and mind, recommending at least half an hour of daily exercise as a discipline for achievement.
Registrar Santosh B. Jagalsar, who attended as chief guest, echoed the sentiment. He highlighted continuous hard work, regular disciplined training, clear goals, motivation, and a balance of physical and mental agility as essential ingredients for sporting excellence.
Other dignitaries present included Dr. P.S. Aithal, Academic Director of Poornaprajna Group of Institutions; Dr. G.S. Chandrashekar, Honorary Secretary of PCMC; Dr. A.P. Bhat, Honorary Secretary of Udupi Sri Adamaru Math Education Board, Bengaluru; Glenn Dias, President of Udupi District Bodybuilders' Associations Federation; Dr. Ramu L., Principal of Poornaprajna Autonomous College; Sukumar, Director of Physical Education and Competition Coordinator at Poornaprajna College; and Dr. Haridas Kooloor, Assistant Director of Physical Education and event observer from Mangalore University.
Dr. Manjunath Karaba, Head of the Kannada Department at Poornaprajna College, opened the gathering, while Dr. Vinod Kumar delivered the vote of thanks. The program was compered by Dr. Murali Paniadi.
Director of Physical Education Dr. Gerald Santhosh D'Souza announced that on Nov 14 Mangalore University will honour its student athletes, including Asian Games gold‑medalist M.R. Poovamma, in a special ceremony.
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📰 Source: Vartha Bharati Udupi