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The 4th Inter-Faculty Sports Competition at HPU Shimla began with volleyball matches, inaugurated by Prof Mamta Mokta and Prof SL Kaushal. The event highlights sportsmanship, teamwork, and student engagement. Earlier, HPU also hosted a job fair for B Tech students, connecting them with top companies. Both initiatives aim to foster holistic development and career readiness among students.

Key Points: HPU Shimla Launches Inter-Faculty Sports Competition with Volleyball Matches

  • Prof Mamta Mokta and Prof SL Kaushal inaugurate the event
  • Volleyball matches draw enthusiastic participation
  • Emphasis on discipline and teamwork in sports
  • Event fosters unity and competitive spirit among students
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Shimla: Inter-faculty sports competition kicks off at Himachal Pradesh University

HPU Shimla kicks off its 4th Inter-Faculty Sports Competition with volleyball matches, promoting sportsmanship and student unity.

"Uphold the spirit of sportsmanship for holistic youth development – Prof Mamta Mokta"

Shimla, May 19

The 4th Inter-Faculty Sports Competition commenced at the Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, on Monday.

The opening ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Dean Students' Welfare, Prof Mamta Mokta, and HPU's Controller of Examination, Prof SL Kaushal.

Both dignitaries addressed the gathering and extended their blessings and best wishes to the participating students.

In her address, Prof Mamta Mokta encouraged students to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and highlighted the role of sports in the overall development of youth. Prof SL Kaushal, Dr Vinay Sharma, NSS coordinator, and Dr Shalini Kashmiriya, Department of Law, attended the event. The chief guest emphasised the importance of discipline, teamwork, and dedication in both academics and athletics.

The competition started with thrilling volleyball matches for both boys and girls, drawing spirited participation and loud cheers from the audience.

The event marks the beginning of a series of sports competitions to foster unity, health, and competitive spirit among HPU students. The tournament will continue in the coming days with events in various disciplines.

Earlier on Thursday, the Himachal Pradesh University organised a job fair at the University Institute of Technology (UIT) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, under the title 'HPU Campus Connect 2025: Career Launch Pad Job Fair'.

In collaboration with UIT, the Placement and Career Guidance Cell of Himachal Pradesh University organised the event for the final-year B Tech students.

The job fair was coordinated by Pradeep Kumar Suman (Training and Placement Officer, HPU), Dr. Nikita Gupta (TPO, Electrical Engineering, UIT), Er Sandeep Kumar (Assistant TPO, Electrical Engineering, UIT) and the entire placement team of UIT.A total of 60 students, including 12 students from HPU's Microbiology Department, appeared at the campus placement job fair.

Several reputed companies, including Crompton, Glacial Adventures, Higgs Healthcare, Emmforce, Modern Automotive, Him Technoforge, Emmbros Autocomp, SIS Group Enterprises, Nik Bakers, Johnson & Johnson, Excel Marketing, and others, participated in the fair.

Screening tests and student interviews were also conducted in the event to evaluate students' skills and guide them on career opportunities.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Great initiative by HPU! Sports competitions like these are so important for students' physical and mental well-being. The mountains of Himachal provide the perfect backdrop for such events. Wishing all participants the very best! 🏐
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Priya M.
As an HPU alumna, this brings back such fond memories! Our inter-faculty competitions were always the highlight of the academic year. Good to see the tradition continuing with such enthusiasm. The job fair is another excellent initiative - hope students get good opportunities.
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Ankit S.
While sports events are good, I wish universities would focus more on improving basic infrastructure first. Many colleges in Himachal lack proper sports facilities. The government should allocate more funds for this.
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Neha T.
The combination of sports and career opportunities is perfect! Students need both physical activity and job prospects. Kudos to HPU for organizing both events back-to-back. Shimla's cool weather must have made the volleyball matches even more enjoyable! ⛰️
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Vikram J.
Good to see reputed companies participating in the job fair. But only 60 students? HPU should expand such opportunities to more departments and larger student groups. Career guidance is crucial in today's competitive market.
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Sunita R.
As a parent, I appreciate universities that focus on holistic development. Sports teach discipline and teamwork - qualities that help in professional life too. Hope my daughter gets to participate in such events when she joins college next year.

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