In a vibrant display of unity and sportsmanship, Parakram 2023, the annual sports fest organised by Jaypee University Of Information Technology’s Youth Club, commenced with gusto following a dazzling opening ceremony hosted at the JUIT auditorium by the Honourable Vice Chancellor, Prof. R.K. Sharma along with Registrar and dean of students Maj. Gen. Rakesh Bassi. Faculty Coordinator, JYC, Dr. Naveen Jaglan, Sports faculty Coordinator, Mr. Muneesh Sood, Former JYC faculty coordinator, Dr. Amit Srivastava, Associate Dean (Innovations) Prof. Shruti Jain, Media In-charge, JUIT, Prof. Tiratha Raj Singh and other faculty members along with several students joined this inaugural ceremony. Over the course of the next three days, this sporting extravaganza will witness fierce competition among around 400 talented participants from universities including IIT Ropar, IGMC, Shimla, Chitkara University (Baddi), Chitkara University (Rajpura),  Bahra University, Doon Business University, and UIET Panjab University, who will engage in a diverse array of sports including badminton, volleyball, basketball, cricket, chess, table tennis, and football. Over the next two days, participants will engage in fierce battles across various sports, competing for the coveted Parakram trophies, all while fostering lifelong bonds, promoting physical fitness and nurturing the spirit of sportsmanship. As athletes give their all on the courts, fields and tables, they also showcase resilience, teamwork and unwavering dedication, transcending competition and fostering lasting memories.

Parakram 2023 has begun on an exceptional note, promising an exciting three days of athletic prowess and friendship and it’s important to remember that the true essence of this event lies in the unity and sportsmanship it fosters among universities. Let the games begin and may the best team win not just in sports but also in fostering a spirit of unity and sportsmanship that transcends the boundaries of competition.