MIT World Peace University Establishes ‘Sports Advisory Board’ to Promote Sports Development |
MIT World Peace University established the ‘Sports Advisory Board’ with the aim of developing infrastructure, implementing sports policies, and fostering a positive attitude towards sports at the university level. The board also seeks to provide guidance from experienced players and create awareness about sports programs.
The first meeting of the ‘Sports Advisory Board,’ established by the Sports Department of WPU, was held at the Sant Shri Dnyaneshwar Hall of WPU. The dignitaries present at the time approved the decision, and the work will commence soon.
The meeting was presided over by the founder president of MIT WPU, Prof. Dr. Vishwanath Da. Karad. Also present were WPU Working President Dr. Rahul Vishwanath Karad, Vice-Chancellor Dr. R.M. Chitnis, Registrar Ganesh Pokale, WPU Sports Director Dr. P.G. Dhanve, and Co-Director Abhay Kachre.
Who are part of the board?
The ‘Sports Advisory Board’ includes renowned sportspersons from across the country, such as Anjali Bhagwat (Shooting, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award), Shantaram Jadhav (Kabaddi, Arjuna Award), Manoj Pingle (Boxing, Arjuna Award), Shrirang Inamdar (Kho Kho, Arjuna Award), Abhijit Kunte (Chess, Dhyan Chand Award), Prof. Vilas Kathure (Wrestling, Shiv Chhatrapati Award), Manoj Erande (Swimming, Shiv Chhatrapati Award), Ajit Jarande (Gymnastics, Shiv Chhatrapati Award), Yogesh Dhadve (Judo, Shiv Chhatrapati Award), Vaishali Phadtare (Volleyball, Shiv Chhatrapati Award), Dr. Kaustubh Radkar (Iron Man, Shiv Chhatrapati Award), Dr. Pallavi Kawane (Yoga, World Champion), Kapilesh Bhate (Horse Riding, International Player), Mandar Tamhane (Football, CEO North East United Football Club), Asim Patil (E-Sports and Industrialist), Sundar Iyer (Secretary, Lawn Tennis Association of India), Kamlesh Pisal (Secretary, MCA), Apurva Sontakke (Basketball, International Player), Umesh Zirpe (Everest Veer), Yogesh Natu (Football), Dr. Ajit Mapari (Sports Medicine), Dr. Swaroop Savnoor (Mental Training Coach), and Milind Dhamdhere (Senior Sports Journalist).
Additionally, Rekha Bhide (Hockey, Arjuna Award), Kamlesh Mehta (Table Tennis, Arjuna Award), and Aditya Kanitkar (Golf Coach) were present online.
The meeting provided scientific information on sports, sports activities, and organizing National Sports Day and Sports Week. The board aims to offer complete assistance to players aspiring to reach international levels, including access to international facilities and expert coaching. The board is also focused on providing state-of-the-art sports facilities for various sports, organizing league competitions at the university level, and eventually establishing a Sports University. To enhance sports culture, the initiative will engage students, professors, administration, sports experts, and the wider community through a multi-dimensional approach.
International players and student representatives of MIT WPU were also present at this meeting.
