7th State Level Inter School Volley Ball Tournament

State level Inter school volley ball Tournament was hosted by Vickram College of Engineering on 04-11-16 and 05-11-16. There were 16 vibrant teams from various schools which participated with remarkable zest for activities. The Tournament was inaugurated by Joint Secretary of Vikram College Of Engineering Mr.M.S.Vickram, and he gave the presidential address to the gathering.

Four teams were selected to competed with each other for the Semi – Finals. After facing a serious of tough matches Mangayarkarasi Hr.Sec.school, Madurai emerged as Laurel - Winners, Govt.Hr.Sec.school Dhaniyamangalam secures the position of being the Runners and Govt.Hr.Sec.school Tekku Theru occupies the Third position. Fourth position is St.Britto Hr.Sec School, Madurai.

Valedictory function was organised to honour the triumphant teams on 05.11.16. The Valedictory function started with the invocation and Mr.M.Senthilkumar, Physical Director, Vickram College of Engineering delivered the welcome address. Sri. M.K.S. Sreenivasan, Chairman, Vickram College of Engineering delivered the presidential address and appreciated the participants for participating. He also said that engaging in a sport will increase self-esteem and self-efficacy, which also significantly reduces the level of stress. He insisted that participating in a group or team sport can provide a powerful medium for acquiring social contact to make new friends and to develop a feeling of camaraderie by working towards a mutual goal.

Mr.Mangalaeswaran, District Inspector of Police, Sivagangai gave the chief guest address on fitness and sports. He said that physical fitness is a general state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities. And he also said that sports teaches discipline which elivates the students to reach great heights in life. He concluded his speech by encouraging the participants to do exercise regularly which can also be a powerful mechanism for alleviating stress. The Chief Guest distributed the prizes. And the program ended with the National Anthem. The program was well organised by Dr.Nagarajan, Principal, Vickram College of Engineering and Mr.M.Senthilkumar, Physical Director, Vickram College of Engineering .