VIT Vellore hosts South Zone Inter-University Table Tennis tournament

South Zone Inter-University Table Tennis Tournament for Men inaugurated at VIT with emphasis on sportsmanship and personal development.

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The South Zone Inter-University Table Tennis Tournament for Men was inaugurated at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) on its campus here on Tuesday.

According to a press release, T. Arumugam, vice-chancellor, Thiruvalluvar University, inaugurated the tournament in the presence of G. Viswanathan, founder and chancellor, VIT; N.V. Thiyagachanthan, Director, Department of Physical Education; and Sankar Viswanathan, vice-president.

In his presidential address, G. Viswanathan said that participating in sports and games was more important than winning, as they help maintain physical and mental health. “Sportsmanship means that sportspersons will not entertain enmity if somebody wins the game. You (Sportsperson) will not become an enemy of anybody. Sportspersons know how to behave with others and how to be a team player. These are the aspects you learn when you participate in various sports,” he said.

Thiruvalluvar University vice-chancellor Mr. Arumugam said that the role of sports was key in moulding one’s personality. “Sports and games are an integral part of a human being’s daily life. So, sportspersons should make use of the opportunity to develop their game of interest, physique, and mind-set,” he said.

In the five-day competition, 103 teams from universities in South India will participate, the release said.