Government College for Girls, Ludhiana

The Department of Physical Education was established in year 1943 with the motto “ Discipline & Unity”. It can also be referred as ‘THE DEPARTMENT WITH A HEART’. The main goal of this department is to develop students and sports leaders of character who are physically and mentally tough by engaging students in activities that promote and enhance a healthy lifestyle, physical fitness, sports, cognitive skills and psychomotor performance. Our college has been excelling in the field of sports since its inception. Every year hundred of players participate in inter-college competitions of Panjab University Chandigarh and other state and national level competitions also. The college provides nurturing and positive sports environment to students for their overall growth and development. Apart from this, students are also continuously imparted knowledge to attain physical fitness, adopt healthy lifestyle and develop a competitive among them. Students have also proved their mettle by participating multiple national and international tournaments. Our proud alumni Ms. Sandeep Kaur has brought laurels to college by bagging 4^th position twice in Powerlifting at Asian Championship 2018 and Asian Championship 2023 held in Mongolia and Kerala respectively. Another student Ms. Rajpreet Kaur also made college proud by winning silver medal in Asian Championship 2017 held in kerala. We have a highly qualified, trained and experienced faculty to train our students in games of their interests. We also have individual trained coaches for different games who provide specialised training to our students for the particular event. Our college organizes Annual Sports Day, intercollege competitions and celebrate National Sports Day & World Physical Education Day every year to promote students participation in sports, foster sportsmanship and to develop national integration and patriotism among students.

Activities:

Session 2022-23

S.No.	Date	Activity	No. of Participants	Details
1	29^thAugust,2022	117th Birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand	500	117th Birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand celebrated by Department of physical education.
2	11 to 13^thNovember,2022	Basketball inter college competition by Department of Physical Education GCG Ludhiana	70	Dept. of Physical education organized panjab university basketball inter college competition on 11 to 13^th November, 2022.
3	21^STFebuary,2023	80th Annual Athletic Meet was organized by GCG	More than 250	80th Annual Athletic Meet was organized by GCG Ludhiana on 21st February,2023. Mr.Jasdev Singh Sekhon general Commissioner of Nagar Nigam Ludhiana and Mr. Gurpreet Bassi Gogi M.L.A of Ludhiana were the chief guests of the meet. Students participated various events like as Jumps, throws, races and funny games. Riya Riyal (B.Sc. non. med) declared best player of the meet.
4	11^thMarch,2023	Extention lecture by Prof. Nishan Singh Deol for skill development and career counselling	More than 250	Dept. of physical education conduct a Extention lecture by Prof. Nishan Singh Deol for skill development and career counselling on 11^th March,2023 .
5	13^thMarch,2023	Educational tours to Prof. Gursewak Singh govt. College for physical education, Patiala	More than 250	Department of Physical Education organized Educational tours to Prof. Gursewak Singh govt. College for physical education, Patiala on 10^th march 2023 and Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports, Patiala on 13^th march,2023.

Session 2023-24

S.No.	Date	Activity	No. of Participants	Details
1	29^th August 2023	National Sports Day	300	National Sports day were celebrated on 29th August 2023 in the loving memory of Major Dhyan Chand ji, Indian hockey wizard . Total 300 students participated in the event. Jalandhar Traffic incharge Meena Kumari ji, International weightlifter was the main chief guest few sports students of our college were given honour in this event. students are told about the life and major achievements of Major Dhyan Chand ji on this particular day.
2	17 January 2024	One-day workshop on Martial arts	-	The Department of Physical Education organized a one-day workshop on martial arts on 17 January 2024 , conducted in two sessions—morning and evening. The resource person for the workshop was Dr. Simarpreet Kaur, a renowned expert in martial arts. The event aimed to promote physical fitness, self-defense skills, and mental discipline among students. The workshop started around 9 am and continued till 5pm in the evening. 93 students participated in the event. Both sessions witnessed enthusiastic participation from students. Dr. Simarpreet Kaur shared practical techniques, along with insights into the philosophy of martial arts, emphasizing resilience, focus, and self-confidence. The sessions were interactive, with students actively engaging in learning the techniques demonstrated. The workshop was well-received and it contributed significantly to students' holistic development
3	6^{th and}7^thMarch 2024	81^th Annual Sports Meet	-	Annual Sports Meet was organized by GCG. Dr Ashwani Bhalla, deputy director, Department of Higher Education, Punjab, was the chief guest at the prize distribution function. The chief guest congratulated the principal on the college getting Grade A in NAAC accreditation. He urged the students to aim for achieving higher positions in different levels of the government services. Nivedita Sharma, head of Physical Education Department, read the annual report, highlighting achievements of the college students. While Rajina was declared the best athlete, Vani Puri bagged the best player award.

Session 2024-25

Sr. No.	Date	Activity	Resource Person	No of Participants	Details
1	6^th -7^th March 2024	Annual Sports Day	Dr. Ashwani Bhalla , Deputy Director, DHE, Punjab		Annual sports day 2024
2	29^th August 2024	National Sports Day	International weight lifterMs. Meena Kumari, Sub Inspector, Traffic Incharge, Jalandhar	300	National Sports day were celebrated on 29th August 2023 in the loving memory of Major Dhyan Chand ji, Indian hockey wizard. Total 300 students participated in the event. Jalandhar Traffic incharge Meena Kumari ji, International weightlifter was the main chief guest few sports students of our college were given honour in this event. students are told about the life and major achievements of Major Dhyan Chand ji on this particular day.
3	29-08-2024	Volleyball Intramural competition	-	80	On the occasion of National Sports Day – Volleyball matches were organized. 6 teams were formed – 2 from each year of BA physical education students.
4	17 January 2025	One-day workshop on martial arts	Dr. Simarpreet Kaur, a renowned expert in martial arts.		The workshop started around 9 am and continued till 5pm in the evening. 93 students participated in the event. Both sessions witnessed enthusiastic participation from students. Dr. Simarpreet Kaur shared practical techniques, along with insights into the philosophy of martial arts, emphasizing resilience, focus, and self-confidence. The sessions were interactive, with students actively engaging in learning the techniques demonstrated.The workshop was well-received and it contributed significantly to students' holistic development
5	21-02-2025 & 22-02-2025	Annual Sports Day	-	2500	82^nd Annual Sports Day concluded on 22^nd feb. with Harleen Kaur being adjudged the best athlete and Vani Puri being honoured as the player of the Year.
6	29^th August 2025	National Sports Day	-		Under the able guidance of Principal Mrs. Suman Lata Ji, the Department of Physical Education and Sports of Government College for Girls, Ludhiana celebrated National Sports Day on 29 August to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand Ji. Various events including wrestling, basketball, 100 m race, netball, kabaddi and weight lifting were conducted with great enthusiasm. The winners were awarded medals by Principal Mrs. Suman Lata Ji. The event was graced by Vice Principal ma'am along with the senior staff council, and was successfully organized by the Head of the Physical Education Department, Mrs. Nivedita.