New Delhi: Usha International has always been committed towards encouraging young and promising sporting talents in the country. Taking forward this commitment this year, Usha convened the Dr. Bharat Ram Open Sports Meet 2013, at the reputed Lady Shri Ram College, in New Delhi. This is the fourth year of Usha’s association with this event. Chhaya Shriram, Director, Usha International and Dr. Meenakshi Gopinath, Principal, Lady Shri Ram College felicitated the winners of the event. Lady Shriram College won the maximum number of accolades in the girl’s category Shiv Nadar University won maximum awards in the boy’s category.

The three day sporting event, from 25th to 27th of October witnessed participation of over 50 colleges from the Delhi- NCR region. The aim of this festival was to promote the spirit of sportsmanship, and to spread the message of peace and goodwill through unity and team spirit.

Lady Shri Ram College is the only ladies college in Delhi University which hosts this annual sports extravaganza for both men and women. The competition covers a wide array of sports, including Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Judo, Chess, Athletics, Lawn tennis, Shooting, Soccer etc. The prize distribution ceremony for the meet was conducted at 4:00 pm on Sunday 27th Oct- 2013.

Speaking on the occasion, Chhaya Shriram, Director, Usha International said, “Our heartiest congratulation goes to LSR girls and Shiv Nadar University boys for winning the sports meet. Dr. Bharat Ram Open Sports Meet had witnessed overwhelming success in the past and this year was no different. We have been successfully championing the cause of promoting diverse forms of sports and extra-curricular activities across the country. Our association with LSR Annual Sports Festival is another step in encouraging promising sporting talents in the country.

A keen supporter of Sports for over 25 years, Usha International organizes various sporting events such as Ladies Amateur Golf Events, Junior Golf Championships and Training Programmes, Mawana Marathon and now Ultimate Flying Disc Tournament.