Prayagraj Conference Concludes with Focus on Linking Education and Sports for Students’ All-Round Growth

Prayagraj : The second day of the 9th International Conference and Award Ceremony 2026 concluded successfully with a series of academic and technical sessions. The event was organised jointly by the National Khel Utthan Parishad, Prayagraj, and Kulbhaskar Ashram P.G. College, Prayagraj, on the 93rd birth anniversary of Prof. Prabhu Kumar Pachauri.

The conference aimed to promote the intellectual, physical, mental, social and moral development of students by bringing education and sports together, while encouraging research, innovation and academic dialogue.

In the first session of the day, Prof. George Abraham, Principal of YMCA, Chennai, was the chief guest, and Prof. S.P. Verma presided. The second session featured Prof. D.C. Lal, Head of the Department of Physical Education at Allahabad University, as keynote speaker, with Prof. C.S. Chaubey in the chair.

At the closing ceremony, the chief guest was a representative of Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj. Prof. Shashi Kapoor, Joint Director of Higher Education, Dr. Pankaj Singh, Statistical Officer at the Directorate of Education, and permanent guest R.P. Khare attended as special guests. Senior advocate Sunil Dutt Kautilya, General Secretary of the Kayastha Pathshala Trust and the college’s managing committee, presided. Principal Prof. Dr. Gitanjali Maurya thanked all guests, academics, researchers and participants.

More than 200 ideas and research presentations were shared by participants from across India and abroad. Speakers enriched the discussions with their academic experience and research-based perspectives, giving attendees a chance to reflect on education, sports, research and the holistic development of students.

The organising committee presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Prof. George Abraham, along with awards to 45 other outstanding teachers and participants.

(Report : Zainul Abdin)