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YMCA College of Physical Education
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YMCA College of Physical Education Celebrated Golden Jubilee Celebration
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The YMCA Bangalore having celebrated its centenary in the year 2000 witnessed another milestone in it fruitful existence which is the "Golden Jubilee" of the YMCA College of Physical Education. This historic landmark is manifestation of God Almighty's blessing on the organization which continues serving the people of this city. During the year of celebrations it is to have befitting a Bird's Eye view of the YMCA College and a glimpse of its history.
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The College Crest
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The crest stands as the symbol of the ideals and the purposes underlying the work of the College. The Inverted Equilateral red triangle is the YMCA symbol. The equal sides of the triangle stood for "Man's essential unity, body, mind and spirit.' Each being a necessary and essential part of man, he being neither one alone… Red for a symbol that could "stick right out'' and "yet be just as simple and strong''. The logo is guided and inspired by the great international organisation which strives for the education and enabling of youth all over the world, without distinction of creed, colour or caste, in a spirit of humanitarian service. Circle encompasses everything in a universal harmony and understanding as the core of all life.
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The YMCA was then the beehive of the sports activities and acted as the nucleus of sports promoting agencies in the city. Initially it was responsible for promoting and popularising games like Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Hockey. Cricket and Athletics. The state governing bodies in these games were formed through the efforts of Mr. A.C.Das, Mr. Subhan Singh, and other workers of YMCA who also conducted short term and week end courses for training physical education teachers and special training / coaching to improve the standard of sports. During those days the YMCA secretaries were deputed to go through physical education training. Mr. R.J. Solomon, General Secretary was deputed to George Williams College, Chicago.
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Mr.V.C.Varkey on his return from George Williams College, in June 1958 he took charge as General Secretary of YMCA Bangalore and established regular ten month Certificate course in Physical Education from August 1958 to train Physical Education Teachers for our state. Twenty-seven students were enrolled and offered Diploma Course for Graduates during that academic year.
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The Institution thus started carrying on the good work of many leaders. Mrs. Grace Tucker, Deputy Minister for Education played a prominent role in bringing Recognition from Government of Mysore to our College. Mr. Jaimitra did his specialisation from Russia and was the Lecturer and Principal from 1959 to 1975. Mr. M.J. Narendranath was sent for training at YMCA College of physical education Madras for his D.P.Ed course and deputed to George Williams College for Masters of Sports, who later took charge as General Secretary YMCA Bangalore from 1961 to 1995. During this time Mr. Gnana Asir, Mr. Thomas Mathew, Mr. Bobby Samson, Mr. Basker Raja, Mr. Raju, Mr. Sadashiva, Mrs. Deepu Varkey, Mrs. Grace, Mrs.Vanitha Putturaya, Mrs. Sudhamani, Mr. Somashaker, Mr. Vishakanttaswamy provided leadership. Later from 80s onwards Mr. Appanna, Mr. Rajkumar Devdas; Dr. N.V. Bhatt, & A. Maleques (till date) and others were among those who served and have been serving the college. During this time late Dr. K.J. Edward Kirbakaran and Mr. M.J. Narendranath gave their leadership as General Secretaries Mr. S.V. Rathna Kumar took over charge as General Secretary from 2005. These leaders played important role in stabilising YMCA College of physical education.
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Today our College stands out as one of the best Colleges in the country having trained over 3000 students not only from our state but through out the country. The College records distinctions achieved by many of our students serving around the country. Ms. Angel Mary, (National Pentathlon Athletics), Ms. Banumathi Mendon (Asian weight lifting) Mr. Somasheker, President Karnataka State Olympics Association are few of the many who have achieved their best, among our students.
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On the Occasion of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the YMCA College of Physical Education, Bangalore, our hearts naturally reaches out to the founders of the College for their sense of dedication and vision with which they nurtured this great institution in its formative years.
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The College has grown to the present status of a reputed institution with unmatched activities and unrivalled academic and professional standards affiliated to Bangalore University, recognised by the Government of Karnataka and NCTE.
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In the 50 years of its great history it was a long and hard road, yet we must salute, the Stalwarts like, Late V.C.Varkey, Mrs. Deepu Varkey, Late Jaimithra, Mr. Thomas Mathew, Late Bobby Samson, Mr. M.J.Narendranath and other great leaders who had dedicated service and sacrifice for the development of the profession and the institution to reach this level of excellence. These leaders are part of our proud Lumni of YMCA College of Physical Education, Madras, founded by Harry Crow Buck, the Father of "Modern Physical Education" in India.
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Physical Education Teachers Rally
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The Rally was organised on 28th August from City YMCA to Shikshakara Bhavan, K.G. Road, where more than 600 Physical Education teachers gathered for the one day seminar and to celebrate National Sports day, the Memory of Indian Hockey legend Dhyan Chand. Education Minister Mr. Vishveshwara Hegade Kageri, Commissioner for Public Instruction, spoke on that occasion.
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Thanksgiving Celebrations
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On 13th September 2008 Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving service and Inauguration of the Golden Jubilee celebrations were held at St. Marks Cathedral, M.G. Road, Bangalore. Rev. Dr. Israel Selvanayagam, Rev. Ambler, Rev. Daniel Ravikumar and Mrs. Rev. Evangelin conducted the service in a grand and colourful and in a meaningful manner. Dr. A. Ebenezer read the first reading, Mr. S.V. Rathna Kumar- the second reading and all the Secretaries took part in the reading of intercessory prayers. Goodwill's College students sang melodious, spirit filled Choirs of different hymns and songs.
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Golden Jubilee Inter school Tournament
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The Inauguration of Interschool tournament was held on 10th of November 2008 nearly 800 players. The games were Kho Kho Kabaddi, Volley Ball and Athletics for Primary and High Schoolboys an d girls of Bangalore District.
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Seminar and Release of Golden Jubilee Souvenir
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The Inauguration of Seminar was held on 27th November 2008 at YMCA by Sri. Basavaraja Horatti, Former Education Minister, Government of Karnataka by lighting the lamp. The Golden Jubilee Souvenir was released by him and following members were present. Mr. Rajesh Gundu Rao, Chairman Souvenir Committee, Prof. L.R. Vaidyanathan., Mr. M.J. Narendranath, former Principal, Sri. Gurubhakta, College Advisory committee chairman, and Mr. S.V. Rathna Kumar.
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The two days seminar on "Introduction of Physical Education as compulsory subject in Primary and Secondary schools in Karnataka" attracted more than 300 delegates from different parts of the state participated.In all ten resource persons presented the scientific session. Following are the resource personnel's: Prof. L.R. Vaidyanathan, Dr. Chandra Kumar, Dr. Sunder Raj Urs., Dr. Prakash. S M, Prof. Raju T. N, Sr. R. Srinivas, Dr. N. Vasudeva Bhatt, Mr. Nissar Ahmed, Mr. Gangaraju, Mr. Amarnath.
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Four dignitaries were honoured for their invaluable & distinctive services for YMCA including Mr. M.J. Narendranath, Prof. L.R. Vaidyanathan,(in the field of Physical Education), Mr. Maridyave Gowda and Mr. Praveen Ranka for their leadership and contribution to the YMCA in general.
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Valedictory function
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Valedictory function was held on 28th November 2008 at 4.00 p.m. Mr. Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri , Education Minister Govt. Karnataka was Chief Guest and gave Valedictory address.
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Mr. S.V. Rathna Kumar, General Secretary, welcomed the gathering, Prof. L.R. Vaidyanathan, gave a Memorandum to Education Minister . Dr. N. Vasudeva Bhatt read the report and Mr. Maleques proposed vote of thanks.
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Guest Speaker
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Miss. Shilpa, journalist gave a lecture on present trends in the media and in journalism. Dr. Prasad, Indian Kabaddi Coach, SAI Centre, Mr. Sathyanarayana, Kho Kho coach and Dr. Sridhar , Kabaddi Coach and the Guest Lectuers gave lectures on Indigenous activities on 9th May 2009 .
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Workshop
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Students attended workshop on nutrition and health organised by Learn Skill Summer camp on 9th May 2008. Republic Day was celebrated in fitting manner on 26th of January 2009, Mr. S.V. Rathna Kumar hoisted the National Flag., followed by Recreation games & community breakfast.
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Leadership training camp
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A week long leadership camp was organised at Kumbalgod YMCA from 30th March 2009, all the staff and students attended this successful training camp.
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Meditation yoga
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Students attended Meditation yoga class on 2nd April conducted by Nirmala Yoga Centre.
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Friendly matches: Students played friendly matches with YMCA summer camp students. Cricket umpiring Students experienced Cricket umpiring in YMCA Cricket Academy tournaments B.P.Ed First Semester results have been announced all the students passed out with First Class with securing Cent Percent result.
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