Jwala Gutta opens gym at MCRHRD

Hyderabad: Jwala Gutta, celebrated Badminton player and recipient of Arjuna award on Friday inaugurated a gymnasium in the Vivekananda Block and an Outdoor Badminton Court on the Dr MCR HRD Institute campus.

Trainee Civil Servants from across the country, who are undergoing 94th Foundation Course at the Institute, officers, Faculty and staff of the Institute were present. An interactive session was held on the occasion at the SK Hall and Jwala Gutta answered a number of questions asked by the trainee civil servants.

Jwala said career in sports and games was highly competitive, which brings in its wake both successes and failures. "A well-rounded personality, high self-confidence, positive thinking, discipline, and dedication are the hallmarks of all successful sportspersons", she added. She said merely getting medals and awards may make a sportsperson a champion, but not a legend. "Contributing to the well-being of society is the mantra for a sportsperson to emerge as a legend", she added.

While Institute Director General B P Acharya presented mementos to Jwala Gutta, ADG. Harpreet Singh, presided over the interactive session. Mohita Saxena, ISS, welcomed the gathering.