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The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success. He also writes the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Fischer, wife of chief guest Mr. Gerhard Fischer (Consul, Federal Republic of Germany). The overall winner of the event was the YMCA College of Physical Education according to Paul’s report.   It is likely that the young boy in the photograph is the son…

This photograph was taken during the prize distribution ceremony during the first Inter-Collegiate Sports Meet at IIT Madras. The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success. He also writes the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Fischer, wife of chief guest Mr. Gerhard Fischer (Consul, Federal Republic of Germany).   Mr. Lionel Paul (Sports Secretary) is…

P. Ananda Bhat (Gymkhana General Secretary) was a student of Chemical Engineering who hailed from Karkala, Karnataka.  This photograph was possibly taken after the sports event took place at the stadium. We know from photographs that tea was served at the stadium after which a valedictory function was held at the venue.   This event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but…

This photograph was taken during the first Inter-Collegiate Sports Meet at the Institute. According to Lionel Paul’s (Sports Secretary) report in the IIT Madras Annual Number 1963-1964, the meet was followed by a sumptuous tea, after which the prize distribution was held.    In the photograph, facing camera, from the left, Mrs. Ann Lohmann Fisher, Mrs. Shanti Sengupto (Director’s wife) and Mr. Gerhard Fischer (Consul, Federal Republic of Germany). Prof. P. C. Varghese (Civil Engineering Department) is seen to the far right.

The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success. The student in the photograph is yet to be identified.

The photograph was taken during the first Inter-Collegiate Sports Meet.  It shows some of the faculty of IIT Madras and the distinguished guests who were invited for the event.    In the photograph, second row from left, Prof. W. Koch (Physics Department, second from left), Prof. Gerhard Rouve (Civil Engineering Department, fourth from left), Prof. R. A. Kraus (Advisor to the Government of India, fifth from left) and Prof. Wolfgang Scheer (Mechanical Engineering Department, sixth from left).    First row from the left, Mrs. Rouve (third from left), Mrs. Kraus (…

The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success.  The student in the photograph is yet to be identified. Prof. B. Sengupto (Director of IIT Madras) can be seen in the image (second from right).

The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success.  The student in the photograph is yet to be identified.

The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success. He also writes the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Fischer, wife of chief guest Mr. Gerhard Fischer (Consul, Federal Republic of Germany).  The overall winner of the event was the YMCA College of Physical Education according to Paul’s report.   The other persons in the photograph are yet to be…

The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success. He also writes the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Fischer, wife of chief guest Mr. Gerhard Fischer (Consul, Federal Republic of Germany). The overall winner of the event was the YMCA College of Physical Education according to Paul’s report.   It is likely that the young boy in the photograph is the son…

This photograph was taken during the first Inter-Collegiate Sports Meet at IIT Madras. The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success.

Taken during the first Inter-Collegiate Sports Meet of IIT Madras, this photograph shows a group photograph with the Director of IIT Madras and other important personalities at the event.  The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success.    From the left, a gentleman who is yet to be identified, Mr. Ananda Bhat (General Secretary), Mr. Gerhard…

According to Lionel Paul’s (Sports Secretary) report in the IIT Madras Annual Number 1963-1964, the meet was followed by a sumptuous tea, after which the prize distribution was held.  Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, in black suit and sunglasses) and Prof. G. S. Laddha (Director of A. C. Tech., seated next to Prof. Sengupto, in a light suit and tie) are seen among others.

Lionel Paul (Sports Secretary) played tennis, hockey and table tennis. He also participated in track and field events. During his time at IIT Madras he evolved into an outstanding singles player and won the Stanley Cup, conducted by the Loyola College, for inter-collegiate Tennis a number of times. His tennis prowess even allowed him to tuck away a win against the Wimbledon semi-finalist Anand Amritraj one year. Lionel Paul served as General Secretary of the student body (Gymkhana) during the final year of his B. Tech.

The event has been described in the IIT Madras Annual Number of 1963-1964. Lionel Paul, the Sports Secretary states in his report that the event was held on 1 and 2 February, 1964. Paul notes that there were relatively few entries from the city colleges but the event was a success. He also writes the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Fischer, wife of chief guest Mr. Gerhard Fischer (Consul, Federal Republic of Germany). The overall winner of the event was the YMCA College of Physical Education according to Paul’s report.   It is likely that the young boy in the photograph is the son…