Kattankulathur: SRM College of Physiotherapy at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (SRM MCH&RC), Kattankulathur achieved a Guinness World Record for ‘Most people lighting flame torches in a relay’. Over 300 students took part in this attempt at the torch conclusion ceremony of the Physio Run 2023: Resounding Overnight Momentous (ROM).
The event was organized to commemorate World Physiotherapy Day. The event comprised a non-stop relay run (2350 Km) by 80 students of physiotherapy with a lighted torch. The run started at SRM University, Haryana, and concluded at SRMIST, Kattankulathur. The aim of the run was towards one of the Sustainable Development Goals laid out by the United Nations, emphasizing ‘Good Health and Well-being’.
The torch ignition was done by the Vice Chancellor of SRM University, Sonepat, Haryana, Dr. Paramjit Singh Jaswal on 30 August 2023. In his special address at the conclusion ceremony, SRM MCH&RC’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, Lt Col (Dr) A. Ravi Kumar, said, “We are extremely proud and happy that SRM College of Physiotherapy has outshone and proved that nothing is impossible. You will be a role model for many students, both now and in the future. You have demonstrated the power of teamwork and motivation to the world to spread the message of sustainable development goals, SDG 3 – health and well-being for all.” Chief guest Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tambaram, Mr. Pavan Kumar Reddy said, “This run serves a noble purpose by raising awareness about the importance of promoting good health and well-being among individuals, especially students. Consistent hard work and unwavering focus will aid in achieving these dreams.”
He also said that failures are a natural part of any journey and instead of fearing them, they should be used as stepping stones for success.
An adjudicator from Guinness World Records, Mr. Rishi Nath handed over the citation to students who participated in this run. Vote of thanks was delivered by the vice principal and organizing secretary, Mr. T. N. Suresh. Present on the occasion were SRMIST’s Registrar Dr. S. Ponnusamy, Dean (Medical) Dr. Nitin Madhusudan Nagarkar, Dean I/C (College of Physiotherapy) Prof. T.S. Veera Goudhaman among others.
