Players showed their strength in Kabaddi , Volleyball , Table Tennis , Pickleball and Badminton .
Hamirpur , October 22, 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) Inter – College Sports Meet 2026 is being organized at Gautam College of Pharmacy , Hamirpur, under the Gautam Group of Colleges. Athletes from various colleges participated enthusiastically in the competition , showcasing their sporting talent , discipline , team spirit , and competitive skills . Engineer Anupam Kumar Thakur , Registrar , Himachal Pradesh Technical University , was the chief guest , and Prof. ( Dr. ) Umesh Chand Rathore , Dean , HPTU , Hamirpur , was the special guest . Mr. Jagdish Gautam , MD , Gautam Group of Colleges , Mr. Rajneesh Gautam , Secretary, and Prof. ( Dr. ) Sanjay Kumar , Director – cum – Principal , Gautam College of Pharmacy, encouraged the athletes and described sports as an important medium for the all – round development of students .
Players showed enthusiasm in various sports competitions
During the sports meet , matches of various sports including Kabaddi , Volleyball , Table Tennis , Pickleball and Badminton were held .
Kabaddi : The first match of the competition was played between Green Hills College and Vinayaka College of Pharmacy , Kullu , in which the team of Vinayaka College of Pharmacy , Kullu was the winner .
Volleyball : In the girls ‘ category , MGGEC , Kotla , competed against JNGC , Sundernagar . Meanwhile , Shanti Niketan College emerged victorious in the match between Shanti Niketan College and TR Abhilashi College . Additionally , a match was held between LR College , Solan , and Hyper College , Nadaun .
Table Tennis : The competition was played between Gautam College of Pharmacy and GCP Rakkad . Players from JNGC , Sundernagar , and RGES , Nagrota also participated .
Pickleball : In the boys ‘ singles category , GCP Nagrota and MGGEC competed . In the girls ‘ singles category , players from GPS Nagrota and GCP Rakkad showcased their talent .
Badminton : The competition was contested between GCP Rakkad and TR Abhilashi College . In the doubles category , players from GCP Nagrota and Hydro College , Bilaspur participated .
MD Shri Jagdish Gautam encouraged the players .
Speaking on the occasion , Mr. Jagdish Gautam, MD of Gautam Group of Colleges , said that sports play a vital role in the physical and mental development of students . Sports develop discipline , self – confidence , leadership skills , and team spirit . He encouraged the athletes to participate in competitions with a sporting spirit and bring glory to their institutions .
Prof. ( Dr. ) Sanjay Kumar explained the importance of sports
Gautam College of Pharmacy Director – cum – Principal Prof. ( Dr. ) Sanjay Kumar said that participation in sports , along with academics , is essential for students ‘ personality development . Sports teach students to face challenges , make informed decisions under pressure , and achieve goals through collective efforts . He emphasized that every athlete should learn from victory and defeat and strive for continued improvement .
Rajneesh Gautam gave the message of sportsmanship
Mr. Rajneesh Gautam , Secretary of Gautam Group of Colleges , Hamirpur , said that while sports competitions involve wins and losses , the most important thing is to participate and showcase your talent . He said , ” Winning and losing are part of the game . Only those who play on the field get the opportunity to complain . Students who do n’t participate in competitions miss out on the real experience , challenges , and learnings of sports . Therefore , every student should take the initiative to participate in sports . Instead of being disappointed by defeat , learn from it and prepare better for the next competition . ” He encouraged all participants to maintain sportsmanship , observe discipline , and respect one another .
Aim of all – round development through sports
The HPTU Inter – College Sports Meet 2026 provides students from various colleges with an opportunity to showcase their athletic talents , enhance mutual coordination , and gain competitive experience . This event encourages students to actively participate in sports alongside their studies .
