Solan
The semester tournaments hosted by Jaypee University of Information Technology from February 12th to 18th emerged as a proud celebration of athleticism and sportsmanship, drawing enthusiastic participation from students across diverse disciplines. Organised meticulously by the Sports Club of JYC in close supervision of dedicated sports coaches Mr. Paras Gautam and Nisha Hooda. This multi-day sports extravaganza embraced an extensive array of sporting disciplines, ranging from the intense matches of basketball, cricket, volleyball, football and badminton to the cerebral challenges posed by chess and table tennis and even extending to the cutting-edge realm of E-sports. What truly set this edition apart, however, was the groundbreaking inclusion of athletics, an inspired addition that injected a fresh burst of excitement into the proceedings, from the sprints and long-distance runs to the displays of strength and precision in shot put and discus throw. The debut of athletics not only broadened the tournament’s scope but also underscored its commitment to embracing new sporting horizons.
The climactic finals on February 18th, the campus buzzed with an electric atmosphere, as students converged to witness and engage in thrilling encounters. Among the notable winners were the Team ‘Weekend Players’ in Football, team ‘Block Party’ in Volleyball, team ‘Khedi Ballers’ in Basketball, team ‘Naam me kya rakha hai’ got first place in Table Tennis and team ‘XChrome’ emerged as runner ups, team ‘Shuttlers’ securing the first place and team ‘Dropshot Demons’ securing the second place in Badminton, Jatin Patiyal clinched gold in Sprints, Lakshay in the Boys’ Long Distance Run, Ibadat in the Girls’ Long Distance Run, and in Chess Abhinav Manda clinched the first place and Paras Sharma secured the second place.
As the sun set on this memorable week of spirited competition and collective camaraderie, it became abundantly clear that the tournaments had not only succeeded in igniting a passion for sports among the students but also served as a powerful catalyst for fostering unity and mutual respect. Looking ahead, the resounding success of this tournament serves as a testament to the enduring value of such sporting spectacles, spurring the JYC to redouble its efforts in organising future tournaments.