Mangalore University Inter-Collegiate Badminton Tournament (M & W) 2024-25

Date : Oct 26, 2024

Mangalore University Inter-Collegiate Badminton Tournament (Men & Women) 2024-25 is an annual event hosted by one of the colleges affiliated to Mangalore University in coordination with the Department of Physical Education, Mangalore University. This year, Father Muller College (Department of Speech & Hearing) was requested to take the lead and organize the event. The two-day tournament held on the 18^th & 19^th October, 2023 at Father Muller Indoor Stadium, a testament to athleticism and sportsmanship, brought together a plethora of budding badminton talents from various colleges affiliated to Mangalore University. The event was coordinated by Mr Chandrashekara S. N. (Physical Education Instructor, FMC), Mrs. Sushma K. R. (Physical Education Instructor, FMC), Mr Pancham Ponnana and Dr. Prashasti Poovaiah (Sports Coordinators, FMC) under the guidance of Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho (Director, FMCI), Rev. Fr George Jeevan Sequeira (Administrator, FMMCH), Rev. Fr Donald Nilesh Crasta (Asst Administrator, FMMCH), Rev. Fr Ajith B. Menezes (Administrator, FMMC), and Prof. Cynthia Santhmayor (Principal, FMC).

The tournament commenced with a captivating inaugural ceremony graced by the distinguished presence of the esteemed Chief Guest Dr Latheesh Leo, Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics, FMMCH, and President of the ceremony, Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho (Director, FMCI), Dr. Haridas Kuloor, Assistant Director of Physical Education at Mangalore University, along with the Principal and Physical Directors. Prof. Cynthia Santhmayor (Principal, FMC) welcomed the gathering which was followed by the lamp lighting ceremony. Following this was the Chief Guest's and the Presidential Address. The Chief Guest, Dr Latheesh Leo emphasized on the importance of sports in fitness and how it helps us live a healthy life. Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho in his presidential address, articulated the significance of sports in holistic education. The opening ceremony was concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by Mr Pancham Ponnana, the sports coordinator.

A total of 267 participants across 32 colleges under the affiliation of Mangalore University participated in the tournament. Among them, 32 men's teams and 26 women's teams took part in the knock-out preliminary round on October 18^th, 2024. On October 19^th, 2024 the championship rounds were held between the semi-finalists of the preliminary round held the previous day and semi-finalists of the championship round of the previous year 2023-24. A total of 8 men's teams and 8 women's teams participated in the championship round. Alongside this, the university trials were also conducted on the 19^th of October, 2024.

The tournament showcased exceptional talent and competitive spirit among the participants. The players displayed impeccable techniques, swift footwork and tactical prowess throughout the matches.

The closing ceremony of the tournament took place on October 19^th, 2024. Prof. Cynthia Santhumayor (Principal FMC), Dr Gerald Santhosh DSouza (Director, Department of Physical Education, Mangalore University), Dr. Haridas Kuloor (Assistant Director, Department of Physical Education, Mangalore University), Mr Chandrashekhara S. N. & Mrs. Sushma K N (Physical Education Instructors, FMC), Mr Pancham Ponnana and Dr. Prashasti Poovaiah (Sports Coordinators, FMC) were present for the valedictory ceremony. Prof. Cynthia Santhmayor and Dr Gerald DSouza spoke a few words congratulating all the players, winners as well as the participants and appreciated the organizers, following which Mr Chandrashekhara concluded the formal ceremony with a vote of thanks. The prizes were then distributed to the winners of the badminton tournament.

The winners of the badminton tournament for the men's and women's categories under preliminary and championship rounds are as follows:

The rolling trophy 'Sri Kemmara Balakrishna Gowda Memorial Trophy for Men' was bagged by Alva's College, Moodbidri.

We extend our gratitude to all the Physical Education Directors, coaches, and Team Managers for their active participation and invaluable support.