CSJM University Kanpur Triumphs in Kho Kho Championship Opener
In a thrilling display of athleticism, host CSJM University Kanpur secured a decisive victory over Savitribai Phule Pune University with a score of 34-26 in a well-contested match. This win propels them into the next round of the All India Inter-University Men Kho Kho championship, which commenced on Monday in Kanpur.
Competitive Encounters Across the Tournament
The championship featured several closely fought matches, highlighting the intense competition among participating universities:
- Lovely University Punjab emerged victorious against Mumbai University with a score of 33-27.
- Mangalore University outperformed Delhi University, winning 34-30.
- Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar University dominated BNU University with a commanding 42-24 win.
- Chaudhary Devi Lal University Sirsa defeated Kalyani University 36-26.
- Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University Nanded triumphed over Sido Kanhu Birsa University 39-30.
- Calicut University secured a win against VidyaSagar University 28-18.
- Davangere University Karnataka beat Hemchandra University 32-23.
Inauguration Ceremony Sets the Stage
The championship was formally inaugurated earlier in the morning by Vice-Chancellor Prof Vinay Kumar Pathak in a simple and graceful function. The event was attended by key dignitaries, including:
- Pro Vice-Chancellor Sudhir Kumar Awasthi
- Manoj Reddy, the AIU Observer
- Shrawan Kumar, Head of the Department of Physical Education
- Nimisha Kushwaha, Sports Secretary
- Other professors and university officials
This gathering underscored the importance of the tournament in promoting university-level sports and fostering a spirit of healthy competition among institutions across India.
