Nagpur University Launches Softball Campaign with Decisive 10-0 Victory
Nagpur University made a powerful statement on Friday, blanking Mewar University from Rajasthan with a commanding 10-0 scoreline to kick off their participation in the All India Inter-University Women's Softball Championship. The match unfolded at the Shivaji Science College ground in Amravati, setting a high standard for the tournament's opening day.
Maharashtra Teams Deliver Mixed Results in Early Games
In other fixtures involving teams from Maharashtra, the University of Mumbai secured a solid 11-06 victory over Maharaja Surajmal Brij University from Bharatpur. Similarly, the University of Pune demonstrated their prowess with a straightforward 7-0 win against Jalandhar. However, not all local squads fared well, as SNDT Women's University from Mumbai suffered a disappointing 0-7 defeat to Udaipur's Janardhan Rai University.
Host institutions SGB Amravati University and Gondwana University are scheduled to commence their campaigns starting Saturday, adding to the competitive atmosphere in Amravati.
Championship Inaugurated with Official Ceremony
The women's championship was formally inaugurated earlier by Amravati Collector Ashish Yerekar. The ceremony was graced by the presence of SGBAU pro-Vice Chancellor Mahendra Dhore, Shivaji Education Society treasurer Dilip Ingole, principal GV Korpe, alongside notable figures Subhash Gawande, Suraj Yeotikar, Tanuja Raut, and convenor Rupali Ingole.
National Participation and Comprehensive Results
A total of 98 universities from across India are participating in this prestigious tournament, highlighting the widespread interest and competitive spirit in women's softball at the university level.
Other notable results from the championship include:
- Kurukshetra University defeated Jhunjhunu 7-0.
- HYV Durg University triumphed over CGC University, Mohali, 7-0.
- Mangalore University overwhelmed Vikram University, Ujjain, with a 16-1 score.
- RGPV Bhopal secured a 7-0 win against SGS University, Desar.
- MDS University, Ajmer, beat Dr KNM University 7-0.
- Visveshwaraya Technological University from Karnataka prevailed over Maulana Aazad University, Rajasthan, 7-0.
- Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, blanked Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 10-0.
- Osmania University dominated Solapur University 11-0.
- SK University, Hanumangardh, lost to JNVU Jodhpur 0-7.
- University of Delhi defeated LNIPE, Gwalior, 10-0.
- Jivaji University, Gwalior, edged out Yogi Vemanna Kadapa University 2-0.
- Jagdishprasad Jhabarlal University, Jhunjhunu, fell to Hemchandracharya Gujarat University, Patan, 7-0.
- Aligarh University routed University of Kota with a staggering 20-4 victory.
- RGUOKT (Andhra Pradesh) beat UUVV, Bhubaneswar, 7-0.
- Manipur University lost to Pacific University 6-13.
- APJ Abdul Kalam University was defeated by University of Kerala 11-0.
- Barkatulla University, Bhopal, overcame Punjabi University, Patiala, 7-0.
- MGS Bikaner University triumphed over SBU Karimnagar 7-0.
- GNDU, Amritsar, secured a 5-0 win against Kurukshetra University.
- Saurashtra University, Rajkot, narrowly defeated Dr Subhash University, Junagadh, 6-5.
- PDUSU, Sikar, beat University of Ajmer 7-0.
- Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, lost a close match to Mangalgangotri University, Bangalore, 4-5.
The tournament continues with intense competition as universities from diverse regions showcase their talent and determination in this national softball event.
