First inter-college sports fest concludes at JRD Sports Complex with 400-plus participants
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Jamshedpur, October 12: Jamshedpur’s sporting landscape received a boost with the successful conclusion of the inaugural Inter-College Sports…
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Jamshedpur, October 12: Jamshedpur’s sporting landscape received a boost with the successful conclusion of the inaugural Inter-College Sports Fest 2026 at the JRD Sports Complex on Sunday. The two-day event brought together more than 400 students from seven educational institutions for competitions across six sporting disciplines.
Organised to promote sporting excellence, teamwork and healthy competition among students, the tournament featured participation from Karim City College, Netaji Subhas University, Arka Jain University, Al Kabir Polytechnic, XLRI Jamshedpur, NIT Jamshedpur and RVS.
Students competed in athletics, badminton, table tennis, basketball, futsal and volleyball in both boys’ and girls’ categories, showcasing their skills and competitive spirit beyond the classroom.
Six Sporting Disciplines Bring Students Together
The athletics programme featured the 100-metre and 200-metre races, 4×100-metre relay, long jump and shot put.
The tournament provided a platform for young athletes to test their abilities, demonstrate their sporting talent and build camaraderie with students from other institutions.
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All sporting events concluded by 2.30 pm on Sunday, followed by a cultural programme at the basketball court at 4 pm. Students from the participating colleges showcased their artistic talents, adding a celebratory dimension to the sporting event.
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The prize distribution ceremony was held at 6.30 pm in the presence of Tata Steel Vice-President, Corporate Services, D.B. Sundara Ramam, and his wife, Shailaja Sundara Ramam.
Other dignitaries present included Brigadier Jitendra Singh Shekhawat, Chief, Security and Brand Protection; Captain Manish Sinha, Chief, Sports, Events and Training Centres; Rajesh Rajan, Head, Corporate Communications; and Amit Modak, Head, Sports, Academies.
Winners and runners-up in the men’s and women’s categories were felicitated with trophies, while individual gold medallists across the various sporting events were recognised for their performances.
Sports Vital for Youth in Digital Age: D.B. Sundara Ramam
Addressing the closing ceremony, chief guest D.B. Sundara Ramam said the inaugural edition had set a benchmark by bringing together seven institutions across six sporting disciplines over two days.
He thanked the participating colleges for their enthusiastic involvement and highlighted the importance of sports in the lives of young people.
“In today’s digital age, sports play a vital role in keeping the younger generation away from screens and actively engaged, while promoting physical fitness and overall wellness,” he said.
The successful conclusion of the inaugural edition marked a step towards strengthening the sporting culture among Jamshedpur’s educational institutions. The organisers aimed to encourage students to embrace physical activity, discipline, teamwork and the spirit of healthy competition.
