The Department of Physical Education, Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology (VJIT), Hyderabad, successfully organized the 13th National Level Inter-Engineering Collegiate Sports Fest – UDHBHAV’26 on 15th and 16th April 2026. The two-day sporting extravaganza brought together students from leading engineering and higher education institutions, providing them with a vibrant platform to demonstrate their sporting talent, competitive spirit, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Event Highlights
- Event: 13th National Level Inter-Engineering Collegiate Sports Fest – UDHBHAV’26
- Dates: 15th & 16th April 2026
- Organized by: Department of Physical Education, VJIT
- Number of Teams: 75 teams across all events
- Sports: Cricket, Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Kabaddi and Table Tennis
- Categories: Men & Women, wherever applicable
Inaugural Session
The Sports Fest was inaugurated on 15th April 2026 in the presence of the distinguished Chief Guest, Mr. Chakravarthy Gummi, Superintendent of Police (SP), Chief Minister’s Security Group, Intelligence Security Wing, Hyderabad, Telangana.
His presence added great significance to the inaugural ceremony and inspired the participating students to uphold the values of discipline, determination, teamwork, and fair play throughout the tournament.
Valedictory Session
The valedictory ceremony was held on 16th April 2026 in the presence of esteemed dignitaries:
- Dr. A. Srujana, Principal, VJIT
- Dr. A. Padmaja, Dean – Accreditations & Convener, Udhbhav’26
- Mr. R. Venkatachalam, Director of Placements, VJIT, Hyderabad
The dignitaries congratulated the winners, runners-up, participants, organizing committee, referees, volunteers, and all those who contributed to the successful conduct of the Sports Fest.
Participating Institutions
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing several reputed institutions, including:
JNTUH – Hyderabad, IIIT – Hyderabad, BITS Hyderabad, Anurag University, Mahindra University, MNR University, Vasavi College of Engineering, CBIT, MGIT, VNR VJIET, Vardhaman College of Engineering, GNITS, MJCET, Guru Nanak University, Gokaraju Lailavathi Engineering College, MVSR Engineering College, Srinidhi Institute of Science and Technology, GLEC, ISL Engineering College, JBIET, KMIT, Mahaveer Institute of Science and Technology, Samskruthi, Guru Nanak Institutions, HITAM, K.G. Reddy College of Engineering and Technology, JBREC, Lord’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chaitanya University, Geethanjali College of Engineering and Technology, BVRIT – Narsapur, Spoorthy College of Engineering, Global Engineering College, IARE, and several other institutions.
UDHBHAV’26 – Sports Results
Cricket – Boys
Winner: Mahindra University
Runner-up: VJIT
Volleyball – Boys
Winner: VJIT-A
Runner-up: VJIT-B
Volleyball – Girls
Winner: VNR VJIET
Runner-up: GNITS
Basketball – Boys
Winner: IIIT – Hyderabad
Runner-up: VJIT
Basketball – Girls
Winner: VNR VJIET
Runner-up: VJIT
Kabaddi – Boys
Winner: VJIT
Runner-up: VNR VJIET
Kabaddi – Girls
Winner: VNR VJIET
Runner-up: VJIT
Football – Boys
Winner: IIIT – Hyderabad
Runner-up: VJIT
Table Tennis Results
Boys – Singles
Winner: Ishanth – VNR VJIET
Runner-up: Pratham – CBIT
Boys – Doubles
Winners: Varun & Tarun – KMIT
Runners-up: Shoiab Akthar & John Abraham – VJIT
Girls – Singles
Winner: J. Gouri – VNR VJIET
Runner-up: Shriya – GNITS
Girls – Doubles
Winners: Shriya & Haniya Fathima – GNITS
Runners-up: Spoorthy & Keerthana – GNITS
Mixed Doubles
Winners: Ishanth & Gouri – VNR VJIET
Runners-up: Shoiab Akthar & Amitouja Bosetagore – VJIT
Conclusion
UDHBHAV’26 successfully brought together talented young sportspersons from reputed engineering institutions across the region, creating an atmosphere of healthy competition, camaraderie, and sporting excellence. The fest provided students with an opportunity to showcase their abilities beyond the classroom while strengthening the values of leadership, teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and fair play.
The successful organization of the 13th National Level Inter-Engineering Collegiate Sports Fest reflects VJIT’s continued commitment to promoting sports, student development, fitness, and holistic education.
The Department of Physical Education extends its sincere appreciation to all participating institutions, players, officials, volunteers, faculty members, organizers, and supporters for their valuable contribution towards making UDHBHAV’26 a grand success.
Dr. J. Ramesh Babu
Organising Secretary
UDHBHAV’26
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