Closing Ceremony of East-Zone Inter-University Kabaddi Competition

 

The closing ceremony of the East Zone Inter-University Men's Kabaddi Tournament was held at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on 27 November, 2022. Padmashri Dr. Damayanti Beshra attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest and in her address, highlighted the role of sports for physical and mental well-being. Secretary of University Sports Council Dr. Pravanjan Mallik read out the event report. Registrar Mr. Sahadev Samadhia expressed his opinion that such a competition would be helpful for the future of the students and expressed his gratitude to all the staff and students of the University for successfully organizing this competition. Trophies were awarded to the 4 winning teams followed by flag-off and extinguishing of torch. Dr. Kabita Kumari Sahu, Asst. Professor of Economics delivered the welcome address. Secretary of Sports Council Dr. Pravanjan Mallik expressed expressed his gratitude to the former Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Kishor Kumar Basa for his visionary thinking and for creating the infrastructure for all its planning and organization and to the current Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy for his support in all aspects in conducting the competition.

For first, second and third places in the competition, competition was held among four universities who have advanced for East-zone  viz., VBS Purvanchal, Adamas University, C. V. Raman University, and JNC Balia. VBS Purvanchal defeated Adamas University 34-6 to win the Champions Trophy. Adamas University received the runners-up trophy. Similarly, C. V. Raman University defeated JNC Balia by 56-43 to secure third place.

In this four-day long competition, University P.E.T. Mr. Pradipta Ranjan Das, Mr. Satyanarayan Barik of MPC Autonomous College, Mr. Shraddhananda Sahu of Seemanta College, Mr. Dhananjay Tripathy of Sriramchandrabhanj College Raghadh, Mr. Tapas Kumar Samal of Baripada College contributed to the management of the major games. Mr. Ajay Kumar Behera, Khurda District Sports Officer, assisted the members of the protest committee in providing responsibilities and providing referees to conduct the games. Dr. Nilakantha Mishra of Balanga College and Mr. Asit Kumar Pal of Manithira Higher Secondary School helped in organizing all the games as members of the protest committee.

Constitution Day

Constitution Day was observed at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on 26th November, 2023. In a meeting held in the conference hall of Academic Block-4, Vice Chancellor Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapthy presided over the meeting and discussed about this year's theme "India: The mother of democracy" and highlighted the democratic system in the Vedic era. Senior Judge Baripada Civil Court Shivani Samal joined as the Guest of Honour and in her speech she thoroughly explained every word in the preamble of the Constitution and advised to have faith and trust in the Constitution of India. Chief Speaker of the occasion, Mr. Srikant Rout, Reader of Political Science, Srima Mahila Mahavidyalayaopined that for every citizen, obeying the Constitution should not be a slavery but an ideal and the judiciary cautions us to act conscientiously by being aware of the basic duties given by the Constitution and the basic rights and duties given in the Constitution. He discussed the equal participation of all in a democracy and the relationship between the executive and the judiciary in a democratic system. Associate Professor of Department of Anthropology & Tribal Studies Dr. Monali Goswami gave the welcome address and HoD of Department of Odia, Dr. Bichitranath Sahoo proposed vote of thanks. The faculty and students of the university participated in this programme. On this occasion, all the players of the ongoing East Indian Inter-University Men's Kabaddi Tournament, match officials, all the faculty members and students of the university recited the oath of the Constitution.

Day 3 Roundup of East-Zone Inter-University Kabaddi competition

On the third day of the East Zone Inter-University Men's Kabaddi Tournament held at the Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on 26 November, 2022. Four teams viz. C. V. Raman University, JNC Balia, Adamas University, VBS Purvanchal got qualified to play for the East-Zone.

In the matches played in the league stage, MSCB University beat OUAT 43-10, Utkal University beat Munger University 49-32, APS University Rewa beat Calcutta University 39-16, Pataliputra University beat ABV University Bilaspur 54-34, MSCB University beat Patna University 46-42, Utkal University beat KIIT University 47-23, Adamas University beat APS University Rewa 41-19, and Pataliputra University beat LN Mithila University by 50-39.

The group stage finals were held between the 8 teams that advanced to the last stage. In group-A, C. V. Raman University beat MSCB University 59-11, In group-B, JNC Balia defeated Utkal University 52-43. In Group-C, Adamas University defeated MG Kashi Vidyapeeth 43-38. Similarly, In Group D, VBS Purvanchal defeated Pataliputra University 63-29 to advance to the East Zone for the All-India Inter-University Tournament.

On the closing day, 6 matches will be held to determine the points between those 4 teams who have passed for the East Zone. Prizes will be awarded to these 4 teams at the event.

Day 2 Roundup of East-Zone Inter-University Kabaddi competition

 

In the day-2 of East-Zone Inter-University Men's Kabaddi Competiton being held at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, BBMK University Dhanbad defeated Guru Ghasidas University by 58-29, Patna University defeated VKS University Aara by 50-49, OUAT defeated Vishwabharti University by 47-35, SGG University Surguja defeated CSV Tech University Vilai by 49-35, KIIT University defeated MGCG University Satna by 48-8, Munger University defeated Central University South Bihar by 28-5, Uttar Pradesh University defeated Gangadhar Meher University by 39-19, Adamas University defeated SNP University Raigad by 43-39, Pandit Ravishkar University Raipur defeated Kalyani University by 52-33, APS University Rewa defeated TM Bhagalpur University by 57-14, Calcutta University defeated Centurion University by 32 -31, L.N. Mithila University defeated SMK University Bastar by 44-23, Hemchand Yadav University defeated Ranchi University by 58-11, ABV University Bilaspur defeated West Bengal State University by 57-35. Maharaja Sriramchandra Bhanja Deo University got walkover in the absence of Siddharth University.

Inaugural Ceremony of East-Zone Inter-University Kabaddi Competition

 

The East Zone Inter-University Men's Kabaddi Tournament has been inaugurated on 24th November 2022 at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. Fakir Mohan University Vice-Chancellor Professor Santosh Kumar Tripathy joined the event as Chief Guest and greeted the players in the parade at the inauguration ceremony. The band was played by the Mayurbhanj district police. University Vice-Chancellor Professor Pramod Kumar Satapathy along with the Chief Guest hoisted the flag and announced the commencement of the games. In his speech, the Chief Guest Professor Tripathy said that the game is not just a competition but an opportunity to showcase one's talent. Prof. Satapathy in his speech thanked all the players and sports officials who participated from East India for contributing to this epic sporting event. Registrar Mr. Sahadev Samadhia delivered the welcome speech. Secretary Sports Council Dr. Pravanjan Mallik proposed vote of thanks. Around 750 players and managers from more than 45 universities of eastern India are participating in this four-day Kabaddi competition.

In the first day's play, CVS Tech University defeated Sri Sri University by 44-11. Similarly, Hemchand Yadav University beat Ravenshaw University 56-14, Uttar Pradesh University beat Manipur University 42-36, ABV University Bilaspur beat Burdwan University 38-36, Centurion University beat Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University 36-33, SGG University Sarguja beat Berhampur University 44-29, Pataliputra University defeated Sambalpur University 57-19, Pandit Ravishankar University Raipur defeated AKS University Satna 39-2.

In the afternoon, VKS University beat OP Jindal University 54-20, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University beat SOA University 49-18, Munger University beat Tezpur University 47-19, Uttar Pradesh University beat Manipur University 42-36, TM Bhagalpur University beat Banaras Hindu University 37-32. A cultural program was organized in the university auditorium for the entertainment of the players. The event featured solos by Mr. Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi, Pradeep Kumar Lenka, Namitha Mishra, Prem Kumar, Tanmay Barik, Sumant Swain, Sataprakash Pati, Shovana Das, and Kavita Das. Similarly, Odissi dance by Sangeeta Murmu. Solo dance by Ujjayini Sethi, Pragyanmita Das and Aditya Mahapatram Duet dance by Subhangi and Pratiksha, Duet Samabalpuri dance by Satyabhama and Deepak, Group Sambalwari dance by Saishrita Mohant and group, Group dance by Mayurbhanj Art and Foundation and Santali dance by the Santali department were performed. The program was coordinated by students including Kasturiba Mohanta, Sonali Routray, Kumar Gourav Swain and others.

University P.E.T. Mr. Pradipta Ranjan Das and various recognized sports officials of Odisha state, sports teachers of the affiliated colleges of the University and staff of the University assisted in managing the program. A lot of enthusiasm was observed among the students and sports lovers of Mayurbhanj for organizing such a sports Mahakumbha for the first time in Baripada and the University.

Press Meet on East ‌Zone Inter-University Men's Kabaddi Tournament

A Press Meet was held to brief about the East ‌Zone Inter-University Men's Kabaddi Tournament to be held for the first time at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University from 24-11-2022 to 27-11-2022. About 850 players and match officials from 58 universities in eastern India will participate in this even. 13 teams from Odisha, 10 from Chhattisgarh, 9 from West Bengal, 9 from Bihar, 7 from Uttar Pradesh, 3 from Madhya Pradesh, 2 from Jharkhand, 2 from Manipur, one from Tripura, one from Arunachal Pradesh and one team from Assam are participating in this mega event. The teams have been divided into 4 groups. There are 14 teams in Group-A and Group-B and 15 teams in Group-C and Group-D.

The Group A comprises of Guru Ghasidash University, B.B.M.K. University, Dhanbad, Sidho Kanha Birsa University, I.G.TMS University,Arunacal Pradesh, Patna University, O.P.Jindal University, V.K.S. University, Ara, O.U.A.T,BBSR, Visva-Bharati University, D.D.U. Gorakhpur Üniversity, S.O.A. University, BBSR, M.S.C.B University,Baripada, Sidhartha University, UP, and C.V.Raman University. Group B comprises of KIIT University, BBSR, M.G.C.G University,Satna , Tripura University, Sri Sri University,Cuttack, CSV Tech University,Bhilai, Berahampur University, SGG University, Sarguja, Central University of South Bihar, Tezpur University,Assam, Munger University, Manipur Universit, Utkal University, G.M.University Sambalpur, and J.N.C. University,Balia. Group C comprises of Adamas University, National Sports University, Manipur, S.N.P. University,Raigarh, Pt. R.S. University,Raipur, AKS University,Satna, S.N.Sanskrit University,Varanasi, University of Kalyani, Jadavpur University, A.P.S. University, Rewa, Banaras Hindu University, T.M.Bhagalpur University, Centurion University,BBSR, Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University, University of Calcutta, and M.G.Kashi Vidyapith. Group D comprises of L.N.Mithila University, SMK University,Bastar, University of North Bengal, Ravenshaw University,Cuttack, Hemchand Yadab University, Ranchi University, F. M. University, Balasore, B.B.A.Bihar University, West Bengal State University, A.B.V. University,Bilashpur, University of Burdwan, Sambalpur University, Pataliputra University, Magadh University, and V.B.S.Purbanchal University.

The matches will start daily at 7:30 am and 2 pm. Teams will report 30 minutes before the match. The inauguration ceremony will be held on 24-11-2022 at 3:00 pm and closing ceremony will be held on 27-11-2022 at 3:00 pm. Vice Chancellor of Fakir Mohan University Professor Santosh Kumar Tripathy will be the chief guest in the inauguration ceremony.

The preparations for this event have now reached the final stage. The students and sports lovers are very excited as Baripada and the university are going to organize such a sports event for the first time. To make this sports festival a success, Vice-Chancellor In-Charge and Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy, Registrar Mr. Sahadeva Samadhia, Comptroller of Finance Mr. Manas Kumar Patra, Secretary Sports Council Dr. Pravanjan Mallik and P.E.T. Mr. Pradeepta Ranjan Das seeked the cooperation of all the staff of the University, students, principals of all the affiliated colleges, sports teachers, players, public of Mayurbhanj, all officials of the district, sports lovers and representatives of all print and electronic media.