VTU –zonal level table tennis tournament held at SMVITM, Bantakal

VTU-Zonal level Table Tennis Tournament 2021-2022 for men and women was held on 24 November 2021 at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal.

Mr. Shrishail Murgod, Sub Inspector of Police Shirva, Udupi district was the chief guest of the inaugural ceremony. Inaugurating the event, the chief guest has congratulated the college management for organizing University Zonal level sports and encouraged students to participate more in sports for the overall development of individual personality. The honorable chief guest also mentioned the importance of following the traffic rules and participating in competitive exams and guided the students on how to set the higher goals to be an achiever.

Shri Rathnakumar Honorable Secretory, Shri Sode Vadiraja Mutt Education Trust (SSVMET), Udupi as a guest of honor for the event he advised the students to have sportsmanship and not to worry about the results of the match. Also, motivated students to read more books. Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat Principal, SMVITM, and president of the inaugural function wished good luck for the participants and also mentioned the importance of physical education to keep oneself fit and healthy.

Mr. Sachin Prabhu, Assistant Professor, Dept of ECE SMVITM welcomed the gathering, and Mr. Muralidhar  Sharma, PED SMVITM proposed the vote of thanks.

Mr. Ganesh Poojary, Zonal Director VTU, HOD’s, and Deans of various departments, faculty, and staff members were present at the inauguration ceremony. Ms. Yashaswini introduced the chief guest to the gathering.

Ms. Niharika Department of Electronics and communication Engineering compered the program.

Total Fifteen teams from Various Engineering colleges of the Mangalore zone affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University participated in the tournament. Sahyadri College of Engineering won the first prize in the Men and Women category and Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering, Moodbidri secured the runner-up prize in Men Category. In the Women Category the host college SMVITM, Bantakal secured the Runners up prize. Dr. Thirumaleshwar Bhat, Principal SMVITM gave away the prizes for the winning teams. Mr. Muralidhara Sharma, Physical Education Director, and sports coordinator Mr.Sachin Prabhu K were present during the event.