SMVITM Hosts VTU Mangaluru Division Intercollegiate Table Tennis Tournament

The VTU Mangaluru Division Intercollegiate Table Tennis Tournament for Men and Women was held at SMVITM, Bantakal, on 29 September 2026, bringing together teams from engineering colleges across the division.
The tournament was inaugurated by Shri Rathnakumar, Secretary, SSVMET, Udupi, in the presence of Dr. Nagaraj Bhat, Principal, SMVITM, and the Physical Education team. In his address, Shri Rathnakumar emphasized the importance of physical fitness and sports in promoting overall well-being.
In the Men’s category, St. Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor emerged as winners, while Canara Engineering College, Mangaluru were runners-up. Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management secured third place, with SMVITM finishing fourth.
In the Women’s category, Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management emerged as winners, while SMVITM secured the runners-up position.
The tournament provided students with a competitive platform to showcase their sporting talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship while promoting the importance of fitness and active participation in sports.