Media Release
Udupi, Sep 30:The VTU Mangaluru Division Intercollegiate Table Tennis Tournament for Men and Women was conducted on 29th September 2026 at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), Bantakal.
The tournament was inaugurated in the presence of Rathnakumar, secretary, SSVMET, Udupi; Dr. Nagaraj Bhat, principal, SMVITM; Paul Suraj, physical education director; and Shubhashree, assistant physical education instructor. Dr Nagaraj Bhat, principal, SMVITM, welcomed the dignitaries, Physical Education directors from participating colleges, and all the participants. He encouraged the students to compete with enthusiasm and uphold the true spirit of sportsmanship. The tournament was then formally inaugurated by the dignitaries with a ceremonial opening game.
In his inaugural address, Rathnakumar highlighted the importance of maintaining both physical and mental well-being. He emphasized that physical fitness plays a vital role in strengthening mental fitness and encouraged everyone to actively engage in some form of physical sport as part of a healthy lifestyle.
The valedictory ceremony was held in the presence of Dr Radhakrishna S Aithal, ceo, Sode Group of Institutions; Dr. Nagaraj Bhat, principal, SMVITM; Dr Sudarshan Rao K, dean Academics; Paul Suraj; and Shubhashree. The ceremony included appreciation of the tournament officials followed by the prize distribution to the winning teams.
In the Men’s category, St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor emerged as the winners, while Canara Engineering College, Mangaluru secured the runners-up position. Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru secured third place, and SMVITM, Bantakal finished fourth.
In the Women’s category, Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru emerged as the winners, while SMVITM, Bantakal secured the runners-up position. SJEC, Vamanjoor secured third place, and AJ Institute of Engineering and Technology (AJIET), Mangaluru finished fourth.
The tournament provided a vibrant platform for students from various engineering colleges to showcase their sporting talent, teamwork and competitive spirit, while promoting the importance of physical fitness and sportsmanship among students.