SBSSU kicks off annual sports competition with Yoga Events
Ferozepur, September 2, 2026: Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University (SBSSU), Ferozepur, has commenced its Annual Intra-Year University Sports Competition 2026, aimed at promoting holistic development, physical fitness and sportsmanship among students.
The sporting events, which began on September 1, will continue until November 4 under the guidance of Vice Chancellor Dr. Suresh Kumar Sharma and the supervision of Sports President Dr. Arun Kumar Asati.
The competition will feature 12 disciplines, including Yoga, Kabaddi, Badminton, Chess, Basketball, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Cricket, Kho-Kho, Volleyball, Football and Hockey.
The annual sports programme is being coordinated by Sports In-Charge (Girls) Ms Navdeep Kaur Jhajj, with valuable support from Sports In-Charge (Poly Wing) Mr Rajesh Singla and Sports In-Charge (Degree) Mr Talwinder Singh.
The competition began with Yoga events. The boys’ Yoga competition was held on September 1, followed by the girls’ competition on September 2, with enthusiastic participation from students. Yoga Event In-Charge Gurpreet Singh ensured the smooth conduct of the competition.
In the boys’ Yoga competition, Dheeraj of B.Tech CSE, third semester, secured the first position, while Gursharanpreet Singh, also from B.Tech CSE third semester, finished second. Harmanpreet Singh of B.Tech CSE, third semester, secured the third position. In the girls’ competition, a student from B.Tech ECE, first semester, secured the first position. Harman from BCA bagged the second position, while Gurleen from B.Tech CSE secured third place.
In his message, Vice Chancellor Dr. Suresh Kumar Sharma said that sports play an important role in strengthening students physically and mentally while also inculcating discipline, teamwork and a spirit of healthy competition. He added that the university had made necessary arrangements for the smooth and successful conduct of the sports tournament.