JAMMU, Oct 7: The Inter-Collegiate Volleyball (Men), Football (Men) and Badminton (Men & Women) Tournaments for the session 2026–27, organized by the Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu, entered their third day on Wednesday.
The day’s fixtures included the Pre-Quarterfinals of Volleyball and Badminton and the Quarterfinals of Football (Men) at the University Volleyball Court, Football Ground and Gymnasium Hall, respectively.
The third day witnessed several closely contested encounters, with participating teams displaying skill, teamwork and competitive spirit.
The tournaments are being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba, Director, Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu. His guidance and leadership continue to support the promotion and development of sports among students of affiliated colleges.
In the football quarterfinals, GMC Rajouri defeated GDC Kishtwar 1–0, while GCET Jammu registered a 2–0 victory over Dogra Degree College.
GDC Kathua defeated M.B.S. College 4–0, while the PG Department, University of Jammu, beat GDC Hiranagar 3–0. ASCOMS Jammu secured a 2–0 victory over GDC Poonch, and MIET College defeated GDC Billawar by a convincing 4–0 margin. The football matches were officiated by Dheeraj Sharma, Rahul Sharma, Ajay Singh, Aman Sudan, Gagan Kumar and Kartik Sharma.
In the men’s badminton competition, GDC Samba defeated GDC ASCOMS 2–0, while GDC Udhampur beat BN College by the same margin. UIET Kathua defeated GDC Kishtwar 2–0, and GDC Kathua registered a 2–0 win over GDC Paloura. BDC Udhampur defeated GDC Vijaypur 2–0, while GAMC Akhnoor beat GDC Ramkote 2–0. The PG Department, University of Jammu, defeated GDC Sunderbani 2–0, while GDC Poonch secured a 2–0 victory over GDC Kunjwani.
In the women’s category, GMC Rajouri defeated GDC Kathua 2–0, while Dogra Law College beat GDC Hiranagar by 2–0. MIET registered a 2–0 victory over BN College, whereas KC Law College defeated GCW Kathua, Bhagwati Nagar, 2–0. The badminton matches were officiated by Arjun Sharma, Jeevan Bhagat, Davinder Singh and Ravish Vaid.
The men’s volleyball fixtures produced several competitive encounters. GDC Mendhar defeated GDC Chenani 2–0 (25–15, 25–19), while UIET Kathua beat GAMC Akhnoor 2–0 (25–18, 25–14). GDC Hiranagar defeated GDC Udhampur 2–0 (25–23, 25–22), and GMC Rajouri beat GDC Marh 2–0 (25–18, 25–19). GDC Banihal secured a 2–0 (25–12, 25–16) victory over GDC Majalta, while GDC Poonch defeated GCET Jammu 2–0 (25–14, 25–14). GDC Samba beat GDC Rajouri 2–0 (25–11, 26–24), while GDC Kunjwani registered a 2–1 (20–25, 25–23, 15–8) win over GDC Vijaypur. GDC Bishnah defeated GDC Ramkote 2–1 (20–25, 25–21, 15–12), while GDC Sunderbani overcame GDC Akhnoor 2–1 (25–22, 10–25, 15–9). ASCOMS defeated KC Law College 2–0 (25–14, 25–17), while the PG Department, University of Jammu, registered a commanding 2–0 (25–4, 25–10) victory over GDC Ramgarh. The volleyball matches were officiated by Mulkh Raj Khajuria, Shubham Sharma, Pragya Sharma, Parvinder Singh, Azhar Hussain, Anil Kumar, Nazish and Vikas Karlopia.
The ongoing tournaments continue to provide students from affiliated colleges an opportunity to demonstrate their sporting talent while promoting competitive spirit, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship.