JAMMU, Oct 5: The Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu, on Monday commenced the Inter-Collegiate Tournaments 2026–27 in Volleyball (Men), Football (Men & Women) and Badminton (Men & Women), with teams from various affiliated colleges participating with enthusiasm.
The competitions are being held simultaneously at the University Volleyball Court, Football Ground and Gymnasium Hall. The tournaments provide student-athletes an opportunity to showcase their sporting talent and compete at the university level.
The events are being organised under the overall supervision of Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba, Director, Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, JU, whose efforts have contributed to strengthening sports activities among students of affiliated colleges.
Volleyball: In the men’s volleyball matches, GDC Majalta defeated GDC Kishtwar 2–0 (25–11, 25–13), while GDC Udhampur defeated GDC Paloura 2–0 (25–13, 25–19). MIET Jammu defeated M.B.S. College 2–0 (25–11, 25–21), and GDC Marh defeated GDC Nowshera 2–0 (25–19, 25–19). In a closely contested match, GDC Hiranagar defeated GDC Doda 2–1 (25–23, 19–25, 15–11). GDC Chenani also registered a 2–0 victory over GDC Dudu Basantgarh (25–15, 25–20).
The volleyball matches were officiated by Mulkh Raj Khajuria, Shubham Sharma, Pragya Sharma, Parvinder Singh, Azhar Hussain, Anil Kumar, Nazish and Vikas Karlopia.
Football: In women’s football, Trikuta College of Physical Education defeated MIET College 1–0, while GDC Poonch defeated GDC Hiranagar 1–0. Trikuta College of Physical Education also defeated GCW Udhampur 3–1. In men’s football, GCET Jammu defeated GDC Marh 2–0, GDC Kathua defeated GDC R.S. Pura 2–1, while Dogra Degree College defeated BDC Udhampur 1–0.
The football matches were officiated by Dheeraj Sharma, Rahul Sharma, Ajay Singh, Aman Sudan, Gagan Kumar and Kartik Sharma.
Badminton: In men’s badminton, ASCOMS defeated GDC Ramnagar 2–1, while Dogra Law College defeated GDC Ramban 2–0. GDC Poonch defeated MIET 2–0, GDC Sunderbani defeated GDC Surankote 2–0, and GDC Paloura defeated GDC Reasi 2–0. KC Law College defeated M.B.S. College 2–1.
In women’s badminton, GDC Hiranagar defeated GDC Mendhar 2–0, GCW Kathua defeated Dogra Degree College 2–0, while B.N. College of Nursing defeated GDC Kunjwani 2–0.
The badminton matches were officiated by Arjun Sharma, Jeevan Bhagat, Davinder Singh and Ravish Vaid.
The commencement of the multi-discipline competitions marks another step towards promoting competitive sports and providing students of affiliated colleges with opportunities to develop their skills, sporting spirit and experience at the university level.