LEH: The BPES men’s team and Botany women’s team emerged champions in the Inter-Department Kabaddi Tournament 2026 organised by the Department of Physical Education & Sports at the University of Ladakh, Leh Campus, on September 3.
The tournament, held in memory of legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, saw students from various departments compete in men’s and women’s categories, with organisers seeking to promote physical fitness, discipline, teamwork and sporting spirit on the campus.
In the men’s category, BPES secured the championship, while MTTM finished runners-up. In the women’s category, Botany emerged champions and BPES secured the runners-up position.
Padma Chorol of the BPES team was adjudged Best Player in the women’s category. The men’s individual awards included Tashi Nurbo of BPES, Rigzin Dorjay of MTTM and Dr Kalesh Goswami of the teaching staff team.
The tournament opened in the presence of Dr Stanzin Mentok, Dean Students Welfare; Jigmat Chondol, Assistant Registrar, Establishment; Dr Waseem Raja Malik, Coordinator; and Sonam Gytso, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education & Sports.
Addressing the participants, the university officials highlighted the role of sport in developing discipline, teamwork, leadership, confidence and overall personality.
The matches were conducted under the supervision of the Department of Physical Education & Sports, with participating teams adhering to the prescribed rules and regulations. Players displayed competitive spirit, discipline and respect for the game throughout the tournament.
The winners, runners-up and individual awardees were felicitated for their performances.
At the closing ceremony, University of Ladakh Registrar Priyanka Sengar congratulated the participating teams and award winners, and appreciated students for pursuing sports alongside academics.
Sengar said sporting activities help students develop resilience, perseverance, teamwork and leadership while preparing them to face challenges.
She also appreciated the Department of Physical Education & Sports and its faculty for promoting regular sporting activities on the campus.
The department expressed gratitude to Vice-Chancellor Prof Saket Kushwaha for his support in promoting sports and physical activities at the university, besides acknowledging the contribution of faculty members, officials, volunteers and students to the tournament.
