Vallabh Government College, Mandi Shines in Sports: Bags 19 Trophies, Honored with Miniature Trophy for Outstanding Performance in 2024–25.
Shimla:
Vallabh Government College, Mandi, has been honored with the Miniature Trophy along with Winner and Runner-up Trophies by the Directorate of Physical Education and Youth Programs, Himachal Pradesh University, for its outstanding performance in sports during the academic session 2024–25.
At the Annual Sports Award Distribution Ceremony, the prestigious trophies were received on behalf of the college by Dr. Sunil Sen, Head of the Department of Physical Education, and Nirmal Singh, Sports Coach, from the Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University, Dr. Mahavir Singh.
During this session, the college participated in 42 sporting competitions and secured 19 trophies. After achieving the distinction of becoming the State-Level Overall Champion for the first time in the academic session 2023–24, the college successfully continued this legacy in 2024–25 by winning 11 trophies in the men’s category and 8 trophies in the women’s category. Significantly, the college clinched the Overall Championship in Wushu for the third consecutive year, earning the Miniature Trophy.
Principal Dr. Sanjeev Kumar expressed immense pride and congratulated the players, coaches, Head of the Department of Physical Education, team managers, and members of the Sports Committee.
“Sports are essential for the holistic development of individuals. The players of Vallabh Government College, Mandi, have brought great honor to the institution by showcasing their exceptional talent at both state and national levels” he remarked.
Sharing further details, Dr. Sunil Sen informed that in the academic session 2024–25, the college’s women’s team won the Runner-up Trophy in the Overall Championship, while the men’s teams bagged 11 out of 21 trophies and the women’s teams secured 8 trophies across various disciplines.
Achievements of Male Players:
Winner Trophies: Shooting, Cross Country, Wushu
Runners-up Trophies: Badminton, Hockey
Second Runners-up Trophies: Volleyball, Kabaddi, Handball, Kayaking & Canoeing, Athletics
Achievements of Female Players:
Winner Trophies: Chess, Shooting, Wushu
Runners-up Trophies: Basketball, Kabaddi
Second Runners-up Trophies: Handball, Kayaking & Canoeing
Staff Secretary Prof. Baldev Verma, along with the entire teaching and non-teaching community of the college, extended their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the players and their coaches for this remarkable success.
