Ms. Manasa S M, student of 8th semester of Computer Science and Engineering at EC Campus secured Gold medal in all India Inter University Rowing (Women) Championship 2022-23.

 Bangalore, India - In a stunning display of technical prowess and dedication, PES University's Student Technical Team achieved a podium finish in the highly competitive BAJASAE India 2023 event held at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.

The team's unwavering commitment to teamwork, coupled with their diligence and dedication, enabled them to secure a spot on the podium in the 2023 season of BAJASAE India. The team's impressive performance earned them an overall rank of 17 out of a field of 116 participating teams from across India.   

The Maneuverability Event tested the team’s ability to maneuver their vehicle through tight turns and obstacles while maintaining control and speed. With their precise handling and expert driving skills, the team was able to secure a podium finish with an outstanding 2nd place overall India in this event. Similarly, in the Acceleration Event, the team’s vehicle displayed remarkable power and speed, allowing them to achieve a highly commendable 12th rank overall in India and 1st in Karnataka.

But perhaps the ultimate test of a vehicle’s capabilities came in the form of the four-hour Endurance Race, which saw the top 42 teams qualify Technical Inspection rounds out of 116 teams and battle it out on a grueling 4km off-road track. Team Haya Off-Roading was among the standout performers, who managed to achieve an impressive overall ranking of 12 out of 42 teams that qualified for the Endurance Event.

Prof. M R Doreswamy, Chancellor of the University heartily congratulated the students on their achievement.

Divy Nandan secured second place in round 3 and 4 and two third place finishes out of 6 races in MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2022 held at the Chennai Madras Motor Speedway from Jan 17-28, 2023.

Mrs. Rachel Shetty, faculty of BBA Sports Management is the present manager of the Under 19 Women’s Cricket Team of India. The Indian squad won the match over England in the first-ever ICC U-19 women’s T20 World Cup final on January 29, 2023, to clinch the trophy.

Mrs. Rachel Shetty, BBA Sports Management faculty, is selected as the Team Manager for the Indian Women's Under -19 and is traveling to South Africa for the World Cup. She also works as the Administrative Head of Cricket Operations at the Karnataka State Cricket Association.

PES University hosted the 5th Annual National Staff Tournament from January 21-24, 2023 in Cricket, Badminton, Volleyball and Table-Tennis. Staff of universities and colleges including those from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka participated. The top spots were clinched by Cricket (M): NIE Mysore followed by PES University; Volleyball (M): GITAM University, Bangalore followed by GIMS, Bangalore; Badminton (Above 40): BMSCE, Bangalore followed by East-West Institute; Badminton (Below 40): MIT, Manipal followed by University Of Colombo; Badminton: St.Francis followed by University Of Colombo; Table Tennis (M): Jyoti Institute followed by Acharya Institute

Aditya Swaminathan secured two podiums in the first round of Volkswagen Polo Cup in MRF- FMSC Indian National Racing Championship held on January 22, 2023 at Madras Motor Racing Track in Chennai.

Jagruth EE secured second position in high jump event in the pre-university board state level athletic meet that got underway at Managal stadium, Mangalore on December 17, 2022.

PES University Badminton Men's Team emerged as winners of BMSCE Kreedotsava 2022 held on December 26-27, 2022 at BMSCE Bangalore.

Naveen Venkatesh student from PES University’s B Com program has won a Gold Medal in 50m butterfly swimming and two Silver medals in the 100m butterfly swimming and 50m breaststroke swimming at the National Para-Swimming Championship 2022 event. Championship held at Guwahati, Assam.

Prof. M R Doreswamy, Chancellor of the University heartily congratulated the student on his achievement.

Naveen Venkatesh, from PESU B. Com program has won silver medal for the 100m butterfly swimming competition at the XXI National Para Swimming Championship held at Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Prof. M. R. Doreswamy, Chancellor of the PES University heartily congratulated the student on his achievement.

Roshini was selected for Maharaja Trophy 2022 Women’s Exhibition Matches, and led the team as vice captain in BCCI Under-19 Women’s T-20 Trophy 2022-23 and as captain in BCCI Under-19 Women’s One Day Trophy 2022-23. Roshni is a student of first semester of BBA Sports Management Program.

Vishal Onat was selected to represent Karnataka in the Under -19 Men's Cricket Ranji Trophy 2022. Earlier, Vishal hit 296 Runs against the tough bowling attack of Mumbai and scored 575 runs in 5 matches with an average of 105 which is among the top five leading run scores in Cooch Behar cricket tournament, India's national four-day cricket tournament for under-19 players run by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Vishal is a student of the first semester of BBA Sports Management Program.

The Inauguration of the WORLD CUP OF YOGASANA SPORTS - INDIA, 2022 was held on December 02, 2022, At S-VYASA University, Bangalore.

Speaking on the occasion Prof. M. R. Doreswamy, Advisor, Education Reforms, GoK praised the contributions of Hon’ble Chancellor Prof. H.S. Nagendra of S-VYASA University popularized Yoga for 5 decades culminating in establishing this unique institution dedicated to promote Yoga and Meditation at local/National/International level. Karnataka should be grateful to Prof. H.S. Nagendra for bringing S-VYASA University to Bangalore. Yoga is a unique contribution of India to the global cultural ecosystem. At this juncture, I would thank our beloved Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for popularizing Yoga as never before, at global level. The United Nations declaration of 21st June of every year as International Yoga Day is a global tribute to our culture and values, Prof. M. R. Doreswamy said. Similarly, Prof. H. S. Nagendra also propagated Yoga at the State level.

It is these stellar virtues that made me recommend integrating Yoga and Mediation at all levels of education to GoK. At PES Institution's yoga is a part of the curriculum.

He thanked the organizers of the event for giving an opportunity to participate in such an event which symbolizes the values of our rich culture.

The organizers felicitated Prof. M. R. Doreswamy on the occasion recognized his immense contribution to the field of education and his social concerns.

The game tested the participants’ business acumen in striking a balance between its real estate holdings and cash reserves. Every piece of real estate that a team lands on after rolling the dice was bid through an auction and the payments were made based on a credit-based system. One team was eliminated after every two rounds, and the team with the greatest network won the game. First place was won by Team Amongs, followed by team Yapu and team Duckleg. Free Exchange - Monopoly was organized by the department of BBA on Nov 17, 2022 at RR campus

Manasa S M, 7th-semester student of Computer Science Engineering at PESU EC Campus secured a Silver medal in 5th Indoor National Rowing Championship held from 11th-13th November 2022 at Chandigarh.

The workshop based on high-performance training, with video-based analysis and survey, of the matches, games, and individual training provided an opportunity to learn about psychological safety, mindset suitable for highly competitive sports like IPL and choosing a person with the right attitude for a task. Ms. Priyanka Prabhakar and Mrs. Nivedita Rajan discussed the various thoughts that run in a player’s mind during the games, the pressure of winning from the audience, team, coaches and the country being of prime importance. Ms. Priyanka Prabhakar, Sports Psychologist with SAI (Sports Authority of India), the first Indian psychologist to have represented the Indian Women’s Hockey Team in international competition was also a part of Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics and Tokyo Olympics as psychologist. Mrs. Nivedita Rajan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Mount’s Carmel College worked as Deputy Director, Education, at Indian Institute of Materials Management, and practices as a Consultant Sports Psychologist since 1998. The sports psychology workshop was organized by the department of BBA Sports Management on November 12, 2022 at RR campus.

Students learnt the key aspect of how to conceptualize a sports tournament as a part of event planning practical. The box cricket and dodge ball tournaments branded as Afterburn helped students to learn working with local vendors, develop appropriate checklists and create marketing collateral. Atherburn sport event curated by the department of BBA-HEM was held on November 12, 2022 at RR campus.

Simulation provides students with opportunities to apply new skills, knowledge, and ideas in a practice setting that mirrors the real world. The mock IPL auction, 1-2-3 Sold aimed at testing the participants’ planning, public speaking and money management skills. The auction saw 24 teams bidding for the most suitable players. The top 12 most winnable squads made it to the next day and finally the top 3 teams carried the day. First place was bagged by Sparsh, Shreyansh and Ausheel. The second prize was won by V Raghavendra Kumar, S P Suhas and Sai Arya followed by team of Jasal, Shiraz and Prateek. 1-2-3 Sold, an IPL auction simulation was conducted by The Rotaract club of PES University on Oct 1-2, 2022 at RR campus.

ಪಿಇಎಸ್‌ ಪದವಿಪೂರ್ವ ಕಾಲೇಜು ಹಾಗೂ ಪದವಿಪೂರ್ವ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಇಲಾಖೆ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ, ಸಹಯೋಗದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾಮಟ್ಟದ ಕಬಡ್ಡಿ ಪಂದ್ಯಾವಳಿಯ ಉದ್ಭಾಟನೆಯು ದಿನಾಂಕ: 28-09-2022 ರಂದು ನಗರದ ವಿದ್ಯಾಪೀಠ ವೃತ್ತದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಶಂಕರ್‌ನಾಗ್‌ ಆಟದ ಮೈದಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯಿತು. 

ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಉದ್ಭಾಟನೆಯನ್ನು ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿದ ಬಸವನಗುಡಿ ಶಾಸಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಎಲ್‌.ಎ. ರವಿಸುಬ್ರಮಣ್ಯರವರು, ದೇಶಿ ಕ್ರೀಡೆಯಾದ ಕಬಡ್ಡಿಯನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಿಬೆಳೆಸಬೇಕಾದ್ದು ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿ. ಅಲ್ಲದೇ ಈ ಕ್ರೀಡೆಗಳು ಅವರ ದೈಹಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾನಸಿಕ ಸಮತೋಲನವನ್ನು ಕಾಪಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಇಂತಹ ಕ್ರೀಡೆಗಳು ಬಹಳ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಎಂದು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು.

ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಗಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಆನಂದರಾಜ್‌, ಉಪನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರು, ಪದವಿಪೂರ್ವ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಇಲಾಖೆ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ ಇವರು "ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಸೋಲು ಗೆಲುವನ್ನು ಸಮಾನವಾಗಿ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಬೇಕು. ಸೋಲನ್ನು ಸಹಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಧೈರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಬೆಳೆಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು. ಆ ಧೈರ್ಯವು ನಿಮ್ಮದಾಗಲಿ. ನೀವೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಕ್ರೀಡಾ ಮನೋಭಾವದಿಂದ ಸೋಲು ಗೆಲುವುಗಳನ್ನು ಸಮಾನವಾಗಿ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಎ. ಕುಮಾರ್‌, ಸಂಚಾಲಕರು, ಕ್ರೀಡಾ ವಿಭಾಗ, ಪದವಿಪೂರ್ವ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಇಲಾಖೆ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ, ಪಿಇಎಸ್‌ ಪದವಿಪೂರ್ವ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಎಂ.ವಿ. ಸತ್ಯನಾರಯಣರವರು, ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾದ ಡಾ|| ಸಿ. ನಾರಾಯಣರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಇವರುಗಳು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು. ದಿನಾಂಕ 29-09-2022 ರಂದು ಮಧ್ಯಾಹ್ನ ಮೂರು ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ಪಂದ್ಯಾವಳಿಯ ಸಮಾರೋಪ ಸಮಾರಂಭವು ನೆರವೇರಿತು.

ಸೇಂಟ್‌ ಆಂತೋನಿ ಪಿಯು ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಬಾಲಕರು ಮತ್ತು ಬಾಲಕಿಯರ ತಂಡಗಳು ಪಂದ್ಯಾವಳಿಯ ಪ್ರಥಮ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ಪಡೆದು ವಿಜೇತರಾಗಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಬಿಇಎಸ್‌ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಬಾಲಕರ ತಂಡವು ದ್ವಿತೀಯ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ಪಡೆದಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ.

ಬಿಬಿಎಂಪಿ ಪಿಯು ಕಾಲೇಜು, ಹೆಚ್‌ಎಸ್‌ಆರ್‌ ಲೇಔಟ್‌ ಬಾಲಕಿಯರ ತಂಡವು ದ್ವಿತೀಯ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ಪಡೆದಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ.ಬಹುಮಾನ ವಿತರಣೆಯನ್ನು ಶ್ರೀ ಬಿ.ಸಿ. ರಮೆಶ್‌, ಭಾರತ ಕಬಡ್ಡಿ ತಂಡದ ಮಾಜಿ ನಾಯಕರು ಹಾಗೂ ಅರ್ಜುನ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ವಿಜೇತರು ಇವರು ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿದರು. ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ವಿಶೇಷ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಎಂ.ಎಸ್‌. ವಿನಯ್‌, ಕ್ರೀಡಾ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರು, ಪಿಇಎಸ್‌ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ಇವರು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು.

ಸಮಾರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಎ. ಕುಮಾರ್‌, ಸಂಚಾಲಕರು, ಕ್ರೀಡಾ ವಿಭಾಗ, ಪದವಿಪೂರ್ವ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಇಲಾಖೆ, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆ, ಪಿಇಎಸ್‌ ಪದವಿಪೂರ್ವ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರಾದ ಪ್ರೊ. ಎಂ.ವಿ. ಸತ್ಯನಾರಯಣರವರು, ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾದ ಡಾ| ಸಿ. ನಾರಾಯಣರೆಡ್ಡಿ ಇವರುಗಳು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.

Submission by Pruthvi P, Ramya NP, Sheetal S and Veda N, a tool to find similar cases was awarded the Manupatra Prize for Most innovative and out-of-the-box solution along with a grant of Rs 50,000 at OpenNyAI Make-a-thon. The contest was conducted by Agami, a movement of ideas and people seeking to transform the experience of Justice in India. The emphasis of the make-a-thon was on enhancing the justice system in India using AI. The project was guided by Dr Mamatha H R. The final presentations are hosted here. The participants are students of semester 7 of the computer science program.

The special day aimed at creating awareness about the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value was marked by expert talk, panel discussion and quiz. The Chief Guest Mr. Kumar Pushkar, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests APCCF, Wildlife and CEO, Karnataka EcoTourism Board articulated the importance of promoting native tourist destinations and called upon students to visit tourist destinations in India. The panel discussion on Destination Attractiveness of Karnataka for Domestic Tourism featured Mr. Ayyappa Somaiah, President of SKAL International Bangalore 407, Mr. Joseph K Jose, Pathfinder senior vice president, Mr. Anurag Gupta, founder of global trade fairs and convention, Mr. Mohan Kumar PK, SKAL Asia - director PR and communications, Ms. Jyothi Varma Ventures Pvt Ltd - director outreach, Mr. Pavan Jain Director of Trippy Escapes.

The discussion highlighted the importance of last mile connectivity, role of students and stakeholders to preserve natural flora and fauna, exploring new destinations within the country, using technology to promote destinations and improve accessibility and celebration of diversity and richness of our nation. SKAL is a professional organization of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism and friendship. The department of BBA-HEM organized the event in association with SKAL International, Bangalore and India Tourism, Karnataka at RR campus on September 23, 2022. 

PES students from BBA Sports Management were taken on a Field Visit on 16 th September 2022, which is an integrated part of the curriculum, had visited the Padukone -Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence (CSE) which is the world-class integrated Multi sports complex which is spread across 15 acres that offer Badminton, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Squash, and Yoga, having certified coaches to train students from a young age of 5 years to 19 years.

They believe in “To play a positive role in the lives of young athletes, by not only helping to develop their sport but also in guiding them on the basic human values which come along with it. Thereby makes the young athletes become strong individuals with great character discipline by becoming responsible citizens of our society with which they go on to contribute to the society responsibly & make a difference to the world by making it a better place to live“.

They have World-class amenities, equipment, training, guidance & nutrition to assess the students, and also a house hostel facility for dedicated students to train all 7 days with keen practice.

The entire complex is well maintained and taken care of by 30 operating staff who are assigned different roles and 45 + supporting staff to maintain the Hospitality and service. They have specialized doctors on board to heal and cure injuries of the sports persons for rehabilitation and expert Nutritionists to guide them on food and health.

In spite of such wonderful amenities, and infrastructure capable of accommodating 500+ students on campus for each session, we can find greenery in and around the complex which gives good sunlight, air and beautiful view which is of utmost importance for the Yoga Centre which is built-in for Meditation and therapy.

Students had an opportunity to explore, interact with the team, watch, learn and play. They were accompanied by 2 staff from BBA Sports Management Department.

Dr. Annu Paallavi, Yoga Coach from BBA-Sports Management has secured a Gold medal in Professional group-Female (21-30 years) in Karnataka State Yogasana Sports Championship -2022. Live - Online conducted by Karnataka State Amateur Yoga Sports Association on August 6 & 7, 2022, and has been selected to represent Karnataka state in National Yoga Championship -2022 which will be held at Firozpur, Punjab. Prof. M R Doreswamy Chancellor of PES University, heartily congratulated on her achievements.

Saneeth Dayanand won the gold medal in the senior men’s single category in the 76th Yonex Sunrise South Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2022 held from September 5 -8, 2022 at Kochi.

The inaugural edition of the Grand Prix Badminton League (2022) - 12th of August to the 21st of August 2022 - was played at the Karnataka Badminton Association, Bengaluru. The eight teams competing at the GPBL are viz; Mandya Bulls, Mysore Panthers, Bengaluru Lions, Malnad Falcons, KGF Wolves, Mangalore Sharks, Bundipur Tuskers, and Kodagu Tigers consist of 8 players each. 

BBA Sports Management students of 1st semester had been to Karnataka Badminton Association on 16 August 18, 2022, and witnessed the tough match between Kodagu Tigers and Mandya Bulls. One of the players of

• Kodagu Tigers is represented by Saneeth S Dayanand,
• KGF Wolves is represented by Naren S Iyer
• Mysore Panthers is represented by Chiranjeevi Reddy

Who are pursuing 3rd semester in BBA Sports Management. Students viewed the smashing fight between the teams in singles & Mixed doubles. Two of our students Mahesh. G. (3 rd semester) and Hima Jyotsna (1 st semester) are Volunteers for the entire league and working with the core team and sponsors working on scores, matches, coordinating with players, assisting in Media updates, etc. They got an opportunity to watch and learn how sports events are organized, conducted, and hosted.

Students were accompanied by the Physical Education Director and Staff of the BBA Sports Management.

Pruthvik D. S. a student from the MBA department has secured a Gold medal in 50m Breaststroke, a Silver medal in 100m Breaststroke, and a Bronze medal in 4X100 Medley Relay in Senior State Aquatic Championship - 2022 organised by Karnataka Swimming Association at Padukone - Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, Bangalore on August 12 & 14, 2022 and has been selected for National level swimming championship.

Dr. M R Doreswamy, Hon’ble Chancellor, PES University congratulated the student on his achievement.

PES PU College students participated in the Bengaluru South District Inter Pre-University college Yoga Sana Competition conducted by the Department of Pre-University Education, Bangalore organised by Arihant PU College on August 10, 2022, in which REVANTH A. S and S. THILAK (1st PU) are selected for State Level Yoga Sana Competition which will be held at Haveri in October 2022.

The BBA Sports Management Program, under the Department Management studies and Commerce, PES University entered into an MoU with the association of Sports Analytical Solution Private Limited, Bangalore on August 1, 2022 for enhancing skills amongst students.

Sports Analytical Solution Private Limited was founded by Naveen Ningaiah, The founder & CEO, has a team of Sports Enthusiasts who strive to improve the performance of sports organisations through end-to-end solutions using Technology, Math, and the knowledge of the sport. Our aim is to empower all the

stakeholders in the Sports Ecosystem.

Provides Coaches and Athletes with Information that helps measure their performances. We provide a HOLISTIC solution for teams.

Dr. M R Doreswamy Hon’ble Chancellor, PES University congratulated the Department on the partnership with Sports Analytical Solution Private Limited, which allows students to have easy access to a global professional world of Sports.

Dr.J.Suryaprasad Vice –Chancellor,Mr.Vinay.MS -Sports Director, Mrs.Rashmi Ramachandra -Physical education Director was present on the occasion.

The BBA Sports Management Program, under the Department of Management Studies and Commerce, PES University entered into an MoU with the association of Simply Sport Foundation(SSF) Bangalore and Collearn Education Technologies Private Limited, Bangalore on July 22, 2022, for enhancing skills amongst students.

Simply Sport Foundation was founded by Ankit Nagori, Co-founder of Curefit, in 2021, and is striving to support the grassroots sports ecosystem in India. The Team focuses on athletes striving to reach their full potential and can impact countless others to do the same and constantly impact success in the lives of athletes who & vigorously thriving to hit their goals in & Life and Sports.

Collearn Education Technologies Private Limited, founded by Srishti Jain in 2021, is on a mission to provide opportunities for pursuing passion through non-traditional cohort-based courses delivered by world-renowned industry experts. Their Focus ison Skill Acquisition and Lifelong Long Mentorship by Renowned Industry experts.

Dr. M R Doreswamy Hon’ble Chancellor, PES University congratulated the Department on the partnership with both Simply Sport Foundation and Collearn Education Technologies Private Limited, which allows students to have easy access to a global professional world of Sports.

Dr. J Suryaprasad -Vice-Chancellor, Mr. M S Vinay -Sports Director, and Mrs. Rashmi Ramachandra -Physical Education Director were present on the occasion.

Swami Sivananda Ji has said, Guru is greater than God because God gives you materialistic things in life, but Guru gives you the knowledge and shows the way to live life, because of the blessings of my Guru, I am living my life at the age of 125. So each one of you must respect your Guru.

He appreciated the management of PES University for taking the initiative to encourage students to play sports and thanked everyone for inviting him on this day.

Dr. M. R. Doreswamy, the Hon'ble Chancellor of PES University, stated that PES University aims to train and raise elite athletes in various disciplines, with positive development in bringing sports facilities to students and staff on campus. He said Yoga and meditation should be taught in all schools, colleges, and universities.

In the newly constructed Golden Jubilee Block, the University has established an in-house World-class Gymnasium, Basketball Court, Badminton Court, Table-Tennis Arena, Squash Court, Yoga Studio, Running-Track, and Sports Science Center with the intention of promoting sports and the health of each individual.

Dr.J.Suryaprasad, Vice-Chancellor, Dr.K.S.Sridhar, Registrar, Dr.Shailashree Haridas, Dean of Commerce and Management, Dr.V. Krishna, Dean of Students Affairs, and Mr.Vinay.M.S, Sports Director were all present.

The eighth international Yoga Day was held at PES University campus. Dr. R. Nagarathna Raghuram, Dean of Academics, SVYASA University Bangalore was the chief guest and presided by the Honourable Chancellor of PES University Dr. M.R. Doreswamy.

Dr. Nagarathna addressed the students on the importance of Yoga and showed the techniques for reducing anger and fear during exam time by remembering the Three M's (mastering over the monkeying of the mind to overcome stress, anxiety, and anger). She insisted students practice Yoga in whichever country they work after graduation.

Sri Raghuram spoke on the qualities of Yoga in enriching one's internal capabilities like strength and determination. He also said Yoga has been practiced throughout the world without any discrimination of caste, religion, or ethnic background. In his address he said that Three Narendra's are responsible for this transformation in the world, namely, Narendra MahaYogi, Lord Shiva, who taught Yoga to Parvathi Narendranatha Datta/Swamy Vivekananda brought it to America about 150 years ago and finally Narendra Modi, the honourable Prime Minister of India, who introduced Yoga to the world through UNO and made people to think of Yoga as a means of connecting humanity.

Honourable Chancellor of PES University Dr. M.R. Doreswamy said that he is happy to see the International Yoga Day on the occasion of the 75th year of India's independence. Dr. Doreswamy was grateful to the honourable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to bring Yoga to the world dais through International Yoga Day. Dr. Doreswamy admired Prime Minister Narendra Modi is conviction to Indian culture, tradition, and ritualistic practices, which were not seen in any previous PrimeMinisters. As an advisor on educational reforms to the Government of Karnataka, he made 18 recommendations and one among them was the practice of Yoga from KG to PG classes in all the Universities. He also advised MCI and AICTE on having Yoga as a mandatory subject in higher educational institutes and Universities.He said that Yoga should be part of inter-collegiate/ University competitions similar to sports and other activities. He said that practicing Yoga enhances physical, mental, and spiritual growth, an essential requirement of human development. He announced that Yoga will be part of the mandatory practice of PES University curriculum.

Dr. K.S. Sridhar, Registrar of PES University welcomed the guests. Dr. Anupallavi, a Yoga instructor in the Department of Sports demonstrated and taught a few yoga asanas and pranayama to a large audience.Later, the chief guests inaugurated the Yoga studio, a state-of-the-art facility within the campus. Sri Vinay, Director of sports, delivered the vote of thanks. Dr. J. Surya Prasad, Vice-Chancellor of PES University graced the occasion.

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PES University Men's Cricket Team clinched the runners-up position in an inter-university cricket tournament with Shivakumar B U recognized for most hundred's and as a most valuable player and Nishank L for best wicket-keeping in the tournament. The south zone inter-university men’s cricket was held at Hindustan University, Chennai from June 7-15, 2022.

Achintya Krishna won the Bronze Medal as member of Men’s Basketball Team Under-19, Karnataka at Khelo India Youth Games 2022 held from June 4-13, 2022 in Panchkula, Haryana

Saneeth Dayanand won the bronze medal in Men’s Singles Badminton at Khelo India Youth Games 2022, organized by the Government of Haryana in association with the Sports Authority of India from June 4 -13 at Panchkula, Haryana.

Creating a history of sorts, Shreyas G Hosur becomes the First Civil Servant from Karnataka to complete the grueling ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon, considered to be the toughest single-day sports event in the world, which includes 3.8 km Swim, 180 km Cycling, and 42.2 km Running. He completed the event in 13 hrs 26 mins on 5th June 2022, in Hamburg, Germany. The finishers of the event are popularly known as ‘IRONMAN’ befitting the mental and physical strength the race demands!

Starting the 3.8km Swim at 6:30 am in the chilly waters of the Hamburg lake, it was followed by 180km cycling in the countryside and ended with a full marathon of 42.2kms.

An alumnus of PESIT, Shreyas is a Civil Servant from the 2012 batch, currently serving as Deputy Financial Advisor with South Western Railway in Bengaluru. It is a proud feeling that he has been able to achieve this challenging feat despite the challenges of his profession.

Prof. M R Doreswamy Chancellor of the PES University heartily congratulated on the Achievement.

Students got an opportunity to understand the complexity involved in managing sporting events as volunteers in organising the Khelo India University Games 2021-22 held from April 27 to May 2022. BBA Sports Management department which is associated with Simply Sports Foundation and facilitated the initiative.

We are glad to share with you, a student ACHINTYA KRISHNA of B.Tech-Computer Science is selected for the KHELO INDIA YOUTH GAMES, held in Panchkula,Haryana, Punjab from June 3 - 14, 2022.

It is organized by the Government of Haryana and Sports Authority of India and we wish him all the best for his game.

Dr.M.R.Doreswamy, Chancellor of PES University heartily congratulated the student.

We are glad to share with you, that 2 students of BBA Sports Management are selected for the KHELO INDIA YOUTH GAMES, held in Panchkula, Haryana, Punjab from June 3-14, 2022.

It is organized by the Government of Haryana and the Sports Authority of India and we wish all the best for our students Saneeth.S.Dayanand and Naren.S.Iyer who will be playing Badminton in the Khelo India Youth Games.

Dr M.R Doreswamy Chancellor PES university heartly Congratulated the student.

PES University’s Department of Physical Education and Sports management held the Awards Ceremony for the Campus Challenge Organized in the Campus during April 30, 2022 to May 06, 2022. A total of 8 games were held with 17 students bagging Medals and Certificates for their performances at the National and International levels.

Mr.Santhosh Babu, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Ramanagara, Dronacharya, and Arjuna Awardee Mr.Jude Felix Sebastian were the Chief Guests. 

In his address, Mr.Santhosh Babu appreciated the efforts of the Sports Department in motivating students to participate in sports activities.

Mr.Jude Felix complimented the University for creating a state-of-the-Art Sports infrastructure to boost sports activities on the campus.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr.M.R.Doreswamy, Chancellor emphasized the need for encouraging students to participate in sports and said that Sports is equally important as academics for students. He mentioned that “Local Sports like Kabaddi and Kho-kho must be equally encouraged and University must support the students to learn and play. He shared that he was the Captain of the Kabaddi Team during his college days.

Spardha – the annual Sports Magazine was released on the occasion of Dr.J.Suryaprasad, Vice-Chancellor, Dr.K.S.Sridhar, Registrar and Mr.M.S.Vinay, Sports Director was present on the occasion. 

ATHLOS, the Sports Quiz tested the participants’ knowledge of different sports. The highlights of the event promotion included themed pre-quiz activities, registrations through QR code, stalls hosting contests, active Instagram page and buzzer designed and built in house with a touch of green by way of reusing soda bottles for the buzzers. The team of Arshan Rodrigues, Aayudh and Adarsh Nair came first followed by team of Kunal, Kuval and Mayank in second place and team of E S Ananth G Saketh Reddy and Sarath Sundar in third place. ATHLOS quiz event was organized by the Quotient Quiz Club of EC Campus on April 26, 2022.

MOHIT VENKATESH student of 4th Semester B.Tech ECE, has won the BRONZE Medal in KHELO INDIA UNIVERSITY GAMES in Swimming - 1500 Freestyle held at Jain Global Campus, Bangalore from April 25 - 28, 2022.

Prof. M R Doreswamy Chancellor of PES University heartily congratulated the student on his achievement.

AYUSH SHETTY from PES PU College has emerged WINNER in the Under-19 Singles Title in All India Junior Badminton Tournament held at Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy held on 10th & 11th April 2022.

Prof. M R Doreswamy Chancellor PES University, heartily congratulated the student on his achievement.

CRICKET

Winners: PES UNIVERSITY

Runners: Nagarjuna College, Devanahalli

Best Batsman: Girisha.B (PES University)

Allrounder: B.M.Shankar (PES University)

Man of the Series: Venkatesh Kalyanam (PES University)

Best Bowler: Nagaraj (Nagarjuna College)

The games organised were Cricket, Volleyball and Badminton in which Staff from various colleges took part.

A total of 550 Faculty across 24 Institutions in Karnataka Participated in various sporting activities.

Prof. M R Doreswamy Chancellor PES University, expressed happiness over the large number of Faculty who participated and heartily congratulated all the winners.

Managing a premium and marquee sporting media event is about synchronizing multiple diverse functions flawlessly. The students of second semester BBA HEM got hands-on experience in coordinating the diverse activities that went behind the IPL 2022 Player auctions held at ITC Gardenia on February 12-13, 2022.

Dr. Annu Paallavi, Yoga Faculty and Coach in department of BBA Sports Management won silver medal in State Yogasana Championship organized by KSAYSA held on December 11-12, 2021 and bronze medal in National Yogasana Sports Championship organized by Yoga Federation of India held on December 25-26, 2021.

PES University swimming team won 2 Silver medals and 3 Bronze medals in the All India Inter University Aquatic Competition held at KIIT-KISS Swimming Complex in Bhubaneswar, Odisha during December 22-26, 2021. Mohit Venkatesh of Sem 3 ECE-Btech won silver medal in 1500 mts freestyle and bronze medal in 400 mts freestyle swimming. Nikitha S V of 1st Year MBA won silver medal in 800mts freestyle and bronze medal in 400 mts freestyle swimming. Dhruti Muralidhar of 1st Year MBA won a bronze medal in 800 mts freestyle swimming.

Naren won a silver medal in the Botswana International Badminton Tournament, 2021. Naren is a student of the BBA Sports Management program.

Naveen secured 7^th position in 100 m Freestyle Swimming in Asian Youth Para Games 2021 held in Bahrain from Dec 2 to 6, 2021. Naveen is a 1st year B.Com at HN campus.

Adheet Parashar emerged as runner-up in the JK Tyre Novice Cup round 3, race 3 of the 24th JK Tyre National Racing Championship held in Coimbatore on Dec 5, 2021. 

Divy Nandan won third place in the fifth round of Protax Max Classes 2021, MECO-FMSCI national karting championship held in Meco Kartopia, Bengaluru on November 28, 2021.

PES University’s team of Table Tennis, Throw Ball and Football emerged as winners in the BMSCE Kreedotsav on Nov 22-25, 2021.

Get, Set, Throw Intra Class Competition was successfully managed by the students of BBA HEM program on November 13, 2021 at the university cricket grounds. Team Madhura emerged as winners and team Alpha as runners up in the competition.

Bringing together experience, knowledge, and skills of everyone involved is key to building high performance capabilities in the field of sports. Students got an opportunity to understand the importance of ingraining mental toughness, improving self-confidence, handling performance pressure and building sustained focus and discipline as a team at the workshop conducted by Bhargavi Ramachandran ICF Associate Certified Coach. She shared insights from her experience of guiding internationally ranked badminton players and top ranked national players. The workshop featuring insightful team building activities was organized by the Department of Sports Management of RR campus on October 23, 2021.

Students of BBA Sports Management program got an opportunity to interact with Jude Felix, Indian hockey player who has captained over 250 matches, including two World Cups, two Asian Games and three Champions Trophy tourneys. He focused on the game despite personal hardships and financial crisis. He led the national hockey team from 1993 to 1995 and is an Arjuna and Dronacharya Award winner. The student interaction was organized by the Department of BBA Sports Management at RR campus on October 23, 2021.

Naren, student of BBA program in sports management won the men’s singles crown at the Belgian Junior International Series in Herstal, Belgium.

Divy Nandan won second place in the Super Stock Category in MRF National Championship held at Madras Motor Speedway in Chennai from September 24-26, 2021.

Rakshit, third semester student of MBA program won first place in CVL Shastry Memorial Table Tennis state championship-2021 and third place in men’s state ranking table tennis Tournament. The tournaments were held in held at Malleshwaram Association, Bangalore in September, 2021.

SANEETH SHIMOGA DAYANAND, Student of 1st Sem BBA in Sports Management has emerged as a champion in the Under-19 International tournament, organized by the Federation Francaise de badminton under the auspices of the Badminton World Federation held at Voiron, France.

Date: 17 th , 18 th & 19 th September, 2021.

Prof. M R Doreswamy Chancellor PES University, heartily congratulated the student.

Saneeth Dayanand caused two upsets in a day to seal his place in the finals. His winning spree ended in the finals and he emerged as the runner-up in the under 19 men’s category in the Russian International White Nights 2021 held at Gatchina, Saint Petersburg, Russia from July 1-4, 2021. Saneeth will be joining the BBA in Sports Management program at PES University.

Saneeth S Dayanand Student of II PU Commerce from PES Institutions has been selected for the Russian International Junior Series 2021 at St. Petersburg, Russia from 1st to 4th July 2021.

He is also a National Badminton player. He was awarded No. 1 in All India Doubles in Junior Category and No. 1 in Karnataka state singles and doubles.

He is keen on Joining BBA- Sports Management course in PES University.

Prof. M R Doreswamy Chancellor of PES University, heartily congratulated the student and wished him all success in the series to be held in Russia.

Dr M R Doreswamy, Chancellor, PES University congratulated all the Winners and participants for taking part in this event. Further he said that Sports are a vital part of the education system for student's growth and development (both mental health and physical fitness). Through participation in sports students will be able to gain various skills, experience and confidence that are helpful for developing their personality.

Department of Computer Science and Engineering emerged as winners in the The Inter-Department Throwball competition was held at the Electronic City Campus on Feb 6-7.

To revive the memories of childhood and enjoy traditional games, the department of MCA organised inter semester Lagori games. The second semester team emerged as the winners in the final game held at PESU RR campus on Feb 11, 2020.

Department of Computer Science and Engineering won the inter-department Volleyball competition and Department of Science and Humanities emerged as runner up. The contest in which 9 teams participated was held at EC campus from Feb 3-5, 2020.

As part of the Makar Sankranti celebrations, the MCA department organised a kite flying session for students. Dr. Veena S, Chairperson of the department inaugurated the event in which more than 50 students took part. Some students experienced kite flying for first time and those skilled in the game took the kites high in the sky. The sight of kites of different colours, shapes and sizes, high in the air was mesmerising. The message of freedom and growth with strings of responsibilities attached to the ground was loud and clear at this event held at PESU RR campus on Jan 28, 2020.

PES University’s Badminton women’s team emerged as the winner at Riviera 2020. The other games in which PES University registered impressive wins included third place in women’s basketball and throwball and men’s table tennis and chess. Riviera 2020, the international cultural and sports fest of Vellore Institute of Technology, saw participation in over 129 events by 38,000 students from 700 universities and colleges from 30 countries in Asia, Europe and Africa. The four day annual cultural extravaganza got underway on February 14, 2020 on the VIT campus in Vellore.

4th International Staff Tournament was organized by Department of Physical Education & Sports at PES University from Jan 20 to 23, 2020. Staff members from more than 35 Engineering Colleges actively participated in this mega event including University of Colombo and University of Kelaniya from Sri Lanka Tyagarajan College of Engineering, Coimbatore and Manipal Institution of Technology and Kasturba Medical College from Manipal. Badminton and Cricket were major sports in this event.

Results as mentioned below:

●    Cricket:

Winners- Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology, Bangalore.

Runners- University of Colombo , Sri Lanka.

●    Badminton (Above 40 category, Men):

Winners- Dr. C V Raman College, Davangere.

Runners- BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore.

●    Badminton(Below 40 category, Men):

Winners- Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

Runners- Kasturbha Medical Hospital, Manipal.

●    Badminton (Women):

Winners- University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Runners- RV College of Engineering, Bangalore

●    Best player awards:

Cricket:

Best Batsman - Mr. Girish, PES University.

Best bowler - Mr. Chetan V, Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology.

Best All-rounder - Mr. Suresh Priyanta, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Badminton (Above 40 category, Men):

Mr. Veereah K, Dr. C V Raman College of Engineering.

Badminton (Above 40 category, Men):

Mr. Chetan K N, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal.

Badminton (Women):

      Ms. Apeksha Embuldeniya, University of Kelinia, Sri Lanka.   

Rahul J Nechicattu secured third place in 11th All Japan Open Karate Championship. Rahul is a student of 7th semester of Mechanical engineering with PES University, EC campus. The sports championship was organised by the International Budo Karate Organization (IBKO) at Yokohama, Japan on Oct 12-13, 2019.

Sports teams from PES University won in the women’s Badminton, men’s Table tennis, men’s Chess and men’s Badminton events and were declared runners up in men’s Badminton event at Kreedotsava 2019. The sports event was organised by BMS College of Engineering recently.

Fifty one engineering college from across Karnataka and Savitha University from Chennai and University of Moratuwa from Sri Lanka took part in Infini 2019 organised by department of Physical Education and Sports of PES University. The sports meet had events of Badminton (men’s and women’s), Basketball (men’s & women’s); Futsal(men’s); Cricket(men’s); Kabaddi(men’s) and Throwball (women’s). The international sports fest was held from 12-16 Oct 2019 at Ring Road and Electronic City campuses.

Fifty one Engineering college from across Karnataka and Savitha University from Chennai and University of Moratuwa from Sri Lanka took part in Infini 2019 organised by department of Physical Education and Sports of PES University. The results:  Basketball Men’s: Winner MSRIT Bangalore, Runners up BMSCE, Bangalore;  Basketball Women’s: Winner RVCE Bangalore, Runners up PESU Bangalore;  Badminton Men’s: Winner NMIT Bangalore, Runners up PESU  Bangalore;  Badminton Women’s: Winner PESU Bangalore, Runner up MSRIT Bangalore;  FUTSAL Men’s: Winner PESU (A TEAM) Bangalore, Runner up PESU(B TEAM) Bangalore;  Cricket Men’s: Winner PESU, Bangalore, Runners up University Of Moratuwa Srilanka;  Kabaddi Men’s: Winner Reva, Bangalore, Runners up PESU Bangalore;  Throwball Women’s: Winner EWIT Bangalore, Runners up: PESU Bangalore

Students got an opportunity to curate the unique event with the assistance of Team REdbull Sports. The event saw the indigenous sport of Lagori drawing the interest of corporates and student community. The event showed the immense business potential of an age old game. Chris Croning of RedBull Sports and Dr. Vijaykumar, Dean of Management Studies spoke on the occasion.

B R MOHAMMED SAQALIN MUSHTAQ and SIDDESH H emerged as winner and runner-up in the Inter-departmental Carom tournament. Both the players are students of third semester in Mechanical Engineering. The event was organised by the Physical Education department of the university.

PESU Football team wins the tittle at the SPIEL Tournament organized by St Joseph's College. The team also clinched the Winners Title at DEVADAN CUP 2019, organized by Faculty of Engineering, Christ University.

PESU Women's Badminton team wins the title at the REVELS 2019 organized by Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal.

3rd International Staff Tournament was organised by Department of Physical Education & Sports at PESU from Jan 20 to 23, 2019. Staff members from more than 35 Engineering Colleges actively participated in this mega event including University of Colombo and University of Kelaniya (Sri Lanka). Badminton and Cricket were major sports in this event. Results as mentioned below: Cricket Winners- Nagarjuna University, Devanahalli. Runners- University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Badminton (above 40 category, Men) Winners- SIT, Tumkur. Runners- BMSCE, Bangalore. Badminton(Below 40 category Men) Winners- MIT, Manipal. Runners- Acharya Institutes, Bangalore. Badminton (women) Winners- University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Runners- Acharya Institutes, Bangalore.

The alumni team was at its best, winning the football match against the students in an exciting duel. The contest started with the oath “We the Family of PES Take an oath as per PES Traditions. The match will happen in a fair mode. I will maintain the spirit every athlete would maintain.” The prize distribution and interactive session followed. The alumni of BBA HEM program of batches from 1996 to 2018 participated in the event held on September 1, 2018 on the university’s football turf.

At the world university rowing championship 2018, Keerthana bagged fifth position in single skull event. Keerthana, 5th sem CSE student participated in the event held in Shanghai, China from Aug 10-13, 2018.

The department of physical education and sports organized inter department sports festival and winners were awarded in a ceremony held at PES Cricket Stadium on April 23. Pro-Chancellor, Prof D Jawahar released the third edition of the PES sports magazine on the occasion.

PES men’s basket ball team emerged winners in the 2K18 CUP. The competition was organized by PESIT-BSC.

Keerthana received the prestigious Eklavya award for her outstanding performance in Rowing competitions. The national rowing champion is a proud recipient of an impressive trophy from Karnataka state Youth Empowerment and Sports Department and a cash prize of Rs two lakhs. Keerthana is a student of fourth semester of Computer Science and Engineering program.

PES University students secured first place in men’s Badminton and men’s Chess events at Kreedothsava 18 organized by BMSCE on March 9-10 2018. They secured first place in men’s football, second place in women’s tennis and men’s basketball and third place in men’s chess events at Revels-18 organized by MIT, Manipal University from March 7 to 11, 2018.