Yoga and Sports Band

Our students participated in Veer Narmand South Gujarat University Inter-collegiate tournaments and Khelmahakumbh at the District, State and National level in various games. They have represented the College at various National, West Zone, University and All India level Inter-University Tournaments of Taekwondo, Football, Hockey and Rifle Shooting.

Fit India Movement: The importance of sports and fitness in one’s life is inevitable. Playing sports inculcates team spirit, develops strategic & analytical thinking, leadership skills, goal setting and risk taking. A fit and healthy individual leads to an equally healthy society and strong nation. Sports are an extremely important component for the overall development of our nation. So, our student also took Fitness Pledge to join Fit India Movement launched by Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 29^th August 2019.

Indoor Sports Tournaments: 86 students enthusiastically participated in Intra-class Indoor Sports events like Table-Tennis, Chess, Carrom, Badminton and Billiards tournament organized round the year at Vanita Vishram Sports Complex and gave applauding performances.

Participation and Achievements in Sports Tournaments: More than 85 Students participated in the Inter-Collegiate Sports Tournaments and 15 students participated in 47^th Athletic Meet organized by Department of Physical Education and Youth Welfare of VNSGU. Also, 105 students participated in Khel Mahakumbh (Individual and Team Game) organized by Sports Authority of Gujarat and represented college at State, National and Inter-University level events.

Participation in All India Inter-University and West-Zone Inter-University Tournaments:

• Krunalkuvarba Zala of S.Y.B.Com represented Riffle Shooting Team of VNSGU in All India Rifle Shooting Tournament held from 12^th to 15^th November 2019 at Manav Rachna University, Faridabad (Hariyana).
• Charmy Monapara of F.Y.B.B.A represented Hockey Team of VNSGU in West-Zone Inter-University (W) Hockey Tournament held from 11^th to 15^th November 2019 at University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
• Riya Mukadam of F.Y.B.Com represented Football Team of VNSGU in West-Zone Inter-University (W) Football Tournament held from 16^th to 21^st December 2019 at Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur.
• Ms Rajvi Master of F.Y.B.B.A represented VNSGU in Taekwondo (62 Kg Weight Category) at All India Inter-University Taekwondo Tournament held from 10^th to 13^th March 2020 at Panjabi University, Patiala.

Achievements in National, State and Inter-Collegiate Sports Tournaments:

• Rajvi Master of FYBBA won the Gold Medal in Open National Taekwondo Championship-2020 organized by Bengaluru Taekwondo Academy at Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru. (Date:8^th to 12^th January 2020)
• Mori Nidhi (552 points), Ms. Zala KrunalKuvarba (497 points) and Ms. Chandarana Khushbu (466 points) brought glory with 1515 Points to the college by winning Championship Trophy in the VNSGU Inter-College Rifle Shooting Tournament held at Arts & Commerce College, Vyara on 28/09/2019.
• Nidhi Mori of S.Y. B.Com. Secured Silver Medal and Ms. Krunalkuvarba Zala secured Bronze Medal in Inter-collegiate VNSGU Inter College Rifle Shooting Tournament held at Arts & Commerce College, Vyara on 28/09/2019.
• Nidhi Mori of S.Y.B.Com participated in 63^rd National Shooting Championship Competition (NSCC) at Bhopal organized by The National Rifle Association of India from 16/12/19 to 22/12/19.
• Ms Khushbu Chandarana of S.Y.B.Com secured Third position and received Bronze Medal in VNSGU Inter-College Power Lifting (Women) Tournament held at Naranlala College of Commerce and Management, Navsari on 08/01/2020.
• Ms Rajvi Master of F.Y.B.B.A won Gold Medal (62 Kg Weight Category) in VNSGU Inter-College Taekwondo Tournament held at Shree J. D. Gabani Commerce College, Surat on 17/01/2020.
• Ms Rajvi Master of F.Y.B.B.A won the Gold Medal (62 Kg Weight Category) in 29^th Junior Gujarat State Taekwondo Championship 19-20 held at Ahmedabad on 18/01/2020 and got selected for Junior National Taekwondo Championship.

Achievements in Khel Mahakumbh 2019-20

• Rajvi Master of F.Y.B.B.A secured First Position in 68 kg weight category at State level Khelmahakumbh Taekwondo Tournament at Surat.
• Priyanka Gurjar of T.Y. B.Com secured First position in 1500 meter & 3000 meter running at zone and Second position in 3000 meter running at district. She also participated in State Level Tournament.
• Jinal Kaniya of F.Y.B.Com secured Third position in 500 meter Skating Quad Rink at District level Khelmahakumbh Skating Tournament.
• Ms Charmy Monapapara of F.Y.B.B.A secured First position in Javelin Throw at Zone.
• Manju Pachar of F.Y.B.B.A Secured Second position in Javelin Throw at Zone.
• Khushbu Chandarana of S.Y.B.Com secured Third position in Discus Throw and Shot Put at zone.
• Honey Patel of S.Y.B.Com secured Third position in 100 meter and 800 meter running at zone.
• Yaxika Barot of S.Y.B.B.A, Ms. Manju Pachar and Ms.Harshita Shrma of F.Y.B.B.A secured Second position in District Level Khelmahakumbh Football Tournament at Jahangirpura, Surat.
• Ruchika Sarang of F.Y.B.Com was selected for State Level Khelmahakumbh Football Tournament at Gandhinagar.
• Janki Patel and Ms Khushbu Chandarana of S.Y.B.com secured First position in District and South Zone and got selected for State Level Khelmahakumbh Volleyball Tournament.
• Team of Volleyball, Kabaddi and Tug of War secured Third position at zone level.

Annual Sports Day

The much awaited Annual Sports Day was held on Saturday 11^th January 2020, with great zeal, excitement and frolicsome atmosphere. More than 506 students participated enthusiastically. The programme began with the Principal welcoming the esteemed gathering and emphasized on the importance of sports in students’ life. The students entered into the spirit of the occasion in a grand way with the oath being administered by the Gymkhana Committee Secretary Ms. Diya Patel of F.Y.B.Com. Many sports games like 100 and 200 meter running, 4 X 100m Relay, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Shot Put, Long Jump, and recreation games like Triple Leg Race, Ball Pass Relay, Lemon & Spoon, Sack Race, Skipping Race, Yoga, Suryanamaskar were organized to boost the spirit of sportsmanship among students. Winners were felicitated with medals and certificates.

1. Celebration of International Yoga Day: Students of the College actively participated in the International Yoga Day Celebration on June 21, 2018 wherein Three-Day Workshop on Yoga and Meditation was organized on the college premises. Ms. Taraben Desai, active volunteer & member, Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar, Shantikunj, Haridwar explained importance of yoga and meditation through demonstration.

2. Organization of Indoor Sports Tournaments: 89 students enthusiastically participated in Intra-class Indoor Sports events like Table-Tennis, Chess, Carrom, Badminton and Billiards tournament organized round the year in the Sports Complex of Vanita Vishram and gave applauding performances.

3. Organization of Annual Sports Days: The Annual Sports Day of the college was organized on February 05-06, 2019 wherein more than 345 students participated enthusiastically. On the First Day, 100m running, 200m running, 4 X 100m Relay, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Shot Put, Long Jump, Cricket, Tug of War, and on the Second Day Suryanamaskar, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Basketball, Volleyball and recreation games like Triple Leg race, Ball Pass Relay, Lemon & Spoon and Sack Race were organized.

4. Participation in 46^th Athletic Meet: 9 students participated in various events like Running, Jumping & Throwing of 46^th Athletic Meet which was held at new synthetic 400m track of VNSGU between 8^th March, 2019 and 10^th March, 2019. Ms. Priyanka Gurjar & Ms. Akshata Kesuer reached in the Final Rounds in 5000m Running & Javelin Throw respectively.

5. Participation and Achievements in Sports Tournaments: More than 60 Students participated in the Inter-Collegiate Sports Tournaments organized by Department of Physical Education and Youth Welfare of VNSGU and 80 students participated in Khel Mahakumbh (Individual and Team Game) organized by Sports Authority of Gujarat and also at State, National and Inter-University level events and brought credit and glory to the college by winning those events.

Celebration of International Yoga Day: 140 students actively participated in the International Yoga Day Celebration on June 21, 2017 wherein One-Day Workshop on Yoga and Meditation was organized on the college premises and Ms. Jyoti Tailor, Sai Jyoti Clinic Surat taught the importance of yoga and meditation through demonstration. Also, students displayed posters on the theme of yoga and meditation made by them in the classes.

Organization of Daily Sessions on Yoga: With a view to enhance the vitality of the mind and body of the students, daily sessions on Yogasana and Pranayam were conducted by the group of the students in the college premises from June 24, 2017 onwards. Around 25 students enrolled for the same and received the maximum advantage. They gained an insight on the importance of Yoga and Pranayam.

Organization of Indoor Sports Tournaments: 65 students enthusiastically participated in Intra-class Indoor Sports events like Billiards, Table-Tennis, Chess, Carrom and Badminton tournament organized round the year in the Sports Complex of Vanita Vishram and gave applauding performances.

Organization of Annual Sports Day: The Annual Sports Day of the college was organized on November 29-30, 2017 wherein more than 150 students participated enthusiastically. On the First Day of Sports Day, events like Suryanamaskar, Kho-Kho, Kabbadi, Basket Ball and Volleyball were organized and on the Second Day events like 100m Run, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Shot Put, Cricket, Tug of War, etc. were organized. Medals and Certificates were awarded to the winners of the respective events on the day of Annual prize distribution through the hands of hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of VNSGU.

Participation and Achievements in Sports Tournaments: Almost 30 students participated not only in the Inter-Collegiate Sports Tournaments organized by Physical Education Department of VNSGU but also at State, National and Inter University level events and brought credit and glory to the college by winning those events. 24 students participated in Gujarat Khel Mahakumbh organised by Government of Gujarat.

• Sana Fatema Panjwani represented VNSGU in All India Women’s Badminton Tournament held at Bhuvneshwar, Orissa and in West-Zone Inter-University (W) Badminton Tournament held at Jalgav, Maharashtra. Her team remained 1^st Runner-up in both the events. Also, she stood Second in the INFERNO Inter-Collegiate Badminton Tournament of SDJ International College, Surat.
• Disha Kheni secured bronze medals in both ‘All India Invitational Karate Championship 2018 – Up to 50Kg Category’ organized by International Shotokan Shobukan Karate Association, India at Nani Daman, Gujarat and in ‘Gujarat State Karate Championship – Up to 50Kg & below 21 Years Age Category’ organized by Karate Do Federation at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Also, she has won Silver Medal in Inter-Collegiate ‘Taekwondo (Women) – Up to 46 Kg Tournament’ organized by SDJ International College, Surat.
• Mansi Sawant participated in Inter-Collegiate Judo Competition organized by Government Arts College, Vankal and secured Second Position in below 63 Kg Category.

To excel in sports, nearly 50 students practice regularly at the newly built Vanita Vishram Sports Complex for various sports like Billiards, Badminton, Table-Tennis, Lawn-Tennis and Chess. The laurels won by our students have made the college proud. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our achievers.