NEW DELHI: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) concluded its 21st Inter-Collegiate Sports Championship 2026 on October 17, 2026, at its Dwarka campus in New Delhi. The three-day event brought together around 10,000 students from more than 60 affiliated institutes and university schools across Delhi-NCR.The championship featured competitions across multiple sporting disciplines, including athletics, basketball, kabaddi, judo, chess, powerlifting, table tennis, tug of war and yogasana. This year’s edition also introduced 10-metre Air Pistol and Air Rifle shooting competitions for men and women for the first time.Shooting events introduced for the first timeThe addition of air pistol and air rifle shooting marked a new feature of the annual championship. The competitions were organised for both male and female participants, expanding the range of sporting disciplines available to students.Athletes competed across individual and team events throughout the three-day programme. Closely contested matches, team celebrations and participation from institutions across the university marked the championship, according to the university’s press release.Vice Chancellor highlights role of sports in student developmentProf. (Dr.) Mahesh Verma, Vice Chancellor of GGSIPU, appreciated the participation and enthusiasm demonstrated by students. He highlighted the role of sports in developing physical fitness, mental alertness, confidence, teamwork and decision-making abilities under pressure.He also encouraged students to include sports and outdoor activities regularly in their daily routines, particularly as mobile phones and digital entertainment increasingly occupy leisure time.Winners felicitated at closing ceremonyThe championship concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, during which winning students and teams received medals and trophies in recognition of their performances.Prof. Meenu Kapoor, Director of the Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW), expressed satisfaction with the participation and the collective efforts that contributed to the event’s organisation.The university’s annual championship provided students from affiliated institutes and university schools with opportunities to compete across a broad range of sports. Alongside the sporting results, the event brought participants together through shared activities and interactions across institutions.
GGSIPU sports championship concludes in Delhi, introduces air pistol and rifle shooting events
The 21st edition continued the university’s inter-collegiate sporting programme, bringing together students from more than 60 institutions. The participation of around 10,000 students reflected the scale of the championship, while the introduction of shooting events expanded its sporting programme.