On 8th May, the Annual Sports Awards Function was organised, where several student athletes were honoured by the Vice Chancellor of Delhi University and Director of the Delhi University Sports Council for their remarkable athleticism and dedication.
The Annual Sports Awards Function 2026, conducted by the Delhi University Sports Council (DUSC), was held on 8th May 2026, from 11:30 am onwards at the Convention Hall, Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi. Prof. Yogesh Singh, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi, was honoured as the Chief Guest. The event was organised to recognise the achievements of students across various colleges of the University of Delhi in the realm of sports and bestow upon them accolades for their remarkable contributions in the arena.
The event saw the presence of several dignitaries who graced the dais alongside Prof. Yogesh Singh, including Dr Anil Kumar Kalkal, Director DUSC, who facilitated the Vice Chancellor; Dr Vikas Gupta, Joint Registrar; Prof. Rajni Abbi, Director South Campus, and Prof. Payal Mago, Director, Campus of Open Learning.
The Delhi School of Journalism (DSJ) was designated as the media partner for the event, with the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) of DSJ being assigned the role of convener of the Media and Website alongside a role in the Central Coordination Committee. “We have put together a team of students for the task, and will be performing our duty as intended,” they said.
The event began with the presentation of the DUSC’s Annual Report, followed by a welcome address from the Director of the Delhi University Sports Council, after which the Vice Chancellor addressed the audience. In his speech, the VC urged that sports be seen as “core curricular” rather than “co-curricular,” citing the importance of movement and physical activity in people’s lives. He also asked the principals of various colleges present at the event to not only encourage students to partake in physical activities but also to make use of the sports infrastructure provided, citing the Rugby ground, gymnasium, and indoor sports facilities at the Multipurpose Hall of the University Sports Complex. Additionally, he also commemorated the students who had shown talent, determination, and dedication in their respective fields, in his speech.
Following the Vice Chancellor’s Address, the award distribution ceremony commenced. Notably, a large portion of the students honoured were women. Individual students as well as college teams were honoured, with Deshbandhu College’s Women’s Archery team and Kirori Mal College’s Women’s Basketball team, amongst others, winning the Intercollege Tournament. For the second year in a row, the Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences was awarded the Champions’ Trophy.
After the conclusion of the event, students were seen celebrating, trophies in hand and coaches by their side, clicking pictures in the afternoon sunshine.
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