Sportopia 2024

Sportopia 2024, a part of the annual fest of GD Goenka University is a sporting extravaganza, celebrating human grit, perseverance and competitive spirit as participants sweat it out in the lush green grounds of the campus. The event saw a range of sports from cricket to football, badminton to basketball, pickleball to padel, table-tennis to chess and even shooting and e-sports. The Chief Guest for the event, Ms. Mamta Kharab, Indian Hockey's Golden Girl and the inspiration behind the movie Chak De India inaugurated the event and inspired the participants with her inspiring journey.

The Badminton Club of BSA Sports organized an Intra-University badminton competition in the boy’s category as part of the Annual Fest Sportopia 2024 from 06-08 March 2024. The participants included members of Amity University, Gurugram, Apeejay Satya University, Gurugram, Noida International University, Noida, Dronacharya Government College, Gurugram, K.R. Mangalam University, Sohna as well as students from the host University. The participants performed very energetically and there was quite a large audience who were equally enthusiastic. Rigorous rounds of competition saw Saurabh Sharma, BBA, Batch 2023-24, School of Management, GD Goenka University emerge winner followed by Raghav Songara, BA (H) Culinary Arts, Batch 2023-24, School of Hospitality and Tourism, GD Goenka University as the runner up. The winners were presented with trophies and certificates as well as cash prize.

The Badminton Club of BSA Sports organized an Intra-University badminton competition in the girl’s category as part of the Annual Fest Sportopia 2024 from 06-08 March 2024. The participants included members ofAmity University, Delhi, DGC, Gurugram, Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi, Delhi Dias Club, K. R. Mangalam University, Netaji Subhas University of Technology as well as students from the host University. Thetournament was in the knockout format. Four matches were held in the group stage followed by two semi-finals and finals.The winner was Aananya Singhfrom Amity Universityfollowed by Ritika Sangwan, from DGC College, Gurugram. 

The Basketball Club of BSA Sports organized an Intra-University Basketball Tournament in the Men’s categoryas part of the Annual Fest Sportopia from 06-08 March 2023. The participants showcased a thrilling display of athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.The participating teams, representing various institutions, exhibited exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament.After a series of fiercely contested matches, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University emerged as the champions, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and resilience. GD Goenka University, the host institution, displayed commendable performance throughout the tournament and secured the runner-up position. In recognition of their outstanding achievements, both the winning and runner-up teams were honoured with certificates, trophies, and prize money. The winning team from GD Goenka University included captain Sagar Sharma,B Tech, CSE, Batch 2021-25; Bumi Lupundu Gad, CE, Sem II, Abdul Malik, Arnav Singh, Realeboha Makara, Aryan, Ajuong Manjiel, Abdulrahman Abu Bakar Baba, BMRIT, 3^rd Year, Batch 2021-24, School of Medical & Allied Sciences; Mutunda Manasse, B. Tech, 2^nd year, Batch 2022-26, School of Engineering & Sciences; Temulum Bob Bold,BBA, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-25, School of Management Lionel Mawabile, B. Tech. CSE, 4^th Year,Batch 2020-24, School of Engineering & Sciences; Emmanuel Peter,B. Tech CSE, 1^st Year, Batch 2023-27, School of Engineering & Sciences;  Kambala Elie, BCA, 2^nd Year, Batch 2021-24

The Basketball Club of BSA Sports organized an Intra-University Basketball Tournament in the Women’s category as part of the Annual Fest Sportopia from 06-08 March 2023. The participants showcased a thrilling display of athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. The participating teams, representing various institutions, exhibited exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament. After a series of fiercely contested matches, Amity University, Manesar, emerged as the champions, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and resilience. GD Goenka University, the host institution, displayed commendable performance throughout the tournament and secured the runner-up position. In recognition of their outstanding achievements, both the winning and runner-up teams were honoured with certificates, trophies, and prize money. The winning team from GD Goenka University included Maryam Zaki, 2^nd Year, BMRIT, Batch 2022-25, School of Medical & Allied Sciences; Majiya Mwizn,BBA, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-25, School of Management;Shirsha Das, B. Des., 1^st Year, Unitedworld Institute of Design Batch 2023-27 Saumya Mishra, B. Des., 1^st Year, Unitedworld Institute of Design Batch 2023-27; Shaurya Mishra, B. Des.,1^st Year, Unitedworld Institute of Design, Batch 2023-27; TebelloCelinah Letsela, B.Tech Biomedical Engineering, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-26; Tebachi Sandra,B. Tech, ME, Batch Year 2022-26, School of Engineering & Sciences;Khushi Jain, B.Design(Hons.) Fashion, 1^st Year, Batch 2023-27, Unitedworld Institute;Nehayl Verma, B. Des. (Hons.) Visual Communication, Unitedworld Institute, Batch 2023-27; Sansarmaa Myangaa, B.Sc. Hons. Forensic Science, First Year, Batch 2023-26, School of Engineering & Sciences.

An Intra-University Chess Competition was organized as part of Annual Fest 2024 from 6th -8th March 2024. The event saw enthusiastic participation by students from prestigious universities as Sushant University, Gurugram; J K business School, Gurugram; DPG degree college, Gurugram; Galgotia University, Noida; IILM university, Gurugram, NIU, Greater Noida, Geeta Ratan International Business school, Rohini, Delhi, Bhaskaracharya college of applied sciences, Dwarka, Apeejay Abdul kalam University, Kr Mangalam University as alo the host university. Multiple rounds of competition saw Rohan Mathur, B.Sc. Physics, Batch 2021-24, School of Engineering & Sciences, GD Goenka University emerge winner followed by Vansh from K.R. Mangalam University at the second place and Deepanshu Garg from JK Business School, Gurugram at the third place. The winners were presented with trophies and certificates and cash prizes.

An Inter-University Cricket Tournament was held as a part of Annual Fest Sportopia 2023 from 6th-8th March 2024. There were 12 Teams in the event. The teams included members of Noida International University, DPG College, K. R. Mangalam University, IILM University, Mewat Engineering College, SGT as well as the host university. There was a total of four rounds in the cricket tournament which included Qualifier, Quarter final, Semi-Final and Final. The Final, a tough battle between the GD Goenka University Team and KR Mangalam Team, saw the GD Goenka Team emerge winnersfollowed by KR Mangalam Team as the runner up. The winning team included Suhail, B. Phy. BPT,3^rd Year Batch 2021-25, School of Medical &AlliedSciences; Ankush Sharma, B. Pharma, 4^th Year, Batch 2020-24, School of Medical & Allied Sciences;Sikender Vashisth, M. Tech., 1^st Year, Batch 2023-25., School of Engineering &Sciences;Sagar, B. Pharma, 1^st Year, Batch 2023-27, School of Medical & Allied Sciences;Sachin Dagar, Sachin Kumar, BPT, 3^rd  Year, Batch 2021-25, School of Medical & Allied Sciences; Abhishek Dagar, B. Pharma, 4^th Year, Batch 2020-2024, School of Medical & Allied Sciences; Sonu, BCA, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-25, School of Engineering & Sciences; Vinay, B. Tech, 3^rd Year, Batch 2021-25, School of Engineering & Sciences; Ankit, BCA, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-25, School of Engineering & Sciences ; Aakash Sharma, B. Pharma, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-24, School of Medical & Allied Sciences.

The winners were presented with trophies and certificates.

The E-Sports Club of GD Goenka University organized a Gaming Competition from 06-07 March 2024 in collaboration with Skoar MSI andCrucial. The highlight of the event was the series of well-organized tournaments, offering participants the chance to showcase their skills in popular games like Tekken, BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India), and Valorant.  Whether battling it out in martial arts combat in Tekken or strategizing their way to victory in BGMI and Valorant, participants engaged in thrilling matchups that captivated both players and spectators alike.Complementing the tournaments was an expansive experience zone where attendees could explore a diverse array of gaming experiences. From classic console gaming on the PS4 and PS5 to cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) simulations, there was something to pique the interest of every gaming enthusiast. Meanwhile, MSI's provision of high-quality gaming equipment elevated the overall gaming experience, enhancing graphics, performance, and immersion for all participants. In addition to the thrilling competitions and immersive gaming experiences, the event featured two special highlights that added depth and diversity to the festivities. An all-girls gaming team made a notable appearance, highlighting the university's dedication to promoting gender equality in gaming. Their participation provided a platform for female gamers to showcase their talents and passion for gaming, breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes within the gaming community.Furthermore, a girls vs. boys match injected an extra dose of excitement into the event, fostering friendly rivalry and camaraderie between genders.

The winner for Tekken was Suraj: SoL, Delhi University, followed by Aman, NIOS University at the second place.

The winner for BGMI was the team of Shivankit Bansal, 2^nd Tear, B.Tech CSE, Batch 2022-26,; Ankit Raghav, 2^nd Year, BCA, Batch 2022-265; Hrishik Shansanwal, 2nd Year, B.Tech CSE AIML, Batch 2022-26;Vivhan Roy, 2^nd Year, BCA, Batch 2022-25;  School of Engineering & Sciences; GD Goenka University.The second position was taken by Arnav Mendiratta, Don Bosco; Gaurav Khanna, Don Bosco; Abhav Mendiratta, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan; Rhythm Kalra, New Delhi Institute Of Management.  

In the game Valorant the winners were team Mentally Ill constituting Manishfrom Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Viyom, Krish, Vaibhav from Delhi University & Aakarsh, Shree Ram College, Delhi. The second position was taken by team Matter Boys including Chetanya Rajpal, B.Tech CSE, 3^rd Year, Batch 2021-25; Dipanshu Chauhan, B.Tech. CSE, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-26; Priyanshu Singh, B.Tech. CSE, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-26; Divesh Kumar Upadhyay, B.Tech. CSE, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-26; Ayush Kaul, BCA, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-25, School of Engineering & Sciences.

The Football Club of GD Goenka University organized an inter university football tournament during its Annual Fest, 2024 from 06-08 March 2023. Several teams from prestigious colleges of Delhi-NCR includingNoida international universityDPG Degree College, SGT University, IILM UNIVERSITY Gurugram, Amity University, Manesar, Apeejay Stya University, KR Mangalam University and several teams from the host university. The first semi-final match was played between GDGU-A and SGT university and the GDGU-A team won the game with 5-0 points.The second semi-final match was played between NIU and GDGU-B and NIU team won the game with 3-0 points.The final match was played between NIU and GDGU-A team. Noida International University emerged winners with a penalty shoot of 1-0. GD Goenka University-A were worthy runners up in the competition with the team led by Usman Musa Jazuli, BMRIT, 3^rd Year, Batch 2021-25,School of Medical & Allied Sciences;  Naved Abrar Ansari, BCA, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-25, School of Engineering & Sciences;Divyansh, BBA, 1^st Year, Batch 2023-2026, School of Management; Abdullahi Abdullahi Idris, BMRIT, 3^rd Year, Batch 2021-2025,School of Medical & Allied SciencesJabir Aliyu Etene, BBA,3^rd Year, Batch 2021-24, School of ManagementIbrahim Murtala, CVT, 2^nd Year, Batch 2022-25, School of Medical & Allied Sciences; Usaini Lioni, BMLS, 3^rd Year, Batch 2020-24, School of Medical & Allied Sciences;Aminu Ridwan, B. Tech CE, Batch 2022-26, School of Engineering & Sciences; Shamshuddin Abdullahi, B.Tech CE, 3^rd Year, Batch 2021-25;Magare,B. Tech CSE, 2^nd Year, Batch 2021-2025; School of Engineering & Sciences;Aditya Jahangir, BBA LLB, 3^rd Year, Batch 2021-26, School of Law; Rajveer Shivhare, BBA, 1^st Year, Batch 2023-26, School of Management; Larry, B.Tech CSE, 3^rd Year, Batch 2021-2025, School of Engineering & Sciences; Pankaj Gupta, B. Tech , 3^rd Year, Batch 2021-25, School of Engineering & Sciences; Pulkit Singh, MBA, Batch 2022-24, School of Management.

The Padel Club of GD Goenka University organized an Inter-University Padel Competition in the Boys’ Category from 06-08 March 2024 as part of Sportopia, Annual Fest, 2024. The event relatively new in the exciting world of games, was embraced enthusiastically by participants who showed a remarkable grasp of the game. The winner for the event was Aman Sharma, MBA, 1^st Year, Batch 2023-25, School of Management followed by Tushar Sharma, BBA, 3^rd Year, Batch 2021-24, School of Managementat the runner up position. 

The Shooting Club of GD Goenka University organized an Inter-University as part of Annual Fest Sportopia 2024 on 08 March 2024. The event was organized at the GD Goenka Indoor Shooting Academy. There were 20 participants in the event. The participants included members from Ashoka University, Sonipat, Eklavya Sport Shooting Range, Maruti Kunj, Gurgaon, Rezangla Shooting Sports Academy, Gurgaon, Haryana, MLNC(E), New Delhi as well as students from the host University. The competition was held in two categories – pistol and rifle with 40 shots to each participant. The winner in the Pistol category was Mr. Hitesh from MLNC(E) followed by Mr. Ishaan Yadav from Rezangla Shooting Sport Academy as the first runner up and Mr. Ashwani Kumar from Ashoka University as the second runner up.In the Rifle Category Ms. Sanah Agrawal from Ashoka University was the winner followed by Mr. Harshit Singh, Rezangla Shooting Sport Academyas the first runner up and Mr. Kanav, Rezangla Shooting Sport Academy as the second runner up. The winners were presented with medals and certificates as well as cash prizes

The Table Tennis Club of GD Goenka University organized a Boys single tournament as a part of Annual Fest Sportopiain the UID Sports room on 6 March2024. There were participants from various universities including K.R. Mangalam University, Sohna, JK Business School, Noida International   University, DPG Degree College , NIIT Meerpur, Kirorimal College (DU) , GD Goenka  University , Apeejay Satya University.There were four rounds of matches in the tournament – qualifier, quarter final, semi-final and final. The finals saw Srimant Adhakari, B.Tech, Batch 2023-2027, School of Engineering & Sciences, GD Goenka University emerge winner followed by Dev Mehlawat, KR Mangalam University as the runner up.

The Table Tennis Club of GD Goenka University organized a Girls single tournament as a part of Annual Fest Sportopia in the UID Sports room on 6 March 2024. There were participants from various universities including K.R. Mangalam University, Sohna, JK Business School, Noida International   University, DPG Degree College, NIIT Meerpur, Kirorimal College (DU), Apeejay Satya University as also the host university. There were four rounds of matches in the tournament – qualifier, quarter final, semi-final and final. The finals saw Sristi Goswami, Kirori mal College (DU) emerge winner followed by Chayasnidgha Nath, BBA, Batch 2022-2025, School of Management, GD Goenka University at the runner up position.