African culture highly values sports, and many athletes from the continent have achieved international recognition for their exceptional skills and accomplishments. African students at Acharya actively participate in a variety of sports, bringing their unique energy and competitive spirit to campus. Their involvement not only enhances the cultural diversity of our sporting events but also strengthens the sense of community and friendship among students from all backgrounds.
Acharya provides best sports infrastructure facilities that promotes a dynamic sporting culture that nurtures teamwork, leadership, tolerance, and determination. Annual events like the Acharya Premier League, Football League, Pro Kabaddi League, and Volleyball Tournament highlight student passion and skills, fostering a lively atmosphere on campus for healthy competition. Our 10,000-seater stadium, enhanced with state-of-the-art floodlights for optimal illumination, adds a touch of grandeur to sporting events hosted within its premises.
Our students have the chance to participate in a wide range of sports and receive consistent training from seasoned coaches. Engaging in regular training sessions and actively participating in competitions have led to the college receiving numerous accolades through their achievements. Many of our champions at the university level are dedicated to continuously challenging and surpassing records.
Acharya's unmatched sporting infrastructure, along with its highly qualified coaches and instructors, has made it one of the best sports facilities university in India.
Acharya Premier League is a sporting festival that portrays the love for cricket at Acharya. With 12 teams, 200+ players competing against each other to win the tournament, APL has transformed into the biggest sporting spectacle in Acharya. The tournament traditionally takes place during the month of March and attracts the best cricketers and cricket fans on campus.
Acharya Football League is a 5 a side football tournament that takes place annually on campus. With International and Indian students sharing the pitch to flaunt their footballing skills and passion to take their team to glory. The tournament is played under the light in front of a packed arena during the month of March every year.
Acharya Pro Kabaddi League is an in-house Kabaddi competition that takes place annually during the month of March. The competition takes place during the evening in front of a cheerful crowd supporting the raiders and defender of their favourite team.
Acharya Volleyball Tournament engages students and faculty in the sport Acharya is most successful in. The tournament takes place as part of Acharya Habba's sporting event and attracts hundreds of volleyball players and fans to the arena. To add to the visual aesthetics, the tournament takes place under lights and forms a spectacle with its high-quality competitive standards.
Acharya Institute of Technology's Men's Volleyball team displayed outstanding performance, securing the runner-up position in the VTU Bengaluru North Division Volleyball Tournament. This achievement has earned them a spot in the prestigious state-level tournament, showcasing their dedication and skill.
AIT successfully hosted the VTU Bangalore North Division Kho Kho Men's Tournament, emerging as champions. This event showcased remarkable talent and reinforced AIT's dedication to excellence in sports.
The Annual AIGS Sports Meet was a great success, featuring diverse competitions over three days. Students and faculty showcased their athleticism, culminating in an awards ceremony that recognized outstanding performances and sportsmanship. This event promoted camaraderie and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle. We eagerly anticipate next year’s meet!
Acharyans hosted the VTU Bangalore North Kho Kho Tournament 2024, providing an exciting platform for intense competition, and ultimately emerged as the well-deserved champions!
Students from Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing clinched the Gold medal at the 2024 RGUHS Bangalore North Zonal Level Football Competition. Their outstanding performance highlights the college's commitment to fostering not only academic but also athletic excellence.
Ankitha S from Acharya Polytechnic participated in the Khelo India Women's League, organized by the Taekwondo Federation of India. She secured 3rd place in the Kyorugi U44 Kg Junior category.
Heartfelt congratulations to the ANRIP team for securing the runner-up position in the Bangalore North Zonal Chess Tournament! Your dedication, strategic thinking, and teamwork have truly paid off. You've made us all proud, and this achievement is a testament to your hard work and passion for the game. Well done!
AIAHS Football Team Proudly Secures Second Runner-Up at RGUHS State Level Competition (30 July - 1 August 2024, MIMS Mandya)
We're thrilled to announce that Mr. Saish Salian, a 6th-semester Mechatronics student, represented Karnataka in the National Kickboxing Championship in Goa and secured a bronze medal in the K1 - 63.5 kg category.
Jahnavi J P, CSE-Data Science student, won bronze in the VTU State Powerlifting Championship 2024-2025.
Acharya IT's men's baseball team emerged as champions in the VTU State Level Baseball Tournament held at DBIT, Bangalore. Congratulations to the team for their outstanding performance and victory!
Congratulations to our MBA 2nd semester student, Rohan Jadhav M., for securing 3rd place in the VTU State Level Powerlifting Championship for Men 2024-2025!
Akanksha Awasthi, a 4th semester MCA student at Acharya Institute of Technology, secured a Silver Medal in the VTU State Level Taekwondo Competition held at GAT, Bengaluru.
The AIGS men's handball team is honored to represent Bangalore City University at both the South Zone and All India Inter-University Handball Tournaments. This prestigious event is hosted by MG University in Kerala, showcasing top talent and competitive spirit from universities across the region and the country.
Acharya MBA student Mr. Darshan achieved a remarkable victory by winning the title of "India's Longest Hitter of Baseball" in a competition organized by MLB (Major League Baseball). His outstanding performance earned him a prestigious cash prize of 15 lakhs.
Representing Bengaluru City University from AIGS, Chethan Raj L, Likith M S, Sudeep, and Jusvin Eldhose are geared up for the South Zone and All India Inter University Handball Tournament 2023-2024. Let's show our support for their dedication and sportsmanship!
Kavana M Gowda (ISE) and Aleena Poulose (AE) selected to represent VTU in All India Inter-University Netball Championship at the University of Calicut, Kerala.
Bengaluru City University Intercollegiate Softball Tournament witnessed Acharya IGS men's team clinching the title, while the women's team secured the runner-up position. Hosted by St. Francis College, Koramangala.
Acharya Polytechnic's Mr. Bidan Arun secured gold and first place in the Asian Powerlifting Championship in Kyrgyzstan, hosted by the World Power Lifting Congress (WPC). He achieved a remarkable total lift of 437.5 kg across squat, bench, and deadlift categories. Congratulations to Mr. Arun on his outstanding performance!
Flexing our muscles and lifting our spirits as we gear up for the ultimate test of strength and determination - the body physique and power lifting competitions held by the RGUHS university at Mangalore. Our students Mr. Mohammed Asif ,Mr. Kevin Roney, Mr. Adithya G. Nair have put in hours of hard work and dedication to showcase their true potential on the stage. As we witness their passion and drive, we can't help but feel proud to be a part of this amazing journey towards fitness and excellence. Cheers to our incredible team and may the gains be ever in our favor. Event Co-coordinator Name & Contact: Mrs. Keerthi Sudha, Assistant professor, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing, Mr. Girish Gowda, Sports Coordinator of Acharya.
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