SPoorthi 2018 (Part 1)

S.P.I.T hosted the largest sports festival of all time, Spoorthi 2018. Students from different colleges were seen taking part, having fun and creating memories. Here are a few sports that taught its participants teamwork and trust:

CRICKET AND BOX CRICKET 

India is country known for its diversity in religion. And in this, cricket and its legion of loyal worshippers have a very distinct place. Hence, it is quite fitting that this sport featured in more than one event. The box cricket tournament took place on the 1st and 2nd of February, with participation from 10 city colleges. The first day saw the initial rounds being held, with four teams advancing to the semi-finals. Vidhyavardhini’s College of Engineering (VCET) fielded two teams, which contested the final. VCET (A) triumphed against VCET (B) in what was a heated match.

The success of the box cricket tournament set the tone for the Cricket season ball event, which commenced on the 5th of February. The draw comprised of 10 teams, and after 7 days of competition, the finals were set with Rizvi College of Engineering squaring off against SIES. SIES was coming off victories over the host (SPIT) in the first round and Thakur College in the semifinals, while Rizvi had conquered Atharva College of Engineering in the other semi-finals. The students of Rizvi impressed with a stellar performance in the final, to clinch the title. The organizers were pleased with the positive feedback of the participants.

FOOTBALL

Football is football and talent is talent. But the mindset of your team makes all the difference.

– Robert Griffin III

In what was a thrilling affair, the football tournament of Spoorthi unfolded on the 1st and 2nd of February. The event was contested by 14 teams representing various city colleges, with Bhavans ground being the scene of battle. Sharp reflexes, quick footwork and some breath-taking shots were on display as the teams battled for glory. The hosts had much cause for excitement with the team representing SPIT advancing to the finals with a 3-0 victory over Shah and Anchor Engineering College. The other semi-final was closely contested with Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT) edging KJ Vidyavihar in the penalty shootouts. DBIT went on to clinch the title with a 1-0 victory in a tense final. “Managing a number of teams at a stretch for two days was most challenging, but the success of the event provided great satisfaction,” said Anuj, a member of the organizing committee.

VOLLEYBALL

Nerves rising, heart thumping and spirits soaring, the volleyball tournament at SPoorthi saw it all. The girls’ volleyball tournament was held on the 5th and 6th of February, hosting various colleges from across Mumbai. With the sole intention to drop the ball in the opponent’s court, the girls’ tournament was a sight to behold. After the dust had settled, RJ College reigned victoriously and K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering bagged the second spot. Continuing the volleyball spirit, the boys’ tournament was organized on the 8th and 9th of February. The tournament saw some awe-inspiring talent and each team indeed gave a tough fight to retain their spot.  IIT Bombay seized the 1st place with Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College finishing second. The organizers Pratiksha Singh and Kaustubh Toraskar made sure the event went well without a hitch.

THROWBALL

11th of February, the last day of Spoorthi kicked off with the most enthralling yet demanding sport, Throwball. Teams from colleges all across the city participated in this tournament. The scale of emotional and physical inputs of the players was highly commendable. They were zestful yet focused on the field to outshine their opponents. On the court, the teams were found straining their vocal chords to keep their teammates motivated. It came down to Bhavan’s College and D.J. Sanghvi College of Engineering competing for the win.After a very absorbing match, it was Bhavan’s College that was declared as the Throwball champion! The organizer, Manasi Rathi was elated at the successful completion of the event.

Now, as for how to end with a bang…….Well, that’s another article for another time…..