A Competitive Spirit: Highlights from Ashoka University’s Achievements and Participation in Tournaments

Ashoka University’s Sports and Exercise Office has established a tradition of hosting and participating in prestigious tournaments, both internally and externally. These events are highlights of the sports calendar and offer students the chance to showcase their skills on both national and international stages.

Internal Tournaments

• AGNEEPATH: Ashoka’s Annual Sports Fest is one of the largest internal events, bringing together athletes from various universities across India. Students compete in a wide range of sports, from Football and Basketball to Badminton, Tennis, and Swimming. AGNEEPATH is not only a platform for competition but also a celebration of sportsmanship and community spirit.
• Batch Championship: These tournaments provide an opportunity for students to compete within the university. Sports like Football, Basketball, and Badminton have dedicated leagues and knockout tournaments. The intra-batch competitions are popular and contribute significantly to the campus culture of friendly rivalry.
• Ashoka Premier League (APL): The university’s football league is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Teams representing different batches compete in a format similar to professional leagues, and the event attracts large crowds of enthusiastic supporters.
• Badminton and Basketball Leagues: In addition to football, Ashoka also runs leagues for basketball and badminton, ensuring that students across sports have ample opportunities to compete internally.

External Tournaments

Ashoka University has a strong presence in national-level and inter-university competitions. Some of the key external tournaments include:

• BITS Pilani, BITS Goa and BITS Hyderabad: Our students have also participated in these major institutions, winning 6 trophies in the last year alone.
• IIT Tournaments: Ashoka’s sports teams frequently participate in prestigious events at IIT Kanpur and IIT Roorkee, competing against top-tier universities. Ashoka teams have consistently performed well in these tournaments winning trophies last year in sports like Basketball, Football, Squash, Tennis, Table Tennis and Ultimate Frisbee.
• Nearby tournaments in NCR: We also participated in a number of tournaments organised by the nearby universities like GD Goenka, SNU, BML Munjal, OP Jindal Global University, etc. 9 teams from different sports won a total of 24 medals and 23 trophies in these tournaments.
• AIU: Our Women’s Tennis team competed in the AIU – North Zone at DCRUST, Sonipat.
• International Runs: The Ashoka community also participates in events like the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon and other official runs. These events emphasise the university’s commitment to holistic fitness and community involvement.

Ashoka University’s sports teams have consistently demonstrated excellence in national and international tournaments. Some highlights include:

• AGNEEPATH Champions: Ashoka has secured several victories in its annual sports fest, with top performances across sports like Football, Badminton, Basketball, and Tennis.
• Frisbee Success: Ashoka’s Ultimate Frisbee team has become a standout in inter-university tournaments, often placing among the top teams in national competitions.
• Shooting Success: The shooting team has not only achieved success in the Inter-university tournaments that they participated in, but they have also done extremely well in open tournaments like the Olympiad Shooting Tournament and the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Tournament.
• Basketball and Football Wins: Ashoka’s teams have also made their mark in various events like Sportikon, Magnus, Surge, etc, winning several tournaments against strong competitors.

The Sports and Exercise Office at Ashoka University is a cornerstone of student life, offering a wide array of opportunities for both competitive and recreational athletes. The current sports landscape is vibrant, and with continued growth in infrastructure and participation, the future of Ashoka sports looks incredibly bright. For any new student looking to get involved, there is no shortage of opportunities to thrive and be a part of something bigger than themselves.