IGIPESS Wins Delhi University Inter College Women’s Hockey Title
New Delhi: Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences clinched the Delhi University Inter college Women’s Hockey Championship title with a commanding 4-0 victory over Janki Devi Memorial College (JDMC) in the final hosted by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College.
IGIPESS dominate the field with an unblemished record, showcasing their tactical brilliance and teamwork.
The women’s Handball and Kabaddi teams of Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences also had the honour of becoming champions in the Inter College Championships 2024-25.
In Hockey, IGIPESS’s journey to glory included decisive wins in all their matches: win by 2-0 in the opener against Vivekanand College, a staggering 6-0 triumph over Maitry College and in the semifinal a hard-fought 1-0 win against hosts SPM College. However, the final against JDMC was a masterclass in precision. Forwards Somwati, Hema, Pinki, and Aanchal netted a goal each, sealing the team’s victory with a blend of aggressive offense and rock-solid defense.
In a thrilling final match of Handball IGIPESS won the title by defeating Jesus and Mary College 15-8.
In the final match of the Women’s Inter College Kabaddi Tournament IGI defeated Laxmi Bai College by a score of 89-14.
Prof. Sarita Tyagi’s dedicated efforts with the hockey players, through specialized training sessions, significantly enhanced their technical skills and mental resilience, playing a crucial role in the team’s victory. Coach and Guest Faculty Ms. Neha Sharma was instrumental in steering the team’s success. Her strategic substitutions and motivational presence kept the squad energized throughout the tournament.
The IGIPESS team’s impressive accomplishment was made possible by both the players’ outstanding performances and the continuous support of Prof. Sandeep Tiwari (Principal), Senior Prof. Binay Kumar (Chairman, Governing Body), and Senior Prof. Subho Mazumdar (Treasurer, Governing Body). Their guidance and motivation played a crucial role in the team’s success, bringing great pride to the institute.