Sportikon 2023: 650 students from 45 universities slug it out at Bennett University sports fest

NEW DELHI: Over 650 participants from 45 universities took part in Bennett University’s Sportikon 2023, which ended on Monday.
The four-day sports fest saw college students from across the country compete in 16 different disciplines, including cricket, football, volleyball, kabaddi, squash, pool, snookers, chess, badminton, basketball, table tennis, long jump and tennis.

The latest edition saw an increased participation from women with at least eight teams from several colleges and universities taking part in several sports, setting a high benchmark for future fests.
“Sports in general and competitive sports in particular, are crucial for all-round development of students”, said Vineet Jain, Chancellor of Bennett University and MD of Times Group.
He added that “sports events like this are necessary to showcase the wealth of our university-level sporting talent so that they have yet another future path to progress on”.
Congratulating all winners, Vineet Jain said it was an unparalleled feeling to see “young sporting talent from Bennett and other universities and colleges under the same roof at the same time and reflects our commitment towards nurturing our next generation champions”.
Besides being a platform for exhibiting the participants' sporting talents, the event also provided an avenue for networking and building bonds with students from other universities.
“Sportikon, an event filled with fun, music, energy, sportsmanship and camaraderie, witnessed athletic events such as shotput, discuss throw and long jump that are rarely covered by colleges in sports fests. The event showcased the talent and hard work of the university students and provided a platform for them to compete and excel in sports,” an official said.
The event also served as an avenue for networking and building bonds with students from other universities.
“The last day of Sportikon fostered a positive and thrilling atmosphere for participants marked with success and triumph. The DJ nights by DJ Sumit Sethi and DJ Knight further elevated the overall experience, forging connections among the students over music and dance and creating an unforgettable atmosphere,” the official said.
The fest took Bennett University a step closer to its objective of providing a conducive environment and a platform for budding sportspersons from different universities, said a senior official. “The event’s triumphant success bears testament to Bennett University’s unwavering commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience to its students.”
The university’s sports committee gave priority towards organising requirements such as refreshments after the matches, room to take rest in between matches and student escorts to help the participants round the clock, making a mark in the mind of the participants with warm hospitality and excellent facilities, said officials.
Here's the full list of winners
Note: In individual athletic events, pool, snooker, tennis and table tennis maximum number of three participants participated and thus different participants from the same university secured multiple positions in certain events.