7th Jamia Premier League 2026 concludes with enthusiasm

The Games & Sports Department, Jamia Millia Islamia, organised the 7th edition of the Jamia Premier League-2026, a staff T-20 cricket tournament, from 26 March to 23 April for the Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff. The Opening Ceremony of the tournament was held on 26 March at the Sports Complex, JMI in The semi-final matches were played between University Polytechnic and Provost’s Office, and Jamia Schools and Faculty of Architecture. The final match was played on 23 April, between the University Polytechnic and the Faculty of Architecture. Team Architecture won their maiden JPL Title as they remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.


The closing and prize distribution ceremony of the JPL-2026 held on 23 April at the Sports Complex, JMI under the patronage of Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice-Chancellor, JMI and Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI. Raj Kumar Sharma, Dronacharya Awardee and childhood coach of Indian cricket legend, Virat Kohli attended the occasion as the chief guest. Other faculty members and non-teaching staff of JMI were a part of the event.


Prof. Mazhar Asif congratulated all the teams of JPL-2026 and encouraged all the faculty and staff members to participate in sports for physical fitness. He congratulated the winning team and appreciated the sportsman spirit of all the participants during the conduct of the tournament. He applauded the outstanding performance of the winners of JPL-2026. He appreciated the efforts of the organizing committee and all the staff of the Games & Sports Department to organise such an entertaining and fitness-oriented event for the university staff members.

Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI, highlighted the importance of incorporating sports into one's daily routine. He added that physical activity and sports are vital for work-life balance, as they significantly reduce stress, increase energy, and boost the mental health of the staff. "Regular physical activity enhances focus, improves productivity, and fosters better sleep, while team sports strengthen collaboration," Prof. Rizvi said. He congratulated the winning team and all the participants of the JPL-2026 and of the tournament.


In his address, the chief guest Raj Kumar Sharma appreciated the initiative of the university administration to organize the JPL for the staff members for a healthy work life and a high-performing workforce. Such sporting activities for staff foster positive relationships and more productive teamwork while promoting diversity. He congratulated all the participants of the JPL-2026 and the winners of the tournament.


Prof. Nafis Ahmad, Hony. Director, Games & Sports, JMI, outlined a brief report on the JPL-2026. He lauded the fairness of officials and the core team to conduct JPL-2026. He said that during the tournament, hundreds of spectators, including senior faculty members, were present in league matches at the Sports Complex and Jamia School Ground. Prof. Mohammad Abid, Dy. Director, Games & Sports, JMI delivered a vote of thanks to all the guests, dignitaries, faculty members, the organizing committee, and staff members of JMI for making this tournament a grand success.


The objective of this tournament is to foster a healthy work-life balance among the university staff members under the campaign of the Fit India Movement under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. This staff tournament has been organized by the Games & Sports Department, JMI, every year for the last 11 years.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”