IIMS College hosted the much-anticipated annual sports event, IIMS Khel Utsav 2024, on the 15th and 16th of March at the Army Physical Training and Sports Center. This grand annual festival brought together sports enthusiasts from all faculties of IIMS College. This was truly a celebration of sportsmanship and athleticism.
The festivities kicked off with great enthusiasm as participants and spectators assembled at the venue. After the general briefing, different individual and team games began to run simultaneously across various venue areas. Excitement spread all over the venue as students geared up for a weekend filled with thrilling matches.
Day 1 Highlights:
It was a sight to witness. The registration desks were all occupied by the students. Let’s look into how each game folded out.
Table tennis and badminton matches were in full swing at the indoor hall. At one table, a seemingly effortless rally went back and forth, accompanied by perfectly placed shots. On the other, a more tactical game was on play surrounded by a shifting crowd of students. The games became even more interesting as they approached the finals. In the end, Kushal Pandey and Ryan Shrestha from BCS battled against each other showcasing a thrilling finale match.
The courts echoed with the swift exchanges of shuttlecocks in the Badminton matches. The games were conducted until the quarter-finals on the first day. There were numerous intense matches that day. The energy was high as players battled for a spot in the quarterfinals.
The volleyball was a league battle. Every game mattered as teams fought for points that would move them up on the leaderboard. For the girls, three teams – BCS, BIHM, and BBA – kept battling, with BIHM and BBA neck-and-neck in the finals. Likewise, the boys’ games were full of amazing spikes and saves. However, their championship match had to wait until the next day.
The football pitch was a battleground of athleticism. Players showcased impressive footwork, dribbling past opponents with their moves, and unleashing powerful kicks that sent the ball soaring down the field. Team BBA reaching the semi-finals meant high fives for everyone and a round of cheers and group hugs! It was a moment of pure celebration and teamwork.
Day 2 Highlights:
The excitement continued into the second day of the Khel Utsav. The competitive enthusiasm reached new heights with the continuation of Badminton matches. It was truly a tough competition between the duo from BCS and the duo from BBA at the finals.
The basketball matches also saw electrifying clashes among the amazing teams.
Outdoors, the adrenaline-pumping action of volleyball and football persisted, captivating the audience with every move.
As these games were coming to an end, the focus shifted to the athletic arena. Here, participants showcased their speed, strength, and agility in a series of thrilling events. The crowd erupted into cheers as athletes sprinted towards the finish line in the 100m and 200m races, and launched themselves into the air in the long jump. The shot put game put everyone in shock as a student from BBA threw a record-breaking shot! The relay races added to the excitement, with teams pushing themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory.
Crowning the Champions
After a weekend filled with exhilarating matches, IIMS Khel Utsav 2024 culminated in a spectacular closing ceremony. The champions of each individual and team game were proudly declared, each receiving a well-deserved round of applause and a token of their victory. The energy remained high as the most anticipated announcement of the event approached – the winner of the Running Shield. This prestigious award, bestowed upon the department with the highest number of medals across all disciplines, serves as the ultimate symbol of dominance at IIMS Khel Utsav. Finally, BCS was declared the overall champion!
Medal Board
Medal-Basis
| BCS | BIHM | BIT | BHM | BBA | MBA | MCS | WMBA | Total | |
| Gold | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| SIiver | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Bronze | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Points-Basis
| BCS | BIHM | BIT | BHM | BBA | MBA | MCS | WMBA | Total | |
| Gold | 36 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| SIiver | 12 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Bronze | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 55 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The IIMS Khel Utsav 2024 was not just a showcase of athletic prowess, it was a celebration of sportsmanship, teamwork, and the indomitable spirit of the IIMS community. The event provided a platform for students to showcase their talents, build lasting memories, and foster a love for sports and athleticism. We are incredibly proud of all the participants who made IIMS Khel Utsav 2024 a resounding success!