Mangaluru: The men’s hockey team of St. Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor, emerged as champions in the VTU Mangaluru Division Hockey Tournament held at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management (SCEM), Adyar, on May 7, 2026.

The team delivered an impressive performance throughout the tournament and brought laurels to the institution with their outstanding teamwork and determination.

Strong performance under expert guidance

The team competed under the guidance of Ms. Vanisha V Rodrigues, Physical Education Director (PED), and Mr. Sudheer M., Assistant PED.

Their training, strategy, and support played a key role in helping the team secure the championship title at the university-level tournament.

Talented squad shines on the field

The winning squad comprised students from various undergraduate programmes:

  • Akshay (6th Sem CSE)
  • Reeve, Srujan & Tiron (6th Sem ECE)
  • Joshua (6th Sem Mechanical Engineering)
  • Praveen (6th Sem CSBS)
  • Shreesha & Rohith (4th Sem CSE)
  • Keerthan S. Kotian (4th Sem EEE)
  • Gagan Bajpe, Yogesh & Shreepathi (4th Sem Mechanical Engineering)
  • Hanamappa D. H. (2nd Sem ECE)

The players showcased remarkable coordination, discipline, and sportsmanship during the competition.

Recognition from management

The Management of SJEC congratulated the team members and the Physical Education Directors for their excellent achievement and for bringing pride to the institution.

The victory reflects the college’s emphasis on encouraging sports and overall student development alongside academics.

Encouraging sports excellence

The achievement highlights SJEC’s growing presence in university-level sports competitions and serves as motivation for students to actively participate in athletics and extracurricular activities.

Such accomplishments foster leadership, teamwork, discipline, and competitive spirit among students.

Conclusion

The men’s hockey team’s success at the VTU Mangaluru Division Tournament marks another milestone in SJEC’s sporting achievements and reinforces the institution’s commitment to nurturing talent in both academics and sports.