In a nail-biting finish at the Shree Vibudhesha Tirtha Swamiji Indoor Stadium in Udupi, Mangalore University clinched the All India Inter-University Men’s Kho-Kho Championship, edging out Mumbai University with a razor-thin 11-10 victory.

The tournament, hosted by Poorna Prajna College in collaboration with Mangalore University’s Department of Physical Education, featured 16 top university teams from across India. The grand finale was a showdown between two teams that had shared the third spot in the previous edition — but this year, Mangalore University rose to the top with a cohesive and spirited performance.

Heroes of the Match

The win was powered by standout performances:

  • Dikshith M.J. showcased ferocious chasing, turning the tide in Mangalore’s favour.

  • Nikhil B. held the line with rock-solid defending under pressure.

    • Individual Accolades

    The three-day tourney also spotlighted individual brilliance:

    • Nikhil B. (Mangalore University) – Best Defender

  • Dikshith M.J. (Mangalore University) – Best Chaser

  • Akash Kadam (Mumbai University) – Best All-Round Player

    • Felicitation Ceremony

    The valedictory event was presided over by Sri Eeshapriya Tirtha Swamiji, junior seer of Adamaru Math and president of the college’s governing council. Dignitaries awarded trophies and blessed the champions, marking a memorable end to the intense tournament.

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