BLDE (DU) Students Shine at PIMS IGNITIA ’26 National Inter-Medical Collegiate Sports Tournament
Twenty-seven students from Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapura, participated in the IGNITIA ’26 National Inter-Medical Collegiate Sports Tournament, organized by Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Loni, from 3rd to 5th October 2026. The students competed in Men’s and Women’s Badminton, Men’s Football, and Men’s Basketball, showcasing commendable sportsmanship, teamwork, determination, and competitive spirit throughout the tournament.
A notable highlight of the event was the outstanding performance of the BLDE (DU) Women’s Badminton Team, comprising Thanushree Patil and Subhaga P. N., which secured First Place in Women’s Doubles Badminton. Their excellent coordination, dedication, and performance brought pride and recognition to the institution.
The participating students represented the university across three sporting disciplines. The Men’s Badminton team included Padmesh Patil, Pranav Pawar, and Shashank. The Men’s Football team comprised Devanandan M., Pranav Siddha, Manish S. Biradar, Vijay Lande, Paras Shankargouda, Sanyam Patil, Raj Kate, Vedant M. Pawar, Srivisakh M., Mitanshu Patil, Tejas Habib, Vijay Anand P. R., Soham Mulgaonkar, and Mohammed Sufyan. The Men’s Basketball team included Aditya Patil, Avnish, Fadhi, Kevin, Rushikesh, Shouvik, Sohan, and Rakshit.
The participation and achievement of the students were supported and encouraged by the management and administration of BLDE (Deemed to be University). Dr. Y. M. Jayaraj, Hon. Pro-Chancellor; Dr. Arun Inamdar, Vice-Chancellor; Dr. R. V. Kulkarni, Registrar; Dr. Tejaswini Vallabha, Principal & Dean; Dr. Girish Kullolli, Dean – Student Welfare & Sports; and Dr. Mahadevi Wali, Assistant Director, Department of Sports, provided motivation and guidance to the students in their pursuit of sporting excellence.
The university’s participation in PIMS IGNITIA ’26 reflects its commitment to promoting sports, teamwork, discipline, and holistic student development alongside academic excellence. The first-place achievement in Women’s Doubles Badminton adds to the sporting legacy of BLDE (Deemed to be University) and encourages students to continue striving for excellence in future competitions.