Happenings

Invertis University athletes made a powerful statement at Udghosh ’26, IIT Kanpur’s annual sports festival, with a 10–2 victory over IIT Kanpur in hockey and a 3–0 win over BIT Mesra in football, securing gold medals in both disciplines. The 116-member contingent competed at the 22nd edition of the festival, held from 9 to 11 October 2026 under the theme “Arcana Ascension.”

The hockey team dominated the contest, defeating IIT Kanpur by an emphatic 10–2 margin. The football team also delivered a commanding performance, defeating BIT Mesra 3–0 to secure gold. These results highlighted the athletes’ teamwork, tactical execution and determination under competitive pressure.

Medal-Winning Performances

Hockey: Gold medal after defeating IIT Kanpur 10–2.

Football: Gold medal after defeating BIT Mesra 3–0.

Taekwondo: 1 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze medals, with victories against competitors from IIT Kanpur, GLA University and SGSITS.

Athletics: 1 silver medal, alongside victories against IIT Kanpur Alumni Team A and Team B.

Kabaddi: Bronze at IIT Kanpur following a 50–24 victory, and silver at Roorkee after defeating KITE 47–36.

The contingent’s success extended across team sports, martial arts and athletics. Taekwondo athletes contributed seven medals, while the athletics and kabaddi teams also delivered notable performances.

Seven international students were part of the contingent, with four winning gold medals, adding to the university’s achievements at the festival.

STRIDE, the Sports Club of Invertis University, supports student athletes in their sporting journeys and encourages them to compete at inter-institutional events. The results at Udghosh ’26 reflect the athletes’ dedication, discipline, coordination and competitive spirit.

With a decisive hockey victory over IIT Kanpur, a football gold against BIT Mesra and medals across multiple disciplines, Invertis University delivered a memorable performance at Udghosh ’26.