Date: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025
Venue: USP Gymnasium Indoor-Court
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Overview:
The STEMP/SAEGONS Sports Day for Semester 1, 2025, was a vibrant and engaging event held on July 2nd at the USP Gymnasium. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 60 staff members and teaching assistants representing the departments of Engineering/Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS), and SAEGONS.
The event was coordinated by the STEMP/SAEGONS Sports Committee and featured a full day of friendly inter-departmental competition. Games included Futsal, Volleyball, Carrom Board Tournament, and Fun Games like the Bun-Eating Dash, Spoon-and-Marble Relay, and Musical Chairs.
Event Highlights:
- Futsal (9:10 AM – 11:20 AM):
- Six intense round-robin matches were held.
- All departments showed great sportsmanship and competitiveness.
- Each match was 15 minutes long with built-in 3-minute changeovers.
- A point system determined rankings, leading to final placements.
- Fun Games (11:20 AM – 12:00 PM):
- Included light-hearted activities such as spoon-and-marble relays and bun-eating dashes.
- Aimed at encouraging team bonding, light competition, and a lot of laughter.
- Volleyball Tournament (12:00 PM – 2:30 PM):
- Organized in two pools (A & B) with six pool matches followed by playoffs.
- Matches ran simultaneously on two courts.
- Departments showcased teamwork and strategy with thrilling set plays.
- Carrom Tournament
- A doubles knockout format with participation from all five departments.
- Matches ran concurrently with volleyball.
- Afternoon Session (3:30 PM – 4:00 PM):
- Concluded with Musical Chairs and a shared refreshments session.
- Participants brought snacks, and drinks were provided by the committee.
Trophies & Recognition:
- Departments were awarded points based on their placements in each sport:
- 1st Place: 3 Points
- 2nd Place: 2 Points
- 3rd Place: 1 Point
- The department with the highest cumulative score across all activities was crowned Best Performing Department.
Special Notes:
- Attendance was mandatory as it was held on a regular working day.
- The event fostered camaraderie, team spirit, and interdepartmental collaboration.
- All games were completed according to the schedule.
- Many participants expressed positive feedback on the energy and organization of the day.
Acknowledgments:
A special thank you to the Organizing Committee for their dedication in planning and executing this successful event. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Head of School, Professor Bibhya Sharma, for supporting this initiative and providing staff with the opportunity to unwind and socialize across departments after a hectic semester.
We sincerely thank all staff members who generously brought plates of sweets and savory items to share during the afternoon tea, adding a warm and communal touch to the event’s conclusion.
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