Sahyadri College Creates History at VTU 26th Inter-College State-Level Athletic Championship…

MANGALORE: Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management has once again etched its name in history by emerging as the Overall Champions at the VTU 26th Inter-College State-Level Athletic Championship. The prestigious event was held at JNNCE, Shimoga, from March 15 to 18, 2025, witnessing participation from 1,434 athletes representing 126 colleges across Karnataka.

Sahyadri’s athletic team secured a remarkable victory by clinching the Overall Championship title for the eighth time with 104 points. The team also bagged the Men’s and Women’s Section Championships while securing second place in the March Past competition.

A Legacy of Excellence in Sports

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, oversees 201 colleges with over four lakh students. Sahyadri College, under the leadership of MLC Shri Manjunath Bhandary, has been participating in VTU sports competitions since 2008-2009. Over the years, the institution has won the overall championship eight times, finished runner-up five times, and secured third place three times in state-level sports events.

Medal Winners in the Women’s Section

• Aksha K B – 3rd Place in 400m Hurdles
• Pallavi J S – 2nd Place in Long Jump and Triple Jump
• Saniya Shetty – 2nd Place in 800m and 1500m
• Pranjali A – 2nd Place in Discus Throw, 1st Place in Shot Put
• Chashmitha – 2nd Place in 20km Walk Race
• Sahithya – 3rd Place in 20km Walk Race
• Saanvi Rai – 2nd Place in 400m
• Gauthami – 1st Place in Heptathlon, 2nd Place in Pole Vault
• Women’s 4x100m Relay Team – 1st Place (Shriya L Salian, Gauthami M N, Kushi Rai, Pallavi J S)
• Women’s 4x400m Relay Team – 1st Place (Saanvi Rai, Saniya Shetty, Vibha B K, Aksha)
• 4x400m Mixed Relay Team – 1st Place (Saniya Shetty, Saanvi Rai, Karthik P, Manvith U)

Medal Winners in the Men’s Section

• Keerthan R Shetty – 3rd Place in 400m Hurdles
• Karthik P – 1st Place in 800m and 1500m
• Manvith U – 1st Place in 400m, 2nd Place in 800m
• Pravith – 2nd Place in 20km Walk Race
• Pranay Shetty – 2nd Place in 400m
• Men’s 4x400m Relay Team – 1st Place (Keerthan Shetty, Manvith U, Karthik S, Manvith U)
• 4x400m Mixed Relay Team – 1st Place (Saniya Shetty, Saanvi Rai, Karthik P, Manvith U)

Dominance Across Multiple Sports

Sahyadri College has an unparalleled record in VTU sports history:

• Men’s Volleyball – Champions 7 times
• Women’s Volleyball – Champions 8 times
• Throwball – Champions 9 times at the state level, 4 times overall
• Women’s Karate – Champions once
• Weightlifting – Women’s Champions 5 times, Men’s 4 times
• Powerlifting – Women’s Champions 4 times, Men’s 2 times
• Best Physique – Champions once
• Swimming – Runners-up once
• Wrestling – Won 5 medals
• Chess, Cricket, Hockey, Badminton, Table Tennis – Champions 4 times
• Annual Participation in All India Inter-University Competitions – 10-14 students

Commitment to Sports and Academics

Sahyadri College is renowned for its academic excellence, outstanding placement records, and high salary packages, with students securing offers up to ₹48 lakh per annum. The institution is committed to fostering both sports and academic excellence.

This legacy of achievement is made possible by the guidance of College Chairman and MLC Shri Manjunath Bhandary, dedicated trustees, faculty members, and the relentless efforts of the Physical Directors Mr. Karna Kumar K.S. and Mrs. Ramya P. Their leadership, along with the contributions of former guides Mrs. Nitisha Rodrigues and Mr. Sadananda Gowda, continues to propel Sahyadri College to new heights in athletics and academics.

With such remarkable performances, Sahyadri College remains a beacon of excellence in both education and sports, setting benchmarks for institutions across the state.