Jamshedpur, October 2026: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur achieved a remarkable sporting milestone by winning the Men’s Overall Championship jointly with XLRI at the Inter-College Sports Fest 2026, held at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur. The achievement marks the institute’s first overall trophy of the academic year 2026.

A contingent of 63 athletes represented NIT Jamshedpur and delivered an outstanding performance across various sporting disciplines. All teams representing the institute reached at least the semi-final stage, demonstrating exceptional consistency, teamwork and competitive spirit.

The men’s teams won gold medals in basketball, table tennis and volleyball. The men’s badminton team secured silver, while the women’s table tennis and volleyball teams also won silver medals. The men’s futsal and women’s basketball teams reached the semi-finals, further highlighting the strength of the institute’s sporting contingent.

Congratulating the athletes, Prof. Goutam Sutradhar, Director, NIT Jamshedpur, appreciated their dedication, teamwork and sporting spirit. He expressed confidence that this achievement would inspire students to pursue excellence in sports and academics and bring further laurels to the institute.

This outstanding performance reflects the hard work and perseverance of the athletes and reinforces NIT Jamshedpur’s commitment to promoting sports, physical fitness and the holistic development of students. The institute congratulates the entire contingent on this memorable achievement.