Panjab University Clinches Runners-Up Spot in North Zone Basketball Championship
Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, has achieved a commendable finish as the first runners-up in the North Zone Inter-University Basketball (Men) Championship. The tournament, which concluded on Monday, was hosted at MCM DAV College in Kangra and organized by Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla.
Tournament Journey and Key Matches
PU's journey to the runners-up position was marked by several impressive victories and a narrow defeat. In the qualifying match, the team secured a decisive win over Chandigarh University, Mohali, with a score of 70-56. During the league stage, PU continued its strong performance by defeating Punjabi University, Patiala, 87-60, and Lovely Professional University, 92-58.
However, the team faced a challenging contest against Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, losing a close match with a final score of 38-42. This result ultimately placed PU as the first runners-up in the championship, highlighting their competitive spirit and skill on the court.
Squad Composition and Support Staff
The PU basketball squad featured a talented roster of players from various affiliated colleges. The team included:
- Harmanjot Singh Cheema, Jaideep, Sahibjit Singh, Sukhcharan Singh, Jashandeep Singh, and Bibek Singh from SCD Government College, Ludhiana
- Parag Tirth and Jaydip Singh from GGDSD College, Sector 32
- Japsanjam Singh and Jaddu Maan from Arya College, Ludhiana
- Eknor Singh Johal from DM College, Moga
- Janmejay Singh from SGGS College, Sector 26
The team was guided by coach Jaipal Singh, with Dr. Mandeep Kaur serving as the team manager, providing essential support and leadership throughout the tournament.
Significance of the Achievement
This achievement underscores Panjab University's strong presence in inter-university sports, particularly in basketball. The runners-up finish in the North Zone Championship reflects the dedication and hard work of the players and coaching staff, contributing to the university's athletic reputation.
The tournament not only showcased competitive basketball but also fostered sportsmanship and camaraderie among participating universities from the region.
