SPORTS EXCELLENCE 2025–26
Sports & Physical Education
SMS College, Brahmavar
Host of Mangalore University Inter-Collegiate Cross Country Championship 2025 | Traditional Games Revival
– Buguri 4.0 | Building Champions Holistically
15+ Colleges
300+ Athletes
University Recognized
Buguri 4.0 – Celebrating Heritage Games
3rd September 2025
Revival of Traditional Sports
3rd September | Main Ground
Buguri 4.0 brought back the charm of spinning top, gilli-danda, lagori, and
kite flying. Principal Dr. Robert Rodrigues J. inaugurated the fest.
Mr. Venkatesh Bhat (Director of Physical Education) coordinated the mega event with
active participation of 400+ students and staff.
400+ participants
Eco-friendly games
Leadership in Physical Ed
Department of Physical Education, led by Mr. Venkatesh Bhat, consistently organizes
university-level meets, coaching camps, and inter-collegiate fixtures. Their vision promotes
holistic fitness and sportsmanship.
🎯 Achievements: 7 University medals
Mangalore University Inter-Collegiate Cross Country 2025
Host: SMS College
Championship Recap
16th September
2025 | Valedictory: 9:00 AM
SMS College Brahmavar & Mangalore University hosted the
prestigious Inter-Collegiate Cross Country Championship (Men & Women). The valedictory function was
presided by Rev. Fr. M.C. Mathai, President OSCES (R), Brahmavar, with eminent
dignitaries from sports and academia.
Distinguished Guests:
Mr. Biju Nair (Goa Fresh)
Mr. Birthi Rajesh Shetty
L.N. Hariprasad Rai
Alan Rohan Vaz
Dr. Haridas Kuloor
Dr. Gerald S. D'Souza
Mr. Venkatesh Bhat
Dr. Robert Rodrigues J.
Sheshappa Gowda
+ others
Women’s Category – Top 4
- 🥇 Alva's College, Moodbidri
1st
- 🥈 SDM College 2nd
- 🥉 KSS Subramanya 3rd
- 4️⃣ GFGC Ajjarkad 4th
Men’s Category – Top 4
- 🥇 Alva's College, Moodbidri
1st
- 🥈 SDM College 2nd
- 🥉 KSS Subramanya 3rd
- 4️⃣ SBC Karkala 4th
Organized by: Dept. of PE, Mangalore
University
Title Sponsor: Goa Fresh Pvt Ltd
Collaborations & Outreach
Strategic MoUs with Mangalore University, Alva's Education Foundation, and sports academies. SMS
College regularly hosts zonal tournaments, training camps, and fitness awareness drives.
🤝 5+ inter-college meets in 2025
Infrastructure Excellence
400m athletic track, floodlit football ground, indoor badminton courts, gymnasium, and dedicated
equipment for traditional games. Fully accessible for para-sports.
Upcoming Sports Events
Inter-Collegiate Football League
📅 November 2025
Knockout tournament – 12 teams
Table Tennis Championship
📅 December 2025
Men/Women singles & doubles
Annual Athletic Meet 2026
📅 January 2026
Track & field championships
Kho-Kho & Kabaddi League
📅 February 2026
Traditional sports gala
“Sports build resilience,
leadership and community spirit. The successful Mangalore University Cross Country Championship 2025
is a shining example of SMS College's commitment to athletic excellence. I congratulate every
participant, winner, and the Department of Physical Education.”
— Dr. Robert Rodrigues J., Principal
#SMSSportsPride