Kumar Bahukhandi
player prepares a return during a women’s match at the sector-level inter-college badminton competition organised by Pragati College at Police Lines, Pension Bada, Raipur, on Monday, November 2, 2026. Photo:channel24india.com via Pragati College
Disha College records two victories; UTD Raipur, Kurud, Rajim and Vipra College win men’s fixtures
Key Highlights
- Pragati College continues its women’s campaign with a 2–0 victory over MAC College.
- Disha College defeats Government Science College and Vipra College.
- Four men’s ties produce victories for UTD Raipur, Government PG College Kurud, Government Rajiv Lochan College and Vipra College.
- Students are encouraged to compete with discipline and sportsmanship.
Raipur: Pragati College continued its winning run in the women’s category of the sector-level inter-college badminton competition, defeating MAC College Raipur 2–0 on Monday, November 2. Organised by the Higher Education Department and hosted by Pragati College, the tournament is being held at the Police Lines badminton hall, Pension Bada, Raipur.
Teams from Raipur and neighbouring areas competed in women’s and men’s fixtures during the day. While several encounters ended in decisive victories, two women’s ties were settled by narrow 2–1 margins.
Students Encouraged to Play with Sportsmanship
Women players compete in a doubles fixture during the sector-level inter-college badminton competition organised by Pragati College at the Police Lines badminton hall, Pension Bada, Raipur, on Monday, November 2, 2026. Photo: primelookindia.com via Pragati College
Speaking at the inauguration, Pragati College Principal Dr Soumya Nayyar highlighted the contribution of sport to students’ physical and personal development. She said participation in games helps develop discipline, decision-making abilities and leadership qualities.
“Sport nurtures a competitive spirit that is important in every sphere of life. In this age of mobile phones, every student should participate in a physically active game,” she said.
Dr Nayyar encouraged participants to maintain discipline and compete with sportsmanship, emphasising that games offer lessons extending beyond the court.
Pragati College Secures 2–0 Win
A player stretches to reach the shuttle near the net during a men’s doubles match at Pragati College’s sector-level inter-college badminton competition in Raipur on Monday, November 2, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via Pragati College
The hosts registered a straight victory over MAC College in the women’s competition, taking the tie 2–0.
MAC College had earlier defeated Government PG College Gariaband by the same margin. Pragati College’s subsequent win added to its successful run in the tournament.
Rajim Edges Past Kurud
A player leaps for an overhead shot during men’s action at the sector-level inter-college badminton competition organised by Pragati College at Police Lines, Pension Bada, Raipur, on Monday, November 2, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via Pragati College
Government Rajiv Lochan College Rajim defeated Government PG College Kurud 2–1 in the first reported women’s fixture.
The encounter was one of two women’s ties decided by a single-match margin. In another fixture, UTD Raipur recorded a 2–0 victory over Gurukul Mahila College Raipur.
Government D.B. Women’s College Raipur also registered a straight win, overcoming Government Rajiv Lochan College Rajim 2–0.
Disha College Records Two Victories
A men’s doubles pair follows the shuttle during the sector-level inter-college badminton competition organised by Pragati College at the Police Lines badminton hall, Pension Bada, Raipur, on Monday, November 2, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via Pragati College
Disha College began with a 2–0 victory over Government Science College Raipur.
Its encounter against Vipra College Raipur proved closer, with Disha winning 2–1. The two results gave Disha a productive day in the women’s competition.
Across the seven reported women’s fixtures, five ended 2–0 and two finished 2–1, reflecting a mix of decisive and closely contested team encounters.
UTD Raipur and Kurud Win Men’s Fixtures
In the men’s category, UTD Raipur defeated Government College Bhakhara, Dhamtari, 3–1.
Government PG College Kurud secured an identical 3–1 victory against Disha College. Both teams conceded one match while winning their respective ties.
Rajim Registers Clean Sweep
Government Rajiv Lochan College Rajim recorded a 3–0 victory over Durga College, the only clean sweep among the four reported men’s fixtures.
Vipra College Raipur defeated Government Science College Raipur 3–1, completing the day’s reported men’s results.
UTD Raipur, Kurud, Rajim and Vipra College thus emerged victorious in their respective encounters.
Coordination and Participation
Pragati College Sports Officer Dr Adarsh Mishra supported the hosting arrangements and coordination of the tournament. He also provided the match results and details of the day’s proceedings.
Those present included Dr Vishnu Shrivastava, Prakash Chandravanshi, Rupendra Chauhan, Vijay Sharma, Virendra Jangde, Komal Verma, Lalit Kurre, Mukesh Sahu, Rinku Tiwari and Janki Sahu, among others.
The tournament offers students an opportunity to represent their institutions, test their skills against other college teams and gain competitive experience.
