• Gymnasium Hall buzzed with excitement as employees from various departments showcased exceptional skill and sportsmanship in Badminton, Table Tennis, and Chess finals, reaffirming the university’s vibrant commitment to wellness and teamwork. 

JAMMU: The University of Jammu Employees Tournament 2025–26 continued with high enthusiasm and spirited participation as the finals of Badminton, Table Tennis and Chess were held at the Gymnasium Hall, University of Jammu. With employees from various departments showcasing their athletic and strategic skills, the event highlighted the university’s commitment to promoting wellness, teamwork and sportsmanship among staff members. 

Badminton (Women’s Events)

Women’s Singles Final

Dr. Chinmoyee Moharana defeated Dr. Sushma Devi by 2-0 

Women’s Doubles Final

Dr. Chinmoyee Moharana & Dr. Sushma Devi defeated Ms. Sonika Sharma & Ms. Pooja Manhas by 2-0 

Table Tennis (Women’s Events)

Pre-Final Highlights 

Dr. Samita Wadhera defeated Ms. Pooja Manhas by 2-0

Dr. Chinmoyee Moharana defeated Ms. Bhavna Gupta by 2-0

Ms. Komal Bakshi defeated Ms. Sunny Bhatt by 2-0 

Women’s Singles Final

Dr. Chinmoyee Moharana defeated Ms. Komal Bakshi by 2-0 

Women’s Doubles Final

Dr. Chinmoyee Moharana & Dr. Samita Wadhera defeated Ms. Bhavna Gupta & Ms. Sunny Bhatt by 2-0 

Chess Events (M&W)

Women’s Semi-Finals

Dr. Chinmoyee Moharana defeated Ms. Sonika Sharma

Ms. Pooja Manhas defeated Dr. Mamta Verma 

Women’s Final

Dr. Chinmoyee Moharana emerged victorious over Ms. Pooja Manhas 

Men’s Semi-Finals

S. Maxim Singh defeated Sh. Ankit Mahajan

Sh. Vishal Sudan defeated Sh. Narainjan Singh 

Men’s Final

S. Maxim Singh clinched the title by defeating Sh. Vishal Sudan 

The tournament was successfully conducted under the direct supervision of Dr. Daud Iqbal Baba Chairman, Campus Sports Committee, University of Jammu and coordination of the following officials:

Sh. Raj Kumar Bakshi, Sh. Ravish Vaid, Sh. Vikas Karlopia, Sh. Gagan Kumar, S.P.D. Singh, Dr. Inderjeet Singh, and Mr. Rishiv Sharma, who ensured smooth execution of all events. University of Jammu Employees Tournament stands as a testament to the institution’s focus on fostering unity, wellness and a vibrant sporting culture among its faculty and staff. The series of matches not only celebrated individual talent but also reinforced collective spirit and enthusiasm across departments.

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