Chennai, 4th Nov, 2026 — The Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) successfully hosted the Jammers Cup 2026, a thrilling two-day 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the campus’s Air Jordan Basketball Court. The high-energy event brought together 228 players competing across four distinct categories: University/Club Men, University/Club Women, School Boys, and School Girls.
The tournament opened with an inspiring inauguration attended by several university leaders, including Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vikas Misra, Dean of Student Welfare Services Dr. S. Marcelin Pushpa, Sports Advisor and Football Head Coach Mr. Abraham Varghese, Head of Department (in-charge) Dr. T. Parasuraman, and Sports Officer Dr. D. Harigaran.
The action culminated in a grand valedictory ceremony, which featured notable guests from the tech and sporting sectors. Mr. M. Sridharan, Founder of Bot2do Technologies, served as the Chief Guest, alongside Guests of Honour Mr. J. Balakrishnan, former international basketball player,and Mr. Jayasankar C. Menon, former captain of the Indian national basketball team. The dignitaries addressed the gathering, offering valuable insights into sports technology, discipline, and the perseverance required to excel in modern athletics.
Extending his warm wishes to the participants, Dr. Ashok George Verghese, Pro Chancellor of Hindustan University,commended the spirit of the event. “It is heartening to see young talent, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship come together on one platform. At Hindustan, we remain committed to nurturing sporting excellence and empowering the champions of tomorrow.”
College / University / Club Category:
Following intense competition on the court, SRM University emerged victorious in the University/Club Men’s category, defeating runners-up Hindustan Jammers – A, while SBOA Club secured third place ahead of Hindustan Jammers – B. In the University/Club Women’s division, SRM Valliammai Engineering College claimed the championship title, followed by Hindustan Jammers – A as runners-up, Vimanapura Club in third, and IIT Madras finishing fourth.
School Category:
In the school divisions, John Dewey Matriculation HSS clinched the top spot in the School Boys category, with St. Britto’s Academy taking second place, ADW School securing third, and Vikas Mantra Public School rounding out the top four. The School Girls division saw a dominant performance by Holy Angels Anglo Indian – A, who captured the title against runner-up Vikas Mantra Public School, while Holy Angels Anglo Indian Convent Teams B and C placed third and fourth, respectively.
Top performers across all divisions shared a total cash prize pool of ₹50,000, alongside trophies, medals, and merit certificates. The tournament concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. T. Parasuraman, Head of Department (in-charge), Physical Education & Sports Science, who reaffirmed Hindustan University’s continued commitment to promoting basketball and fostering athletic talent in the region.
