IILM Students Secure Top Positions at Galgotias University Sports Fest 2026

IILM University students delivered an impressive performance at the Galgotias University Sports Fest 2026 held from 26 to 28 April, bringing home top positions in pickleball and chess.

The university celebrated the achievements of students who represented the institution across multiple competitions during the fest, highlighting the growing importance of sports participation alongside academics in higher education.

Among the standout performers was Rukh Acharya, a BBA student, who secured the championship title in Pickleball Singles. Adding to the success, Anushka Tyagi from B.Tech Computer Science Engineering also emerged as Champion in the Pickleball Singles category.

The university also recorded another podium finish in pickleball through Shreyansh Jain, a B.Tech CSE student, who won the bronze medal and secured third place in the singles category.

In chess, Vishesh Maurya from B.Tech CSE achieved second position, adding another major accomplishment to the university’s overall performance at the event.

The achievements reflect the university’s continued focus on encouraging students to participate in extracurricular and competitive activities alongside academics. Inter-university sports events such as the Galgotias University Sports Fest have increasingly become important platforms for students to showcase talent, teamwork, discipline, and competitive spirit.

With sports like pickleball rapidly gaining popularity among young players and educational institutions across India, student participation in emerging sports categories has also seen significant growth in recent years.

Congratulating the winners, IILM University described the students’ performance as a proud moment for the institution, recognising their dedication and commitment both on and off the field.

These achievements reflect the spirit of excellence and all-round development that IILM  University aims to promote among students through academics, sports, and co-curricular engagement.