Kumaraguru College Triumphs in State-Level Basketball Tournament in Pollachi

Kumaraguru College from Coimbatore clinched the first prize in the 26th State-Level Thakur Cup Basketball Tournament, showcasing exceptional talent in Pollachi.


Coimbatore: The prestigious 26th State-Level Thakur Cup Basketball Tournament, held at the Pollachi Municipality Boys Higher Secondary School ground, concluded with Kumaraguru College from Coimbatore winning the first prize. The tournament, organized by the National Basketball Association, started on January 3rd and featured 24 teams from various districts including Chennai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, and Erode.





Competing in a combination of knockout and league formats, the final games were intensely contested last night. Kumaraguru College stood out with their exceptional performance, securing victory after a series of challenging league matches. Following closely, Coimbatore United bagged the second prize, while Chennai's Sathyabama team and Dindigul's GTN team captured the third and fourth spots, respectively.

The event culminated with the distribution of cash prizes and trophies to the winning teams. This tournament has been a platform for showcasing the burgeoning basketball talent in Tamil Nadu and has greatly contributed to promoting the sport among the youth in the region.

1054 Park Group students set world record in e-waste awareness drive

A total of 1054 students from Park Group of Institutions created a world record in Coimbatore by identifying and categor...

From kolams to Silambam: Harvest Fiesta lights up VIBGYOR High, Coimbatore

VIBGYOR High Coimbatore celebrated Harvest Fiesta 2026 with a vibrant Pongal event featuring traditional décor, cultural...

Kumaraguru’s Team ReNew secures historic podium at Shell Eco-Marathon 2026 Qatar

Team ReNew from Kumaraguru Institutions secured third place at the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia Pacific 2026 in Qatar, becomi...

Duty-free trade pact with EU a historic boost for Indian textiles: Texprocil

Texprocil Vice Chairman Ravi Sam said the duty-free trade agreement between India and the European Union is historic, re...

AJK College Hosts Workshop on Building Resilient Systems

The Department of Computer Science with Data Analytics at AJK College of Arts and Science conducted a workshop on "Build...

Construction worker sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting 9-year-old girl

A 50-year-old construction worker from Kangeyam, Tirupur district, was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment fo...