Greetings from Aavhan IIT Bombay! From the electrifying IITB Half Marathon that brought thousands of runners together in a celebration of endurance and sportsmanship, to a Main Sports Festival that set new benchmarks in scale, participation and flawless execution. Aavhan 2026 stood as a testament to what a college sports fest can truly be. Every event was a reflection of months of meticulous planning, relentless effort and an uncompromising passion for sport. Riding on the incredible success of Aavhan 2026, we are all set to take the fest to the next level! With bigger plans, bolder initiatives, and a vision to make Aavhan one of the largest college sports fests in the country. Beginning with the Aavhan Half-Marathon and leading up to the grand Main Fest, this year, we are not just growing - we are aiming to redefine what a college sports fest can be. Hence, we invite nominations for the post of Aavhan Manager 26-27, who shall work meticulously towards fulfilling this vision. The managers would be working closely with the Overall Coordinator, Aavhan 2027 to ensure the smooth conduction and execution of various aspects of the fest and other events. For a detailed overview of roles and responsibilities, please refer here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cx3tBfAq4KNHh5mZDzquq8g52ODfPKBAEhXbnXQjHOs/edit?tab=t.0 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA [1] The candidate must have completed at least 3 semesters (for UG students) or 1 semester (for PG students) by the time of application. [2] The candidate should have no active backlogs, or must have fewer than two active backlogs with a CPI of 7.0 or above. Link to the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PiIGzWPBRPBRfLgnZUGDyNDfmnZUqTEAax3Bc9jshGY/edit Deadline for filling the form: 28th May, 11:59PM We strongly encourage students who are passionate about sports, management and making a tangible difference to apply. The Aavhan Manager role is a unique platform to grow, lead and leave a lasting impact on the sporting culture of IIT Bombay. For any queries or clarifications, please do not hesitate to reach out to: Arhat Gedam Overall Coordinator, Aavhan 2026 +91 70838 11402 Until. Victory. Always. Sportingly, Deepraj Singh Kasherwal General Secretary, Sports Affairs IIT Bombay gsecsport@iitb.ac.in +91 9761543343 https://gymkhana.iitb.ac.in/sports/