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The General Championship (GC) is an annual inter-hostel sports competition held at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). It is one of the most prestigious events in the IIT Bombay sports calendar, and it is a highly competitive event that attracts the best athletes from all of the hostels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GC trophy is a silver cup that is awarded to the winning hostel each year. The trophy is a symbol of the hostel’s sporting prowess, and it is a coveted prize that is proudly displayed in the winning hostel’s common room. The GC trophy was first awarded in 1958, and it has been contested every year since then. The GC trophy is more than just a piece of silverware. It is a symbol of the spirit of competition and camaraderie that exists in IIT Bombay hostels. It is a reminder that sports can bring people together, and that they can help to build a sense of community. The 2022-2023 academic year’s campaign was led by the then sports councillor Mr. Tanmoy Das and hostel general secretary Mr. Ram Kumar with an all-out support from the then associate warden and now the warden Prof. Himanshu Bhahirat and the then warden Prof. Samir Maji. They were supported by sport secretaries and the biggest support came from its residents themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Badminton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Badminton is a popular sport at IIT Bombay, and there are numerous opportunities for students to participate, both competitively and recreationally. There are numerous badminton courts located around the IIT Bombay campus, and students are free to use them for recreational play such as the Indoor Badminton Court which is a state-of-the-art facility that is located in the Gymkhana. The court has five synthetic mats and seating for spectators. Apart from institute wide facilities, our hostel has its own play area on the second floor, just above mess where the reside nts can play the sport. Our hostel won the silver medal<\/strong> in the GC 2022-2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basketball<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Basketball is another popular sport at IIT Bombay, with a thriving community of players and a rich history of competitive success. The institute boasts two indoor and two outdoor basketball courts, providing ample opportunities for both recreational and competitive play. The institute fields both men’s and women’s basketball teams that compete in various intercollegiate tournaments, including the annual Inter-IIT Sports Meet. The men’s team has a particularly distinguished record, having won the Inter-IIT Sports Meet multiple times and consistently placing among the top teams in the country. The Inter-IIT basketball team always on the look out for talents in the intra-hostel or GC basketball. Thus GC basketball tournament is important for anyone who wants to represent IIT Bomaby in both inter-IIT and intercollegiate tournaments. Our hostel won bronze medal<\/strong> in GC basket ball in 2022-2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carrom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carrom’s popularity among IIT Bombay students stems from its accessibility, simplicity, and balance of strategy and skill. The game is easy to learn but challenging to master, requiring a combination of precision, anticipation, and strategic thinking. Moreover, carrom provides a relaxed and enjoyable social setting, allowing students to unwind and connect with friends amidst the rigors of academic life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, carrom holds a significant place in the recreational and competitive sporting landscape of IIT Bombay. The institute’s facilities, tournaments, and informal communities foster a thriving carrom culture, offering students a fun and engaging way to connect, compete, and develop their skills. Our hostel won the gold medal<\/strong> in GC carrom 2022-2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know ?<\/strong>
We won gold medal by defeating hostel 12, the four times carrom general champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cricket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in India, and it is also widely played at IIT Bombay. The institute has a rich history of cricket, with its teams consistently performing well in inter-collegiate tournaments. IIT Bombay boasts excellent cricket facilities, including a well-maintained cricket ground and nets for practice. IIT Bombay has a long-standing tradition of fielding strong cricket teams. The men’s team has won the Inter-IIT Sports Meet multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IIT Bombay’s cricket facilities are some of the best in the country. The main cricket ground, located at the Gymkhana, is a well-maintained pitch . The institute also has several nets for practice sessions. Cricket is a popular sport among IIT Bombay students, and there are numerous opportunities for students to participate, both competitively and recreationally. The IIT Bombay Cricket Club provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all students who are interested in cricket. Our hostel won the gold medal<\/strong> in GC cricket 2022-2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crossy run<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Crossy event consists of a cross-country race of approximately 5 kilometers for men and 3 kilometers for women. The race starts at the Gymkhana and winds its way through the scenic campus, taking in some of the most iconic landmarks of IIT Bombay. The Crossy event is a great way for students to stay fit and active, and it is also a fun and competitive event. Participants are encouraged to train hard and represent their hostels with pride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two crossy competitions, generally one in winter\/fall semester and another in summer\/spring semester. The hostel with the most combined weightage points takes the trophy home. Who else could have won the gold medal<\/strong> other than us ? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many of our hostel residents volunteered to distribute water at key points through out the race route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post race energy drinks were also arranged<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Football<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IIT Bombay’s football facilities are among the best in the country. The two outdoor football fields are well-maintained and equipped with floodlights for evening matches. The fields are also strategically located near the hostels, making them easily accessible to players. Our hostel won bronze medal<\/strong> in 2022-2023 GC football games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lawn Tennis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IIT Bombay has a vibrant lawn tennis culture, with a dedicated tennis club and six well-maintained synthetic courts. The club organizes various events throughout the year, including tournaments, training camps, and workshops. Our hostel participated in the 2022-2023 GC lawn tennis and won silver medal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Table Tennis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Table tennis is a great way to get exercise and improve your hand-eye coordination. It is also a social sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It is a popular sport at IIT Bombay, with a dedicated table tennis club and eight well-maintained table tennis tables. Our hostel has its own Ping-pong table and you can get the rackets and ball from the security. Our hostel won silver medal<\/strong> in GC table tennis 2022-2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Squash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Squash is a popular sport at IIT Bombay, with a dedicated squash club and four well-maintained squash courts. Our hostel won the siver medal<\/strong> in GC squash 2022-2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Volleyball<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IIT Bombay Volleyball Club is a student-run organization that is open to all students, faculty, and staff of IIT Bombay. The club’s mission is to promote and develop volleyball at IIT Bombay, and to provide opportunities for students to compete and train at a high level. The club also has a team that competes in the Inter-IIT Sports Meet, the annual sports competition between the Indian Institutes of Technology. IIT Bombay has a strong tradition of success in volleyball, and the team has won the Inter-IIT Volleyball Championship on several occasions. Indoor Volleyball Courts are located in the gymkhana complex, and they are available for use year-round. Our hostel won the gold medal<\/strong> in GC volleyball 2022-2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Waterpolo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Water polo is a team sport played in the water. It is a fast-paced and physical game that requires a combination of athleticism, skill, and strategy and definetly not everyone’s cup of tea. But we don’t judge. IIT Bombay has a vibrant water polo culture, with a dedicated water polo club and a well-maintained swimming pool. Our hostel came second runner up in the GC waterpolo 2022-2023. Let us make sure we get the gold medal next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tug of war<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Did you know ?<\/strong>
Tug of war was the decider game for us to win the overall GC trophy. And win, we did. Big time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We won gold medal<\/strong> in GC 2022-2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parting words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Did you know ?<\/strong>
The academic year 2022-2023 was the first time our hostel was at its full capacity and had dedicated council for sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Becoming overall general championship did not happen on a single night. Behind it, we have sport councillor Tanmoy Das who worked hard for our hostel to get its dedicated gym and other sport equipments. Before that, our hostel residents had to use central facilities which had limited access due to COVID restrictions. Then, we have our general secretary Ram Kumar who had to manage funds for our hostel and convinced wardens to release funds for sports that was seen a low priority (the hostel was just getting started and we needed everything from mops to washing machines and driers). We got our cricket equipments just prior to the match thanks to our then warden Prof. Samir Maji who approved funds to buy top class equipments. We also have to thank our (then) sport secretaries, listed below for their contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n