University of Mysore won their maiden title by beating Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, in the final by 3 points (10-7), in the All India Inter-University Women’s Kho-Kho Championships 2021-22, conducted by University of Mysore at the University Gymnasium Indoor Hall here on Thursday.

Excellent play by K.R. Tejaswini for University of Mysore who displayed excellent dodging skills and played for 8 minutes in the first innings and 2.30m in the second innings, paved the way for the University’s maiden triumph. B. Chaitra (5.20m and 1 point) and L. Monika (7 points) also played well. Neeta Devi (1.50m, 3.30m and one point) played well for the loser Lovely Professional University.

Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, secured the second place, while M.D. University, Rothak and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Aurangabad, secured the third place.

The prizes to the winners were given away by Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra, who was the chief guest for the valedictory function.

First-aid and on-field injury management was provided by Sports Physiotherapists from JSS College of Physiotherapy (JSSCPT), Mysuru, led by Vijay Samuel, Head, Department of Sports Sciences.

JSSCPT has been associated with UoM to provide sports rehabilitation as collaborative activities.

RESULT

Final

University of Mysore: 10 (K.R. Tejaswini – 8m, 2.30m, B. Chaitra – 4.30m, 1 point, L. Monika – 7 points) bt Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab: 7 (Neeta Devi – 1.50m, 3.30m, Ramandeep Kaur – 1.30m, 1.30m) by 3 points  (ht: 6-3).

Semi-finals

Lovely Professional University: 9 (Sakshi Khachi – 3m, 1 point, Maya – 3 m, 2m, 1 point, Neeta Devi, 4.30m, 2 point) bt M. D. University, Rohtak: 6 (Tannu – 1m, 1 point, Suman Devi – 1m, 1 point) by 3 points (ht: 9-2).

University of Mysore: 8 (L. Monika – 2.20m, 2m, 2 points, K.R. Tejaswini – 3m, 4.30m, 3 points, B.Chaitra – 1.40m, 2m, 1 point) bt Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Aurangabad: 7 (Priyanka Pandhari, 1.20m, 3.30m, 3 points) by 1 point and 2 minutes to spare (ht: 5-4).

Quarter-finals

Lovely Professional University: 11 (Neetha Devi – 5.40m, 2m, Sareena Devi – 3.10m, 1 point) bt Kurukshethra University: 9 (Priyanka – 2m, 2points) by 2 points (ht 11-2).

 MDU Rohtak: 13 (Bindu – 3m, 5m, 5.40m) bt Veer Narmad SG University: 12 (Chaudhry Priyanka – 2.30m, 3.50m); Full time 9-9 – Draw. Extra innings.  (ht: 5-4).

University of Mysore: 9 (K.R. Tejaswini – 4.20m, 3.40m, L. Monika – 1.30m, 1.40m, 6 points) bt University of Mumbai: 7 (Rupali Suryakant – 2.50m,1.40m, Apeksha Anil Sulthan – 2.10m, 1.40m) by 2 points and one minute and thirty seconds to spare (ht: 3-4).

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Aurangabad: 16 (Priyanka Pandari – 3.30m, 4.10m, 2 points, C. Nikitha – 2.40m, 1m-4 points) bt KIIT, Bhubaneshwar: 8 (Mandakani Mahji – 1.50m, 2.20m, 1 point).