Karaikudi
The Mangalore University won the championship in the south zone inter-university women’s hockey tournament held at Alagappa University College of Physical Education here from November 28 to December 2.
In all, 34 teams from Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Telengana, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry universities participated in the knock-out-cum-league matches and the Mangalore University lifted the trophy defeating Anna University, Chennai (2-0) in the finals held here on Sunday.
While Anna University, Chennai, ended runner-up, Alagappa University, the host finished third, defeating Calicut University (4-3) and the latter finished fourth. All the four teams have been selected for the All India inter-University Women’s Hockey Tournament to be held in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha from December 26 to 29, officials said.
At the valedictory function held here, N. Rajendran, Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, distributed shields to the winners and congratulated them for showcasing their best talents. Former Indian track and field athlete and Arjuna award winner Charles Borromeo and renowned athlete and athletic coach, Indian Railways, N.Annavi, offered felicitations.
Ms. Umayal Ramanathan, lifetime syndicate member, Ms. Devi Alamelu Vairavan, Ms Shanthi Rajendran and Syndicate Member TR.Gurumoorthy were among others graced the function. M.Sundar, Principal, Alagappa University College of Physical Education, M.Senthilkumaran, Director, Directorate of Physical Education, and C.Vairavasundaram were present.
