Published: December 27, 2025 at 1:51 pm
P Trupti steered Jain University to a 3-2 victory over Mumbai University in the AIIU Inter Zonal Table Tennis Women Tournament at the Kode Venkatadri Chowdary Sports Complex, Vignana Jyothi Institute of Arts & Sciences (VJIAS), Bachupally, Hyderabad, on Saturday. Trupti did the star turn for her side by winning both her games to steer her side to a comeback win.
Arya Songaokar scored a 3-2 win over Karuna G to put Mumbai University on top. Trupti then defeated Rutja 3-1 to level the scores. Bhoomi Pitale made it 2-1 for Mumbai as she defeated Y Vaishnavi 3-2. Trupti again tied the scores 2-2 by defeating Arya Songaokar 3–1. In the decider, Karuna G came from behind to get the better of Rutja Chinchansure 3-2 to win the tie for Jain University.
In other matches of the day, Savitribai Phule Pune University romped to an easy 3-0 win over Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, and Chandigarh University had an easy outing against Anna University, Chennai.
Earlier in the day, Prof V Balakista Reddy, chairman, Telangana State Council of Higher Education, inaugurated the championship. He said women should participate in all sports and bring laurels to the nation. He said that Telangana government was supporting sports in a big way by establishing sports university and sports excellence centre. “Women should come forward and take up responsibilities as you have plenty of power within in and can compete in adverse conditions too,” he said.
“Sports play a vital role in shaping discipline, leadership, and resilience among students. Hosting the tournament reflects our commitment to promoting women’s participation in competitive sports and providing a national platform for young talent to excel. Women are now competing across all fields, and sports is no exception. Sports play a vital role in holistic development, fostering physical fitness, mental strength, and overall personal growth,” he said.
“We are proud to host this prestigious national tournament at our campus. VJIAS remains committed to fostering sports excellence alongside academic growth, and we are delighted to welcome talented women athletes from across the country to Hyderabad,” V Rajashaker, chairman, Vignan Jyothi Arts & Science society, said while thanking Osmania University for allotting prestigious event to them.
Prof LB Laxmikanth Rathod (member, TG PSC), in his address, said Osmania University hosting the prestigious championship was a honour. Prof K Deepla organizing secretary & IUT OU, Prof Rajesh Kumar, dean faculty of education, and Prof B Sunil Kumar, principal of UCPE were present at the inaugural function.
Prof V Balakista Reddy, chairman, Telangana State Council of Higher Education, inaugurated the championship at the VJIAS campus on Saturday
Results: Jain University beat University of Mumbai 3–2 (Karuna G lost to Arya Songaokar 11–9, 7–11, 11–9, 7–11, 15–13; Trupti P beat Rutja 11–9, 11–7, 4–11, 11–5; Y Vaishnavi lost to Bhoomi Pitale 11–5, 6–11, 11–6, 6–11, 11–2; Trupti P beat Arya Songaokar 9–11, 11–8, 11–7, 11–7; Karuna G beat Rutja Chinchansure 3-2 (4-11, 5-11, 11-9, 12-10, 12-10). Savitribai Phule Pune University beat Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg 3–0 (Mukta Dalvi beat Abhigya Kanoje 11–3, 11–6, 11–7; Mitali Putkar beat Pragya Pathak 11–5, 11–8, 11–6; Swapnali Narale beat Dipti Mandavi 11–8, 11–9, 11–5). Chandigarh University beat Anna University, Chennai 3–0 (Hardee beat Ekankita 8–11, 11–8, 4–11, 11–5, 11–9; Saanvi beat Cathrin Tina 11–7, 11–7, 11–7; Ridhima beat Hritika 11–5, 9–11, 11–7, 11–6). Punjab University, Chandigarh, got a walkover against Adamas University, Kolkata.
