Students from Alva's College, representing Mangalore University, seized the coveted overall championship title at the All India Inter-University Men's and Women's Cross Country Race competition held on Saturday in Moodabidri. The dominant performance saw Mangalore University secure the top spot across both categories, a significant achievement for the institution.
The prestigious event, organized under the joint aegis of Government First Grade College, Tenkanidiyoor, Udupi, and Mangalore University, witnessed Alva's athletes showcasing exceptional endurance and teamwork. Their combined effort ultimately clinched the championship for Mangalore University with a total of 103 points from both the men's and women's divisions.
In a particularly strong showing, the Mangalore University women's team secured the team championship for an impressive fifth consecutive time. Individual brilliance contributed significantly to this success, with Alva's runners Yashi Sachan finishing fifth, Aarathi seventh, Lakshmi eighth, and Bhagirathi 11th. These crucial placings enabled the women's team to amass 31 points, cementing their championship win.
The men's category also saw strong participation from the Mangalore University contingent, comprising entirely of Alva's students. They earned the third team prize, accumulating 72 points through their determined efforts.
Dr. M. Mohan Alva lauded the athletes' performance, emphasizing that all 12 individuals representing Mangalore University were students of Alva's College. He expressed immense pride in their achievements, highlighting that winning the team championship in both categories and the women's championship for the fifth consecutive time is a direct result of Alva's dedicated sports nurturing and continuous training programs. Dr. Alva also voiced his hope for these young athletes to achieve even greater success on national and international stages in the future.
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