ANNUAL ATHLETIC MEET 2024

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MULUND COLLEGE OF COMMERCE (AUTONOMOUS)

ANNUAL ATHLETIC MEET REPORT 2024-2025

 

 

 

 

About College

Mulund College of Commerce is a college established and managed by Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association. The college is situated in Mulund. The college was founded in 1970 and counts Shri Babasaheb Pethe and Shri Baburao Paranjpe among its founders. The junior college wing was started in 1976. The college has been granted autonomous status in the year 2021. The college was awarded “Best College” status by University of Mumbai, in urban category, in the year 2012–13. It has been ranked A grade in all its three cycles of NAAC accreditation. The college is known for its distinguished alumni and has been one of the most preferred colleges among CA aspirants. The National Service Scheme unit of the college has been adjudged as the best NSS unit in urban category by University of Mumbai in the year 2018–19. The Theatre, cultural and sports wing of the college are also renowned for their work. Among the higher education institutes of Mumbai, the college stands out for its economical and quality education. The College has been conferred Autonomy in 2021.

About MCC Gymkhana

The MCC Gymkhana is a vital facility that supports physical fitness and recreational activities, offering spaces for indoor sports like table tennis, chess, and carrom. With guidance from professional players and staff, it helps students improve their skills and maintain physical well-being. The gymkhana also plays a key role in organizing intra-college tournaments, promoting a sense of community, healthy competition, and teamwork. Through its diverse offerings, it contributes significantly to the holistic development of students.

About MCC Sports Council

The newly introduced MCC Sports Council, established this year, plays a crucial role in overseeing and promoting sports activities within the college. Composed of students from the degree college, the council is responsible for managing and organizing a variety of sports events and initiatives throughout the academic year. With strong leadership and active student participation, the council has become an integral part of the college’s sports framework.

MCC Sports Council Members:

 

DESIGNATIONS	NAME OF THE MEMBERS
Sports Director	Dr. R. D. Mishra
Gymkhana Chairperson	Mr. Nitin Pawar
Sports Council Secretary	Mr. Sairaj Ingale
Sports Council Joint Secretary	Miss. Sejal Salunke
VM/Admin HOD	Miss. Parthavi Dhayalkar
Public Relations HOD	Miss. Rashmi Kulal, Miss. Snehal Kangane
Purchase HOD	Mr. Chetan Bhati
Marketing HOD	Mr. Omkar Komarol
Events HOD	Mr. Siddhesh Patil
Performance HOD	Miss. Ashlesha Keni
Anchoring HOD	Miss. Nivedha Dhamodharan

 

 

"Annual Athletic Meet 2024: A Brief Report on Participation and Departmental Performance at Mulund College of Commerce"

 

Mulund College of Commerce (Autonomous) organized its Annual Athletic Meet for the year 2024, with outdoor events taking place on December 11, 2024. In addition to the outdoor competitions, the college also hosted a series of indoor events, including Chess, Carrom, Table Tennis, and Badminton, from December 3 to 9, 2024. This year, the college introduced a new element to encourage greater participation and performance: a departmental points-based competition. The students from several departments competed for the title of the highest-scoring team, with points awarded based on performance and participation in each event. The points allocation system was as follows:

• Participation: 1 point
• 1st place: 10 points
• 2nd place: 8 points
• 3rd place: 6 points

The innovative reward system added an extra layer of excitement, motivating students to engage actively in the competitions. This report provides a brief overview of the events and final standings in the Annual Athletic Meet 2024, highlighting the contributions of the participating departments.

 

Participation Overview

The Annual Athletic Meet 2024 saw an enthusiastic response from both the Degree and Junior College students, with a diverse participation across various events. Below is a summary of the total participation in indoor and outdoor competitions.

CATEGORY	INDOOR EVENTS	OUTDOOR EVENTS	TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
Total Participation from Degree College	231	427	658
Girls (Degree College)	61	98	159
Boys (Degree College)	170	329	499
Total Participation from Junior College	87	177	264
Girls (Junior College)	34	65	99
Boys (Junior College)	53	112	165

This table outlines the strong engagement of students from both the Degree and Junior College sections, with active participation from both male and female students, reflecting the inclusive nature of the athletic meet.

 

The following sections of this report provides a brief overview of each event held during the Annual Athletic Meet 2024. This includes both the outdoor and indoor competitions, highlighting the schedule of the events, results, and notable achievements in each category. The report also covers the departmental standings based on the newly introduced points system, offering insights into how each department performed across various events.

 

 

 

Report on Indoor Events of Annual Athletic Meet 2024

 

• Chess Tournament

 

The Chess tournament, held on 3 December 2024, in MCC Gymkhana was one of the most eagerly anticipated indoor events of the Annual Athletic Meet 2024. Before the commencement of the event, the inauguration ceremony was held with the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. Our Respected Principal Dr. Sonali Pednekar, Sports Director Mr. R.D. Mishra, and Gymkhana Chairperson Mr. Nitin Pawar were present to grace the occasion.

The tournament began promptly at 10:00 AM for the Degree College students and continued until 12:00 PM. The Junior College event started at 12:30 PM and ran until 3:00 PM. The competition was held in a knockout format, ensuring intense matches from the very beginning. All matches were played under standard chess rules, with each game featuring a 10-minute timer for both players (10 minutes v/s 10 minutes). However, the finals followed an enhanced format with a 15-minute timer for each player, plus a 5-second increment per move, ensuring even more strategic depth for the deciding games.

The tournament saw separate categories for Boys and Girls, with the top three finishers in each category earning points for their respective departments. In total, 58 participants, including both Degree and Junior College students, competed in the event. This enthusiastic turnout made the competition an exciting and highly anticipated highlight of the Annual Athletic Meet 2024. The overview of the same is given below:

 

CATEGORY	NO. OF PARTICIPANTS
Total Participation	58
Total Participation from Degree College	36
Girls (Degree College)	5
Boys (Degree College)	31
Total Participation from Junior College	22
Girls (Junior College)	6
Boys (Junior College)	16