LPU topped the league with 5 points by winning 2 matches with 2 scores each and a draw for one score.
Lovely Professional University sportswomen have won the All India Inter University Softball (W) Championship 2015-16 by defeating strong contenders in league matches- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and Punjabi University, Patiala and reaching a draw at the match with Punjab University, Chandigarh. LPU topped the league with 5 points by winning 2 matches with 2 scores each and a draw for one score.
Punjab University Chandigarh got the second position with 3 points; and, GNDU Amritsar and Punjabi University Patiala remained third with 2 Points each. Chief Guest of the Final Day of Championship, LPU Chancellor Mr. Ashok Mittal handed over the glittering trophy to the Championship winners. Pro Chancellor Mrs Rashmi Mittal, General Secretary Punjab Softball Federation Mr PN Pass, and National Umpire from Maharashtra Mr Mukul Deshpandey were also present.
This year, championship was held at LPU Campus, where 65 universities from all across India participated, aiming to grab the coveted trophy. LPU players exhibited fine softball skills even during knockout- rounds. Each of the LPU team members was honoured with a gold Medal. All India Inter University Softball (Men) Championship has also been inaugurated today to last up to 16th February 2016. 75 universities from all across India are participating tofight for the final trophy.
Congratulating the winner team, LPU Chancellor Mr Ashok Mittal said, “We are very happy that our women players have once again won top title for themselves and their university. It is worth mentioning that many of them belong to professional programs like engineerin and management and not physical education. I advise all the soft-ball team members to keep up this winning spirit for future participations as well.” LPU international softball player Madhavi Sharma encouraged the home team to take their talents up to the Olympics on getting an opportunity.
