The Department of Hostel, KIIT conducted an Intra – Hostel Premier League Cricket for the First Year students from 23th November 2024 to 07th December 2024. The immensely popular tournament attracted players participation from 462 boarders grouped into 42 teams. It was a nine-a-side eight-over tournament that consisted of 11 team members in a playing squad.
The event was planned and coordinated by Mr. Sudhir Kumar Rath, Director, Hostel and officials of the Hostel Department. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by the students and helped them settle down in the new environment.
Prizes for Champions and Runners-Up were given away at the Closing Ceremony held on 07th December, 2024. It was graced by Dr. Saranjit Singh, Vice-Chancellor, KIIT-DU; Prof. (Dr.) Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Registrar; Mr. Sibanand Mishra, Director General, HR; Dr. Samaresh Mishra, Director, Student Affairs; Mr. P. K. Chamupaty, Director (Administration); Mr. S. K. Rath, Director, (Hostel) and officials of the KIIT Hostel Department, including Superintendents and Deputy Superintendents of 1st-year Hostels. Certificates, mementos and trophies were presented to all participants.