The Department of Hostel, KIIT conducted an Intra Hostel Premier League Cricket for the First Year students from 27th November 2022 to 17th January 2023. The hugely popular tournament attracted participation from 765 boarders grouped into 85 teams. It was a six-a-side five-overs tournament that consisted of nine 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 17th January 2023. It was graced by Mr. Sibanand Mishra, Director General – HR; Mr. P. K. Chamupaty, Joint Registrar (Administration); Dr. Samaresh Mishra, Director (Student Affairs); Mr. Sudhir Kumar Rath; and officials of the KIIT Hostel Department, including Superintendents and Deputy Superintendents of 1st-year hostels. Certificates and mementos were presented to all participants.