Jan 16, 2026

NIT Calicut Basketball Teams Shine at All India Inter-NIT Sports Tournament 2026

NIT Calicut continued its strong sporting legacy with impressive performances by both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams at the All India Inter-NIT Basketball Tournaments, showcasing skill, teamwork, and determination at the national level.

Men’s Basketball Team  Runners-Up

The Men’s Basketball Team of NIT Calicut delivered an outstanding performance and emerged as the Runners-Up in the All India Inter-NIT Men’s Basketball Tournament. Competing against top teams from across the country, the team displayed remarkable consistency, discipline, and fighting spirit throughout the tournament.

A special highlight of the tournament was the exceptional achievement of Mr. Simon Shibu (B220540EC), the Team Captain, who was awarded the Best Shooter of the Tournament for his accuracy and scoring ability.

 In addition, Mr. Mathew Kurian Pattam (B220045CS) played a crucial role with consistently strong performances, significantly contributing to the team’s success.

Men’s Basketball Team Members:

  • Mathew Kurian Pattam (B220045CS)

  • Aaron Thomas Babu (B220612ME)

  • Simon Shibu (B220540EC)

  • Shaun Joseph Alappatt (B230705EC)

  • Muvek P (B230681BT)

  • Dhruv Gangwar (B230914ME)

  • Sachin Venkidupathi Subramanian (B231212EC)

  • John John (B230050CS)

  • Fadil Hasan Nishad Azhivelikkakath (B240033CS)

  • Barath P (B240557PE)

  • A Chakradhar (B240430ME)

  • Aditya Eswar Sakthi Balan (B240010EC)

The team’s achievement reflects their dedication, rigorous training, and commitment to excellence.

Women’s Basketball Team  Second Runners-Up

The Women’s Basketball Team of NIT Calicut achieved a commendable milestone by securing the Second Runners-Up position in the All India Inter-NIT Women’s Basketball Tournament. The team delivered a confident and spirited performance, notably defeating MNIT Jaipur in the losers’ final.

The team was led effectively by Captain Ms. Soumya Mathew, whose leadership on and off the court was instrumental in guiding the team through challenging matches. Ms. Anupama Karatparambil Sunil also stood out with her remarkable performance and consistency throughout the tournament.

The success of the team was strongly supported by the committed efforts and guidance of Mr. Bibijulal, Basketball Coach, whose coaching played a key role in the team’s preparation and performance.

Women’s Basketball Team Members:

  • Soumya Mathew (B221231ME)

  • Rajsee Rajesh Kumar (B231193CH)

  • Anupama Karatparambil Sunil (B220346EP)

  • Lakshmi Vysakh (B220368ME)

  • Pooja Satheesh (B230080EC)

  • Bhavana Kandula (B230250AR)

  • Princy Khatri (B241087MT)

  • Priya (B241088ME)

  • Chetana V (B240595EC)

  • Aleena Rose Thomas (B240424ME)

  • Nandana Nishanth Matankara (B240073ME)

  • Shristy Sharma (B221211ME)

These achievements by the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams are a matter of great pride for NIT Calicut and stand as a testament to the institute’s strong sporting culture, dedicated coaching, and the unwavering commitment of its student-athletes.

NIT Calicut congratulates all the players, coaches, and support staff for their outstanding performances and wishes them continued success in future competitions.