With a thrilling 1-0 victory in the finals, the squad showed exceptional teamwork & strategy
Shoolini University’s football team brought glory home by winning first prize at the Inter-University Football Tournament during Parakram '24, organised by Jaypee University of Information Technology recently. The team showed great skill and coordination as they emerged champions, bagging the gold medal.
The road to victory was anything but easy. Initially, the Shoolini team faced two formidable squads from Jaypee University, delivering stellar performances in both matches. Their strategy and teamwork helped them get into the finals. The grand finale saw Shoolini University pitted against Chitkara University in a thrilling and nail-biting match. Displaying remarkable grit and determination, the team triumphed with a 1-0 scoreline.
Captain Avinash Sharma was pivotal in steering the team to victory. Under his leadership, the team exhibited flawless coordination and tactical brilliance throughout the tournament.
The team's backbone was strengthened by the steadfast goalkeeper, Bharat, whose quick reflexes and composure were a plus. The midfield trio — Kalsang, Deepanshu, and Sundeep — exhibited remarkable control, transitioning smoothly between defence and attack while dictating the pace of the game. In defence, Avinash was supported by the solid efforts of Firdos and Mayank, who stood as a wall against the opposition’s attacks. The forward line featured the lethal duo of Abhinav and Santiago, whose chemistry and attacking prowess created opportunities and secured the decisive goal in the final match.
Sharing his thoughts on the victory, skipper Avinash Sharma said, “Winning the gold medal is a milestone for our team. It wasn’t just about individual performances — our unity and belief in each other made the difference. Every player gave their best, and this victory belongs to all of us. We are proud to represent Shoolini University and hope to continue making our university proud.”
The win shows the university’s focus on excellence in academics, sports, and extracurricular activities. Congratulations to the Shoolini University football team for this remarkable achievement!
Harshit Sachan