This year too has been a fruitful year in terms of achievements of our young and zealous students from both, Degree and Junior College in various individual and team events at Intercollegiate as well as State and National levels. As the chairperson I am privileged to place before you the Gymkhana Report for the year 2008 - 09.

Navin Singh of F.Y.B.Com. stood fifth in high jump in Youth National held at Pune in October 2008. Navin Singh represented India in High Jump and secured fifth  position in Youth Commonwealth Games held at Pune in October 2008. He stood second in Interzonal National held at Jamshedpur . Navin also represented University of Mumbai in High Jump in Ashwamedh and won the Gold Medal and Silver Medal in All India University . He also got selected as the representative of University of Mumbai for All India University Competition.

Virendra Yadav of F.Y.B.A. stood fourth at intercollegiate in long jump and triple jump.

Divya Kindalkar of S.Y.B.Com. (B & I) stood fifth in 800 and 1500 Meters run in intercollegiate at University of Mumbai .

Sumukh Chavan of S.Y.B.Com. and Akshay Sansare of T.Y.BMS. were the quarter finalists at Intercollegiate tournament at University of Mumbai .

Our College Cricket team qualified for University of Mumbai Inter Zonal Tournament . Our Cricket (Men’s) team was the winner of Inter Collegiate Tournament organized by Somaiya College , Mumbai in Dec. 2008.

   Our College Kabaddi team was qualified for University of Mumbai Inter Zonal Tournament . Our Kabaddi (Men’s) team was the winner of Inter Collegiate Tournament organized by D. Y. Patil College, Navi Mumbai on 16th & 17th January 2009.

   Ms. Samrudhi Patil of S.Y.B.Com won Silver Medal in 50 mtrs. Free style. She stood at fourth position in 100 and 400 mtrs. free style at intercollegiate swimming competition.

She also represented Mumbai University in 50 and 200x4 mtrs free style relay.

Pandharinath Dalvi of S.Y.B.A. won the Bronze Medal in 48kg weight group at Inter Collegiate Wrestling Competition. He has won the Gold Medal at district level in 55kg. wt. group. He has been selected for Maharashtra kesari (State Level) which will be held at Sangali.

Mr. Shankar Thevar of T.Y.B.Com won the Gold Medal at West Zone Open Competition and also won the Gold Medal in 90kg weight group at State Level Competition held at Mumbai on 13th Dec. 2008. He also won the Gold Medal in 90kg group at Mumbai University and represented Mumbai University .

Mr. Shankar Thevar won the Gold Medal in 94kg. group at Intercollegiate competition held at DTSS College , Malad on 4th January 2009.

   Mr. Sanchita Gaikar of T.Y.B.A. won the Gold Medal in open kg. group at Intercollegiate competition held at DTSS College , Malad on 4th January 2009.

   Sanchita Gaikar of T.Y.B.A. won the Bronze Medal at Open kg. Group at University of Mumbai .

   Sonali Kapate won the gold medal in lightweight group at Mumbai University competition held at G.H. Highschool Borivali on 28th Jan. 2009.

   Pratik Raghunath Patil T.Y.BMS. has won the Silver Medal and he secured Second position at Inter Collegiate Karate Competition which was held at University of Mumbai .

   Our College Team was qualified for University of Mumbai Inter Zonal Tournament .

   Tushar Dhaigude of T.Y.B.A. was selected to represent University of Mumbai .

   Sandeep Dhaigude has won the Gold Medal in Individual Championship at Inter Collegiate Tennis Tournament and represented Mumbai University .

   Vipul Shinde of S.Y.B.A. stood fifth in 6km lap race which he crossed in 8.52 min at University of Mumbai .

   Vijendra Jaywant Divekar of F.Y.B.A. stood third in Thaneshree (2008 - 09) in the Body building Competition.

   Amit Tripathi of  T.Y.B.A. won the Silver Medal in 85kg. group in best Physique at Intercollegiate competition held at DTSS College , Malad on 4th January 2009 and  selected to represent University of Mumbai .

   Shankar Thever of T.Y.B.Com. won the Gold Medal in 90kg. group in best Physique and represented Mumbai University .

Dhiraj Mishra, represented India in triple jump and won the Gold Medal for India at Youth Commonwealth Games held at Pune in October 2008. Dhiraj Mishra also stood first at Youth National held at Pune (National New Records). He also stood first at Federation Cup National and West Zone, both held at Pune. He also stood fifth at Junior Asian Games held at Jakarta .

Dhiraj won the Silver Medal at Junior National held at Mysore . For the last three years he has been the Maharashtra Team Captain for the Competitions. He has bagged the Best Player Award twice. His achievements are really commendable.

Dhiraj represented Maharashtra in Triple Jump and won the Gold Medal with performance of 15-50 meter making a new National record -National School Games held at Ernakulam in Kerala from 7th to 11th January 2009.

A team of Omkar Khade, Siddhesh Khade, Rupesh Koli, Viren Gaikwad and Vikas Mande stood first at 4 x 100 mtr. relay competition.

Omkar Khade stood second in 100 mtr. run.

Siddhesh Khade stood first in 200 mtrs. run and first in discus throw.

Ajinkya Mauli won the Gold Medal in Long Jump and Bronze Medal in high jump at Thane District Inter Junior Collegiate Athletic Meet.

Nilima Kindalkar stood first in 400 mtrs and second in 800 mtrs run at Taluka and District Level.

Our College team won the Thane Taluka Inter Junior Collegiate Tournament held at Shiv Samarth Vidyalay, Thane in Sept. 2008 and were the winner at Thane District Inter Junior Collegiate Kho - Kho tournament held at our College in October 2008.

Sampada Raut of XIIth Com. won the Gold Medal in 38 kg group at Thane District Inter Junior Collegiate held at Saraswati Vidyalaya, Rabodi, Thane. Sampada won the Gold Medal in Jijitsu event that was organized in District level by Hari Om Martial Arts on behalf of Thane District Sports Office, Rabodi, Thane on 21-12-2008.

Manali Deshpande of XIIth Com. won the Silver Medal in 60 kg group in Karate at Thane Inter Junior Collegiate competition.

   Kanad Meshram of XII th Com. won the Silver Medal at Thane District SQAY Marshal Arts held at Thane. He also won the Bronze Medal at Mumbai division held at Wadala.

He also participated in the Karate Budokan international World Championship held in Thane in November 2008.

Ankush Narayan Pawar (XIth Arts) won Silver Medal in Jujitsu event and also won Bronze Medal in Kata event organized on district level by Hari Om Martial Arts on behalf of the Thane District Sports Office, Rabodi at Thane.

Mangesh Yadav, XII th Com. won the Gold Medal in 65 kg group at Thane District Inter Jr. Collegiate Judo Competition held at K.D.M.C. Hall, Dombivali.

He also won the Bronze medal at Mumbai Division held at Bhartiya Krida Pradhikarn Kandivali, Mumbai in Nov. 2008.

Manali Shinde of XII th Com. won the Gold Medal in Heavy weight group at Thane District Taeckwondo Competition held at Khamkar Vidyalay Badlapur in Sept. 2008.

Dnyanda Limaye of XII th Com. also won the Gold Medal in light weight kg. group in the above mentioned tournament.

In the Mumbai Zonal Taekwondo Competition, Manali Shinde won the Silver Medal and Dnyanda Limaye won the Bronze Medal. This competition was held at Karnala Sports Academy , Panvel on 30th Sept. 2008.

Surendra Inerkar of XI th Com. won the Thane District Inter Junior Collegiate Carrom Competition held at A. V. Vartak College , Vasai and also won the Gold Medal at Mumbai division Competition held at J.S.M. College , Alibag on 18th Dec. 2008.

   Chinmay Agharkar of XII th Com. was selected to represent Mumbai Division at State Level Inter Juniou Collegiate Tournament held at Aurangabad in 2008.

Rakesh Kamble of 12th Arts represented Maharashtra in Power Lifting in 65.5 kg group and participated at West Zone India Power Lifting competition held at Mountabu, Rajasthan in August 2008.

The college Annual Athletics meet was held on 22nd December 2008.

The following students were the Athletic Champions for the academic year 2008 - 2009.

Degree College (Men) :     Aniket Sawant                  T.Y.BMS

Degree College (Women): Divya Kindalkar  

                                           S.Y. Banking /                   Insurance

Junior College (Boys):       Siddhesh Khade & Omkar Khade          (XI th Com.)

Junior College (Girls):        Nilima Kindalkar               (XIth Com.)

Best Physique

Degree College    : 1. Vijendra Divekar

                              2. Yogesh Patil

                              3. Uday Jadhav

Junior College     : 1. Vipul Koli

                              2. Bharat Thanekar

                              3. Kalpesh Jadhav

  Special Prizes :

The College is proud to honour its Sportsmen and Sportswomen for their outstanding performance in their respective fields of sport events. The following students were the winners of the Special Sport Prize for this year.

Sr. Name                       Class            Sport Event
No.

1.    Mr. Dhiraj Mishra  XII th Com.   Athletics

2.    Mr. Navin Singh     F.Y.B.Com.  Athletics

3.    Samrudhi Patil       S.Y.B.Com.  Swimming

4.    Shankar Tevar       T.Y.B.Com.  Power Lifting

5.    Tushar Dhaigude  T.Y.B.A.        Tennis

6.    Amit Tripathi           T.Y.B.A.        Best Physique

Coaches :

   Guru has always played the significant role in moulding and training the students since ancient times. Similarly inspiration and continuous guidance of our experienced coaches in various fields of sports was instrumental in the success of our sportsmen and sportswomen in their respective sports events. On behalf of the college, I am sincerely grateful to our coaches.

Shri. Pralhad Bhangle  - Athletics

Shri. Shrikant Vad        - Badminton

Shri. Harshwar Koli      - Kabbadi

Shri. Kamlakar Koli      - Kho - Kho

Shri. Martin                   - Foot Ball

Shri. Kiran Salgaonkar - Cricket

   I owe my sincere thanks to Principal Dr. (Mrs.) S. A. Singh, Vice-Principals and Navrang Chairperson Dr. Padmini Murti and Prof. (Mrs.) Leela Bhat, also to Junior College Vice Principal, Mrs. U. S. Beke and Junior College Supervisors Prof. (Mrs.) G. P. Tirmare and Prof. P. H. Bachchhao.

   I am also thankful to Prof. P. P. Morey, Prof. Navkar, Prof. Miss Madhavi Arekar, Prof. Dr. R. M. Bhigania, Prof. T. J. Sharma and all the members of Gymkhana Committee, volunteers and supportive staff who have always been helpful. My special thanks to Gymkhana attendant Shri. Gopimath Shivilkar and Shri. Mukul Koli.