Tripura University Hosts First National Women’s Basketball Tournament

Agartala: Tripura University is shifting focus from the classroom to the court. The campus will host its first national-level women’s basketball tournament starting November 11. The five-day competition will draw 600 players from 40 different universities across 14 states. This event marks a significant push for the institution to expand its extracurricular reach.

Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu will open the games at 5 p.m. on the university campus. Vice-Chancellor Professor Debabrata Das will preside over the ceremony. Other key officials in attendance will include Finance Officer Debashish Pal, Professor Sudip Das, Professor Prashanta Kumar Das, and Dr. Deepak C.S.

The university plans to highlight local talent during the opening. Organizers will honor Padma Shri gymnast Dipa Karmakar and Arjuna Award recipient Mantu Debnath. Professor Samir Kumar Sil announced the event at the Agartala Press Club on Tuesday, noting the wide interest from universities nationwide. Professor Sil stated, "The university was committed to promoting sports alongside academic activities and providing students with opportunities to develop their abilities in different fields."

Additional university staff, including Professor Prashanta Das, Dr. Krishnendu Dhar, and Pawan Kumar Singh, are also involved in the planning. This gathering represents one of the largest university-level basketball events ever held in the Northeast. University leaders hope the tournament proves their ability to host major national competitions while boosting the visibility of women’s sports in the region.