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Department of Physical Education

Department of Physical Education

Sport. Strength.
Character.

At St. Francis De Sales College, physical education has been given equal importance with academic development from the institution's inception in 1956. The College provides an environment in which students can learn, train, compete, develop discipline and experience the values of teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship.

Football Hockey Athletics Basketball Cricket Indoor Sports
SFS College Sports Achievers
400 m Athletic Track
1956 Physical Education Tradition
400 m Athletic Track
10 University Incentive Marks
3 Degree College Sports Periods
2 Junior College Sports Periods
15+ Major & Individual Sports

A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body

Ever keeping in mind the dictum “A healthy mind in a healthy body,” St. Francis De Sales College has given importance to Physical Education, sports and games right from its inception in 1956. The institution provides facilities for major games and encourages students to participate in structured physical education, competitive sport and fitness activities.

Sport at SFS is viewed not merely as recreation but as an important dimension of education. Regular training, participation, competition and fitness assessment help students develop discipline, resilience, cooperation, leadership and confidence.

More Than a Playing Field

The Department combines sports facilities, coaching, physical fitness education, competition, sports equipment, a gymnasium, sports library and recognition of student achievements.

Its sporting tradition is reflected in decades of championship performances, University representation, individual medals and participation at higher levels of competition.

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Aims & Objectives

Building a culture of fitness, participation and sporting excellence

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Sports & Fitness Culture

To encourage a positive culture of sports, physical activity and fitness among students and staff.

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Accessible Fitness Facilities

To provide fitness facilities for institutional stakeholders and local citizens.

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Coaching & Training

To provide coaching and training in a wide range of team, individual and indoor sports.

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Sports Infrastructure

Outdoor, indoor, fitness and multi-purpose facilities

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Football Field

Dedicated playfield supporting training, inter-class events, regular practice and competitive football.

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Hockey Field

An important part of the College's long-standing hockey tradition and competitive sports programme.

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Basketball Court

Court facility supporting training, competitions and inter-class participation.

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Volleyball Court

Dedicated court and equipment for training and tournament participation.

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Cricket Playground

Outdoor cricket space supporting practices and inter-class cricket activities.

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Badminton Court

Dedicated facility for badminton practice and competitive participation.

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Table Tennis

Table tennis facilities support both regular practice and tournament participation.

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Indoor Sports

Indoor opportunities include chess, carrom and other activities encouraging concentration and strategic thinking.

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Gymnasium

Strength, conditioning and fitness equipment are available for students and staff.

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Multi-Purpose Hall

Indoor space supporting physical activities and sports-related programmes.

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Indoor Play Hall

Indoor environment supporting activities independent of outdoor conditions.

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Athletics Track

A new 400-metre athletic track provides a dedicated athletics facility for training and competition.

400 Metre
Athletic Track

A Distinctive Athletics Facility

The Department records the creation of a new 400-metre athletic track as an important infrastructure achievement. The uploaded departmental document specifically notes that SFS College is the only academic institution having such a track.

The track strengthens the College's athletics programme and supports running events, physical conditioning and athletic training.

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Sports & Games

Team games, individual events and indoor competitions

Football
Hockey
Basketball
Volleyball
Cricket
Table Tennis
Badminton
Athletics
Cross Country
Chess
Carrom
Swimming
Boxing
Judo
Wrestling
Power Lifting
Throw Ball
Tug of War
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Sports Equipment

Equipment supporting training, practice and competitive participation

Volleyball Posts & Nets
Shot Put
Discus
Javelin
Football Goal Posts & Nets
Hockey Goal Posts & Nets
Goalkeeper Gear
Badminton Rackets
Badminton Posts & Shuttles
Table Tennis Tables
Table Tennis Rackets & Balls
Hurdles
Basketball Posts
Stopwatches
Running Spikes
Cricket Kit
Chess Boards
Carrom Boards
Tug of War Equipment
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Gymnasium & Sports Library

Fitness training is supported by dedicated equipment and academic sports resources.

Gymnasium

The College gymnasium is available for students and staff and contains strength-training, resistance and conditioning equipment.

Bench Press Weight Lifting Set Butterfly / Pec Deck Multi-Purpose Machines Dumbbells Chest Expander Arm Curler Leg Press Wrist Machine Abdominal Stand Inclined Bench Declined Bench Smith Machine T-Bar Machine Dips Stand Weight Plates

Sports Library

The Department maintains its own sports library for students and staff. The collection includes resources intended to support theoretical understanding of sports, rules, training and physical education.

Encyclopaedias Sports Magazines Rule Books Reference Resources Physical Education Material

The sports library complements practical training by giving students access to information related to games, regulations, sports knowledge and physical education.

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Physical Education & Curriculum

Games, sports and physical fitness form an organised part of student life

Games, Sports & Physical Fitness

  • The syllabus for Games, Sports and components of physical fitness is recognised and conducted by the University.
  • Degree College students are required to attend three periods of Games and Sports as per the University ordinance stated in the departmental document.
  • Junior College students are required to attend two periods per week for Games and Sports.
  • Students' skills and physical fitness are assessed through physical efficiency tests and physical training examinations according to prescribed norms.

Sporting Incentive Marks

The departmental document records a University provision for degree college players under which incentive marks are included in the student's mark list depending on the level of participation.

10 Maximum incentive marks mentioned in the source document
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Teams, Tournaments & Coaching

Participation extends from inter-class events to University and State-level competition

Competitive Participation

College teams participate in University and league tournaments at degree level, while Junior College teams participate in Maharashtra State tournaments as described in the departmental information.

Football Basketball Volleyball Table Tennis Badminton Hockey Cross Country Athletics Chess Swimming

Individual Sports & Mass Participation

Students also represent the College in individual sports such as boxing, judo and wrestling. The Department organises inter-class competitions to encourage broad participation.

Boxing Judo Wrestling Cricket Throw Ball Table Tennis Basketball

Regular practice sessions and coaching camps are arranged for games in which College teams participate.

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Recognition & Incentives

Sporting achievement is recognised as an important part of student development

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Public Recognition

Achievements of sports persons are published in the College magazine and newspapers.

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Sports Gear

Sports persons are provided with sports gear during the annual social gathering or Sports Day.

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Felicitation

Prize distribution recognises students with certificates, medals, shields, cups and other honours.

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Career Guidance

Outstanding sportspersons receive information and guidance concerning job opportunities.

A Long Tradition of Sporting Achievement

The departmental records document a sustained history of championship and runner-up performances across football, hockey, athletics, basketball and cross country beginning in 1984. College students have also represented R. T. M. Nagpur University and participated at national level.

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College Sports Achievements — 1984 Onwards

Historical championship and runner-up record documented by the Department

Year Game / Event Position
1984 Football, Athletics Winners
1984 Hockey, Basketball Runners
1985–86 Football, Hockey Winners
1985–86 Athletics Runners
1986–87 Football Winners
1986–87 Hockey, Basketball Runners
1987–88 Athletics Winners
1988–89 Football Winners
1989–90 Basketball Winners
1990–91 Football, Hockey Winners
1991–92 Hockey Winners
1992–93 Hockey Winners
1993–94 Hockey Runners-up
1994–95 Hockey Winners
1994–95 Football Runners-up
1995–96 Cross Country Runners-up
1996–97 Hockey Winners
1996–97 Cross Country, Athletics Runners-up
1997–98 Football, Cross Country, Hockey Winners
1997–98 Athletics Runners-up
1998–99 Hockey Winners
1999–2000 Hockey Winners
2000–01 Cross Country Runners-up
2001–02 Hockey Winners
2001–02 Football Runners
2003–04 Football Runners
2004–05 Football Runners
2006–07 Hockey Runners
2007–18 Hockey Winners
2010–11 Football Winners (DNC)
2014–15 Hockey Runners-up
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Notable Individual & Team Achievements

Selected achievements recorded in the departmental sports records

Year Student / Team Event Level Achievement
2015–16 Mr. Rajesh Govindraj 100 m R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate Gold Medal
2015–16 Mr. Rajesh Govindraj 200 m R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate Gold Medal
2015–16 Mr. Rajesh Govindraj High Jump R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate Gold Medal
2015–16 George Joseph, Bikashtirkey, Kerobinkerketta & Rajesh Govindraj 4 × 100 m Relay R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate Gold Medal
2015–16 George Joseph, Kevin Barretto, Bikashtirkey & Kerobinkerketta 4 × 400 m Relay R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate Bronze Medal
2015–16 Mr. Rajat Khangar Boxing R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate Silver Medal
2015–16 Football Team Football Intercollegiate (V.N.I.T) Runner-Up
2015–16 Hockey Team Hockey R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate 3rd Position
2016–17 Mr. Rajesh Govindraj 100 m R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate Gold Medal
2016–17 Mr. Rajesh Govindraj 200 m R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate Gold Medal
2016–17 Mr. Rajesh Govindraj High Jump R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate Gold Medal
2016–17 Prabin Bara, Sumer Singh, Swapnil Dhone & Rajesh Govindraj 4 × 100 m Relay R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate Silver Medal
2016–17 Hockey Team Hockey R.T.M.N.U. Intercollegiate Runner-Up
2018–19 Ms. Aru Vaishnava Youth State State Level Gold Medal
2018–19 Mr. Rupesh Thakre Boxing University Level Silver Medal
2018–19 Hockey Team Hockey University Level Silver Medal
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R. T. M. Nagpur University Medal Winners

Medal-winning performances recorded in the departmental document

2009–10
Mr. Ravi Babu Bulla Athletics — High Jump
Silver Medal
2009–10
Mr. Anto Vijay Arputha Athletics — Triple Jump
Silver Medal
2010–11
Mr. Ravi Babu Bulla Athletics — High Jump
Gold Medal
2012–13
Mr. Vishwajeet Barapatre Power Lifting
Gold Medal
2013–14
Nelson Lakra, Alfred Minj, Ashit Toppo & Abhishek Minj Athletics — 4 × 400 Relay
Silver Medal
2013–14
Mr. Ashish Ekka Athletics — High Jump
Bronze Medal
2014–15
Alfred Minj, Ashit Toppo, Bikash Tirkey & George Joseph Athletics — 4 × 400 Relay
Bronze Medal
2014–15
Ku. Sara Qureshi Boxing
Gold Medal
2014–15
Ku. Alphiya Sheikh Power Lifting
Gold Medal
2014–15
Mr. Rajat Khangar Boxing
Silver Medal
2014–15
Mr. Raunak Khambalkar Boxing
Bronze Medal
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Students at University & Higher Levels

The departmental record lists students who represented Nagpur University, at Nationals or as record holders

Year Student(s) Game
1983–84 Joaquim Kugur, Basil Kullu Athletics
1984–85 Diago Gama, Pauline Magoha Athletics
1985–86 Debesh Lahiri Football
1988–87 Kuol Atol De Dut Basketball
1989–90 Kuol Atol De Dut Basketball
1991–92 Kuol Atol De Dut Basketball
1992–93 Abraham Akot Basketball
1993–94 Daud Xalxo Hockey
1993–94 Prakash Barla Hockey
1993–94 Sudhir Lakra Hockey
1994–95 Daud Xalxo, Prakash Barla, R.S. Rawat, Sudhir Lakra Hockey
1995–96 Mangal Prasad Beck Hockey
1996–97 Edmond Bara Hockey
1997–98 John Humbrum Athletics
1998–99 Bipin Kumar Kiro Hockey
1999–2000 David Kullu Hockey
1999–2000 Mr. Sunil Kerketta Hockey
1999–2000 Mr. Ajit Tirkey Hockey
1999–2000 Mr. Olesius Soren Football
2001–02 Ku. Zeenat Qureshi Cricket
2002–03 Ku. Tesse Berghese Swimming
2003–04 Ku. Tesse Berghese Swimming
2003–04 Ku. Meenal Dorlikor Swimming
2004–05 Ku. Smita Nampalliwar Cricket
2005–06 Ku. Smita Nampalliwar Cricket
2005–06 Mr. Pankaj Singh Badminton
2006–07 Ku. Smita Nampalliwar Cricket
2007–08 Ku. Julia White Football
2008–09 Ku. Julia White Football
2008–09 Mr. Like Nire Boxing
2009–10 Mr. Like Nire Boxing
2014–15 Mr. Sushanto Xalxo Hockey
2014–15 Ku. Damini Prakash Football
2014–15 Ku. Sara Qureshi Boxing
2014–15 Ku. Alphiya Sheikh Power Lifting
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Junior College Sporting Achievement

Early competitive success and school-level football representation

Year Competition Position
2013–14 U-17 Subroto Mukherjee Cup Football Winners
2014–15 U-17 Subroto Mukherjee Cup Football Winners
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Faculty Contribution to Sports Administration

Physical Education extends beyond campus through professional and University-level engagement

Department

Department Leadership

Sports Teacher:
Dr. Edgar Mackenzie

University & Sports Bodies

The departmental record notes faculty participation in University-level sports administration through roles such as:

  • Games Selection Committee
  • Local Enquiry Committee
  • Programme Committee of Games
  • Board of Physical Education, R.T.M. Nagpur University
  • Organising committees of other sports and games organisations

The document records membership of a faculty member on the Board of Physical Education of R.T.M. Nagpur University for more than eight years.

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Sport as a Culture of Student Development

Participation builds confidence, discipline and community

Discipline

Regular practice, fitness routines and adherence to rules develop discipline and personal responsibility.

Teamwork

Team games encourage communication, cooperation, leadership and collective responsibility.

Resilience

Competition provides students with experience of challenge, performance pressure, success, setback and perseverance.

Leadership

Sporting participation provides opportunities to organise, lead teams, make decisions and take responsibility.

Fitness

Physical education develops awareness of health, strength, conditioning and physical well-being.

Representation

College teams and individual athletes carry the SFS name into University, State and higher-level competitions.

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Sports Gallery

A visual record of sporting activity, facilities and achievements at SFS College

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Where Participation Becomes Achievement

The sporting tradition of St. Francis De Sales College is built on participation, training, competition and opportunity. From daily physical education and inter-class events to University tournaments, State-level participation and individual achievement, sport remains an integral part of the College's educational environment.

The Department of Physical Education continues to provide spaces, equipment, coaching and encouragement that allow students to discover their abilities, challenge themselves and represent the institution with pride.

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