SIMATS Trophy 2025: Over 4,500 Students Compete in Mega Regional Sports Tournament in Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | 28^th July 2025: In a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship and youth talent, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) successfully hosted the SIMATS Trophy 2025, a major Chennai Regional Level Inter-School Sports Competition. Held at the state-of-the-art SIMATS Sports Complex, the event attracted over 4,500 students from 100+ schools across Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Thiruvallur districts.

Multi-Sport Extravaganza for School Athletes

The SIMATS Trophy 2025 featured a dynamic lineup of indoor and outdoor sports, including:

• Team Sports: Football, Volleyball, Throwball, Kho-Kho
• Track & Field Events: 100m, 400m, and 800m races, Long Jump, Shot Put, and the 4x100m Relay

Students competed in three categories – Juniors, Seniors, and Super Seniors – showcasing exceptional athletic skill and team spirit throughout the day-long event.

Leadership and Esteemed Guests

The event was organized under the inspiring leadership of Dr. N.M. Veeraiyan, Founder and Chancellor of SIMATS. The grand inaugural ceremony was honored by:

• Dr. S.N. Udheyakumar – Chief Coach, Asian Archery Team; Founder, DOXA Sports Management Pvt. Ltd. & Eagle Archery Academy
• Mr. A. Manoharan – International Volleyball Player

Key supporters of the event included:

• Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy, Pro-Chancellor, SIMATS
• Dr. Ramya Deepak, Director, SIMATS Engineering
• Prof. Dr. S. Suresh Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, SIMATS
• Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Pro-Vice Chancellor, SIMATS

Valedictory Ceremony and Honors

The valedictory ceremony was graced by Ms. E. Christy Elena, international hockey medalist, who presided over the prize distribution. Winners received:

• The SIMATS Trophy 2025 for category-wise champions
• “School with Maximum Participation” Award
• The prestigious “Overall SIMATS Trophy” for the best-performing school

All individual winners were awarded medals and certificates, recognizing their dedication and competitive excellence.

Road to State-Level Competitions

Victorious students from this regional-level championship will now represent their schools in the SIMATS State-Level Sports Competitions, continuing their journey of athletic excellence under the SIMATS banner.