Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology (HICET) emerged victorious by winning the championship title in the Anna University Zone 10 Inter-Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology from October 5 to 6, 2026.
A total of 13 teams representing various engineering colleges participated in the tournament, competing with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
In the first semi-final match, the college faced Nehru Institute of Engineering and secured a convincing victory with a score of 41–22, thereby qualifying for the final. In the second semi-final, Sri Eshwar College of Engineering defeated Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology with a score of 42–33 to secure their place in the final.
The final match witnessed an intense contest between Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology and Sri Eshwar College of Engineering. Demonstrating excellent coordination, tactical execution, teamwork and determination, the HICET team delivered an impressive performance and emerged as champions by defeating Sri Eshwar College of Engineering with a final score of 54–48.
The Principal of Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology distributed prizes to the winning and other position-holding teams, appreciating their performances in the tournament.
“The championship victory highlights the sporting excellence, dedication and competitive spirit of the students of Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology.
The achievement also reflects the institution’s continued encouragement of sports and extracurricular activities alongside academic excellence,” shared HICET in a press release.
