First-Ever Volleyball Tournament at IMA Bareilly, Chandralok Challengers Crowned Champions

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Bareilly made history by organizing its first-ever Volleyball Tournament at the IMA Farm, Dohra Road, where more than 150 doctors participated with great enthusiasm.

The league matches began at 8 AM, with the men’s teams divided into two pools. After thrilling contests, four teams reached the semifinals. The grand finale was a nail-biting encounter, where Chandralok Challengers, led by Dr. Himanshu Agarwal, showcased excellent coordination and teamwork to defeat Bareilly MRI Tigers and claim the maiden title.

In the children’s category, Rising Kids, guided by Dr. Arshad Ali and Dr. Shahid Ali, triumphed over Neuro Kids. Meanwhile, in the women’s division, Dr. Megha Tandon’s team delivered a stellar performance to secure the championship.

Several senior dignitaries, including Dr. Vinod Pagarani (Past President), Dr. Parmendra Maheshwari (Sports Chairman), Dr. Ratanpal Singh (Secretary), Dr. Shivam Kamthan (Treasurer), Dr. R.K. Singh (President), Dr. Rajeev Goel, and Dr. Atul Srivastava, graced the occasion. They encouraged the players and presented trophies, medals, and awards to the winners.

Notable teams included Bareilly MRI Tigers (Dr. Manish Goel), SR Warriors (Dr. Ratanpal Singh), R.K. Smashers (Dr. Sumit Mehra), Bareilly Neuro Titans (Dr. Mohit Gupta), Manoj Chest Goldens (Dr. Manoj Agarwal), Navakis (Dr. Karmendra Singh), Chandralok Challengers (Dr. Himanshu Agarwal), and Pratap Eagles (Dr. Virendra Pratap). In the children’s category, Neuro Kids (Dr. Shashank) and Rising Kids, while in the women’s section, DG Hospital Team (Dr. Geeta Gangwar) and Dr. Megha Tandon’s team stood out.

The Man of the Match honors went to Dr. R.P. Singh and Dr. Anil Gangwar in the semifinals, and Dr. Ankit Gupta in the final. In the children’s games, Shreyansh Gangwar from Dr. Arshad’s team was awarded, while in the women’s category, Dr. Ola Saxena earned the title.

The tournament was not just about competition but also carried a larger message: if doctors can take time out of their busy schedules to play and stay active, society too should embrace outdoor games and sports for a healthier lifestyle. Despite the scorching heat and age challenges, the doctors’ enthusiasm and sportsmanship were truly commendable.

This landmark event has written a new chapter in IMA Bareilly’s history, paving the way for more such initiatives that will strengthen sportsmanship and health awareness among doctors and the community alike.

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