Combat Sports championship on National Sports Day

FROM 29 Aug 2025 TO 29 Aug 2025

Venue : Old Mess (Food Court), Manipal University Jaipur @

The Martial Arts & Self Defence Club (MASDC), Manipal University Jaipur, organized Combat Sports championship on 29th August 2025 as part of National Sports Day celebrations.

National Sports Day is celebrated annually across India to honour the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand Singh, one of the greatest hockey players in history. This day is a reminder of the importance of sports in fostering unity, discipline, and fitness.

At MUJ, National Sports Day is marked every year with innovative events that highlight different aspects of sports and fitness. This year’s event, Combat Sports championship on National Sports Day Event-2025, focused on combat sports and martial arts, presenting the strength, discipline, and self-defence skills of MUJ students.

The event began with a welcome note and introduction to the significance of National Sports Day. Mr. Sanjeev Sharma (Sports Officer, MUJ) encouraged students to take inspiration from Major Dhyan Chand’s life and to remain committed to sports and fitness.

The demonstrations by MASDC athletes followed in the sequence:

Taekwondo – Kicking techniques and self-defence stances.
Boxing – Speed, footwork, and sparring drills.
Kickboxing – Combination of punches and kicks for combat fitness.
Karate – Traditional kata and defensive moves.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) – Grappling, striking, and full-contact demonstration.

The energy and enthusiasm of the participants electrified the venue. The audience responded with loud cheers, appreciating the discipline, technique, and strength of the performers.