Inauguration of Rotary Club of Berhampur’s 3×3 Basketball Tournaments
Odishabarta
Berhampur,17/09/23: This evening, the Rotary Club of Berhampur proudly inaugurated the 3×3 Basketball Tournament as part of their Youth Activities 2023 initiative. The tournament was graced by the presence of Dr. Saravana Vivek M, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Berhampur, who served as the Chief Guest.
Dr. Saravana Vivek enthusiastically commended the players for their participation in this exciting new format of basketball and extended his best wishes to all the participants. The event’s inaugural function was presided over by the President of the Rotary Club of Berhampur, Mr. Pradyumna Bishoyi. The Director of Youth Services, Mr. G.V. Ram, introduced the Chief Guest, and Secretary Madhusmita Sahu also shared the stage. Mr. Ashok Kumar Sahu, Secretary of the Odisha Basketball Association, delivered remarks during the ceremony.
An impressive total of 56 teams hailing from various schools, colleges, and clubs are participating in this tournament. The teams represent institutions such as Sankalap Senior Secondary School, Kendriya Vidyalaya Berhampur, Kendriya Vidyalaya Golabandha, De Paul School, City College, Gyan Vikash, St. Xavier’s High School, City High School, Gurukul, Guru Nanak, Sri Saraswati Sisu Vidya Mandir, Queen of the Mission High School, DAV Public School, Modern Youth Club, Army Public School, ACS OSCOM, Gyan Vikas Residential School, Berhampur Basketball Club, Sports Hostel Berhampur, and many others. The teams have been categorized into “Under 15 Boys,” “Under 15 Girls,” “Under 19 Boys,” and “Under 19 Girls.”
Despite the rain causing a delay, the event officially commenced at 3:15 PM and is expected to continue well into the night.
The Rotary Club of Berhampur is actively observing “Youth Activities 2023” and has organized a series of events to engage and empower the youth of Ganjam District.
