Matribhumi Samachar English
Hyderabad, February 9th, 2026: IHM Hyderabad – the premier Central Government Hotel Management Institute; hosted the Yamuna Ranga Rao Trophy 2026, the Hotel Management Inter-College Indoor Sports Tournament, today at the Institute premises in DD Colony, Vidyanagar. The annual sports event was part of the Food Fest celebrations hosted at the Institute and sponsored by Canara Bank. It drew spirited participation from hospitality institutes across the region, transforming the campus into a hub of energy, enthusiasm, and sporting excellence.
The tournament featured a range of engaging indoor events including Chess, Carrom (Singles & Doubles), Table Tennis, and Arm Wrestling, fostering a spirit of healthy competition, teamwork, and sportsmanship among students. The high energy and camaraderie added vibrancy and enthusiasm to the campus.
Yamuna Ranga Rao Trophy 2026 – Winners details:
Carrom (Singles)
Winner: Shiva, IIHM
Runner up: Anurag Gautam, IHM-Hyderabad
Carrom (Doubles)
Winners: Kiran & Shiva Kumar, IIHM
Runner up: Anurag & Sajid, IHM-Hyderabad
Chess
Winner: Vaishnavi, Regency College of Hotel Management
Runner Up: Pranith, CAI
Table Tennis
Winner: Swastik Gupta, IHM-Hyderabad
Runner Up: Vivek Rao, IHM-Hyderabad
Arm Wrestling
Winner: Siddhant Mishra, IHM-Hyderabad
Runner: Tenzin Samten, CAI
Speaking on the occasion Mr Sanjay K. Thakur, Principal, IHM-Hyderabad; said, the tournament underscored the importance of holistic student development, complementing academic and professional learning with physical fitness and mental agility. Through initiatives such as the Food Fest, inter-collegiate competitions, and sports tournaments, IHM Hyderabad reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing professional excellence, creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and all-round development, with valuable support from industry and institutional partners such as Canara Bank.
