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A basketball player swats a ball away during a match, 1999

A basketball player swats a ball away during a match, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

Captured during the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet, this image portrays a scene from a basketball match played between two IITs. The match was played at the Open Air Theatre (OAT). We are not sure which IITs took part in this match, nor do we know who the students in the image are. The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

At the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet, 1999

At the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This image was captured at IIT Madras. The Institute hosted the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet this year. We can observe Prof. R. Natarajan (Director) standing second from left. The other persons in the image are yet to be identified. The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

A student takes a free throw attempt during a basketball match, 1999

A student takes a free throw attempt during a basketball match, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

Taken during the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet, this image depicts a match being played between two teams at the Open Air Theatre (OAT). The students in the image are yet to be identified. The OAT was used for multiple purposes. To quote a news report from The Hindu, "Highlighting the importance of the then newly-constructed OAT, IIT-M's first director, Prof B Sengupto, was quoted as saying, "The stage is for group acting, folk dances, acrobatics, and games like basketball, volleyball, badminton and tennis. It has been provided with illumination for conducting these games at night." The…

A photograph taken during a volleyball match, 1999

A photograph taken during a volleyball match, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This image was captured during the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet. IIT Madras hosted this meet and also won the General Championship. They were the overall winners and did exceptionally well. According to the Annual Report of IIT Madras, 1999, IIT Madras bagged bronze in the volleyball tournament.  The students in this image are yet to be identified. The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

A volleyball match at IIT Madras, 1999

A volleyball match at IIT Madras, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This image was captured during the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet at IIT Madras. It features two teams taking part in a volleyball match. The persons in the image are yet to be identified. IIT Madras, who hosted the meet, won bronze in the volleyball tournament. The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

A tennis player at IIT Madras, 1999

A tennis player at IIT Madras, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This image was captured during the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet at IIT Madras. It was taken at the tennis courts of the Institute. According to the Annual Report of IIT Madras from the year 1999, the hosts won gold in tennis while also claiming the General Championship trophy. We are yet to identify the tennis player in the image.  The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

A gentleman addresses the audience at IIT Madras, 1999

A gentleman addresses the audience at IIT Madras, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This image was captured during the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet. The gentleman in the photograph is yet to be identified. The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

A tennis player follows through after hitting a ball, 1999

A tennis player follows through after hitting a ball, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This image was captured during the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet which was held at IIT Madras. According to the Annual Report of IIT Madras, 1999, IIT Madras won silver in tennis at the event. We are not sure who the student in the photograph is.  The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

At the prize distribution ceremony, 1999

At the prize distribution ceremony, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This image was captured at the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet. The persons in the image are yet to be identified. The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

Hurdling down the track, 1999

Hurdling down the track, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This image was captured during a hurdle race at the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet at IIT Madras. The athletes in the photograph are yet to be identified. The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

Prof. B. Viswanathan addresses the audience at the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet, 1999

Prof. B. Viswanathan addresses the audience at the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet, 1999
  • Photographs

Prof. B. Viswanathan was the Dean of Students for the Institute during this time. Here, he is photographed addressing the audience during the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet. This edition of the meet took place at IIT Madras. The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

At a hammer throw event, 1999

At a hammer throw event, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This image was captured during the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet. The student in the image is yet to be identified.  The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

Outside the Student Activities Centre with the General Championship trophy, 1999

Outside the Student Activities Centre with the General Championship trophy, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This photograph was taken at the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet, which IIT Madras both hosted and won. The image features Prof. B. Viswanathan, the Dean of Students (seated third from the left), and IIT Madras Director, Prof. R. Natarajan (seated fourth from the left). The General Championship trophy can be seen in the centre among other trophies. We haven't identified the remaining trophies yet. From the Annual Report of IIT Madras, 1999, we know that IIT Madras had also won gold in the following events: athletics, badminton, basketball, hockey, table tennis and water polo. IITM bagged silver in…

At a discus throw event, 1999

At a discus throw event, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This image was captured during the discus throw event for women. This edition of the Inter-IIT Sports Meet was held at IIT Madras. While the IIT Madras men bagged the General Championship, the women's championship was bagged by IIT Kharagpur. The student in the photograph is yet to be identified. The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

A football match in progress, 1999

A football match in progress, 1999
  • Photographs , 1990s

This image was captured during the 35th Inter-IIT Sports Meet at IIT Madras. We are yet to identify the persons in the photograph.  The Heritage Centre would be grateful to receive more information regarding this photograph. This section will be updated when we receive more details.

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