The hosts proudly hoist the General Championship trophy at the Eighth Inter-IIT Sports Meet, 1970

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Institute Events , Sports , Student Activities

The Eighth Inter-IIT Sports Meet was held at IIT Madras from 28-31 December. In a Campastimes report from February 1971, it is mentioned that Mr. H. V. R. Iengar (Chairman, Board of Governors) presided over the closing ceremony while Mrs. Iengar gave away the prizes.

The overall winner was the host, IIT Madras who claimed 68 points, while IIT Kanpur came in second with 40 points. IIT Delhi. Kharagpur and Bombay tied for third place with 24 points apiece. It was IIT Madras’ first ever win at the Inter-IIT Sports Meet. They had not won a championship prior to this.

Seen in the photograph is Mrs. Iengar (in saree). The other persons are yet to be identified.

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

Eighth Inter-IIT Sports Meet, Valedictory Function, 1970

Photograph ID:

001/0247/IMG_0147

Album ID:

0247

Date:

31 December 1970

Place:

Stadium

Photographer:

C. Gourishankar (1936-2002). A geologist by qualification, Gourishankar started his career as a photographer after working for many years with the Geological Survey of India. In everything that he did, Gourishankar strove to achieve flawlessness and impeccable quality. Thus his photography too was characterised by this drive for perfection. Every photograph that Gourishankar took was meticulously planned and shot and printed with diligence and patience. Gourishankar carried out most of the official photography at IIT Madras in the 1960s.

Event:

Eighth Inter-IIT Sports Meet