In-house Badminton Tournament Showcases Passion and Play

In a spirited move to promote mental and physical wellbeing among students and staff, the One Day In-house Badminton Tournament was successfully held on May 17, drawing badminton enthusiasts from different cohorts across the college. The event aimed to foster unity, reduce academic stress, and build a vibrant sporting culture on campus.

Organised by Thinley Wangchuk, MEd History Programme Leader and an avid badminton enthusiast, the tournament focused on bringing together faculty, staff, and students during one of the most demanding periods of the academic year. “We look forward to more people joining to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of everyone in the college while building a vibrant badminton community inspired by the spirit of the Olympics,” said Thinley.

Supported by both teaching and non-teaching staff, the tournament welcomed players based on interest and skill, making it inclusive and accessible. However, Thinley acknowledged some challenges. “It’s popular, but students are not taking part,” he said, referring to the low participation from the Bachelor of Education Secondary programme. “We’re hoping to bring in more participants in the future, especially from B.Ed”

Karma Chophel, a postgraduate student in economics and one of the players, shared his excitement about the format and spirit of the competition. “I’ve taken part in such competitions before, but this one is different since it’s initiated by the club,” he said.

He also highlighted the inclusive nature of the event: “This tournament accepts students with different categories, which makes it more fun.” Karma encouraged his peers to join future events. “I want to suggest more B.Ed students to be confident in taking part since they have lost touch in playing badminton. So I urge them to come forward.”

Reflecting on the personal benefits, Karma added, “This competition is very refreshing, and it helps me in maintaining my stress level as my focus is on the game rather than other stressful academic burdens.”

With strong support and positive feedback, organisers hope the tournament will continue every semester, encouraging greater participation and strengthening the sense of community across the college.