The Gymkhana
While academic excellence has been the main goal of our educational efforts, for the last 121 years, the participation and performance in sports, cultural activities, extra-curricular activities and military training, have also received due and minute attention of the authorities of the college.
There is a Chandavarkar Gymkhana Pavilion to south side of the ground. The college has large playing fields, which meet the requirements of all outdoor games. Facilities for indoor games are also provided. The number of boys and girls, who have benefited from these sports facilities, is indeed very large. This has enabled the college to build a strong foundation for sports and a sporting tradition, which has produced outstanding sportsmen in different games, many of whom have brought great distinction to the college and to themselves, at the national and the international level.
Sports infrastucture:
Ø Gymkhana Office
Ø 2 large sports grounds for cricket, football, hockey, athletics and Indian games
Ø Table tennis hall
Ø 6 tennis courts
Ø 2 badminton halls
Ø 2 basketball court
Ø Gymnasium
Ø Judo Hall
A) Outdoor Games: One large ground, referred to as the main ground (ground no. 1) and a relatively smaller ground (ground no. 2) are situated on the western side of the campus at the base of the Fergusson College hill.
1. Cricket: Cricket is played on the main ground and has a matting wicket. The ground has excellent natural drainage, which enables matches to be played even during the rainy season.
2. Football and Hockey: These games are also played on the main ground without encroaching on the cricket pitch as the ground is large enough to accommodate all these games.
3. Softball: This game is also played on the main ground.
4. Basketball courts: Two standard size basketball courts to the east of the main ground have been recently re-surfaced with asphalt under expert supervision. It is planned to fix floodlights so that tournaments can be conducted in the late evenings also.
5. Volleyball: There are two volleyball courts on ground no 2,one each for girls and boys.
6. Tennis Courts: The college has 7 top quality clay courts on the eastern side of the campus near the botanical gardens. Well-qualified coaches impart training to the students and others. Facilities include changing rooms and toilets for girls and boys, adjacent to the courts.
7. Hand Ball: Handball is played on the court on ground no 2.
8. Athletics: A running track of 400 mts. is provided on the main ground. It is used for practice, and training for various races and intercollegiate competitions. Shot Put, Discus throw, Hurdles; Hammer and Javellian throw, Long jump and High jump events take place on the main ground.
Indian Games:
9. Kabbadi: There are two kabbadi courts for girls and boys on ground no 2.
10. Kho-Kho: This court is also on ground no 2.
11. Mallakhamb: Mallakhamb is practiced on ground no. 2 with the installation of Mallakhamb and Rope whenever needed.
B) Indoor Games:
1. Badminton: Two badminton halls are available for the students. One is situated in the ladies hostel exclusively for girls and the other is in a hall near the college canteen, which is open to all students. Both these halls have been renovated recently.
2. Table Tennis: Three tables are provided for the students.
3. Boxing: A boxing ring for training and practice is provided in the gymnasium.
4. Wrestling and Judo: Mats are provided for wrestling and judo in the gymnasium building.
5. Carrom and Chess: Boards for these games are provided to students in the badminton hall.
6. Gymnasium:A well-equipped gymnasium is ready with facilities for weight lifting, power lifting, bodybuilding facility, Roman Ring and Double bar.
7. Yoga: Yoga is practiced in the hall adjacent to the gymnasium.
A well furnished office for day to day administration of the gymkhana activities viz. sports, cultural activities, issuing bonafide certificates, concession forms for local trains, long distance railway journey, bus transport and also for domestic and international flights for students.