Sports for Excellence CUTM
The Department of Sports at Centurion University of Technology and Management is dedicated to promoting physical fitness, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship among students. The department provides students with opportunities to participate in a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports activities while encouraging a healthy balance between academics and athletics.
Through regular coaching, tournaments, and practice sessions, students are motivated to develop their skills and competitive spirit. The department actively organizes and participates in inter-school, inter-campus, district, state, and national-level sporting events throughout the academic session.
With continuous support from the university administration, modern sports facilities, and experienced mentors, the Department of Sports plays an important role in nurturing young talent and fostering holistic student development.
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Students from all seven campuses across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh compete together, creating a vibrant platform for unity, sportsmanship, and athletic excellence.
Centurion University provides excellent sports infrastructure and facilities to encourage students towards physical fitness, professional training, and competitive sports participation. The university has well-maintained playgrounds and courts for a wide range of sports.
The sports infrastructure is designed to support both practice sessions and large-scale tournaments conducted at inter-campus and inter-university levels.
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The Department of Sports successfully organized and participated in various major sports events with enthusiastic involvement from students across different schools and campuses. These events provided a platform for students to showcase their talent, teamwork, leadership, and competitive spirit.
Flagship Tournament
Centurion Cup
The university's own flagship sporting event, witnessing enthusiastic participation from students across different universities across India.
Volleyball team with trophy
Volleyball Women's
Volleyball Men's
Cricket Official welcome ceremony on the field
Basketball Women's match in action
All Odisha Inter University Sports Championship 2026 Kabaddi champions
Intra-Campus
Intra Campus Sports Meet
The Intra Campus Sports Championship brought together students from all seven campuses for cricket, football, volleyball, basketball, kabaddi, badminton, athletics, chess, and table tennis.
Weightlifting competition at Centurion University gym
Cricket team warm-up on the field
Basketball match under floodlights
Fencing winner declared at University Sports Meet 2K23
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Centurion Premier League (CPL)
The flagship cricket tournament of CUTM, conducted in a professional format using white leather balls. Open to both students and staff members.
CPL Champions with the Trophy
Kautilya Mavericks vs Hirakud Hawks Final
CPL Team Captains with the Championship Trophy
Trophy Presentation Ceremony
National Level
Australian Football League (AFL)
CUTM organized the AFL National Level Tournament with teams representing different states across the country, promoting international sports culture.
Odisha team in action during the AFL National Championship
Teams exchange sportsmanship greetings after the match
Player felicitation at the AFL India NC25 National Championship
Champions celebration AFL India NC25 hosted at Centurion University
AFL India NC25 match action at Centurion University
Players compete for the ball AFL India NC25
President CUTM with Sports & Youth Services Minister of Odisha, Mr. Suryabansi Suraj AFL India NC25 inauguration
Students of Centurion University actively participated in the All India University Games, competing against universities from different parts of the country. The teams showcased exceptional talent, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship at the national level.
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CUTM Badminton Men's team at East Zone Inter University Tournament 2025-26
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CUTM Cricket Men's team at the All India University Games
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Tennis (Men's)
CUTM Tennis Men's team at Aryabhatta campus
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CUTM Volleyball Men's team
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CUTM Kabaddi Men's team
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CUTM Kho Kho Men's team at East Zone Inter University Kho-Kho Tournament 2025-26
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CUTM Basketball Men's team
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East Zone Inter University Badminton Tournament 2025-26 Women's team
The Department of Sports actively promotes indigenous and traditional sports with the objective of preserving India's rich cultural and sporting heritage while encouraging students to participate in grassroots-level physical activities.
Along with modern sports, the department successfully organized various traditional games and competitions with enthusiastic participation from students across different campuses.
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Malkhamb, Tug of War & traditional spinning top competitions
Training of Master Trainers on Native & Indigenous Sports of India Jan 2026
Programme on Native & Indigenous Sports Championship 2026 organised by Dept. of Sports, CUTM (1623 March 2026)
Students exploring traditional Indian board games during the indigenous sports workshop
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Cultural Significance
These traditional sports events helped students understand the importance of Indian traditional games, physical fitness, balance, agility, teamwork, and discipline contributing towards promoting inclusiveness, cultural values, and holistic development.
