2005 hrs
1952 hrs
Finally the first points of the second quarter. BITS Pilani leading 12-6.
1950 hrs
No points scored in the second half yet. The teams seem strangely afraid of attacking each other.
1949 hrs
DOPY seems to be half asleep, though it hasn't stopped one of them from coming and asking us for our snaps. And we, always glad to look like proper journalists, are only so happy to oblige.
Meanwhile, the second half has started.
1946 hrs
BITS finally manages to halt the 6-0 scoring run of Indraprastha. The match is still a bit jittery at the moment. And there the whistle and the team make their way to the sidelines at the end of the first half
Current score: BITS Pilani leading 10-6.
Meanwhile, the guys from IPS Academy, Indore, who arrived just an hour ago and are at BITS for the first time, say, "The fest has been glamorized very well. And it's like a open national tournament."
1942 hrs
Where is DOPY? Their usual cheer isn't cheerful enough. Seems like the lack of competition has put them off. The BITS team though is doing slightly better...in fact much better. As I type this, Indraprastha seems to be fighting back. Commentator's jinx maybe??
Score: BITS leading 8-6.
1940 hrs
And the whistle has gone, and the match has started. There seems to be quite some confusion regarding the jerseys won by both teams. Both are in red vests and black shorts. Though the BITS team has quite a bit of black on their vests. The audience already seems to be into the game. And as BITS begins the scoring with two points, a huge cheer goes up from the crowd. Both teams seem to have started well defensively. Lots of rebounds and steals going through. But it seems that the BITS team is starting to turn it on offensively as they establish an early lead.
Current score: 8-2 BITS Pilani is leading.
1935 hrs
The teams are now greeting the Vice-Chancellor of BITS Prof L.K. Maheshwari. Surely, words of encouragement being said there.
1932 hrs
The great cheerleading rivalry between DOPY and Maharashtra Mandal (MAMA) hasn't come to the fore yet, although there are many DOPY members visible, doing their usual bit - taking snaps and generally getting in the way of people. MAMA seems to have given up on their claim though, the members don't seem visible as a group.
And with that the whistle has gone. The warm-up time is over. As the teams go into a huddle, the audience waits with bated breath for the action to start.
1927 hrs
BOSM is kicking off with an inaugural friendly Basketball match BITS Pilani boys and Indraprastha College, Delhi. Like every year, with basketball usually being the most watched sport, the stands are full. As the teams run on to the court and start warming up, they are greeted by huge cheers from the stands - people who just can't wait for the action to start.
And the match is over...BITS Pilani has won 18-8. Brilliant performance by the BITS Baski boys.
Stands are now gradually emptying. The Chief Guest too has just left, while the basketball court has been hijacked by random people who were inspired by the match and now want to play.
Meanwhile, great news for all of you who are in Pilani tomorrow. We just received confirmation from Mr G.K.Pillai, the Chairman cum Managing Director of Heavy Engineering Corporation, BITS alumnus of 1968 batch. He is on his way to Pilani and will be participating in the Panel Discussion tomorrow at 5 pm on Basketball court. The topic is "Revitalizing Sports in India - Campus Involvement and Policy Changes".
More on the panel discussion a little later.
Meanwhile, as the lights dim upon the basketball court, the centre of attention now is the Domino's stall. So, we will have a small break in the BEP updates. Keep reading.
P.S. For those who are wondering, it's 120 bucks a pizza.
P.P.S. Request from BITS Powerlifting team: "It's going to be one of the most impressive events this BOSM. It is at 6.30 pm tomorrow (11th September) at SAC Amphitheatre."
A First Yearite: "I have no clue what to do next. I am zonked and confused."
Stands are now gradually emptying. The Chief Guest too has just left, while the basketball court has been hijacked by random people who were inspired by the match and now want to play.
Meanwhile, great news for all of you who are in Pilani tomorrow. We just received confirmation from Mr G.K.Pillai, the Chairman cum Managing Director of Heavy Engineering Corporation, BITS alumnus of 1968 batch. He is on his way to Pilani and will be participating in the Panel Discussion tomorrow at 5 pm on Basketball court. The topic is "Revitalizing Sports in India - Campus Involvement and Policy Changes".
More on the panel discussion a little later.
Meanwhile, as the lights dim upon the basketball court, the centre of attention now is the Domino's stall. So, we will have a small break in the BEP updates. Keep reading.
P.S. For those who are wondering, it's 120 bucks a pizza.
P.P.S. Request from BITS Powerlifting team: "It's going to be one of the most impressive events this BOSM. It is at 6.30 pm tomorrow (11th September) at SAC Amphitheatre."
A First Yearite: "I have no clue what to do next. I am zonked and confused."
1952 hrs
Finally the first points of the second quarter. BITS Pilani leading 12-6.
1950 hrs
No points scored in the second half yet. The teams seem strangely afraid of attacking each other.
1949 hrs
DOPY seems to be half asleep, though it hasn't stopped one of them from coming and asking us for our snaps. And we, always glad to look like proper journalists, are only so happy to oblige.
Meanwhile, the second half has started.
1946 hrs
BITS finally manages to halt the 6-0 scoring run of Indraprastha. The match is still a bit jittery at the moment. And there the whistle and the team make their way to the sidelines at the end of the first half
Current score: BITS Pilani leading 10-6.
Meanwhile, the guys from IPS Academy, Indore, who arrived just an hour ago and are at BITS for the first time, say, "The fest has been glamorized very well. And it's like a open national tournament."
1942 hrs
Where is DOPY? Their usual cheer isn't cheerful enough. Seems like the lack of competition has put them off. The BITS team though is doing slightly better...in fact much better. As I type this, Indraprastha seems to be fighting back. Commentator's jinx maybe??
Score: BITS leading 8-6.
1940 hrs
And the whistle has gone, and the match has started. There seems to be quite some confusion regarding the jerseys won by both teams. Both are in red vests and black shorts. Though the BITS team has quite a bit of black on their vests. The audience already seems to be into the game. And as BITS begins the scoring with two points, a huge cheer goes up from the crowd. Both teams seem to have started well defensively. Lots of rebounds and steals going through. But it seems that the BITS team is starting to turn it on offensively as they establish an early lead.
Current score: 8-2 BITS Pilani is leading.
1935 hrs
The teams are now greeting the Vice-Chancellor of BITS Prof L.K. Maheshwari. Surely, words of encouragement being said there.
1932 hrs
The great cheerleading rivalry between DOPY and Maharashtra Mandal (MAMA) hasn't come to the fore yet, although there are many DOPY members visible, doing their usual bit - taking snaps and generally getting in the way of people. MAMA seems to have given up on their claim though, the members don't seem visible as a group.
And with that the whistle has gone. The warm-up time is over. As the teams go into a huddle, the audience waits with bated breath for the action to start.
1927 hrs
BOSM is kicking off with an inaugural friendly Basketball match BITS Pilani boys and Indraprastha College, Delhi. Like every year, with basketball usually being the most watched sport, the stands are full. As the teams run on to the court and start warming up, they are greeted by huge cheers from the stands - people who just can't wait for the action to start.
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