Live!! Basketball (Boys) Final : BITS Pilani v/s LNIPE Gwalior

1950 hrs
AND IT’S ALL OVER!!!! LNIPE HAVE GOT THE BASKETBALL GOLD. Final score: 68-42 to LNIPE. Valiant effort by the BITSians but in the end , LNIPE were too good. Still, silver is a decent enough return. And with that, BOSM matches are over…
1948 hrs
Some wonderful skill from LNIPE…That would be counted as showing off in some places. They are pulling out of sight now. 68-42 to BITS and the errors have crept into the BITSians’ game.
1947 hrs
Schadenfreude is the best kind of pleasure it seems. Meanwhile, Antonio makes an awesome play. BITS trails 60-40.
1946 hrs
I think the fate of the match was decided the moment LNIPE successfully snuffed out Antonio’s playmaking threat. He has been absolutely ineffective in the second half. But that doesn’t take anything away from an awesome tournament he has had.
1945 hrs
CHAAR CHAWWANI THAALI MEIN!! DY PATIL NAALI MEIN!!! Some unresolved tension I see between the BITSian and the DY Patil camps.
1944 hrs
SABSE PYAARI LADKI KAUN?? KAARI KAARI… Is that another nickname for someone we know.
1943 hrs
The game now has the look of a done-and-dusted affair. LNIPE seems quite content to play it around and show off their skills. BITS seem tired. Score: 60-37 in LNIPE’s favour.
1942 hrs
Latest score: 58-37 to LNIPE. Surely, 21 points is too huge a margin for BITS to pull back.
1941 hrs
I think we can all agree that LNIPE have just too good a team. But credit to the BITSians. They have been awesome. Lathi sinks another two to make it 53-37. Is he the only one scoring?
1939 hrs
LNIPE is the first to 50. BITS trails 50-33. And there is a free throw coming up. No 4 from LNIPE sinks it. 51-33 to BITS. On the other side of the court, Lathi drives unopposed to the basket to score. 53-35 in LNIPE’s favour.
1938 hrs
Manav hits a two. 48-33 to LNIPE.
1937 hrs
All the outsti teams have united against BITS…Wonder how appreciation turns to bitterness in four days…Is it the fact that BITS has walked away with a handsome haul of medals on the back of brilliant performances by its sportspersons??
1934 hrs
Akshay has come on for Ankeet and not Manav. Score is 47-31 in LNIPE’s favour. LNIPE’s superior fitness and pace is taking a toll on the BITSians’ valiant performance. It’s going to take a miracle to get back from here. LNIPE no 12 sinks in one of his free throws to make it 48-31.
1933 hrs
Manav has now been replaced by Akshay. Lathi pulls two points back for BITS. 43-31 to LNIPE.
1932 hrs
Another two for LNIPE…They are blowing BITS away. 43-29 to LNIPE. Come on, it’s time for a timeout.
1930 hrs
The LNIPE defense has succeeded in completely snuffing out Antonio’s playmaking threat. Mowgli seems to have turned it on. Another two for him. LNIPE leads 41-29.
1929 hrs
Was that an alley hoop attempt? Meanwhile, the chants are getting quite nasty now.
1928 hrs
Mowgli sinks in a three right after the timeout. LNIPE leads 39-29. Can BITS overturn the double-digit lead?
1927 hrs
The crowd is regaining its earlier boisterousness as it bids to coax the last drops of efforts out of the BITSian team. As the teams go out for a timeout, the ref finally nails a jumper after four days’ worth of effort.
1926 hrs
Lathi with another two. BITS trails 36-29. Devdatta wants the LNIPE players to pass to him on the sideline.
1925 hrs
Mowgli makes it 36-25 for LNIPE now. Lathi makes it 36-27 though. He has scored at least fourteen till now.
1924 hrs
A quick break by LNIPE thwarted by BITS. But a three on the inbound play gives LNIPE a 34-25 lead. BITS needs to go on a roll now.
1923 hrs
Another gem from Crazy Fangirl, “This is my last BITSian game…I desperately want it to end with a win.”
Curly haired guy (earlier christened ‘Mowgli’) has been rechristened ‘Bandar’ now…Is that “The Jungle Book” coming to life?? No.4 Murgi Chor??? What are they talking about?
1921 hrs
Our sideline analyst says, “LNIPE are bigger, taller and they make sure the ball just goes into the basket every time they get possession.” Isn’t that the definition of a good basketball team? But BITS doesn’t yet seem too far behind.
1919 hrs
The whistle goes…Is it half-time already? Or is it just a timeout? Can’t figure out anything in the middle of the raucous chants and cheers of the crowd. It’s 31-25 to LNIPE now. Meanwhile, the crowd asks everyone to look at the coach. He doesn’t even look good…
1918 hrs
Curly hair has just been christened ‘Mowgli’ by the BITSian crowd. Boos and jeers try to put him off as he steps up to take two free throws. He misses both as the crowd shouts “INQUILAB ZINDABAD!!!” Meanwhile, four quick points give LNIPE a 29-23 lead. Seems like they are making their superior skill count. But the BITSian SHAQ, Lathi (PR Sriram to all those from Chennai) has other ideas. A SHAQ-like basket cuts the lead to four.
1917 hrs
Crazy fangirl M, is going even crazier…That’s what I call the epitome of sporting passion. Meanwhile Hemu looks spent as he lies on the court, while the teams discuss tactics on the sidelines during a timeout. The crowd is still as involved as they were at the start of the match. This is going to be brilliant!!!
1916 hrs
The elder statesman of the BITSian team sinks a three: Score is 25-23 to LNIPE.
1914 hrs
What trickery from LNIPE!!! Sometimes, you gotta just give up on your allegiances and admire the ability of an opposition player. DOPY is getting an earful from the crowd for using a flash everytime a BITSian player steps up to the free throw line.
1913 hrs
The ferocity of LNIPE’s passing is seriously scary. Wonder how many of them would make the national basketball team the way they are now playing…Their reorganized approach is giving all BITSian supporters the shivers. 23-19 to LNIPE.
1912 hrs
Some photog guy is the current villain as he just clicked Antonio with a flash while he was taking a free throw. Hemu answers the LNIPE challenge with a beautiful layup. 21-19 to LNIPE. But they sink one in from the rebound. 23-19 to LNIPE.
1911 hrs
Someone, let’s call her M, suddenly got too excited at the sight of LNIPE hassling the BITSian offence. Hema: “Now that, is a fangirl for you!!!”
Meanwhile, 19-17 to LNIPE.
1910 hrs
Ankit is like a rock in defense. The BITSian defense seems like a rock today in turn. 3 pointer by LNIPE makes the scores level at 17.
1908 hrs
LNIPE is turning on the heat now. Brilliant plays. Score: 17-14 to BITS.
1906 hrs
Nice passing move by LNIPE makes it 17-12. The match is developing nicely. No 10, Ankit seems slightly off his shooting game today. But he is picking up all the rebounds in defense. Meanwhile, brilliant defensive block by the LNIPE player, tapping the ball away just as Antonio was going to cap his full flight with a layup.
1904 hrs
Two threes taken by BITS till now. And another three-pointer gives BITS a 17-12 lead. The crowd says, “JEETEGA BHAI JEETEGA !!! BITS PILANI JEETEGA!!!” and “LAO RE LAO!! CURRY KO LAO!” Is that a codeword? Attempts at a Mexican wave follow. And another, much better one. In fact, the wave went all around the court. It seems like BITSians have left it to the last day to show the outstis what home support is! But what a support this is!!!
1902 hrs
I have never seen a more boisterous crowd at the basketball court in the three BOSMs I have seen. The team, the crowd are all united by a single purpose – the sight and feel of gold. A successful free throw by BITS makes the score 12-10. PR gives BITS a 4-point lead with one of his trademark drives to the basket. He has already scored 6 points already.
1900 hrs
Two free throws to BITS. Antonio steps up. Crazy fan girl says, “Now you know why I like him so much.” The drive earns him two free throws but he misses both. Meanwhile, BITS seems to be up for it from the start. Good steal by LNIPE. Two and a foul. 12-9 is the score in BITS’ favour.
1859 hrs
Nothing seems to be going in for LNIPE at the moment. A combination of brilliant defence and a hostile crowd against LNIPE is working in their favour. Meanwhile, a brilliant drive and basket by Lathi. Score: 12-7 to BITS.
1858 hrs
The pressure seems to be getting to LNIPE as they have begun missing shots they were making earlier. The vocal crowd seems to have got to them. Meanwhile, Hemu scores to give BITS a 10-6 lead. Brilliant assist by Antonio.
1856 hrs
Timeout. The BITSian boys have kept up and even bettered LNIPE efforts in the early running. Let’s hope this continues. Chants fill up the air. I wouldn’t want to be a LNIPE supporter today at the Basketball court. It must be intimidating for their players.
1854 hrs
LNIPE won the girls’ basketball gold, so the guys are trying to make it a double. A players from LNIPE just got a warning from the ref for excessive dissent. LNIPE seems to be the better team just at the moment but BITSians are playing with passion and have a very boisterous home crowd acting as the sixth man. Manav scores and the crowd goes into a frenzy. The three makes it 8-6 to BITS.
1852 hrs
LNIPE v/s BITS, the Basketball match is on. The stands are packed to the rafters and the atmosphere is even more electrifying than last time. Current score: 6-5. LNIPE leads.

Football Live!!! BITS WINS GOLD

Sudden death.

Number 11 from Zakir steps onto the field… and HE MISSES!!!
BITS needs to put it in, ONE penalty away from victory!! Vijay Bhaiyya steps up to the plate to take what COULD be the final penalty. He was easily the best player in the second half. Cometh the hour, cometh the man. The crowd is on their toes.

AND HE SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BITS WIN!!!! And in a split second, eyes are wet, a thousand people spill onto the field, everyone’s yelling, shirts are off, people are thrown into the air…. We won. It was a smash-and-grab but every win counts. BITS wins the FOOTBALL GOLD!!!!

Penalty 5: 4-3 Zakir.
Now ALL the pressure on Manjo as he walks steadily towards the ball. Every eye on the field on him. AND HE DELIVERS!!!
Penalty 4: The crowd is trying to play mental games with the Zakir players, but it doesn’t seem to be affecting them. Score 3-3
Arpit steps up to shouts of “come on!!” … Argh. But it’s saved by Zakir. Now it’s level at 3-3.

Penalty 3: Number 3 from Zakir scores, the BITSian goalie was helpless.
Akshay Sathe steps up to take the BITSian penalty. Nail biting tension. And he scores!!!!! 3-2 to BITS.

Penalty 2: Number 15 who was behin every successful Zakir move, bottles it. He misses and sends it wide. The BITSian supporters erupt into cheers around me. Score 1-1.
Ujjwal sends the Zakir goalie the wrong way!!!! BITS leads 2-1.

Penalty 1: Goalie went the right way, but Zakir scores anyway. 1-0 to them
BRILLIANT shot. Rachit scores. THAT’s how penalties are supposed to be taken, oozing confidence, slamming into the corner of the backside of the net.

6:31
The BITSian team appear to be imitating the “united we stand” trick. Let’s hope it proves lucky. Let the games begin!!
6:30
Sorry, we appear to be misinformed, penalty shootouts are happening. Scratch extra-time.
6:25
And full-time, it’s 0-0. God knows how they managed to hang in there. Can we hear the footsteps of guardian angels?
“We’re going into overtime, welcome to the space jam… Here’s your chance, do your dance, and the space jaamm”.
And I am cut short. Harsha solemnly tells me that it’s “extratime”. We have a ridiculously boring BEP ed.
I continue my song…
6:24
Vijay Bhiayya is really showing his juniors how it’s done, he’s the only one!!

Oh wait, is that concussion?? His own player hit the ball against his head.



The ref was no where in sight, but decidedly declared an offside. Influence from the audience? Well, it happened in front of me, so I’ll vouch for him.

BITS are taking a safety first approach, sadly that’s all they can offer right now.

Pawas: The BITSians are using their heads as much as their legs. And by heads, I means HEADS. Not brains.
6:23
Call in the medics! High boot to same guy.

Free kick to BITS. 35 yards.
There’s no Zakir player in the BITSian half, a first today.

6:22
The guy who had earlier got barged lands firmly on his backside while trying to do something funky with the ball. Do we have medics ready? He might need them soon.

6:21
“I’ll tell you what our problem is, the Zakir players have got speed and we’re just too slow”- Soumyadeep’s two cents. “Isolated, that’s what they are. And thank God there’s no extra time, our players WILL DIE.”

6:20
A brilliant pass by the Zakir team, impeccable set up… but no goal.

6:19
A BITSian player discretely shoulder charged a Zakir player just now, showing that there’s still some fight left.
6:18
Foul given against BITS more for intention than for actual contact. They look really tired, Zakir’s physical superiority clearly visible now.

6:15
Another surge to the front by the Zakir offence, really putting the pressure on the BITSian side.
Meanwhile, the BITS boys basketball team begins warm up. Here’s hoping for another entertaining game :D :D

6:13
Soumyadeep's million dollar realisation: If BITS wins now, it'll really be a smash and grab.
Football doggy seems to be displaying remarkable talent, following the ball with full concentration.


6:12
Another substitution in the BITSian side, looks like the physical strain seems to be getting to them. Number 5 of Zakir is definitely controlling the plays here. A dog apparently wants to play, probably wanting to provide the much needed support to the BITSians on the left flank.






6:07
Sorry for the interruption, we're experiencing some technical difficulties at the moment. Score still steady at 0-0, despite Zakir's forceful offence .

6:08
A succession of offsides against Zakir, the BITSian s seem to have right approach.

Brilliant block by Akshay. We need that kind of confidence at this point of time.

The BITSian team is riding purely on their luck, they seem to being hanging onto their ninth life at the moment as another attempt sails just outside the BITSian goalpost.

Boys Basketball FINALS

1949hrs

The last match of BOSM 2008 is over! LNIPE have won the gold in basketball and BITS will have to make do with a silver. But a hard earned silver it has been. Crowds have emptied the basketball stands partially.

Now it is over to the closing ceremony scheduled to start in a few minutes from now. We will cover it for you here at the BEP blog. This fest which started with over 900 participants from all over the country is all set to close soon.

1947hrs

Rapid baskets from both sides...The score is now 66-42! They are scoring baskets like crazy. LNIPE scores again and the score is 68-42.

1945 hrs

The match is going to end very soon...last minute cheer for BITS supporters. Lathi blocks (brilliantly) and passes to Antonio and Antonio scores!

1943hrs

The score is now 60-37...and BITS misses an easy lay up.

1940hrs

Well...BITS scores and crowd is glad to have a reason to cheer, 53-37 to LNIPE...LNIPE scores...55-37 . The fact that LNIPE is an institute of physical education and BITS a t-school is clearly showing...Number 9 of LNIPE team is really fast. BITS team can only look on.

1938hrs

Finally a basket from BITS, the score is 50-33...LNIPE scores twice in 20 seconds...53-33.

1935hrs

Fourth quarter is progressing and time is running out for BITS to come back. Some people are beginning to leave in the hope of getting to ANC or Domino's stall before the crowd gets there.

1933 hrs

Fourth quarter is starting. Why is there a look of resignation on BITS supporters' face? It is almost as if they are ready to accept the result as it is. But the team is still spirited and playing along. But clearly not enought to check LNIPE's lead.

1931hrs

Finally cheer for BITS supporters as the team scores a basket after long. The score now stands at 43-31. We are in the third quarter.

1929hrs

LNIPE passing is very good. BITS team is having problem checking it.

1927hrs

Another timeout...chants in support of LNIPE aare getting louder. Home crowd waiting for reasons to cheer. And I still can't see much beyond the backs of a human mass..LNIPE scores a three pointer...BITS under tremendous pressure here.

1925 hrs

Really fast play happening...both temas score once each to take the score to 36-37.

1923hrs

Crazy fangirl and the sideline analyst is lost somewhere in the crowd. But chants from the outstation participants are getting louder as LNIPE leads 34-25.

1920hrs

Half time up! Crowds are chanting almost every slogan you have ever heard of. LNIPE is practicing their shots during the half time...BITS takes to doing the same. Psychology games have to be won as well.

1918hrs

The score right now is 29-23. A real good match happening here. The crowd is reacting to every move on the court.

1915hrs
A sea of humans have blocked my view totally of the basketball court. Pawas is doing his best to add a few extra inches to his height and get us an update and here he is - second quarter going on and a timeout was called.

1913 hrs
We are back live! This is absolute madness...sports frenzy at its maximum. There is no way anyone can fit in another human being anyplace in direct view of the basketball court.
Nice backpass from Antonio...BITS scores.
Score is 25-21 to LNIPE.

1907 hrs
Current score : 17-14 in favour of BITS...
BITS is putting on quite quite a show today.

The final evening - brilliant weather in Pilani

Scene in gym g near football field at 1805 hrs

Boys basketball final starts in gym g!

We are still not totally live. But the time delay is down to 15 minutes.

The boys basketball final between BITS, Pilani and LNIPE has started a short while ago in Gym Grounds. The atmosphere is electrifying and there is absolutely no space around the basketball court. The enthusiasm is at its maximum here.

The score right now is 6-5 to LNIPE. Keep reading as we can expect a very close, high quality final clash here.

Update: BITS wins football final!

BITS won fotball finals beating Zakir Hussain in penalty shoot-outs after the 90 mintes ended with neither side scoring. A highly exciting match where BITS had more than its fair share of luck, it kept the crowd on its edge!

So it all came down to penalties and BITS edged Zakir Hussain 5-4.

Football finals

Technical problem with live blogging. So we are 30 minutes behind real time as of now. We hope to go back live as soon as possible. Keep reading!

18:15
Another surge to the front by the Zakir offence, really putting the pressure on the BITSian side

18:13
Soumyadeep's realisation: If BITS wins now, it'll really be a smash and grab.
Football doggy seems to be displaying remarkable talent, following the ball with full concentration.

18:12
Another substitution in the BITSian side, looks like the physical strain seems to be getting to them. Number 5 of Zakir is definitely controlling the plays here. A dog apparently wants to play, probably wanting to provide the much needed support to the BITSians on the left flank.

18:07
Sorry for the interruption, we're experiencing some technical difficulties at the moment. Score still steady at 0-0, despite Zakir's forceful offence .

18:08
A succession of offsides against Zakir, the BITSian s seem to have right approach. Brilliant block by Akshay. We need that kind of confidence at this point of time.
The BITSian team is riding purely on their luck, they seem to being hanging onto their ninth life at the moment as another attempt sails just outside the BITSian goalpost.

Back live with football finals!

1753 hrs

Our sideline analyst - "BITS defence neeeds to be more compact, they are far too spread out." Anyway Zakir is on attack, their pace really good. Theatrical fall is response to an innocuous challenge..refree seems to have bought that and Zakir gets a free kick. Free kick not on the target..and a goal kick for BITS.

1749 hrs
Second half is about to start! The wind still creating a problem here. The sandy Zakir half will be a problem for BITS forwards. The Zakir team is all charged up as they are on the attack from the first minute.
Good defence by Sathey as pressure mounts on BITS. Refree is giving no.3 from Zakir a talking. Meanwhile, ball is back in BITS half. Good handling of the ball by Ujjwal as BITS is on the attack and...oh...they miss an opportunity. Side kick for BITS...but to no avial.

Girls basketball final: LNIPE vs SRCC

LNIPE team has got over the initial hiccups to take the score to 6-4 in the girls basketball finals.

KNC getz bronze in girls basketball

KNC defeated BITS, Pilani in a lacklustre match by 19-13. This has left the girls basketball team without a medal.

Live from football final!

1744 hrs

BITS should be happy they have survived the Zakir onslaught so far. Except for a couple of attacking attempts by BITS, Zakir clearly dominates the first half. Teams in a huddle now.

1741hrs
A throw in for Zakir, and the ball is with the Zakir midfielders...long kick by BITS brings some tension to Zakir goalkeeper. But the ball is back in the BITSian half. By the way it is beginning to feel increasingly like beach football...there is too much sand around and the wind is blowing pretty strongly here. The ball is in Zakir half and Sarthak is on it...but last minute defending by the goalkeeper as Sarthak is attacking.

HALF TIME!

1740 hrs
The Zakir goalkeeper hasn't had anything to do so far. Not even a single goal kick. BITS team is not matching up to the tempo of the Zakir team, especially the midfielders. Still waiting for a goal, it is 0-0.

1738 hrs
Zakir is still dominating the game but they are still waiting for that killer pass to slip through BITSian defense. The central defenders of the BITSian team are kicking straight to the Zakir midfeilders.

1734 hrs
BITS, Pilani is playing Zakir Hussian in the finals of football event. The score is 0-0 and we are 30 minutes into the match.

At the moment, BITS team is not in shape and Zakir Hussain is really putting BITS on the defensive here. The possession seems to be with Zakir Hussain most of the time...
Free kick to Zakir Hussain, good block by BITS. The forwards of BITS seem isolated as the midfield of Zakir is in control. There clearly needs to be more pace in this game.

Third place play off: Girls Basketball

The third place play off in girls basketball has started at gym groounds sometime back. The third quarter is going on now and KNC is leading BITS, Pilani 8-5. There seems to be low enthusiasm about this match both in players and the spectators.

BITS settles for silver in Girls Volleyball

BITS loses to KNC and claims the silver medal. The girls were a bit shaky from the start in the finals but good show overall in BOSM.

Volleyball (girls): BITS playing for first place

1320 hours
KNC serve... BITS try tomake a point... but end up smashing the ball outside the court and KNC scores...
score:19-9 with KNC leading...

1318 hours
Score update:10-8 in favour of KNC... Meanwhile, Harsha joins me... He'll prbably get the score updates for me, as he has no place to sit right now...

1311 hours
The 3rd set begins.... Last chance for BITS to make a comeback... But they don't seem to be performing very well... the tension is visible on the face of every member of BITS team... on the other hand, KNC supporters are happily chatting and cracking jokes...

1309 hours
KNC takes the second set as well, with a large enough lead...

1306 hours
score update: 8-19 in favour of KNC.... It looks like something's wrong with the ball, i've changed my place three times, but it's following me everywhere...

1259 hours
The second set started after a brief rest.... BITS started off well..but KNC girls don't like to be crossed, it seems.... they've taken the lead again....

1256 hours
Got here just in time to see the end of the first set.... BITS-Pilani against KNC.... Both furiously fighting for first place...KNC gets the first set...

TT Results Updates

BITS boys team of table tennis wins Silver after being defeated by DJ Sanghvi in the finals by 3-1....Rajat of D J Sanghvi emerged as the star player of the clash in finals.

Swimmig results Final Day...

4*100 m Freestyle Relay (men)
Gold -- BITS, Pilani
Silver -- BITS, Pilani
Bronze -- DJ Sanghvi

4*25 m Freestyle Relay (Women)
Gold -- BITS,Pilani
Silver -- BITS, Pilani

4*25 m Medley Relay (Women)
Gold -- BITS,Pilani
Silver -- BITS,Pilani

200 m Butterfly(Men)
Gold -- Nitesh (BITS, Pilani)

200 m Backstroke(Men)
Gold -- Pranav (Vasavi)
Silver -- Karthik (BITS,Pilani)
Bronze -- Siddharth (BITS,Pilani)

Volleyvball: YMCA beat BITS to win the finals!

BEP got to Gym grounds just in time to see the finish of the boys volleyball finals match. YMCA defeated the hosts 25-14 to take home the trophy. It was a tough match for BITS under the hot sun in Pilani and they went down fighting.

Live Update - Cricket Finals

10 41 hrs

BITS Win By 14 runs.

Astounding athleticism and remarkable fielding by the BITS players see's them snatch an amazing victory from Singhania college.

Final Score:

BITS - 135/6 (20 overs)

Singhania - 121/10 (18.4 overs)

Live updates on the other matches soon.

10 20 hrs

Singhania - 82/5 (12 overs).

09 14 hrs

Ist Match - BITS, Pilani v/s Singhania.

BITS - 135/6 (20 overs)

Anirudh - 60(46) , 4's - 6 ; 6's -4

The Finals of Cricket is being played today. It is of a round robin type with three teams (BITS-Pilani, Singhania & GVIT) battling it out for top honours. Three matches are sheduled for today

BITS Pilani vs Singhania Collg - 7;30 am
Singhania Collg vs GVIT - 10:45 am
BITS Pilani vs GVIT - 2:30 pm

Football: BITS in the Finals!!!

BITS Pilani defeated NIEC, Delhi 7-0 today in the semifinals to book their place in the finals of the BOSM Football Competition. A combination of scintillating play by the BITSians and some amateurish defending by the NIEC team ensured that BITS now waits for either of Zakir Hussain or SRCC in the finals. The semifinal between Zakir Hussain and SRCC is scheduled at 10 am.

Details of the semifinal to follow soon...

Sports Schedule, Day 4

Basketball(BOYS)
SKIT vs Zakir Hussain - 7 am
BITS Pilani vs LNIPE - 6 pm

Basketball(GIRLS)
BITS Pilani vs KNC - 4 pm
LNIPE vs SRCC - 5 pm

Football
BITS Pilani vs NIEC - 7 am
Zakir Hussain vs SRCC 10 am
3rd place Match - 3:30 pm
FINALS - 5 pm

Cricket
BITS Pilani vs Singhania Collg - 7;30 am
Singhania Collg vs GVIT - 10:45 am
BITS Pilani vs GVIT - 2:30 pm

Badminton
BITS-A vs BITS-B - 9 am
BITS-B vs MNIT - 11:30 am
BITS-A vs MNIT - 3 pm

Athletics
Open Marathon - 6:15 am
4 x400 m (girls) - 7:30 am
400 m (boys) - 7:45 am
100 m (girls) - 8:15 am
100 m (boys) - 8:45 am

Hockey
FINALS: SRCC vs Govt College Ajmer - 7:30 am

Volleyball (GIRLS)
Semi Final 1: BITS Pilani vs Gargi Collg - 6:30 am
Semi Final 2: DCRUST vs KNC - 7:45 am
3rd Place Match:- 11:15 am
Final:- 12:15 pm

Volleyball(BOYS)
3rd Place: SKIT vs COVS - 9 am
Final: YMCA vs BITS Pilani - 10:30 am

Football Semi-Finals

The final day of sports action is usually full of great matches in football, with both the semifinals and the finals being held on the same day. The semifinals begin in one hour at 7 pm. The first semifinal sees BITS Pilani take on NIEC, Delhi. The second semifinal is between Zakir Hussain and SRCC.

Semifinal Schedule:

7 am - BITS Pilani v/s NIEC
10 am - Zakir Hussain v/s SRCC

Adventure Sports Update

The much hyped 'Adventure Sports' that were scheduled to take place today have been pushed to tomorrow, for reasons that BOSM Sponz remained mum about. There seems to be some confusion about how and when to sign up, as well as when the events will be taking place and how much participants are being charged for each event. However, BEP was assured that tomorrow will bring answers. We can only hope so, because tomorrow is the only day we have left. Another piece of unfortunate information for those of you who, like me were looking forward to being suspended in a transparent ball: its not happening.

Head over to the BOSM Sponz booth tomorrow for more information because this is all we know right now.

More updates on Volleyball

There was a boys volleyball match between BKBIET, Pilani and SKIT. The match had a charged atmosphere around it owing to the huge spectator support that BKBIET had. The BKBIET college campus is a stone's throw away from BITS campus. The college students cheered their team all the way back to their college even after the loss to SKIT

Meanwhile, in girls volleyball MITS defeated DCRUST and SRIDEVI went down to KNC.

Another loss for BITS in hockey

BITS today registered a third loss in hockey wrapping up a nightmarish string of performances. BITS lost to the SRCC team 2-0.

Chess Results Update

At the end of the day, the semi-finalists in Chess are:
BITS A
BITS C
ZAKIR HUSSAIN, Delhi
MNIT, Jaipur

Badminton Updatesfor 13th September

The day witnessed the round robin finals of the girls’ badminton category. RAIT put on a good show with two victories to receive gold. BITS A-team defeated BITS B-team to win silver (both were in the finals, thanks to their brilliant performance in the previous day)

In the boys’ individual category, Vinay D (of BITS Pilani) defeated IPS in the quarter finals and proceeded to a heated semi finals match versus GCET. It was a close match that finally went to GCET. Likewise, Varun M defeated SRM and moved forward to GCET where he too was beaten.
The Badminton teams have really put on a good show. Both BITS teams were in the final three in both the boys and girls categories.

Sunday’s matches will decide the final outcomes of both the individual as well as the boys’ team category.

Issue 4 editorial

BOSM is about sportspersons, their performance and the games. But where would all this be without the cheering spectators. As I sat in the stands with cheering audience – ranging from random local residents passing cheap remarks to sophisticated sideline coaching by on-site experts, the power of sports as a unifying force hit me. At the same time, there is also the realization that the whole atmosphere is created by the audience and probably the players would perform somewhat differently if the stands were all empty. When BEP had spoken to captains earlier, they had complained about lack of support from BITS students in terms of cheering for the teams. The crowds have turned up in good numbers this year and players must be feeling a lot better about it.
Another random observation about BOSM: it seems a lot more like pure sports. No sports psychologists around, no funky analysis equipment and no expert physiotherapists. But all the same mind games are played; teams compete fiercely with total seriousness.
We have been watching all this and more from the closest quarters possible. We would like to thank our readers for their encouragement. Our blog has received a tremendous response, with over 750 views in a day. A lot of alumni from different parts of the world have also been visiting it. Live blogging has received live comments too. So for the next day our total focus will be on the blog and there will be no print issue on Sunday as the Reprography facilities are closed on that day. Third Base will be back on Monday with post fest reviews, round-ups and much more.