Football talk

In tune with the sports frenzy building up on the campus, BEP met up with the football team captain Bhargav Rani. He sounded optimistic and confident about the team’s form. He said that the team’s performance had been pretty good last year, though they couldn't make it to the finals they were in the third place. Since the team has improved since then and is in its best shape right now, he feels that they have a fair chance of getting the top position this BOSM.

Talking about the first yearites participation he said he was quite disappointed since they have only one first yearite in the team. He hopes this situation will improve later and that they would be able to get good quality players from first year too. The maximum participation is from second yearites. He credited the football leagues for the drastic improvement in the second yearites’ game. The football league was a huge success last year with around 250 people participating. Rani said that the football league had also boosted football’s popularity in BITS. Considering all these benefits of the league, he plans to make the Football League a tradition in BITS

He is happy with the practice sessions and the team’s dedication to the game. The team practices 5:30pm to 7:30pm every day of the week. There is a football coach too to help them improve their game. Rani however regrets the state of infrastructure available. Uneven ground and water logging are major problems hindering their practice. The team’s practice was also hampered by the workers’ strike as they could not play full-length matches due to overgrown grass & weeds in the ground. However, he is quite satisfied with the way they have used available resources for the game.

During the course of the conversation he informed that 15 out-station teams were coming for BOSM this year and that this is the largest participation in the past few years. So there will be lots of action for everyone to watch on the football ground. Matches will start from 7:00am itself with more than 5-6 matches a days. A team may have to play two matches a day but this he says is inevitable considering the participation. He hopes all the Bitsians will turn up and cheer the BITS team.Let us hope to see filled up stands and some great football!!

Domino's coming to BITS for BOSM

Yes it is true! BEP finally received a confirmation from Sports Secretary Manoj Kambadur that Domino's is indeed setting up a stall in BITS for the duration of BOSM. This deal is expected to not only provide some quality food during BOSM but also bring in some revenues to run the fest. It has been a constant complaint over the last few years that there aren't quality eating outlets in Gym grounds during BOSM. This deal with Domino's might also mean the end of such complaints.

Meanwhile staying on the food front, the All Night Canteen or ANC as it is popularly called is also gearing up for BOSM sales. ANC is located right next to the Gym grounds and thus will see considerable rise in sales during BOSM. This year the menu has been expanded and the manager of ANC further confirmed that change in ambiance is also on the cards. So for our returning outstation visitors who are here to lay claim to the medals or defend a title, this BOSM will definitely be a better experience.

So come September 10th, get ready to grab your slice of action and pizza!

3 days to go!

With 3 days to go before the start of BOSM, preparations are underway to ensure that this edition of BOSM is better than ever before. BITS is gearing uo to receive participants from all over the country who will fight it out for top honors here at Pilani. As is the tradition in BITS, all the fests are student run. The student groups (called clubs and departments) who are responsible for various components of the fest are working overtime to ensure a smooth BOSM. This BOSM will see the highest ever outstation participation in the history of the sports fest in BITS. No wonder the Department of Reception and Accomodation seems to be working overtime to welcome the players.

Here are some updates: The opening ceremony is scheduled for the evening of 10th September, 2008 at the Gym Grounds in BITS. Unlike previous years, the opening ceremony is on day 0 of the fest and not day 1. This means more time to play and see some great action!

Reports coming in from sources suggest that the Cyber Gaming event is happening for the first time this year and clans from outside are going to flock to Pilani to virtually fight it out. We will update you with details soon.

Of course that is not the only first this BOSM - we at BOSM English Press (BEP) are going to live blog during the fest to keep you updated about the results! So catch all the action here at the BEP blog. Coming soon on the blog are the interviews of people who are in the middle of the action - the captains and the heads of various departments/clubs.

And we will soon answer the question: is it true that Domino's is coming to BITS, Pilani for BOSM? Keep reading the BOSM English Press (BEP) blog for this and more updates.

5 Days to Go

Gym-G: The sight of it all was awesome - players practicing - their sweat and toil all directed towards a single purpose - winning the gold in BOSM.

In a year where remarkable sporting achievements have made us all sit up and take notice of the hardships and the toil undertaken by athletes and sportspersons, an event like BOSM assumes special significance. After all, this is the platform for students to come up with the goods and prove that they can compete in the sports of their choice. This is where they pursue their dream sof glory. This might not be the Olympics but the motto is still the same - Citius, Altius, Fortius.

There might be no Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps among the competition here, but there is still that sense of rivalry and the sense of anticipation - the anticipation of achievement propelling the competitors to greater glory. And that is what we hope to see - competition in the most raw format - one that places the onus on winning and yet acknowledges all those who believe the sporting spirit and participation is just as important.

BOSM

Here we go again!!! The BITS Open Sports Meet or BOSM (as popular lingo remembers it) is upon us its 23rd incarnation. All the months of hard work and practice have led to this point. The point where the competition begins and the games start.

The unique diversity among BITSians ensures that there are takers for every possible kind of sport here. It is this diversity that BOSM appeals to the most. The whole spectrum of sports events on offer is a treat for any sports lover; the intense competition, the heartbreak stories, the gamesmanship and above all, the sporting spirit shown by all athletes, sportspersons, coaches and the crowd is an educational experience for every student of the human spirit.

So, in less than a week's time, whenever you think of BITS Pilani, think of Gym-G, SAC, Med-C Grounds and the Baskee Courts...Think of the hundreds who will turn up to cheer the participants...Think of the hundreds who've converged here from all parts of the country to participate in the sports events they love and live by...For all roads lead here...To BOSM 2008.