Galgotias University hosted the 24th Youth Uttar Pradesh Basketball Championship 2026 from July 22 to 28, bringing together around 800 athletes from across the state for seven days of competitionOrganised in association with the Uttar Pradesh Basketball Association, the championship featured 56 teams, comprising 33 boys’ teams and 23 girls’ teams.
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The action-packed basketball championship at Galgotias University brought together 800 athletes representing 56 teams from across Uttar Pradesh
The championship formed part of Galgotias University’s focus on integrating sport with academic and personal developmentThe University provides students with access to training, coaching, sports infrastructure, and competitive opportunities alongside their academic programmesThis approach supports physical well-being and helps students develop discipline, teamwork, decision-making, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure.
The basketball championship followed the University’s recent success at the first World Yogasana Championship 2026, where Galgotias University students secured five gold medalsThe two developments represent different aspects of the University’s sports programme – preparing its students for national and international competitions and providing the infrastructure required to host large state-level tournaments.
DrDhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, said, “Sport is an important part of education because it develops discipline, resilience, teamwork, and responsibilityOur objective is to ensure that students have access to the facilities, coaching, and competitive exposure required to develop their abilitiesHosting this championship, along with the recent achievement of five gold medals by our students at the World Yogasana Championship, reflects the importance we place on holistic student development.”
The closing ceremony was attended by MrDileep Singh, Honorary General Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Basketball Association, as Chief Guest, and MrRSBedi, Vice-President, Uttar Pradesh Basketball Association, as Guest of Honour.
MrBedi appreciated Galgotias University for providing well-maintained sporting facilities and an organised competitive environment for the 56 participating teamsHe noted that tournaments of this scale give young athletes sustained match exposure, help them improve their skills, and prepare them for higher levels of basketballHe also encouraged students to participate regularly in sports to develop discipline, teamwork, and leadership.
In the girls’ championship, Bulandshahr won the title, Meerut finished as runner-up, and Agra secured third placeDeepika Chauhan of Agra, Jersey No08, was named Best Player, while Sadhana of Bulandshahr, Jersey No13, received the Emerging Player Award.
In the boys’ championship, Meerut won the championship trophy, Triple Tec finished as runner-up, and Gautam Buddh Nagar secured third placeTejas of Meerut, Jersey No07, was named Best Player, while Vedant Sidh of Gautam Buddh Nagar, Jersey No10, received the Emerging Player Award.
The championship provided young athletes with sustained competitive exposure and opportunities to play against teams representing different districts and sporting institutionsIt also enabled coaches and officials to assess emerging basketball talent across the boys’ and girls’ categories.
About Galgotias University
Galgotias University is one of India’s leading multidisciplinary universities recognised for academic excellence, research, innovation, global collaborations, and industry aligned educationWith a vibrant student community of over 50,000 learners and a global alumni network of more than 100,000 graduates, the University has built a rapidly growing ecosystem focused on technology, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world impact.
In the QS World University Rankings 2027 by Quacquarelli Symonds, Galgotias University was placed in the 1201-1400 global band and ranked 16th among private universities and 46th among all universities in IndiaIn the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, the University was placed in the 1201-1500 global band and ranked 27th among private universities and 65th among all universities in IndiaThe University is also accredited with NAAC A+, one of India’s highest institutional quality ratings.
Galgotias University offers programmes across engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, semiconductors, business, law, media, design, health sciences, hospitality, liberal education, and emerging interdisciplinary domainsIn 2026, students secured more than 5,500 job offers from over 1,250 recruitersThe University has built strong industry and innovation partnerships with organisations including Apple, Infosys, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Tata Technologies, L&T EduTech, Capgemini, and Salesforce, while continuing to strengthen its global academic engagement and startup ecosystem.