The Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, organised a FIFA World Cup event on 30 June 2026 for the faculty and staff at the Onakkoor facility and Warriam Road facility. The event aimed to celebrate the spirit of the FIFA World Cup while promoting physical fitness, sportsmanship, teamwork, employee engagement and interaction among the University community.

To create a vibrant World Cup atmosphere, participants attended the event wearing jerseys representing their favourite football-playing nations. The colourful participation added enthusiasm and excitement to the celebration.

The event comprised three major competitions:

Football Quiz Competition: Eight mixed teams representing India, Argentina, Portugal, Brazil, France, Spain, Germany and England participated in a football quiz covering FIFA World Cup history, legendary players, host nations, memorable matches and football trivia. The competition encouraged teamwork while enhancing participants’ knowledge of the game.

Penalty Shootout Challenge: Faculty and staff members participated individually in the penalty shootout competition using a mini goal post. The event provided an enjoyable platform to showcase football skills and it encouraged active participation from members of both campuses.

3s Football Tournament: The tournament featured eight teams representing different football nations. Each team consisted of three players and two substitutes, competing in exciting four-minute matches. The competition highlighted teamwork, coordination, discipline and sportsmanship, while providing an enjoyable sporting experience.

Prizes were distributed to the winners immediately after the completion of each competition, recognising their outstanding performances and encouraging greater participation. The programme concluded with the distribution of indoor plants as appreciation gifts to all participants, volunteers, and organisers, symbolising the University’s commitment to environmental sustainability and green initiatives.

The event strengthened camaraderie among faculty and staff, promoted physical activity and reinforced the values of teamwork, fair play, and healthy competition.