Spardha 2026
The Pursuit of Greatness
Spardha is the annual sports festival of IIT (BHU), Varanasi, organized under the Games and Sports Council. It brings together athletes and teams from institutes across the country for competitive sporting events at the IIT (BHU) campus. Spardha celebrates athletic excellence, competitive spirit, teamwork and sportsmanship across a wide range of sports. The 2026 edition will be held from 9–11 October 2026 at IIT (BHU), Varanasi.
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Eligibility
- Students representing colleges/institutes across India
- Participants must meet the eligibility requirements of their respective sport
- Team composition and participation requirements are subject to the official Spardha 2026 rulebook
- Participants must follow the rules and regulations prescribed by the organizing committee
Sports & Competition Structure
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Carrom
- Chess
- Cricket
- Football
- Handball
- Hockey
- Kabaddi
- Kho-Kho
- Lawn Tennis
- Powerlifting
- Squash
- Taekwondo
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
Benefits
- Compete at IIT (BHU), Varanasi
- Opportunity to participate in a national-level collegiate sports festival
- Compete against athletes and teams from institutes across India
- Experience competitive sporting events across multiple disciplines
- Build sportsmanship, teamwork and competitive experience
Prizes & Rewards
- Sport-specific prizes and awards as per the official Spardha 2026 competition rules
Partners & Collaborators
- School2Startup
- Games & Sports Council, IIT (BHU), Varanasi
Frequently asked questions
What is Spardha?
Spardha is the annual sports festival of IIT (BHU), Varanasi.
When is Spardha 2026?
Spardha 2026 is scheduled for 9–11 October 2026.
Where will Spardha 2026 be held?
IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Who can participate?
Students and teams from colleges and institutes can participate subject to the eligibility requirements of their respective sports.
Which sports are included?
Spardha features 19 sports including athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, carrom, chess, cricket, football, handball, hockey, kabaddi, kho-kho, lawn tennis, powerlifting, squash, taekwondo, table tennis, volleyball and weightlifting.
Is Spardha an inter-collegiate event?
Yes. IIT (BHU) describes Spardha as an inter-collegiate sporting event with participation from institutes across the country.
Where can I register?
Registration details are provided through the official Spardha 2026 registration process.