SACAS Men’s Badminton Team bags Winner Trophy at YMCA BUCK Memorial Tournament Chennai, July 24
SACAS Men’s Badminton Team bags Winner Trophy at YMCA BUCK Memorial Tournament Chennai, July 24:
The men's badminton team of S.A. College of Arts & Science achieved a historic victory by winning the Winner Trophy for the first time at the prestigious YMCA BUCK Memorial State Level Intercollegiate Men's Badminton Tournament held in Chennai.
Organized at the YMCA grounds, the SACAS team triumphed in the semifinal with a 3-0 win over RMK Vivekananda College. Star player M.N. Yaakesh won the first singles (15-8, 15-6), A. Deepak secured the second singles (15-11, 15-9), and the Yaakesh-Deepak duo clinched the doubles (15-10, 15-7).
In a thrilling final, SACAS defeated Gurunanak College 3-0. Yaakesh, Barath, and the doubles pair dominated in tightly contested matches.
The Department of Physical Education congratulates the players and extends heartfelt thanks to the management, principal, staff, and students for their unwavering support.
YMCA Buck Memorial State Level Inter-College Yoga Competition
SACAS Yoga player, J. Tharun from 1st BCA, won the gold medal in the YMCA Buck Memorial State Level Inter-College Yoga Competition at YMCA College of Physical Education Nandanam, Chennai. On behalf of the Department of Physical Education..
Grand Celebration of 101st International Chess Day with Block Level Tournament at SACAS on 15.07.2025
Grand Celebration of 101st International Chess Day with Block Level Tournament at SACAS
The Department of Physical Education at S.A. College of Arts & Science, in association with Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Poonamallee, celebrated the 101st International Chess Day by organizing a grand Block Level Chess Competition for the academic year 2025–2026. The zonal-level tournament, covering both Poonamallee and Avadi regions, was inaugurated by Dr. S. Ganapathy, Head of the Department of Corporate Secretaryship.
A total of 60 schools participated, with 253 students from the Avadi zone and 183 from the Poonamallee zone. The competition featured four categories: U-11, U-14, U-17, and U-19, for both boys and girls.
The event was successfully coordinated by Mr. G. Sivamaran, Director of Physical Education, along with Assistant DPEs Mr. R. Haribabu, Mrs. J.H. Vasantha Lakshmi, and Ms. S. Sandhiya. The tournament promoted strategic thinking, sportsmanship, and a love for chess among school students.
Taekwondo District Championship in the event Konnur ICF colony Chennai on 28.06.2025
Women Sports Scholarship
SACAS's women Sports Scholarship Judo players P.Harshini Of B.A.English 1st year secured two gold medals in Taekwondo District Championship in the event individual recognized and individual freestyle poomsae , held at palanisamy multisports hall , Konnur ICF colony Chennai on 28. June. 2025. On behalf of the Department of Physical Education, we extend our heartiest congratulations for further success like this. Thank you, and all the best for her future!
Third State Level Inter School T20 Cricket Tournament at SACAS from June 25 to July 4, 2025
Third State Level Inter School T20 Cricket Tournament at SACAS
The Department of Physical Education, S.A. College of Arts & Science, hosted the 3rd State Level Inter School T20 Cricket Tournament 2025-2026 from June 25 to July 4, 2025, with 16 schools participating. The tournament followed a knockout format and was inaugurated by Dr. S. Ganapathy, IQAC - Coordinator and Head of the Corporate Secretaryship department.
The first match was played between SBOA and St. Joseph on June 30 and July 1. The quarterfinals, held on July 2, were inaugurated by Dr. G. Muruganatham, Librarian and Mr. M. Thanga Kumaran, Head of the Department of English. The semifinals took place on July 3.
The 3rd place went to Velammal Vidyalaya Annexure, and AMT Jain Public School secured the 4th place. In the final, Ebenezer Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Korattur emerged champions, with SBOA as runners-up. The prizes were distributed by Dr. S. Ganapathy.
The event was coordinated by Mr. G. Sivamaran and the Physical Education team.
S.A. College of Arts & Science Celebrates 11th International Yoga Day with Enthusiasm on 21.06.2025
S.A. College of Arts & Science Celebrates 11th International Yoga Day with Enthusiasm
Chennai, June 21, 2025 – S.A. College of Arts & Science (SACAS) observed the 11th International Yoga Day with great spirit on its campus from 6:15 AM to 7:20 AM. Organised by the Department of Physical Education, the event welcomed Dr. Pon Anbarasu, Associate Professor, Y.M.C.A. College of Physical Education, as the chief guest. He was honoured with a shawl by Mr. G. Sivamaran, Director of Physical Education, and a bouquet by Mr. R. Haribabhu, Assistant Director.
Dr. Anbarasu led the session with Diyanam, Pranayama, and Surya Namaskar, explaining the significance and health benefits of yoga. Yoga Sports Scholarship students G. Pavithra and Y. Natchatra demonstrated advanced asanas under his guidance.
Around 120 sports students and staff actively participated. The event concluded with the National Anthem, with smooth arrangements managed by Tmt. Vasantha Laxchumi and Ms. Sandiya, Assistant Lady Physical Directors.
2nd Annual Marathon Run – 5 km organized by the Indian Democratic Youth Association on 14.04.2025
Our SACAS Middle Distance Men Athlete, S. S. Saran of 2nd BCOM General, won Gold Medal (First place) with a cash award of ₹5000 in the 2nd Annual Marathon Run – 5 km (The Great Revolutionist Leader Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 134th Birth Anniversary Tribute), organized by the Indian Democratic Youth Association, Oragadam, Ambattur, Chennai, on 14.04.2025.
Muthamilarignar Kalaignar Centenary Celebration Women’s 10-Kilometer Marathon Race Inter-Collegiate Meet 2024-2025
Our SACAS University Long-Distance Women Athlete, SACAS's Women Athletic Champion 2024-25, R. R. Shaalu, 1st MBA, won the Gold Medal (10 Kilometers Marathon Race) with a cash award of ₹10,000 in the Muthamilarignar Kalaignar Centenary Celebration Women’s 10-Kilometer Marathon Race Inter-Collegiate Meet 2024-2025 at SDAT Ground, Thiruvalur, organized by Thiruvalur District SDAT.
State Level Badminton Men's Doubles Tournament 2025
Our SACAS Men's 🏸Badminton team 🏸player and University Men's B-zone Bronze Medalist, 👑Bharath M👑., a 2nd BCOM General student, won the Championship Trophy🏆along with a cash award of Rs 3000 in Men's Doubles at the State Level Badminton Tournament 2025, held at Champs Sports Academy, Iyyapanthagal, Chennai.On behalf of the Department of Physical Education.
SAVEETHA Engineering Inter-Collegiate Mr.SEC Bodybuilding Championship 2024-2025
Our SACAS one of the Mr. SACAS Bodybuilding Champion, Girithar.S, 1st MCOM, won the Mr.SEC, Gold Medal with 3000/- cash award in the Short Height category at the SAVEETHA Engineering Inter-Collegiate Mr.SEC Bodybuilding Championship 2024-2025, held at SAVEETHA University Campus., organized by SAVEETHA Engineering College. On behalf of the Department of Physical Education.
