The Directorate of Sports has produced many sportspersons of National and Inter-national repute including several Arjuna and Bhim Awardees - who brought laurels not only to the University and the State, but to the nation as well. For harnessing the potential of the youth and promoting sports, the University has created excellent infrastructure including Dr. Mangal Sen Multipurpose Gymnasium Hall with facility of Central A.C., Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cricket Stadium of Inter – National Standard, Synthetic Athletics Track, Swimming Pool of International standard, Lawn Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Boxing Hall, Wrestling Hall, Kabaddi Hall, Judo Hall, Squash Hall, Separate Sports Hostel, Astroturf Hockey Ground is imminent and a sprawling sports complex having all playfields.
The Directorate of Sports of the University organizes approximate 70 Inter College tournament /games for men and women student players of the University Colleges/Institutes, organize Coaching Camps for selected student players and arrange to send the team in Inter University and World University games/tournaments.
The position holders are being awarded with handsome cash prizes every year during the Annual Sports Prize Distribution Function. With the state-of-the art infrastructure in place and strong emphasis on sports, the University can be adjudged as the ‘Sports nursery’ of State as well of the Nation in Sports.