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Palampur, February 2025: The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, is set to host the 52nd Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Memorial Tournament (SSBMT) from 7th to 10th February 2025. This prestigious sporting event, organized under the CSIR Sports Promotion Board, is a celebrated tradition across CSIR laboratories in India.
The tournament will feature outdoor competitions in volleyball and cricket, with teams from sixteen CSIR laboratories across India participating after qualifying through zonal events. The competing teams represent CSIR institutions from cities including Hyderabad, Lucknow, Karaikudi, Pilani, Kolkata, Jammu, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Pune, Goa, and New Delhi. A special women’s cricket match will also be hosted during the event.
Dr. Sudesh Kumar Yadav, Director of CSIR-IHBT, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “All preparations are complete, and I eagerly look forward to welcoming the participants. I am confident that they will enjoy every moment with true game spirit.”
Named after Shri Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (1894–1955), the first Director (now Director General) of CSIR, the tournament honors his legacy as one of India’s pioneering scientists. Established as a tribute to his contributions, SSBMT fosters unity, team spirit, leadership skills, and excellence among CSIR members. Initially organized by CSIR headquarters, it has evolved into a major Pan-India sports event held biennially at different CSIR laboratories.
The inaugural ceremony for the SSBMT (outdoor) finals will take place on 6th February 2025 at the CSIR-IHBT premises in Palampur. The tournament is expected to bring together CSIR scientists and sports enthusiasts, celebrating sportsmanship and camaraderie within the scientific community.
