DYPCOE Men’s Volleyball Team Secures Historic Third Place in SPPU Competition
Pune : The Men’s Volleyball Team of D. Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi (DYPCOE) has achieved a historic milestone by securing third place in the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) Inter-Collegiate Volleyball Competition for the first time in the college’s history.
The competition was held from 8 to 10 October 2026 at Dnyanbhakti College, Dudulgaon, Alandi, with participation from more than 70 teams. The DYPCOE team delivered an impressive performance, demonstrating excellent teamwork, discipline, determination, and sporting excellence throughout the competition.
Adding to this achievement, Kedar Jadhav has been selected for the Zonal-Level Volleyball Competition, bringing further recognition to the institution.
The college management and administration congratulated the team and appreciated the efforts of the players and the Physical Education and Sports Department in achieving this remarkable success.
The achievement was accomplished with the guidance and support of Mr. Tejas Patil, Trustee, DY Patil Education Complex; Admiral (Retd.) Amit Vikram, Campus Director; Dr. Mrs. P. Malathi, Principal; Dr. S. S. Sarnobat, Dean – Administration; Dr. Smita Pataskar, Dean – Affairs; Mr. Bhalerao, Registrar; and Dr. Abaji S. Mane, Director of Physical Education and Sports.
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This historic accomplishment marks a significant milestone in the sporting history of DYPCOE and reflects the institution’s continued commitment to promoting sports and nurturing sporting talent.
— D. Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi
