Cricfest
With the world cup on the horizon, fun events for cricket were inevitable, and ASEC did exactly that with the
commencement of Crickfest on 8 October, bringing the World Cup’s charm to IIITH. This event went on till 14 October, with the epic finale of India vs Pakistan.
The first event was the match streaming of the furious rivalry between India and Australia. This day saw Research Street filling up with people enjoying the match with refreshments from Vindhya canteen and the amazing crowd atmosphere in SH-1.
Then there were the events of poster designing in collaboration with Decore, T-shirt painting with Fashion Club, photo contest with Pentaprism and the sports quiz with TVRQC. All of these events saw overwhelming participation from the students. With India vs Pakistan just round the corner, the T-shirts were painted with the intention of wearing them on the anticipated day.
Finally, to bring Cricfest to a close, there was the most awaited encounter: India vs Pakistan. The atmosphere was electrifying as students thronged the venue to be a part of this massive event. H-205 was filled to capacity with the crowd savouring every wicket, every four, every six with claps and cheers.
Crickfest was one of the most fulfilling events ASEC has had so far and with the effort that was put in being the very best, the students loved every moment. More than 600 students participated in the event.
TVRQC x ASEC – Sports Quiz
The sports quiz was an exhilarating journey through the realms of various sports, crafted with a touch of fun and excitement. Six exceptional participants emerged victorious, earning their rightful place in the intense finals. Innovative lifelines were provided to help them in the challenge. These lifelines included the power to “Ask Google,” tapping into the vast expanse of the internet’s knowledge, or to “Consult the Expert Panel,” featuring the esteemed presence of Dr. Siddhartha Das. The event was organised by TV room quiz club (TVRQC) x Amateur sports enthusiasts club (ASEC)
The winners of the quiz were-
- Nitin Rajsekar
- Mithin Rameshbabu
- Tathagato Roy
October 2023