Sports

Cricket

 Co-ordinator: Revanth Mora

 Facilities: The club offers a wide range of facilities, from complete cricket kits to floodlights for evening practice sessions. It boasts a spectacular ground located behind the MSH hostel, featuring a well-maintained pitch and a clean, spacious outfield. Additionally, cricket nets have been set up to facilitate practice sessions in preparation for the Inter-IIT Sports Meet and various other tournaments.

 Past Events: Prayatna 2k24, Inter-Branch Tournament

 Upcoming Events: Prayatna 2k25, Various tournaments in Raipur, Inter-Branch Tournament

Badminton

 Co-ordinator: Sudiksha Mattewada and Ayush K. Gothwal

 Facilities: Each hostel has two well-maintained badminton courts, offering plenty of space for both serious practice and casual games.

 Objective: Objective is to provide the new comers an environment where along the academics they will find that sports play a vital role in their life.

 Activities: Over the past two years, we have successfully organized two badminton tournaments and plan to host more in the coming years. Our primary goal is to provide talented and dedicated students with a strong platform, such as the Inter-IIT Sports Meet, to showcase their abilities. The Badminton men's team gave a very tough competition to IIT Kanpur, the reigning champions, as well as to IIT Bombay, demonstrating our growing strength in the sport. Having experienced the high level of competition at Inter-IIT, we remain committed to providing all necessary facilities and support to help interested students train effectively and perform at their best.

Basketball

 Co-ordinator: Vedant Chandak and Anu Yadav

 Facilities: The campus features a full-sized outdoor basketball court that's open to everyone throughout the day and night. Additionally, several half courts near the hostels provide convenient spots for casual games.

 Events Organised: Basketball is one of the featured sports in the annual intra-IIT Sports League, Prayatna, held during the winter semester. The IIT Bhilai basketball team actively participates in various external tournaments, including the prestigious Inter-IIT Sports Meet. Notably, the team secured 3rd position at Samar, the sports fest organized by NIT Rourkela.

 Future Plans: This year, our basketball team proudly participated in the Inter-IIT Sports Meet, marking a significant step forward for the club. Looking ahead, we aim to build on this momentum by taking part in more competitions both on and off campus, and by further strengthening our team through regular training and match experience.

Table Tennis

 Co-ordinator: Divij Sharma and Siddhi Singh

 About: Table tennis is a fast-paced sport that demands sharp skills and quick reflexes, which is why it enjoys widespread popularity across the globe. Our inaugural Boys’ Table Tennis team proudly represented IIT Bhilai at the Inter-IIT Sports Meet 2017 held in Madras, marking a significant milestone in our sporting journey

 Facilities: Each boys' hostel is equipped with one table tennis table, while the girls' hostel has two tables to accommodate greater participation. Sports coaches and the TT coordinator are always available to provide guidance and support to players at all levels.

 Events Organised: An Intra IIT TT tournament is organised every semester, along with distributions of Trophy and Certificates. Table Tennis tournament is held along with various other sports in Intra IIT League "PRAYATNA".

 Future Plans: This year, our team successfully participated in the Inter-IIT Sports Meet and secured a notable victory against IIT Palakkad. Building on this achievement, we look forward to competing in more tournaments both on and off campus, while continuing to strengthen our team through dedicated training and support.

Football

 Co-ordinator: Rudra Patel

 About: With nearly thirty regular members, the football club of IIT Bhilai continues to grow steadily. We have a standard-sized football ground and goalposts. Football gained significant attention during Prayatna, which is held as part of our sports curriculum, where it became a huge success. Our passionate team is led by Coach Sumit Tiwari, whose reputation is well-established and undisputed. We have players who, given the opportunity, possess great potential to prove themselves valuable on the field. With this capable team, we proudly represented IIT Bhilai at the Inter-IIT Sports Meet and were strong contenders in the tournament. We also plan to participate in local football tournaments organized by other institutes and organizations, which will contribute to our growth and help us evolve into better players.

Chess Club

 Co-ordinator: Chetan Rathod

 About: Chess is a combination of art, knowledge, game and risk. The complexity of chess is incomprehensible. And that’s what makes it beautiful, elegant and artistic.

 Objective: Our objective is to build a vibrant community of passionate chess players and develop a strong team to represent IIT Bhilai in the Inter-IIT Sports Meet. This year, our Inter-IIT team proudly secured a victory against IIT Dhanbad, showcasing our growing strength and potential.

 Events Organised: We conduct several chess tournaments throughout the year, including a rapid chess tournament, the intra-college tournament Prayatna, a dedicated tournament exclusively for faculty members, and a farewell chess tournament to honor the graduating batch. These events provide excellent opportunities for players of all levels to compete, improve their skills, and foster a strong chess community.

Volleyball

 Co-ordinator: Palla Siddharth and Deepika Vuppalapati

 About: Our volleyball program has grown remarkably over the years, boasting dedicated men's and women's teams that have made their mark in the Inter-IIT Sports Meet. This year, the men’s team achieved a significant milestone by defeating IIT Bombay in the early rounds — an impressive feat that highlights their competitive spirit. Similarly, our women’s team showcased strong performance by securing a win against IIT Mandi. The campus volleyball court is accessible around the clock, equipped with adequate lighting to support both day and night matches.

 Facilities: Each hostel is equipped with its own volleyball court, allowing players easy access for practice and casual games.

 Events Organised: We have organized an intra-college tournament where winners were awarded prizes and certificates. Additionally, we participate in the prestigious Inter-IIT Sports Meet and host the league tournament Prayatna, which includes competitions in volleyball, athletics, table tennis, basketball, and more.

 Future Plans: We look forward to collaborating with the Sports Council to host an intra-college volleyball tournament each semester. We also aim to participate in inter-college sports meets with nearby institutions and give our best at the upcoming Inter-IIT Sports Meet.

Yoga

 Co-ordinator: V. Suneetha and Prashant Ramtekkar

 About: We believe that practice of yoga can transform lives, and we are excited to share this journey with you. Yoga enhances physical and mental health, reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Yoga is the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. Let’s come together to celebrate health, mindfulness, and community.

 Events Organised: Yoga was conducted as a tournament in Prayatna, the annual Intra IIT sports league and on behalf of International Yoga Day, yoga sessions were organized.

Athletics

 Co-ordinator: Priyanshu and Sanjani Kumari

 Facilities: The club provides a wide range of equipment for practice sessions, along with floodlights to facilitate night training. Our ground, located behind the MSH hostel, serves as the primary venue for Inter-IIT preparations and various sports activities, including Prayatna. We actively encourage participation in track and field events such as sprints (100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m), hurdles, shot put, javelin throw, discus throw, high jump, and long jump.

 Past Events: Prayatna 2k24

 Upcoming Events: Prayatna 2k25

Gymnasium

 Co-ordinator: Utkarsh Uttam and Vatsal Yadav

 Facilities: The gym at IIT Bhilai warmly welcomes everyone to work out during its designated hours, with two convenient time slots: 5:30 to 9:30 am in the morning and 5 to 10 pm in the evening. Featuring modern equipment and bright, well-lit spaces, it offers a great environment for all kinds of fitness routines. Whether you prefer an early morning session to kickstart your day or an evening workout to relax and recharge after classes or work, the gym provides a comfortable and fully equipped space for every fitness enthusiast.

Recreational sports

 Co-ordinator: Ayush Meena

 About: Recreational sports are activities that individuals participate in primarily for enjoyment, fun, exercise, and social interaction, rather than competitive or professional play. These include a variety of games such as Kabaddi, Baseball, Dodgeball, Kho Kho, Carrom, Frisbee, Lagori, Billiards, and Tug of War, offering something for everyone to stay active and connect with others.

 Facilities: Recreational sports is a recent addition under the Sports Council, so the club is still developing its resources. Currently, we have a Kabaddi court and a billiards table located in Gopad Hostel, along with carrom boards available in every hostel.

 Upcoming Events: Prayatna 2k25, BPL, Shankaracharya kabbadi tournaments