X-Post October 2013 | Page 18

Athlos 2013 Athlos 2013, the flagship sporting event of XIMB, was held from 1st to 3rdof February, 2013. The high voltage event saw participation from many B Schools and the XIMB Alumni team as well. All the events received good and fair participation and set the adrenaline high for the participants as well as the audience. The home team took the championship by proving their mettle in all the events and emerging victorious in Cricket, Football, Men's Basketball, Throw ball, Chess, Caroms and Athletics. The final of the Volleyball tournament was closely contested between the home team and IMT Nagpur, with IMT Nagpur emerging victorious after a see-saw battle that kept the audience on their toes. The Alumni team played their hearts out, with Gladson Vinod stealing the show once again and inspiring many with his enthusiasm. XIMB, for the very first time, instituted the 'Most Valuable Player' Award in the name of Gladson which was given to the best player from each College. The MVP of XIMB was Girish RS and Gladson Vinod received the MVP of the Alumni Team. 17 Athlos'13 bade farewell with good participation and fun for all, with hopes of getting bigger and better next year and consolidating its name as one of the best premier B School Sporting Events in the country.