Sports Facilities at the Campus
Sports are an integral part of life at IISER Berhampur, fostering a balanced and enriching education experience. We encourage our community to embrace physical activities as an essential component of living and learning. With diverse sports facilities available on campus, we also offer regular yoga sessions and training programs, recognizing the myriad benefits they provide for both body and mind. To explore various sports clubs, visit the SAC sports club page.
Major Sporting Events:
- Inter IISER Sports Meet (IISM): It is held annually in the month of December where NISER, ISC Banglore and CEBS Mumbai also participating. Now changed to Inter Institute Sports Meet (IISM).
- Lakshya: It is Inter house competition where all the students divided into four houses named Gator, Sea serpents, Hammerheads, Krakens
- International Day of Yoga: This is long Days programs and celebrated on 21 June.
- National Sports Day: Celebrated on August 29 every year to mark the occasion of Major Dhyanchand.
Outdoor Sports
1. Cricket Field: Dedicated cricket nets and practice areas, equipped for both casual play and competitive training sessions
2. Football Ground: A FIFA Standard, flood-lit football field that meets international standards, providing students with a professional environment for training and matches.
3. Basketball Courts: Multiple outdoor courts with high-quality flooring, suitable for both practice and Inter-IISER tournaments.