UAP Inter Department Basketball Tournament, Fall 2024 – EEE Secures the Championship

The University of Asia Pacific (UAP) successfully concluded its Fall 2024 Inter Department Basketball Tournament, organized by the UAP Basketball Club, DSW held from February 22 to 26, the tournament brought together eight departments in a spirited display of competition, teamwork, and athleticism and at the end Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) lifted the winning trophy.

After a competitive group stage, EEE and English advanced from Group A, while Pharmacy and DBA qualified from Group B. In the semi-finals on February 23, EEE overcame Pharmacy, and English delivered a strong win against DBA to secure spots in the final.

The much-anticipated final took place on February 26 where EEE established an early lead and maintained it throughout the match, ultimately defeating English with a score of 21–10 to become the tournament champions. The event was also successful to draw a crowd of faculty members and distinguished guests, including Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Qumrul Ahsan, Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan (Advisor to VC and Dean, School of Medicine), Professor Dr. Sheikh Anwar Hossain (Treasurer), Dr. A. S. M. Mohsin (Director, DSW), Md. Masrur Mamun Hossain (Adviser of UAP Basketball Club), Mr. Takad Ahmed Chowdhury (Head, Department of English), Dr. Sharifa Akter (Assistant Professor), Mr. Nurul Ahad (Assistant Professor), Mumyaja Mohammad (Lecturer), Ms. Sumaia Jahan Shoshi (Lecturer) and Ms. Aktarun Yesmin (Administrative Officer, DSW).

Final Match Line-ups
Champions – Department of EEE
Manager: Md. Fahad Hossain
Team: Khandaker Asibul Islam (Captain), Zahid Hasan Ken, Mahedi Hasan Shuvo, Ismail Hossain, Rubaiyet Chowdhury

Runners-up – Department of English
Manager: Noor E Siam
Team: Masud Rana (Captain), MD. Zubayer Hasan Ifty, Using Ching, Yeasin Arshad Tanmoy, Moinul Islam

Special Contests and Awards
Alongside the main 3v3 tournament, the event featured two individual skill competitions— “Free Shooting” and “Fancy Lay-up”—which drew enthusiastic participation and showcased technical talent. Fancy Lay-up Winners
Champion: Khandaker Asibul Islam (EEE)
1st Runner-up: Mehedi Hasan Shuvo (EEE)
2nd Runner-up: Ismail Hossain (EEE)
Free Shooting Winners Champion: Khandaker Asibul Islam (EEE)
1st Runner-up: Mehedi Hasan Shuvo (EEE)
2nd Runner-up: Rubaiyet Chowdhury (EEE)
Man of the Tournament: Mehedi Hasan Shuvo (EEE), recognized for consistent, impactful performances throughout the tournament.

Closing Remarks
In his closing address, Vice Chancellor Dr. Qumrul Ahsan praised the students’ passion and highlighted the importance of sports in building leadership, resilience, and community spirit. He also commended the UAP Basketball Club for their smooth organization and called for such more engaging events in the future. With the Department of EEE lifting the UAP Inter Department Basketball Tournament, Fall 2024 title, the event has undoubtedly encouraged more students to engage in sports, fostering a spirited and active campus culture.