3.3.3 Shared Sports Facilities
Shared, accessible sports facilities encourage physical activity, teamwork and mental well-being; they are an important preventive health intervention for the campus community.
TMU Activities & Achievements
- TMU provides state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor sports infrastructure (indoor stadium, cricket ground, football field, indoor courts, gymnasium) that is available to students across departments and for community events. The facilities support inter-college competitions, coaching, and daily student fitness programs.
- Sports-for-health programmes: structured fitness curricula, seasonal tournaments, and student coaching that connect sport participation with health promotion.
Teerthanker Mahaveer University has proudly emerged as a hub of sporting inspiration, hosting some of the most celebrated names in Indian sports. From the cricket field to the volleyball court, TMU has consistently welcomed icons whose presence has motivated aspiring athletes and elevated the university’s standing in the sporting fraternity. In cricket, TMU has been honored by the continued association of Piyush Chawla and Mohd. Shami, who have not only played at the university but have also taken part in multiple training sessions and visited the campus on numerous occasions. Their mentorship and encouragement have been instrumental in inspiring young cricketers to pursue excellence. Adding further prestige, celebrated names such as Amit Mishra, Praveen Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Naman Ojha, Avesh Khan, and Rajat Patidar have showcased their talent at TMU, leaving a lasting imprint on its cricketing culture.
Sports Facilities
Cricket
Volleyball
Football
Above is the link to a Youtube Video of Famous Indian Cricketer Mohd Shami regarding the University and its development during his visit to the University. In volleyball, TMU has had the privilege of hosting legendary figures whose achievements have brought immense pride to the nation. Tom Joseph, an international stalwart and Arjuna Awardee, graced the university with his sporting excellence, inspiring countless students. Alongside him, celebrated players like K. J. Kapil Dev, Subbarao, etc., acclaimed as international players, enriched TMU’s legacy by contributing their skills and presence to major championships held at the university.
The recognition TMU commands in the sports fraternity is further highlighted by the presence of eminent personalities such as Rajeev Shukla, Vice President of the BCCI, who has presided over landmark sporting ceremonies at the university. Together, these milestones form a powerful testament to TMU’s unwavering commitment to integrating academics with athletics. By providing a platform where national legends engage with rising talent, TMU ensures that the inspiration drawn from today’s champions continues to shape the achievers of tomorrow. Not limited to these illustrious names, TMU has repeatedly welcomed a significant number of eminent sports personalities over the years, whose visits and engagements have continually inspired students and strengthened the university’s reputation as a center where athletic talent thrives alongside academic excellence.