The Grand inauguration of the All India Inter University Korfball Mixed Tournament 2023 – 2024 was held in the Sports village of B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology on 01.03.2024 at 9.45 am with the opening prayer by Dr. Mohammed Wajid Khan. Hon’ble Vice–Chancellor of B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Dr. T. Murugesan hoisted the National flag followed by AIU flag hoisted by Dr. N. Thajuddin, Hon’ble Pro–Vice Chancellor and Crescent flag by Hon’ble Registrar Dr. N. Raja Hussain. Dr. S. Selvakumar, Director, Department of Physical Education, BSACIST offered the welcome address and introduced the chief guest. Dr. T. Murugesan presided over the function by highlighting the significance of sportsmanship and unity while playing games. He also remembered the origin and history of korfball in India. Vice–Chancellor sir along with the dignitaries declared open the tournament by unveiling the tri color balloons which symbolized our nation’s spirit. Hon’ble Pro-Vice Chancellor and Hon’ble Registrar offered their felicitations to the participated teams representing various parts of India. Finally, Dr. R. Karthikeyan, Dean (Student Affairs), BSACIST proposed the vote of thanks. A team with 14 players (7 men and 7 women) to a total of 14 teams from all over India participated in the Inter university korfball tournament representing the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.