‘Gold Rush 2024’ enacted by REC Ltd. in Inter-CPSU Badminton Tourney

Noida:  As if it was another Gold Rush across Delhi border,  the Power sector Maharatna REC Ltd.  grabed all the  Yellow Metal in all 3 categories in just concluded  Inter-CPSU Badminton Tournant hosted  by  another Maharatna NTPC Ltd.

 REC Limited  achieved a historic feat by sweeping the 29th Inter-CPSU Badminton Tournament organized under the aegis of the Power Sports Control Board (PSCB), under Ministry of Power  and hosted by NTPC Ltd from December 4 to December 7, 2024, at Noida Stadium. REC clinched Gold medals in all three categories – Team Event, Singles, and Doubles – marking the third time the organization has accomplished this remarkable achievement according to the Press release from the organisers.

In a gripping Singles Final, REC’s Amit Verma emerged victorious after a thrilling three-set match against fellow REC player Vijay Behra, who secured the Silver Medal. Amit Verma’s victory in the Singles was complemented by his performance in the Doubles category, where he teamed up with Vijay Behra to win Gold.

The results declared after the event, were:

Team Event: Gold Medal – REC Limited

Singles: Gold – Amit Verma – Officer (Law), REC and   Silver – Vijay Behra – CM (Engg.), REC Limited

Doubles: Gold – Amit Verma and Vijay Behra – REC.

Along with Vijay Behra and Amit Verma, Aseem Gupta, Manager (Engg.), Kundan Lal, Manager (Engg.), Trivendra Kumar, Officer (Law), Trivendra Kumar, Officer (Engg.), Shadab Usmani, Officer (Engg.), Ms. Shikha Ujjain, Deputy Manager (F&A) also took part in this event.

This outstanding performance reinforces REC’s legacy of excellence in sports and its commitment to fostering talent and teamwork within the organization.