SGRRU Extends Sports Physiotherapy Support at Doon Masters Cup 2026

Shri Guru Ram Rai University (SGRRU), Dehradun, extended its professional sports physiotherapy support during the Doon Masters Cup 2026, held on 13 September 2026 at Pavilion Ground, Dehradun. The initiative reflected the University's continued commitment to promoting sports health, experiential learning, and the practical application of physiotherapy education in real-world sporting environments.

The Doon Masters Cup 2026 featured 16 teams in the 40+ Masters age category, with matches conducted in an 8+3-a-side format. The tournament provided an important platform for fitness, sportsmanship, teamwork, and competitive sporting engagement among the participating teams.

As part of the University's sports physiotherapy initiative, MPT 3rd Semester students specializing in Sports Rehabilitation were assigned to provide on-field sports physiotherapy services and immediate injury management support to the participating athletes. The student team comprised:

The students provided physiotherapy support under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Abhishek Soni (PT), Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, SGRRU. The services included initial assessment of sports-related injuries, pain-relief interventions, immediate on-field management, and appropriate physiotherapy care during the tournament.

The field-based engagement provided the MPT Sports Rehabilitation students with valuable clinical exposure in a competitive sporting environment, enabling them to apply their academic knowledge and develop practical skills in sports injury assessment, emergency management, clinical decision-making, and athlete care.

The University's participation was facilitated by the Organization Committee, SGRRU, under the coordination of S. P. Joshi, Sports Secretary, SGRRU whose efforts supported the effective organization and delivery of the University's sports physiotherapy services at the event.

The initiative represents SGRRU's continued efforts to integrate academic learning with experiential clinical practice and to provide students with meaningful opportunities to engage with athletes and sporting events. It also reinforces the University's commitment to advancing sports physiotherapy, sports injury prevention and management, clinical education, and community engagement.

Through such initiatives, Shri Guru Ram Rai University continues to strengthen the practical competencies of its students while contributing professional physiotherapy support to the sporting community.