Bengaluru, September 2026: Mr. Rakesha D. M., Sports Officer, NMIMS Bengaluru, has been honoured with the SVKM Best Sports Officer of the Year Award for AY 2025–26, recognising his contribution to strengthening the sporting ecosystem and promoting a vibrant sports culture across the NMIMS community.
The award was presented on 21 September 2026 at the NMIMS Mumbai Campus and was conferred among Sports Officers across all seven NMIMS campuses.
The recognition acknowledges Mr. Rakesha’s contribution towards supporting and strengthening sports at NMIMS Bengaluru. His efforts have contributed to creating opportunities for students to engage in sports while fostering values such as teamwork, leadership and physical well-being.
The achievement also reflects the collective efforts of students, athletes, Sports Committees, faculty, staff and leadership who have supported the growth of sports at NMIMS Bengaluru.
At NMIMS Bengaluru, sports forms an important part of student life, complementing academic learning with opportunities to develop teamwork, leadership and overall well-being.