The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation, expanding its reach across major academic hubs. A total of 10 colleges from across North Karnataka, Bangalore, and Mysore actively participated.

The event drew 92 official registrations, bringing together a diverse contingent from the physiotherapy community, including Undergraduate, Postgraduate Students, Alumni, Faculty Members and Clinical Practitioners.

Inauguration Ceremony

The tournament commenced with a formal inauguration ceremony.

• Chief Guest: Shri Vasant Murdeshwar (Cricket Coach, VMCA)
• Guest of Honour: Dr. Ramesh L. Chakrasali (Principal, SDMCET)
• University executives: Prof. Clement Chelli
• Organizing Leadership:
  • Dr. Sanjay Parmar (Dean AHS, Principal SDMCPT)
  • Dr. Rajeev Lal (Vice-Principal)
  • Prof. Sudhir Bhatbolan (Sports Coordinator)
  • Dr. Elisha J (Sports Co-coordinator)

The ceremony set an energetic beginning for the event, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness, sportsmanship, and inter-collegiate collaboration within the healthcare fraternity. The tournament proceedings were expertly facilitated by Dr. Elisha (MOC) and Prof. Sudhir Bhatbolan ensuring a smooth and professional experience for all participants and faculty members.

Valedictory Ceremony

Following two days of intense and competitive matches, the tournament concluded with a grand valedictory and prize distribution ceremony.

• Chief Guest: Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (Professor, Dept of Neurosurgery, SDMCMSH)
• Guest of Honour: Shri V. Jeevandhar Kumar (Pro Vice Chancellor, SDM University)
• The valedictory ceremony featured the formal felicitation of four neutral referees alongside key event sponsors, including AthletExcel Sports, Tynor India Pvt. Ltd., Yeligar Sports Arena, Veerabhadreshwara Medicals, Swarna Group of Companies, Meetha Bharath, Ozone Restaurants, and Urban Choice Apparels for their vital support. Their collective contributions were instrumental in maintaining high professional standards and delivering a highly successful Smash Rx 2.0.
• Tournament Core Committee: The smooth execution was managed impeccably by the designated organizing committee members: Siddhant, Sandesh, Abhinandan, Alan, Yaseen, Hardik, Ritika, Priya and other student volunteers who managed various committees right from food, accommodation, logistics, match fixtures and venue management.

Championship Standings

After a series of thrilling and high-stakes matches across multiple categories, SDM College of Physiotherapy (SDMCPT) delivered an outstanding performance on their home court and emerged as the Overall Champions of the tournament.

Trophies, medals, and certificates were awarded to the winners, runners-up and third place, celebrating both exceptional athletic skill and camaraderie.

Smash Rx 2.0 Results- Category: Students

1. Men's Singles

Jayesh from BVVS College of Physiotherapy claimed the championship title with a commanding straight-sets victory in the finals

• 1st Place: Jayesh (BVVS College of Physiotherapy, Bagalkot)
• 2nd Place: Siddhanth Jain (SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad)
• 3rd Place: Sandesh (SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad)

2. Men's Doubles

The Men's Doubles category saw a thrilling, hard-fought battle. The duo from BVVS College of Physiotherapy bounced back from a first-set deficit to capture the gold medal.

• 1st Place: Jayesh & Yaseen (BVVS College of Physiotherapy, Bagalkot)
• 2nd Place: Siddhanth Jain & Sandesh (SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad)
• 3rd Place: Vamshi Krishna & Rohan (RV College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore)

3. Women's Singles

The Women's Singles division featured the most closely contested match of the tournament. Mahalaxmi maintained her composure to win the title in a three-set thriller.

• 1st Place: Mahalaxmi (RV College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore)
• 2nd Place: Kshiti (SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad)
• 3rd Place: Shreya H. D. (JSS College of Physiotherapy, Mysore)

4. Women's Doubles

Shreya Shetty and Kshiti S delivered a masterclass performance in the finals, sweeping their opponents with a dominant performance to secure the gold for Dharwad

• 1st Place: Shreya Shetty & Kshiti S (SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad)
• 2nd Place: Mahalakshmi M & Ankitha T (RV College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore)
• 3rd Place: Pratiksha & Arshita (SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad)

5. Mixed Doubles

The team of Vamshi Krishna and Mahalaxmi proved to be unstoppable, securing a swift straight-sets victory to take home the Mixed doubles title.

• 1st Place: Vamshi Krishna & Mahalaxmi (RV College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore)
• 2nd Place: Shreya Shetty & Siddhanth Jain (SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad)
• 3rd Place: Sandesh & Kshiti S (SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad)

Smash Rx 2.0 Results- Category: Faculty & Clinical Practitioners

1. Women's Singles

The Women's Singles category saw a competitive lineup, culminating in a strong performance by Dr. Gouthami P.

• 1st Place: Dr. Gouthami P (Navodaya College of Physiotherapy Raichur)
• 2nd Place: Dr. Shweta Bhatbolan (SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad)
• 3rd Place: Dr. Anna T (Abness Physiotherapy, Hubli)

2. Women's Doubles

The duo from Raichur and Hubli showcased excellent chemistry to take home the championship title.

• 1st Place: Dr. Gouthami P (Navodaya College of Physiotherapy, Raichur) & Dr. Anna T (Abness Physiotherapy, Hubli)
• 2nd Place: Dr. Shweta Bhatbolan & Dr. Akhila (SDM College of Physiotherapy Dharwad)

3. Men's Singles

The Men's Singles division concluded with Dr. Erol Vaz claiming the title, alongside a hard-fought battle for the third spot.

• 1st Place: Dr. Erol Vaz (Mangalore)
• 2nd Place: Dr. Naveen (Yadgiri)
• 3rd Place: Dr. Niraj Kerkar (Bangalore)

4. Men's Doubles

TThe Men's Doubles event wrapped up with high-intensity matches, featuring strong representation from various institutions.

• 1st Place: Dr. Anand Heggannavar (KLE Institute of Physiotherapy Belagavi) & Dr. Girish Meti (Bagalkot)
• 2nd Place: Dr. Sudhir Bhatbolan (SDM College of Physiotherapy Dharwad) & Dr. Darshan K (Krida Care, Bangalore)
• 3rd Place: Dr. Erol Vaz (Mangalore) & Dr. Vedith (Bangalore)

Conclusion

The SMASH Rx badminton tournament successfully provided a collaborative platform for the physiotherapy community of Karnataka to network, compete, and promote wellness. By bridging students, alumni, faculty, and clinicians, the event further strengthened inter-institutional bonds and highlighted SDM College of Physiotherapy’s commitment to holistic development.