Krida Club
"Fit body, focused mind, fighting spirit."
What Does "Krida" Mean?
Our Core Purpose
To champion physical wellness, sportsmanship, and competitive athletic excellence across the entire Haridwar University community. Krida oversees comprehensive outdoor and indoor sports facilities, runs vibrant intra-university leagues, prepares varsity squads for national tournaments, and encourages every student — seasoned athlete or casual beginner — to embrace an active, healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Roushan Kr. Thakur
Faculty Convener
Haridwar University, Roorkee
Directs athletic coaches, tournament committees, sports infrastructure maintenance, and varsity contingents for AIU and state tourneys.
Club Objectives
Provide structured coaching, regular competitive fixtures, and world-class athletic facilities for all students.
Organize intra-university sporting leagues and the grand Annual Sports Meet with widespread participation.
Form, train, and sponsor university varsity contingents for AIU National, State, and Inter-University championships.
Instill life-long physical fitness, discipline, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship across the campus community.
Key Activities & Major Fixtures
Outdoor Sports & Tournaments
Comprehensive coaching and tournament fixtures across Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Athletics (Track & Field), and outdoor Badminton on dedicated university grounds.
Indoor Games, Table Tennis & Gymnasium
Fully equipped indoor sports arena featuring Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom, indoor Badminton, advanced resistance gym training, and high-energy Zumba and aerobics conditioning sessions.
Annual Sports Meet ('Krida')
A high-octane 3-day university athletics and team meet complete with grand march-past, torch relay, inter-departmental championship points trophy, and Best Athlete male/female titles.
Inter-Departmental Campus Leagues
Semester-long competitive leagues including the HU Premier League (Cricket), University Football League, and Inter-Department Volleyball & Kabaddi Championships with live score updates and grand finals.
University Teams & Coaching Camps
Annual selection trials held every July. Selected varsity athletes receive specialized coaching, sports kits, and travel sponsorships for AIU Inter-University, Uttarakhand State, and invitational tournaments.
Yoga, Mindfulness & International Yoga Day
Daily morning yoga slots on the lush campus lawns, grand mass yoga demonstrations on International Day of Yoga (21 June), and stress-management breathing sessions prior to semester exams.
Community Fitness Challenges & Cyclothon
Monthly 10,000-steps challenges, the annual 5 km 'Run for Haridwar' community run, scenic cyclothons along the historic Ganga Canal, and participation in the national Fit India Movement.
Adventure Expeditions & Nature Treks
Supervised weekend trekking expeditions to Rishikesh, Mussoorie, and Chopta, white-water river rafting on the Ganga, and nature biodiversity camps in Rajaji National Park with strict safety protocols.
Try Out for Krida Club
Whether you want to lead your department in the HU Premier League, train with varsity coaches, or start your mornings with restorative yoga, Krida Sports Club invites you to step forward.