OHPC Inter-Unit Volleyball Tournament – 2026

The OHPC Inter-Unit Volleyball Tournament – 2026 was successfully organized and hosted by HHEP, Burla from 18th February 2026 to 21st February 2026, witnessing participation from all units of OHPC i.e. HHEP, Burla, CHEP, Chiplima, UIHEP, Mukhiguda, UKHEP, Bariniput, BHEP, Balimela, RHEP, Rengali including the Corporate Office, Bhubaneswar. - The tournament commenced with a grand inaugural ceremony on 18th February 2026. The occasion was graced by Shri Sandeep Patnaik, Director (HR), OHPC as the Chief Guest. Prof. Bibhu Bhusan Mishra, Vice Chancellor, Sambalpur University attended as the Guest of Honour, and Er. Sushil Behera. Chief Engineer, DoWR was present as the Special Guest. The ceremony began with the Mashal (Torch) Lighting, Flag Hoisting, marking the formal opening of the tournament, followed by the Lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp for the successful conduct of the event. An Oath-Taking Ceremony was administered to the players and officials, pledging their commitment to fair play and discipline. The inaugural function was beautifully complemented by a vibrant cultural programme presented by Bharati Kala Bikash Kendra, Burla and Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Burla. - The four-day tournament featured league matches, followed by semi-finals, a third-place play-off match, and an exciting final match, showcasing competitive spirit, teamwork, and outstanding performance throughout the event. A total of 13 matches were played. - The tournament concluded with a grand Closing and Valediction Ceremony on 21st February 2026. The ceremony was graced by Sri Debadutta Mishra, Vice Chancellor I/c, VSSUT, Burla. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, The Dean & Principal, VIMSAR, Burla as Guest of Honour and Er. Satyabrata Mohanty, CGM (EL) & Unit Head, UIHEP, Mukhiguda were present as the Special Guest. - The closing function featured a cultural programme followed by the Valediction Programme, during which outstanding performances were recognized and awards were distributed. Best Striker: Jyoti Ranjan Behera, TNE-4 (Mech.), UIHEP, Mukhiguda Best Booster: Surendra Pan, Manager (El), HHEP, Burla 2nd Runner-Up: Team HHEP, Burla 1st Runner-Up: Team CHEP, Chiplima Champion: Team UIHEP, Mukhiguda Er. Fani Mangaraj, SGM (El), HHEP, Burla delivered a heartfelt Vote of Thanks expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, participants, organizers, and supporters for making the tournament a grand success. - The closing ceremony concluded with the snuffing off of the Tournament Mashal. This was followed by the Formal Lowering of Tournament Flag, marking the official closure of the OHPC Inter-Unit Volleyball Tournament – 2026. The programme ended with the closing remarks by Er. Chandramani Sethi, CGM (El.) & Unit Head, HHEP, Burla.