Science & Technology
IIT Madras Launches 'Phiball', a New Three-Team Sport
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What Happened?
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras launched 'Phiball' on its Chennai campus on 28 August 2026 — a newly invented three-team competitive invasion sport inspired by basketball but designed to need far less space and infrastructure. It was launched to commemorate National Sports Day, observed on 29 August.
Key Highlights
- Phiball is played by three teams simultaneously on a circular court 26 metres in diameter, divided into three equal 120-degree sectors with three baskets.
- Each team attacks two opponents' baskets while defending its own; each team has seven registered players (four active, three substitutes).
- The sport was developed under Prof. Sathyanarayana N. Gummadi of IIT Madras.
- Its lower space and infrastructure requirements are intended to make it easy for rural and government schools to adopt.
Tamil Nadu Relevance
IIT Madras, established in 1959 at Guindy, Chennai, with West German technical collaboration, has topped India's NIRF overall rankings for several consecutive years.
3 TNPSC MCQs
- Which institute launched the new sport 'Phiball'?
(a) Anna University (b) IIT Madras (c) IIT Delhi (d) NIT Trichy
Answer: (b) IIT Madras
Explanation: IIT Madras launched Phiball on its Chennai campus. - How many teams play Phiball simultaneously?
(a) Two (b) Three (c) Four (d) Five
Answer: (b) Three
Explanation: Phiball is a three-team invasion sport played on a circular court. - Where is the IIT Madras campus located?
(a) Adyar, Chennai (b) Guindy, Chennai (c) Tambaram, Chennai (d) Velachery, Chennai
Answer: (b) Guindy, Chennai
Explanation: IIT Madras, established in 1959, is located at Guindy, Chennai.
Written by: Janani — Content Editor, TNCareerHub
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