JTG is so much more than just technology. Admittedly, we are the ultimate haven for techies and coders, but we’re also the ‘it’ place for people looking to have a blast at work. Whether it’s our crazy parties, hot’n happening offsites, fun-filled cultural events, our gaming marathons or our sporting events, being a part of the JTG family is sure to keep you on your toes!
Our 5-month long sports tournament, JPL (JTG Premier League), is a wellness initiative, sporting event, team engagement activity, and a recreational program- all rolled into one. The 2018-2019 JPL from October to February included table tennis, board games, cricket, and foosball culminating in the grand finale- the go karting and bowling face off between the two best teams.
As an organisation truly passionate about sports, we encourage active participation by all team members. With much excitement and speculation surrounding each competition, a total of 90 competitors made it to the final round.
The main event was held in Sector 29 at Smaaash in Gurgaon’s sector 29, a popular indoor entertainment centre with bowling and go karting, among many other options. JTG team members were divided into 7 teams with an approximate strength of 12-13 members.
To tackle the time crunch (the entire event had to be completed in 2 hours), the go karting and bowling competitions were conducted simultaneously. For go karting, every contender was given 4 minutes to complete the race. The best 2 laps were considered per person.
In bowling, while usually 10 sets of throws per person are taken into account, 5 throws were considered as the teams were running out of time. Which wasn’t really a bummer, as it made the game that much more exciting and intense!
The 7 teams were Clippers, Maverix, Ultimate Avengers, Dominators, Sole Survivors, Pitch Burners and Silent Thrashers.
All the teams gave commendable performances and Ultimate Avengers won the 5th game to bring the final points table in a tie at 1200 with Sole Survivors. But, as per the “gold first rule” of the sports industry, Ultimate Avengers were the ultimate winners of JPL and the ones to take the trophy home.
When it comes to JTG sporting events, there’s tons more to enjoy and experience. JTG-ites had a wonderful time chilling out in Smaaash, enjoying live music, and tucking into an assortment of munchies and drinks.
JPL is a part of our team wellness initiative and has been successfully getting people to enjoy a more healthy lifestyle while having oodles of fun. Our organizing committee continues to come up with more such innovative ways on how to keep team members up and running, so watch out for the 2019-20 tournament!
