JITO Youth Bangalore South organized a Midnight Masquerade themed Auction on 1st April 2025 for their upcoming marquee event, "Back to School," presented by SVAMITVA, scheduled for 27th April. The event drew about 120+ participants for the auctions, while "Back to School" has garnered 430+ registrations for the event day.
"Back to School" is a grand event where various sportsmen come together to participate in organized sports, including athletics, aquatics, volleyball, badminton, kho-kho, and kabaddi. The auction was held at Hotel 1947, Bangalore. Ten team owners competed for the coveted title, each with their team and strategy.
The event commenced at 7:30 pm sharp, beginning with the invocation of the Navkar Maha Mantra, followed by the lighting of the lamp. Shri Mehul Srisrimal, Chairman JITO Youth Bangalore South, welcomed the dignitaries and highlighted the high participation in this edition of "Back to School." Smt. Komal Bhandari, JITO Youth Coordinator, informed about the upcoming Vishwa Navkar Mantra Diwas to the members, emphasizing its importance and congratulating the youth for executing such splendid events. Shri Shubham Lunkad laid out the roadmap for the highly anticipated event and explained the auction rules.
The title sponsor for the event was Svamitva, Co-sponsor EIMR Business School, Jersey sponsor PTC Group and Nikki the Luxury Design by Nikitha Lunkad sponsored the trophies.
The auction process involved 12 team owners, 12 captains, and 2 jokers, with each team receiving 2 lakh token points. The auctioneer, Shri Nishikrit Jain, guided the participants through the rules. Team owners played games to earn Power Cards, gaining an advantage in the auctions. The event concluded with excitement and entertainment, offering members an opportunity to interact, network, and showcase their sports interests.
The team was led by Convenors Rajyash Jain, Riddhi Mandoth, and Kanish Balar, supported by the Managing Committee – Shubham Lunkad, Shefali Golecha, Darshita, Ridhi Mehta, Harsha Jain, Krish, Takh Nahar, Shashank Jain, Adv. Vardhaman Anchaliya, Roshni Jain, Reeth Ostwal and Labdhi Oswal among others and working committee members Riddhi Gandhi, Himanshu Jain, Maanvi , Siddhi Khanter and Snehal. The event's success was attributed to the dynamic leadership of Chairman Mr. Mehul Srisrimal, Chief Secretary Rishabh Chopra, and mentors Kunal Makana and Shubham Lunkad.
Among the dignitaries present at the event, Shri Nitin Lunia Chief Secretary JITO Bangalore South from JITO Apex Sports team Smt. Padma Bafna, Youth Wing Coordinator & Secretary Bangalore South Smt. Komal Bhandari, Secretary Bangalore South Shri Pratik Gandhi, past JYW chairman Shri Pinkesh Mehta, past JYW Chief Secretary Sandeep Pagaria, Bangalore North Youth Wing chairman Anish Bhojani and Bangalore North Youth Wing CS Ashish Tapravat were there to motivate the team owners.