Dr. R P Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS

Highlights from the RPC Foundation Day 2026 Celebrations

59th Annual Foundation Day Celebrations of Dr. R P Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi to be held on 10th March, 2026 at JL Auditorium, AIIMS, New Delhi
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RPC Foundation Day Cricket Match
Date: Sunday, 15/02/26
Venue: Quadrangle Cricket Ground (QCG)

The stage was set…
The LEGENDS were back!
The much-awaited clash between Presidents XI and Vice Presidents XI began with Vice Presidents XI winning the toss and opting to bat.
First Innings
Vice Presidents XI, led by Prof Khokhar (Managed by Prof Rajpal), walked in with determination. However, Presidents XI, under the leadership of Prof Titiyal (Managed by Prof Radhika Tandon), struck early — taking a wicket on just the second ball of the match! The Presidents XI bowlers maintained relentless accuracy throughout. Dr Paritosh lived his childhood dream of playing at the prestigious QCG and marked the occasion with an exceptional spell, claiming 3 crucial wickets.
Last year’s star, Dr Abhay, departed without opening his account. However, Dr Sai Vineet, playing his final match at QCG, displayed controlled aggression and composure to anchor the innings and bring VP XI to a respectable 108 runs in 15 overs. Highlights of the innings included: A controversial caught-behind decision involving Dr Saurabh, excellent wicketkeeping by Prof Rajesh & Tight, disciplined bowling by Presidents XI.
Despite flashes of brilliance, VP XI had a challenging first innings.
Second Innings
The chase began in spectacular fashion! Star batsman Dr Kartikay smashed a six off the very first ball and followed it up with two more breathtaking shots — scoring an astonishing 31 runs in the first over! From there on, VP XI bowlers found themselves on the back foot. Despite spirited fielding efforts by alumni Dr Sameer (only fielding: as he was the one who bowled the first over!) and sharp wicketkeeping by Dr Vineet Batwani, the momentum firmly belonged to Presidents XI. Dr Kartikay continued his aerial assault, soon reaching a well-deserved half-century before retiring to allow others to showcase their talent. The remaining batters contributed steadily, and Presidents XI comfortably chased down the target with overs to spare — ensuring everyone made it to lunch on time!
🏆 Presidents XI emerged victorious!

🎖 Awards
Man of the Match: Dr Kartikay
Woman of the Match: Dr Ashi
Best Batsman: Dr Sai Vineet
Best Bowler: Dr Paritosh
Best Fielder: Manish Kumar Meena
🎙 Commentators: Prof Tanuj Dada(as he tired himself in the nets much before the match started) & Dr Saurabh (who after his controversial decision sportingly transitioned to commentary duties!)
The match was followed by the Award Ceremony and a delightful lunch.
🙏 Acknowledgements
A heartfelt thank you to all residents and faculty who participated in the sporting events over the past few days. Your enthusiasm and support mean a lot!
Special thanks to Chief Prof Radhika Tandon for continuously encouraging and motivating us to actively participate in sports.
Gratitude to our OG legends — Prof Titiyal and Prof Khokhar — for taking time out of their busy schedules to be with us. Prof Titiyal even rescheduled his flight from Ranchi to participate in his 42nd Foundation Day Cricket Match — a true testament to commitment and sporting spirit!
Thank you to all faculty who attended and supported the match:
Dr Rajpal, Dr Tanuj, Dr Neelam, Dr Tushar, Dr Vanathi, Dr Rajesh, Dr Suraj, Dr Rohan, Dr Vinod, Dr Vivek, Dr Amar, Dr Devesh, Dr Saurabh, Dr Sahil, Dr Ashish… and many more!
🌟 Special Mentions
A big thank you to my coordinators:
Dr Manu – The future of RPC Sports! A coordinator par excellence.
Dr Sai Vineet – Omni present over the past 5 years, conducting every sporting event with unwavering dedication. Thank you for tolerating me all these years — you will be missed big time!
Thanks to all residents who supported the organization of the event —
Dr Meghna, Dr Mahima, Dr Abhay, Dr Hardik, Dr Harsh — this wouldn’t have been possible without you.
Special appreciation to faculty members Dr Lomi, Dr Nawazish, Dr Pranita, and Dr Akshaya for ensuring the smooth conduct of the events.
Thank you all once again for making Foundation Day celebrations truly memorable!
Until Next Year!
Take care & GET FIT!

Sports Committee, RPC

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