Excellence in academics, sports, entrepreneurial initiatives and outreach activities for women makes Assumption unique. Assumption has carved a niche in bringing out the intellectual, mental, physical, emotional and social abilities in students to make them ready to embrace life with confidence. In accordance with the vision and mission of the College, the Management has been developing, since its inception, the necessary ecosystem for the holistic development of the students. It envisions a world where women can find their true place, achieve excellence in their specific areas of interest, scale heights and be rightfully recognised for their merits. Sport has the power to transcend boundaries of sex, race, religion and nationality. It promotes health and wellness, improves self-esteem, and teaches leadership, team skills, perseverance and inculcates national pride. Women in sport defy gender stereotypes to make inspiring role models and showcase men and women as equals. Sport is a social and cultural process in which social constructions of masculinity and femininity play a key role and it could provide a space where masculinity and femininity are re-negotiated rather than re-affirmed in their dominant acceptation.
Assumption College has been reputed as an institution that promotes sports as an invariable part of its educational system. It recognizes and promotes talents, helping women gain the spotlight through engagement in health-enhancing physical activity. Orientation to Sports The stakeholders of Assumption College realised the necessity to initiate the process of gender mainstreaming through sports with the establishment of the Department of Physical Education in the year 1956. Since then, Assumption has been keen to identify school children with hidden talents, bring them to College, mentor and coach them to achieve their highest goals from the state level to international levels by providing them with social recognition, economic support and security. The Management and the College authorities have taken special interest to involve students in sports-related activities for shaping their personality, physical and mental well-being and character formation. Sports activities not only provide greater physical benefits but also help students in boosting and maintaining mental as well as emotional quotient, developing in them a positive spirit.
Assumption College has earned a reputation in the field of Athletics and Games and our girls have distinguished themselves in International, National, Inter-University, State and Inter-Collegiate levels. Assumption has contributed 93 Athletes and players for India. In the last five years, our students have won 42 International, 90 National, 102 All India Inter-University, 337 State Level and 732 Intercollegiate Level medals. The college teams won about 211 Trophies of which 190 are ‘Winners’ and 21 are ‘Runners Up’.
Five Sports hostels of the Kerala Government under the Kerala State Sports Council are attached to Assumption College for the students in Athletics, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball and Fencing. The students in this sports hostel scheme are supported with boarding, lodging and monthly allowances by the government. Apart from these, the college also provides free boarding and lodging to around thirty sports students. The PTA of Assumption College meets the hostel fees of five sports students each year. The College management supplements the college fees for some of the Sports students. Infrastructural facilities of sports and games existing at Assumption College- Athletics, 400 M Athletic Track (3 Line), Synthetic Long Jump / Triple, Jump /Pole Vault Pit, Conditioning and Athletic equipment, High Jump Pit, Pole vault, Pole fibre, Hurdles, Multipurpose gymnasium, Flood Lit Roofed Basketball, Flood Lit Indoor Volleyball Court, Volleyball Court, Tennis Court, Handball Court, Netball Court, Cricket Nets and equipment, Badminton Court, Modern Sports Cycles, facility for Power Lifting, Table Tennis Table, Fencing equipment, Softball equipment, Baseball equipment and Open Green Fitness park.
The College has conducted various State Level and South Zone Championships and Coaching Camps in the campus for Mahatma Gandhi University and the State Associations for Sports.
Every year the college conducts free Summer Coaching Camps for school students. The college organises the Merit Day to appreciate the achievements, hard work and dedication of the faculty members, the Coaches and the Sports Stars of Assumption annually.
Every year a large number of athletes get placement in various government sectors like Indian Railway, ICF, Income Tax, Navy, LIC, Kerala Police, CRPF, BSF, SSB, CISF, KSEB and various departments of the central and state Governments. Rejuvenation through Sports-Sports acts as a significant catalyst for individual health, well-being, community development and help to enhance learning outcomes. It provides an avenue to engage in competitive pursuits and develop strong social connections, offers a space that individuals can use in leisure time and achieve a personal sense of enjoyment. The integration of physical activity into everyday routines at home, college and the workplace, participation in sport and active recreation improve women’s and girls’ overall health - physical, social and emotional well-being - as well as reduce stress levels, preventing the risk of chronic diseases. The College provides these opportunities to all students by giving them access to the play grounds, courts, fitness equipment. Annual Sports Meet and aerobics sessions involving all interested students is meant to showcase their sports talent. During the pandemic, online aerobics sessions were provided to students. Assumption has been promoting sports culture and nurturing young sports talents to greater heights of glory. Discipline, adherence to moral principles and ethics on the grounds make ‘Assumption Sports Talents’ distinct and appreciated.