A team of 10 students from the B.Com programme of VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao – Goa, actively participated in the State Level Event ARENA 2026, organised by the St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa- Goa, on 06th February 2026.
ARENA is a premier inter- collegiate competition designed to test the intersection of academic theory and real-world business acumen. Competing under the ethos of “Sport, War, and Celebration,” our team displayed exceptional versatility, securing the Runners-Up Position in an intense field of competitors. The 2026 edition was strategically aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 4, 8, and 12), requiring participants to balance commercial strategy with global responsibility.
Our team competed across ten diverse categories, demonstrating excellence in creative, analytical and interpersonal domains namely – Sustainable Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Branding, Digital Presence, Intellectual Rigor & Advocacy, Professionalism , Soft Skills .
ARENA 2026 was more than a competition; it was a revolutionary educational experience that pushed our students beyond their comfort zones. The students were guided by Ms. Abigale Rodrigues and Ms. Prashanti Bhamaikar.
Outcome / Expected Outcome of the Activity:
- Enhancedsubject knowledge and application skills among students
- Improvedconfidence, communication, and teamwork
- Exposureto inter-collegiate academic competition
- Strengthenedproblem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Enhanced Team synergy and leadership qualities
- Encouraged experiential learning beyond classroom
