Kangra, Feb. 3 -- The North Zone Men's Basketball Championship concluded on a high note with thrilling matches and exemplary sportsmanship at the sports ground of DAV College, Kangra.

The prestigious tournament witnessed participation from teams representing 85 universities of the North Zone, making the competition intense and highly competitive.

The final match turned out to be a nail-biting contest between Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla and Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh. Displaying remarkable grit and teamwork, HPU Shimla defeated PU Chandigarh by a close margin of 42-38 to lift the championship trophy.

The third-place match saw Punjabi University, Patiala dominate the proceedings, as it registered a convincing 78-35 vi...