A Platinum Jubilee Celebration
Former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid attended the opening ceremony of the Colgate Total Inter‑College 5‑a‑Side Hockey Tournament at St. Joseph's College of Commerce in Bengaluru, marking the institution’s platinum jubilee of its Bachelor of Commerce programme.
The two‑day event features 12 boys' teams and five girls' teams competing for the Colgate Total Inter Collegiate Platinum Rolling Trophy 2026, a prize that symbolizes perseverance and preventive care.
Discipline On and Off the Field
Dravid, an alumnus of the college, highlighted how discipline, consistency and everyday excellence are as vital in sport as they are in maintaining oral health, themes that align with Colgate Total’s philosophy.
He urged young athletes to treat oral hygiene as part of their training regimen, emphasizing that peak performance relies on a foundation of preventive dental care.
Prabha Narasimhan, MD and CEO of Colgate‑Palmolive India, echoed the sentiment, noting that disciplined habits — both on the field and in daily routines — are essential for achieving excellence in any pursuit.
The partnership between the college and the oral‑care brand brings preventive dental check‑ups to participants, aiming to embed healthy practices early and to showcase how sport and oral health intersect.
The tournament will conclude with the awarding of the Colgate Total Inter Collegiate Platinum Rolling Trophy 2026 to the winning side, reinforcing the shared values of perseverance and preventive care.