The Hindustan Mitra Club, Kolkata was established in the year 1948. HMC provides opportunities for people to participate in a variety of sports and recreational activities including Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom etc. Each club is considered an organized club with an affiliation as a registered member organization on a club sport. Club Sports are conducted under the direction of an assigned staff member.

A Club Sport is formed by individuals with a common interest in a sport or activity to promote and enhance involvement in that particular activity. The basic structure of club sports, in general, allows members athletes numerous opportunities for leadership, decision-making, academic improvement, and retention. The actual success and strength of the club sport is dependent on effective leadership by the coaches, and the degree of involvement of its club sports student athletes.