State level school sports competition begins in Ambikapur, players from 5 divisions are participating.
MP Chintamani Maharaj inaugurated the event by putting a ball in the basket; football, basketball, badminton and softball tennis matches will be held.
Ambikapur. The 26th State Level School Sports Competition 2026 was inaugurated on Thursday in Ambikapur, the headquarters of the Surguja division.
MP Chintamani Maharaj kicked off the four-day competition, held at the Government Multipurpose Higher Secondary School (Multipurpose School) grounds, by putting the ball into the basket. Players from Bastar, Bilaspur, Durg, Raipur, and Surguja divisions are participating.
At the opening ceremony, students performed Bihu dances, traditional songs and music, and cultural performances. Encouraging the players, MP Chintamani Maharaj said that sports foster discipline, self-confidence, and team spirit, along with physical and mental development.
He urged the athletes to participate in the competition with enthusiasm and sportsmanship and give their best. He said that winning and losing are part of the game, but a good player is one who performs well with discipline. Such events provide students with an opportunity to showcase their talents and prepare for higher-level competitions in the future.
Competitions will be held in four sports
The four-day event will feature football, basketball, badminton, and softball tennis competitions. These include football for boys under 19 years of age, basketball for girls between 14 and 17 years of age, and badminton and softball tennis for boys and girls between 17 and 19 years of age.
The event will provide players with an opportunity to hone their skills and gain competitive experience.
Emphasis on providing better facilities to players
District Panchayat President Nirupa Singh, Vice President Devnarayan Yadav, Mayor Manjusha Bhagat, Municipal Corporation Chairman Harminder Singh Tinni, and Collector Ajit Vasant, along with public representatives and officials, were present at the event. Welcoming the athletes, the Collector pledged to provide them with better facilities and encourage them to excel in sports. The Mayor urged students to participate in the cleanliness campaign.
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