Patna: Saint Teresa and Sipahi Bhagat Foundation emerged victorious in the boys’ and girls’ categories, respectively, at the Sipahi Bhagat Memorial Inter-School Kho-Kho Tournament.
In the boys’ final, Saint Teresa triumphed over Sipahi Bhagat Foundation by 1 inning and 4 points. In the girls’ final, Sipahi Bhagat Foundation defeated Saint Teresa by 5 points.
Earlier, in the boys’ semi-finals, Sipahi Bhagat Foundation edged out Christ Church by 1 point, while Saint Teresa defeated Open Mind A Birla School by 5 points. In the girls’ semi-finals, Saint Teresa won against Mother International School by 1 inning and 2 points, and Sipahi Bhagat Foundation overcame Indirapuram by 6 points.
Individual awards were also presented, with Ranjit of Saint Teresa being named Best Player in the boys’ category, Pratyush of Open Mind receiving the Best Chaser award, and Shanu of Saint Teresa earning the Best Defender award. In the girls’ category, Aastha of Sipahi Bhagat Foundation won Best Player, Pranita of Open Mind was named Best Chaser, and Ankita of Saint Teresa received the Best Defender award.
Shaurya Chakra recipient Colonel Sanjeev Sirohi, the chief guest, presented the prizes. School principal Paljinder Pal Singh and special guest Naik Subedar A.K. Manzil were also in attendance.
The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Middle Wing Coordinator Poonam Pandey, Primary Wing Coordinator Nupur, Pre Primary Wing Coordinator Momita Sen, School Sports Head Karandhir Sharma, and Sardar Patel Sports Foundation founder Santosh Tiwari.
