1,000 students, one goal: DAV inter-cluster sports meet ends

The three-day state-level Inter-Cluster DAV Public Schools sports meet concluded on Monday evening at DAV Senior Secondary Public School, Rehan, in the Fatehpur Assembly constituency of Kangra district. The closing ceremony was a lively affair, marked by vibrant cultural performances, enthusiastic participation and a spirited celebration of sportsmanship.

As many as 1,000 students from eight school clusters, representing 44 DAV Public Schools across Himachal Pradesh, competed in state-level kabaddi and volleyball tournaments.

According to information shared by the host school, the competitions were held in three age groups — under-14, under-17 and under-19 — for both boys and girls.

In volleyball, Cluster-2 emerged winners in the under-14 (girls) and under-17 and under-19 (boys) categories, while Cluster-5 clinched the under-17 and under-19 (girls) titles. Cluster-3 won the under-14 (boys) category.

In kabaddi, Cluster-6 (under-14), Cluster-7 (under-17) and Cluster-1 (under-19) triumphed in the girls’ categories, while Cluster-1 (under-14), Cluster-4 (under-17) and Cluster-5 (under-19) secured the boys’ titles.

All winning teams were felicitated with trophies and medals during the closing ceremony. The event was presided over by Soumya Sambasivan, DIG, Northern Range, Dharamsala, with VK Yadav, Principal of DAV Public School, Palampur, as the guest of honour. The dignitaries were welcomed and honoured with traditional Himachali tokens — Chamba thaal, cap, shawl and mementoes — by the host school principal, Rashmi Jamwal.

In her address, DIG Sambasivan urged students to maintain continuity in sports alongside academics. She underscored the importance of education in nurturing human values and emphasised that sports play a vital role in holistic development, physical fitness and mental focus.

The ceremony concluded with a colourful cultural programme, featuring local performances, including the Kangra folk dance ‘Jamkada’ and ‘Himachali Nati’, which were met with resounding applause from the audience.