62nd annual sports meet at Kapurthala Sainik School concludes with march past, bhangra

The 62nd Annual Athletic Meet of Sainik School Kapurthala concluded on Sunday with a spectacular display of sportsmanship, discipline and cultural performances. The three-day event wrapped up with a vibrant closing ceremony, attended by Major General CS Mann, AVSM, VSM, Additional Director General, Army Design Bureau (ADB) and an esteemed alumnus of the school.

Upon his arrival, General Mann paid floral tributes at the school’s Martyrs’ Memorial, honouring the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

The final day featured an impressive march past by the cadet contingents, followed by dynamic performances in aerobics, gymnastics, band display and traditional bhangra.

In his valedictory address, Major General Mann expressed deep pride in returning to his alma mater. “It is a great honour for me to be here today as the Chief Guest of the 62nd annual athletic meet. This moment is deeply emotional for me. Sainik School Kapurthala laid the foundation of my life’s journey. It is not just a school—it is a place where cadets are moulded into men and women of character, courage, and commitment,” he said.

Addressing the current cadets, General Mann urged them to uphold the values of discipline, dedication and excellence in every aspect of their lives. “Being a Saikapian is not just about wearing a badge—it is a responsibility. Remember, nothing is greater than one’s own country,” he emphasised, assuring parents that their children were in “safe and capable hands.”

In the competition, Nalwa House emerged victorious in the Holding House category, while Sarojini House and Bhagat House clinched the Junior and Senior titles, respectively.

In individual events, Ansh Chaudhary was named Best Athlete (Senior), Shivam Baghel (Junior), and Mayan Bhaskar (Holding House).

To honour the memory of the late MS Bajwa, a beloved teacher of the school, his family presented cash awards to the top performers, including Mayan (Nalwa House), Shivam (Lajpat House), Ansh (Patel House), Krishna Saini (Girls – Holding House), Smita (Girls VII-VIII, Sarojini House), and Aarushi (IX-X, Patel House).

The final events saw spirited competition, with Chetan Mishra (Tilak) winning the Shot Put (Senior) event and Ansh Chaudhary (Patel) dominating the 200m race. Lajpat House won the Junior 4×100m relay, while Patel House triumphed in the Senior 4×100m relay. The 3000m (Senior) event was claimed by Akshit (Bhagat). In the Holding House 100m sprint, Naman, Dipesh and Rajbir from Nalwa House took the top three positions, reflecting the house’s overall dominance.