Dimapur, April 26 (EMN): Sainik School Punglwa annual inter-house volleyball championship 2017-18 for junior category concluded on Tuesday, April 25 with Patkai House finishing at the top. The final match was played between Japfu and Patkai House. Cadets of Patkai House with their great team spirit and coordination won the match despite Japfu being the favourite in the championship. Patkai won in two straight set 18-25; 22-25. Doyang House finished third in the championship.
Group Captain Sanjay Gaekwad, Principal, Sainik School Punglwa gave away the medals and certificate to the winning teams. In his address, he congratulated House Master Henminlal, House Captain and the team for their winning performance. He also appreciated all the participants for exhibiting excellent team spirit and coordination. He further encouraged them to improve their game and excel.
The Championship began on April 21and was played under league cum knock-out system. Cadet Ajit Kumar of Japfu house was adjudged the best player in the championship.
The championship was also a means of selecting cadets to represent the school for Sainik Schools East Zone Sports Championship scheduled to be held in the month of July this year at Sainik School Purulia, West Bengal.
