Sainik School Punglwa hosts football championship

Cadets perform a traditional dance during the closing ceremony of the Group E Intra-Sainik Schools Football Championship at Sainik School Punglwa on Wednesday.

• DIMAPUR — Sainik School Punglwa, Nagaland, hosted the Group E Intra-Sainik Schools Football Championship from April 26 to the 30th, bringing together five sainik schools from north-east India
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• According to an update, the schools were Sainik School Punglwa, Sainik School Imphal, Sainik School Goalpara, Sainik School Chhingchhip, and Sainik School East Siang. The championship featured three categories: Under-17 Boys, Under-17 Girls, and Under-15 Boys.
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• The event concluded with a closing ceremony on Wednesday, attended by the principal of Sainik School Punglwa. The final match of the Under-17 Boys’ category and a cultural programme showcasing traditions of the northeastern states were part of the ceremony.

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• The final match was contested between Sainik School East Siang and Sainik School Imphal. East Siang won the match 2-1. Cadets from all five schools also presented a cultural programme featuring regional performances.
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• Before the prize distribution, cadets from the participating schools took part in a march past. The chief guest awarded medals and trophies to the winners. Sainik School East Siang won in all three categories: Under-17 Boys, Under-17 Girls, and Under-15 Boys.
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• In his address, the chief guest acknowledged the discipline and team effort of all schools and congratulated Sainik School East Siang. He also wished them success as they prepare to represent Group E in the All India Sainik Schools Football Championship, to be held at Sainik School Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
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• Winners of the national event will qualify to represent Sainik Schools in the Subroto Cup.