Jamshedpur dominates 5th CISCE Regional Carrom Tournament, winning all categories
The 5th CISCE Regional Carrom Tournament showcased young talent, with Jamshedpur emerging victorious in every category.
JAMSHEDPUR – Kerala Public School Kadma recently hosted a two-day carrom extravaganza, drawing over 240 participants from six regions.
The event commenced with a flag-hoisting ceremony and lamp-lighting ritual.
A melodious performance by the school choir set the tone for the competition.
Principal Sharmila Mukherjee delivered an inspiring address to the athletes.
Chief Guest Avinash Tripathi, the District Sports Officer, extended his best wishes to the competitors.
Competition Categories and Results
The tournament featured matches in three age groups for both genders:
|
Category |
Winner |
First Runners-Up |
|
U-14 Girls |
Jamshedpur |
Bhagalpur |
|
U-14 Boys |
Jamshedpur |
Ranchi |
|
U-17 Girls |
Jamshedpur |
Ranchi |
|
U-17 Boys |
Jamshedpur |
Ranchi |
|
U-19 Girls |
Jamshedpur |
Dhanbad |
|
U-19 Boys |
Jamshedpur |
Ranchi |
Jamshedpur’s domination was evident as they clinched the top spot in every category.
Notable Moments
The inaugural strike was made by a quartet of dignitaries:
1. Avinash Tripathi
2. P. Gopi Rao
3. Sharat Chandran
4. Sharmila Mukherjee
Closing Ceremony
The event concluded with a grand closing ceremony on August 2.
Notable attendees included:
– Vibhuti Dhand Adesara from Tata Steel
– Anup Kumar Singh, President of the East Singhbhum Carrom Association
Future Prospects
The triumphant athletes from this regional tournament have secured their spots in the upcoming national event.
"This victory is just the beginning. Our players are now focused on bringing home national glory," remarked a jubilant coach from the Jamshedpur team.
The 5th CISCE National Carrom Tournament is scheduled for October 26-28, 2024, at Shelling House School in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
