Pune, Maharashtra – The Army Public School emerged victorious at the recently held Inter-school Sports (Running, Long Jump & Relay) Competition organized by the Maharashtriya Mandal. Not only did the school secure the highest number of medals, but it also claimed the coveted ‘General Championship’ at the 16th edition of the competition. The event, which took place on February 5th and 6th, 2024, witnessed the participation of 850 athletes from 52 schools, showcasing exceptional talent and sportsmanship.
The competition, now in its 12th year, featured young athletes under the age groups of 8, 10, and 12 engaging in events such as running, long jump, and relays. The meticulously organized event was hosted at the Athletics Track of Katariya High School, offering a platform for budding talents to showcase their athletic prowess.
A special mention goes to Cosmos Bank for its support towards making this year’s competition a success.
The formal inauguration witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Ajit Gijre, Director of Cosmos Bank, and key figures from the education sector. The prize distribution ceremony, held at the Agashe College Ground, celebrated the achievements of the young athletes.
Manaswi Kele, Director of Cosmos Bank, expressed her appreciation for the young talents and the dedication they displayed during the competition. The General Championship was clinched by the Army Public School, amassing an impressive 26 points on the scoreboard.
The winners were not only honored with medals and certificates but also received a total prize fund of Rs 1,00,000. The top three winning teams in each relay category were presented with mementos and certificates, adding to the pride of their achievements.
Amit Dange played the role of moderator for the competition, while Tejas Desurkar and Sachin Pardeshi extended their gratitude during the Vote of Thanks.
Results of the Competitions:
50 m Running – Girls (under 8)
First – Radhika Agarkhedkar (Millenium National School)
Second – Rama Pathak (Abhinav Vidyalay English Med. School)
Third – Mahi Jagtap (Army Public School)
50 m Running – Boys (under 8)
First – Samarth Karve (Dastur Primary School)
Second – Manthan Kadam (Army Public School)
Third – Kashyap Mahamunkar (NCL Primary School, Pashan)
Long Jump – Girls (under 8)
First – Sanskruti Hange (Huzurpaga School, Laxmi Road)
Second – Shraddha Gadhve (NCL Primary School, Pashan)
Third – Pranjal Bhujbal (Army Public School, Dighi) & Nirva Wagh (Hutchings School)
Long Jump – Boys (under 8)
First – Ahil Shaikh (Army Public School)
Second – Samarth Karve (Dastur Primary School)
Third – Arfat Ansari (Vishal Maharashtra Education, Urdu School)
4 x 50m Relay – Girls (under 8)
First – Hutchings High School
Second – Sarhad School
Third – Abhinav Vidyalay English Med. School
4 x 50m Relay – Boys (under 8)
First – Dastur Primary School
Second – D.E.S. Primary School
Third – Kalmadi High School
80 m Running – Girls (under 10)
First – Mahi Raskar (Army Public School)
Second – Radha Nijampurkar (D.E.S. Primary School)
Third – Ridhi Bhosale (Maharashtriya Mandal English Med. School)
80 m Running – Boys (under 10)
First – Vihan Kashikar (Millenium National School)
Second – Shauryashil Satyajeet (Sarhad School)
Third – Varad Jadhav (Maharashtriya Mandal English Med. School)
Long Jump – Girls (under 10)
First – Gunjan Yadav (Army Public School)
Second – Ovi Murkute (NCL Primary School, Pashan)
Third – Pradnya Kadale (NCL Primary School, Pashan)
Long Jump – Boys (under 10)
First – Kaustubh Kadam (Maharashtriya Mandal English Med. School)
Second – Varad Jadhav (Maharashtriya Mandal English Med. School)
Third – Anuj Barave (Army Public School)
4 x 80m Relay – Girls (under 10)
First – Kalmadi High School
Second – NCL Primary School, Pashan
Third – Army Public School, Pune
4 x 80m Relay – Boys (under 10)
First – Sarhad School
Second – Maharashtriya Mandal English Med. School
Third – Hutchings High School
100 m Running – Girls (under 12)
First – Anusha Phadtare (Abhinav Vidyalay English Med. School)
Second – Sakshi Hundlkar (Balshikshan Mandir School)
Third – Gargi Jedhe (Abhinav Vidyalay English Med. School)
100 m Running – Boys (under 12)
First – Suryavardhan Patherkar (Muktangan English Med. School)
Second – Kartik Joshi (Vikhe Patil Memorial School)
Third – Ketan Galande (Nagarwala Day School)
Long Jump – Girls (under 12)
First – Gargi Jedhe (Abhinav Vidyalay English Med. School)
Second – Anusha Phadtare (Abhinav Vidyalay English Med. School)
Third – Asmi Jog (Balshikshan Mandir School)
Long Jump – Boys (under 12)
First – Yasin Shaikh (Vishal Maharashtra Education, Urdu School
Second – Rajveer Bard (Ureka International School)
Third – Samarth Jadhav (Army Public School)
4 x 100m Relay – Girls (under 12)
First – Abhinav Vidyalay English Med. School
Second – Balshikshan Mandir School
Third – Army Public School, Pune
4 x 100m Relay – Boys (under 12)
First – Nagarwala English Med. School
Second – Muktangan English Med. School
Third – Army Public School, Pune
