Durg Zone emerged as the undisputed champion of the 26th State-Level School Games Championship held in Bhilai, securing top honours in both netball and karate. Nearly 468 student-athletes from across Chhattisgarh participated in the four-day event, which showcased emerging sporting talent and competitive excellence.
Khabar 365 News Network
DURG: Home favourites Durg Zone stamped their authority on the 26th State-Level School Games Championship, emerging as the overall champions after a commanding performance in netball and karate at Bhilai.
The four-day championship, held from October 28 to 31 at Bhilai Vidyalaya, Sector-2, brought together nearly 468 student-athletes from Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Bastar and Surguja zones. Over four days of competition, young athletes battled for honours while showcasing skill, discipline and sportsmanship.
Durg’s dominance was visible throughout the tournament. The zone swept both the Under-17 Boys and Under-17 Girls Netball titles, underlining its strength in the team event and setting the tone for an impressive campaign.
Netball Results
In netball, Durg Zone proved unbeatable, claiming top honours in both Under-17 categories. Raipur Zone finished second in the boys’ and girls’ divisions, while Bastar Zone secured third place in the boys’ competition and Bilaspur Zone finished third among the girls.
Karate Results
Durg’s supremacy extended to the karate arena, where its athletes captured titles in the Under-14 Boys, Under-14 Girls, Under-17 Boys and Under-19 Boys categories. Raipur Zone emerged as the strongest challenger, winning the Under-17 Girls and Under-19 Girls divisions, while Bilaspur and Bastar also secured podium finishes across various categories.
With six championship-winning performances across the two disciplines, Durg Zone comfortably secured the General Championship Trophy, capping a memorable campaign on home soil.
The closing ceremony was attended by Joint Director of Education K.V. Rao, District Education Officer J.S. Dheer, Sports Officer Kalpana Swami, Assistant Sports Officer Chhaya Prakash Rao and Assistant Director Amit Ghosh, who congratulated the athletes and praised their competitive spirit.
Officials also acknowledged the contribution of nearly 100 physical education teachers, technical officials, referees, coaches and organising committee members who ensured the smooth conduct of the championship.
Assistant Sports Officer P.J. Sebastian proposed the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to players, coaches, officials, guests and media representatives for making the event a success.
365 Takeaway
The State-Level School Games once again highlighted the depth of sporting talent emerging from schools across Chhattisgarh. Durg Zone’s commanding performance reflects the growing emphasis on grassroots sports development and school-level training programmes, creating a strong foundation for future athletes in the state.