101 school teams compete in Chandigarh basketball meet

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Shemrock, YPS Mohali and Learning Paths School register wins on opening day

Chandigarh: As many as 101 teams from 28 schools across the Tricity are competing in the 12th Sardar Bhagwant Singh Memorial Basketball Trophy, which began at the Indoor Basketball Court, Sports Complex, Sector 42, here on Monday.

Hosted by Vivek High School, Mohali, the week-long tournament will conclude on October 19. It features boys’ and girls’ teams in the Under 10, Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17 categories, with matches being played on a knockout basis.

Aman Sidhu, former captain of the DAV College and Panjab University basketball teams, attended the opening ceremony as the chief guest. Vivek High School administrator Vikramjeet Singh Mamik and principal Jaswinder Gandhok were also present.

Mamik said the tournament attracted more schools each year and had emerged as a major inter-school basketball competition in the region, offering young players a platform to showcase their skills.

Gandhok said the event celebrated talent, determination, sportsmanship and camaraderie while continuing a cherished sporting tradition.

On the opening day, Shemrock School, Mohali, defeated Guru Nanak Public School, Chandigarh, 52-41 in the Under 17 boys’ category. Navshan scored 22 points for Shemrock, while Jasman contributed 22 for the GNPS.

Yadavindra Public School (YPS), Mohali, beat St Kabir School, Chandigarh, 51-40 in another Under 17 boys’ match. Zorawar led YPS with 17 points.

In the Under 14 boys’ category, Learning Paths School, Mohali, defeated Shemrock School 35-18, while Smart Wonders School, Mohali, registered a 28-3 win over Amity International School, Mohali.

In the Under 14 girls’ category, YPS, Mohali, defeated Delhi Public School, Mohali, 28-14, while Vivek High School, Mohali, beat Amity International School 21-12.

The tournament carries a total prize pool of Rs 2.70 lakh. Trophies, certificates, ‘Man of the Match’ and ‘Best Player’ awards will be presented.