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MoS Sanjay Seth to attend closing ceremony of All India Sainik Schools National Games in Karnataka

New Delhi, Nov 6 (UNI) The fourth edition of the All India Sainik Schools National Games (AISSNG)-2026, bringing together over 500 cadets from across the country, is underway at Sainik School Bijapur in Vijayapura, Karnataka, with the five-day sporting event set to conclude tomorrow.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will attend the closing ceremony as the chief guest and interact with the young cadets, encouraging them to uphold the values of discipline, determination and sportsmanship.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development MB Patil, an alumnus of Sainik School Bijapur, will also be present at the concluding event, along with senior officials, distinguished guests and eminent alumni.
Organised under the aegis of the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, the national-level championship is being held from November 3 to 7. It has attracted 544 participants, including 296 boys and 248 girls, representing 30 established Sainik Schools and 13 New Sainik Schools.
The participating contingents comprise winners from all eight zones that competed in the zonal-level championships, making the event a platform for young cadets to demonstrate their athletic abilities, competitive spirit and team-building skills.
The competitions include basketball for junior boys and girls, volleyball for junior boys, and track and field events for sub-junior and junior categories of both boys and girls. Debate and quiz contests have also been incorporated to encourage intellectual engagement alongside sporting excellence.
The athletics events feature 100-metre, 200-metre and 400-metre sprints, a 1,500-metre race and the 4x100-metre relay. Long jump competitions are also being held for boys and girls in both age categories.
The championship reflects the Sainik Schools' emphasis on the holistic development of cadets by combining physical fitness, mental agility, teamwork and leadership qualities.
Sainik School Bijapur, which has completed 63 years of its service in the field of education and nation-building, is hosting the event under its motto, "Ajeet Hai Abheet Hai". The institution aims to carry forward the distinctive traditions of the Sainik Schools by promoting discipline, camaraderie, courage and excellence among young cadets.
The national games are also expected to strengthen bonds among cadets from different institutions while providing them an opportunity to learn from one another and demonstrate the values of healthy competition.
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