Delhi Public School (DPS) MIHAN inaugurated the prestigious Inter-DPS Boys Basketball Tournament Boys (Open Category) on 9 October 2026 at its sprawling campus, equipped with state-of-the-art sporting facilities. The three day league format tournament is witnessing a grand participation of 11 distinguished teams from Zone 5, representing Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
The scintillating opening ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Dr.Sharad Suryawanshi, Director, YCMOU, & Secretary, Nagpur District Athletics Association & Ex International Athlete; Guest of Honour Mr. Shatrughna Gokhale, Secretary, Maharashtra Basketball Association & Shiv Chhatrapati Awardee; and Management Member Mr Anunay Kedia, an alumnus of the prestigious London School of Economics. Ms Tulika Kedia, Pro-Vice Chairperson and President of DPS MIHAN and Kamptee Road, Nagpur, and Ms Savita Jaiswal, Director of both schools, joined the ceremony online and extended their best wishes to all the participants. The occasion was also graced by Ms Yogeeta Umalkar, Principal, DPS Kamptee Road, and Mr Indrajeet Parghania, Bursar, DPS MIHAN and Kamptee Road.
Principal Ms Nidhi Yadav delivered the welcome address, inspiring the young athletes to embrace teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship. She emphasised that while winning is memorable, the lifelong friendships forged on the basketball court are among the most cherished rewards of school tournaments.
In his address, Chief Guest Dr.Sharad Suryawanshi highlighted the importance of grassroots sports development and commended the host school for its world-class infrastructure. Guest of Honour Mr Shatrughna Gokhale emphasised the excellent facilities provided by the school to nurture the sporting culture. Mr. Anunay Kedia in his speech also shared inspiring words, encouraging the players to remain focused and compete fairly.
The ceremony featured the ceremonial raising of the DPS Society Flag and a vibrant balloon release to mark the formal inauguration of the tournament. The audience was treated to a spectacular rhythmic Lezim performance by over 100 students of DPS MIHAN, followed by a melodious orchestral presentation by DPS Kamptee Road.
The day began with an electrifying match played between DPS Gandhidham and DPS Chhindwara who later emerged as the winners. The second match between DPS Surat vs DPS Bopal, Ahmedabad saw DPS Bopal emerging as winners. The exciting third match between DPS MIHAN and DPS Kolar Road saw Kolar Road as winners.
With the courts ready and spirits high, the three-day tournament is set to offer an exciting showcase of emerging basketball talent, competitive spirit and camaraderie among participating schools.
