Ambikapur, October 2026: The second day of the State-Level School Sports Competition 2026 witnessed tremendous enthusiasm among young athletes, with participants from all five divisions of Chhattisgarh showcasing their talent, sporting spirit and competitive skills.
Exciting contests were witnessed across badminton, soft tennis, football and basketball, attracting a large number of sports enthusiasts and spectators to the competition venues.
Durg Dominates Badminton Events
In the Under-19 boys’ badminton category, Durg Division secured first place, followed by Raipur in second, Bilaspur in third and Surguja in fourth place.
In the Under-19 girls’ category, Bastar claimed first place, while Durg finished second, Surguja third and Raipur fourth.
In the Under-17 boys’ badminton category, Durg once again emerged victorious, with Raipur securing second place, Bilaspur third and Surguja fourth.
In the Under-17 girls’ category, Durg secured first place, followed by Raipur in second, Surguja in third and Bastar in fourth place.
Bilaspur and Raipur Excel in Soft Tennis
Athletes from Bilaspur and Raipur delivered impressive performances in the soft tennis competition across different age groups.
In the Under-14 boys’ category, Bilaspur secured first place, followed by Raipur in second and Durg in third.
In the Under-14 girls’ category, Raipur claimed first place, while Durg finished second and Surguja third.
In the Under-17 boys’ category, Bilaspur secured the top position, followed by Raipur and Durg in second and third places, respectively.
In the Under-17 girls’ category, Raipur emerged victorious, with Bilaspur finishing second and Durg third.
In the Under-19 boys’ category, Bilaspur secured first place, Durg finished second and Raipur took third place.
In the Under-19 girls’ category, Raipur claimed the top position, followed by Durg in second place and Bilaspur in third.
Bastar Wins Football; Raipur Shines in Basketball
In the Under-19 boys’ football competition, Bastar Division secured first place, while Surguja finished second and Durg third.
In basketball, Raipur emerged as the leading division in both girls’ categories.
In the Under-17 girls’ basketball competition, Raipur secured first place, followed by Durg in second and Surguja in third.
Similarly, in the Under-14 girls’ category, Raipur claimed first place, Surguja finished second and Bilaspur secured third place.
Education Department Monitors Athletes’ Facilities
The competition continued to witness enthusiastic participation, with athletes giving their best in pursuit of victory. The matches reflected the participants’ dedication, discipline, teamwork and sporting spirit.
Meanwhile, officials and staff from the Education Department have been regularly inspecting the competition venues and related arrangements to ensure that athletes do not face any inconvenience. Officials are also assessing the participants’ requirements and working to ensure that the necessary facilities are available throughout the event.
The second day of the State-Level School Sports Competition saw athletes from various divisions win appreciation from spectators through their performances and team spirit. Enthusiasm remains high among participants and sports lovers as they look forward to the upcoming matches.
