Inter-School Football Tournament held at Narayana School, Rishra

Seven schools take part in day-long tournament at Narayana School ground in Rishra; students showcase enthusiasm and sporting spirit

By Arup Saha

RISHRA: Nabagram K.D. Pal Vidyalaya emerged champions in an inter-school football tournament organised at the Narayana School ground in Bagkhal, Rishra, on Friday. The day-long tournament witnessed participation from seven schools and drew considerable enthusiasm from students.

The participating schools included Narayana School, Rishra; H.M. Education Centre, Uttarpara; Gospel Home School, Rishra; Holy Home School, Srirampore; Banamali Mukherjee Institution, Baidyabati; Nabagram Vidyapith; and Nabagram K.D. Pal Vidyalaya.

After a series of closely contested matches, Nabagram K.D. Pal Vidyalaya lifted the championship trophy, while Nabagram Vidyapith finished runners-up. Narayana School’s Shubhajit Mete was adjudged Man of the Tournament, while Shubhajit Sengupta of Nabagram Vidyapith received the Man of the Match award.

Narayana School Principal Sharmili Bandyopadhyay said the tournament was organised with the aim of providing students with an opportunity to develop their sporting abilities alongside their academic pursuits.

“Football is a sport that contributes to the overall development of students. We are proud to provide them with this platform. Football is a team sport, and watching students from different schools come together and play has helped foster discipline, team spirit and sportsmanship. It also helps develop talent and self-confidence among students,” she said.

She added that Narayana School places special emphasis on sports along with academics, providing students with opportunities to participate in various sporting activities.

The tournament also highlighted the role of sports in promoting teamwork, discipline and confidence among young students, while contributing to their physical and mental development.