Scholar Valley School, Khatima, won the top position at the inter-school Sparkathon-2026 sports competition after securing the highest number of gold medals. SS Public School finished second, while GRD International School placed third.

The competition was held at Kings Height International School in Dineshpur in memory of its founder, Jogendra Singh Sahu. Students from several schools took part in track and team events during the meet.

Track and team events

The programme included the 100, 200, 400 and 1000 metre races, along with relay races, volleyball, kho-kho and kabaddi. Players from Scholar Valley School, SS Public School, GRD International School, SK Public School, Blossom Academy and New Era Public School participated.

Scholar Valley School won the overall title and received ₹3,100 and a trophy. SS Public School was awarded ₹2,100 for second place, while GRD International School received ₹1,100 and a trophy for finishing third. Participating players were also presented with medals and certificates.

The competition was inaugurated by Gadarpur MLA Arvind Pandey and Chand Kumar Joshi, a former chief boxing coach of All India Police. During the opening programme, the guests highlighted the importance of sports in students’ physical and mental development.

They said sporting activities help students build discipline, leadership, cooperation and team spirit. The event therefore combined competition with a wider focus on developing these qualities among schoolchildren.

Encouragement for future competitions

School manager Alamjeet Singh Sahu, principal Anju Bora and social worker Balwinder Singh Sahu praised the players’ performances. They encouraged students to practise regularly and work towards demonstrating their abilities at district, state and national levels.

The results gave Khatima’s Scholar Valley School the leading position among the participating institutions. The awards also recognised the performances of SS Public School and GRD International School in the inter-school competition.

Conclusion

Scholar Valley School, Khatima, emerged as the winner of Sparkathon-2026 by securing the most gold medals, while SS Public School and GRD International School finished second and third. The participating players received medals and certificates alongside the awards presented to the leading schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which school won Sparkathon-2026?

Scholar Valley School, Khatima, won the competition after securing the highest number of gold medals.

Q. Which schools finished second and third?

SS Public School finished second, and GRD International School placed third.

Q. Where was Sparkathon-2026 held?

The competition was held at Kings Height International School in Dineshpur.

Q. Which sports were included in the competition?

The events included 100, 200, 400 and 1000 metre races, relay races, volleyball, kho-kho and kabaddi.

Q. What prize did Scholar Valley School receive?

Scholar Valley School received ₹3,100 and a trophy for finishing first.

Q. What prizes were awarded to the second- and third-placed schools?

SS Public School received ₹2,100 for second place. GRD International School received ₹1,100 and a trophy for finishing third.

Q. Who inaugurated the competition?

Gadarpur MLA Arvind Pandey and former All India Police chief boxing coach Chand Kumar Joshi inaugurated the event.

Q. What did the guests say about sports?

They said sports support students’ physical and mental development while encouraging discipline, leadership, cooperation and team spirit.