Ludhiana, Punjab – Yo, the 68th National School Games at Guru Nanak Multipurpose Hall went off like a bomb, and let me tell you, Punjab was straight-up on fire. The star of the show? Sahil from Punjab, who absolutely crushed it in the under-19 boys’ 55 kg judo category, snatching the gold like a boss. Vivek from Chandigarh came in second, and Mohit from Haryana and T. Jampa from Telangana had to settle for bronze – but they all gave it their all.
But wait, it didn’t stop there – Punjab wasn’t just playing, they were dominating. In the above-90 kg judo category, Veeradwinder, also from Punjab, took home another gold. CBSE’s Babnoor bagged silver, while Bihar’s Reshav and Delhi’s Arjit shared bronze. Talk about a clean sweep, huh?
Girls Bring Their A-Game in Judo and Netball
The girls were out here flexing too. Angel from Chandigarh showed up in the under-48 kg judo category, taking first place. Kendriya Vidyalaya’s Aishwari snagged second, and Maharashtra’s Bhakti and Uttar Pradesh’s Sristi rounded out the top three. In the above-70 kg category, Kanwalpreet from Punjab snatched the gold, with Haryana’s Pragati in second. Madhya Pradesh’s Shelley and Maharashtra’s Shelley Vijayesh shared third – nice try, but Punjab took the crown.
Netball was no less of a battle. In the under-17 boys’ matches, Karnataka straight-up destroyed Gujarat 31-15, and Haryana outclassed Tamil Nadu 28-13. The under-17 girls’ matches were lit too – Delhi beat Gujarat 19-9, and Haryana dominated Chandigarh 27-16. This was no walk in the park for anyone!
Handball & Karate: Punjab Still Stomping
When it comes to handball, Punjab’s under-19 boys didn’t just win, they demolished Chandigarh 36-13. And the under-19 girls weren’t slacking either, beating Madhya Pradesh with ease.
Then, let’s talk karate. Punjab wasn’t just showing up, they were straight-up owning it. In the under-14, 25 kg category, Arman grabbed gold, while Gambhir took the top spot in the 35 kg division. In the under-55 kg category, Punjab’s Karmwar bagged another gold, keeping the state’s streak alive. This is pure domination, people.
Day 2: Non-Stop Fire, Non-Stop Action
Day two of the games was an absolute rollercoaster of epicness. These athletes were pushing their limits, battling it out, and showing what it means to be a true competitor. Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal showed up at the judo competition to give the players some extra hype, emphasizing how sports are all about keeping that body and mind sharp. His message was clear: get your kids into sports early. It builds character and discipline, and you get to flex on everyone in the future. It’s a win-win.
Conclusion: Punjab’s Unstoppable Vibe
The 68th National School Games? Yeah, they were lit. But Punjab? They were on another level. From judo to karate, from netball to handball, Punjab’s athletes showed up, showed out, and left everyone in the dust. Sahil, Veeradwinder, Kanwalpreet, and the rest of the squad showed that Punjab is a force to be reckoned with, and they’re just getting started.
If this is what they’re doing now, you better believe the future of Punjab in sports is unstoppable. Keep your eyes on these rising stars – they’re on their way to bigger and better things, and no one’s stopping them anytime soon.
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