Mangaluru: DHAAV 2026 – AICS District-Level Inter-School Kho-Kho Tournament was held with great enthusiasm on November 4, 2026, at Shree Gujarati English Medium High School, managed by Shree Gujarati Mahajan Association.
The inaugural programme commenced with a prayer, followed by a welcome address by Principal Mrs. Sabita Kamath. The tournament was inaugurated by Chief Guest Mrs. Mehwish Hussain, Head of Marketing and Sales, Astroid, and Guest of Honour Mr. Lakshminarayana, Subject Inspector, DDPI Office, Mangaluru. The dignitaries lit the ceremonial lamp, unveiled the tournament title and trophies.
In her address, Mrs. Mehwish Hussain highlighted the importance of sports in the holistic development of students in the present technological era and appreciated the school management for encouraging young athletes. Mr. Lakshminarayana described Kho-Kho as a traditional Indian sport that helps develop confidence, discipline, leadership and team spirit. Mr. Nigam Vasani, President of Shree Gujarati Mahajan Association, appreciated the organisers’ efforts and reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to promoting young sporting talent.
Mr. Nigam Vasani and Mrs. Avani Sutaria, Chairperson of the Education Committee, were present on the dais. The Chief Guest and Guest of Honour were felicitated. Dr. Syed and the KMC medical team, who provided first aid and medical assistance throughout the tournament, were also honoured with mementoes.
Teacher Samanvitha introduced the Chief Guest, while Teacher Sowmya Murnal introduced the Guest of Honour. Mrs. Sowmya Shetty compered the programme, and Mrs. Roopa Nayak proposed the vote of thanks. The dignitaries officially declared the tournament open.
The valedictory ceremony was held in the evening, with Mr. Pradeep Kumar, General Manager, Customer Fitness, as the Chief Guest. The winners’ trophies were presented by the Chief Guest, Principal Mrs. Sabita Kamath, and the Joint Secretaries of Shree Gujarati Mahajan Association, Mr. Praful Kumar Vadalia and Mr. Dhruvin Y. Jasani.
In the Under-14 Boys’ Category, Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Institutions, Alike, emerged as champions, while Carmel Central School, Kotekar, secured the runner-up position. Sharada Vidyalaya Public School and St. Dominic School secured the first and second runner-up positions, respectively.
Individual awards in the boys’ category were presented to Samarth of Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva High School, Alike, as Best All-Rounder; Satvik of the same school as Best Chaser; and Pratyush of Mount Carmel Central School as Best Dodger.
In the Under-14 Girls’ Category, St. Dominic School emerged as champions, while Vidyadayini English Medium School secured the runner-up position. Dr. M. Ramanna Shetty Memorial English Medium High School and Parijnan Vidyalaya secured the first and second runner-up positions, respectively.
The individual awards in the girls’ category went to Haripriya of St. Dominic School as Best All-Rounder, Vaishnavi of Vidyadayini English Medium School as Best Chaser, and Trishna of St. Dominic School as Best Dodger.
The tournament provided a vibrant platform for young athletes to showcase their sporting talent, discipline and team spirit. The event concluded on a memorable note, celebrating sportsmanship, healthy competition and the spirit of Kho-Kho.
