Chandigarh: The 12th edition of the Sardar Bhagwant Singh Memorial Basketball Trophy (BSMBT), hosted by Vivek High School, Mohali, concluded with a prize distribution ceremony at the Sports Complex, Sector 42, Chandigarh. Vikramjeet Singh Mamik, Administrator, Vivek High School, and Principal, Jaswinder Gandhok, were present on the occasion.
In the Under-17 Boys’ category, Vivek High School, Chandigarh, defeated Yadavindra Public School (YPS), Mohali, 38-14 to clinch the title. Aditya led the scoring for the winners with 14 points, while Gurparwaz contributed 12. Gurmat scored six points for YPS, Mohali. In the match for third place, St. Anne’s, Chandigarh, edged past Vivek High School, Mohali, 41-39. Suresh top-scored for St. Anne’s with 14 points, while Bikram scored 22 points for Vivek High School, Mohali. Vivek High School, Chandigarh, finished as champions, followed by YPS, Mohali, in second place and St. Anne’s, Chandigarh, in third.
In the Under-14 Boys’ category, Manav Rachna School, Mohali, defeated K.V. Highground School, Mohali, 41-23 to lift the title. Dev scored 19 points and Dilraj added 10 for the winners, while Sumit led the scoring for K.V. Highground School with 15 points, supported by Ahaan’s three points. In the match for third place, Vivek High School, Mohali, defeated St. Kabir School, Chandigarh, 34-18. Vansh led the scoring for Vivek High School with 18 points, while Kridey scored nine points for St. Kabir School. Manav Rachna School, Mohali, finished first, followed by K.V. Highground School, Mohali, in second place and Vivek High School, Mohali, in third.
In the Under-17 Girls’ category, Sacred Heart School, Chandigarh, defeated K.V. Highground School, Mohali, 64-34 to claim the title. Jia led the scoring for Sacred Heart with 25 points, while Sanskriti added 10. Ritika and Seerat scored 10 points each for K.V. Highground School. In the match for third place, YPS, Mohali, secured the position after St. Joseph’s, Chandigarh, conceded a walkover. Sacred Heart School, Chandigarh, finished first, followed by K.V. Highground School, Mohali, in second place and YPS, Mohali, in third.
In the Under-14 Girls’ category, Sacred Heart School, Chandigarh, edged past Learning Paths School (LPS), Mohali, 40-38 in a closely contested match to win the title. Naisha scored 22 points and Yashasvi added 10 for the winners, while Nikunj contributed 17 points and Jaitegh scored 14 for LPS, Mohali. In the match for third place, Strawberry Fields School, Chandigarh, defeated Doon International School, Mohali, 19-10. Nyram led the scoring for Strawberry Fields with 12 points, while Crispy scored five points for Doon International School. Sacred Heart School, Chandigarh, finished first, followed by LPS, Mohali, in second place and Strawberry Fields School, Chandigarh, in third.
In the Under-12 Boys’ category, Strawberry Fields School, Chandigarh, won the title, with Vivek High School, Chandigarh, finishing as the first runner-up and YPS, Mohali, securing third place.
In the Under-12 Girls’ category, LPS, Mohali, emerged as champions, followed by Vivek High School, Chandigarh, in second place and Vivek High School, Mohali, in third.
In the Under-10 Boys’ category, St. Xavier’s, Mohali, clinched the title, while Vivek High School, Mohali, finished second and Saupin’s School, Chandigarh, secured third place.
In the Under-10 Girls’ category, LPS, Mohali, won the title, followed by Vivek High School, Chandigarh, in second place and Sacred Heart School, Chandigarh, in third.
The inter-school tournament witnessed participation from 101 teams representing 28 schools across the Under-10, Under-12, Under-14 and Under-17 categories for both boys and girls. Matches were held at the Vivek High School campus and the Sports Complex, Sector 42, Chandigarh.
