SPORTS BASKETBALL INTER-SCHOOL
DPS (Mihan) concludes Inter-DPS Basketball Tournament, DPS Ahmedabad wins title
Published October 12, 2026
NAGPUR: DPS Mihan, Nagpur, concluded the Inter-DPS Basketball Tournament Boys (Open), Zone-5, with a closing ceremony on October 11, 2026. Eleven teams from Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat took part in the tournament, and DPS Ahmedabad won the Winner's Trophy.
The chief guest was Siya Shreesh Deodhar, international basketball player. Anunay Kedia, Management Member, and Yogeeta Umalkar, Principal of DPS Kamptee Road and Bursar of DPS MIHAN and Kamptee Road, also attended, along with Inderjeet Parghania.
The event reflected the vision of Pro-Vice Chairperson and President Tulika Kedia and Director Savita Jaiswal. Principal Nidhi Yadav said sports nurture discipline and resilience.
Anunay Kedia spoke on the importance of sportsmanship and camaraderie, encouraging players to uphold these values in classrooms and everyday life. Siya Shreesh Deodhar said consistency and dedication always pave the way to success.
A fusion dance blending Hip-Hop and Kathak was performed.
In the final, DPS Ahmedabad defeated DPS Surat 37-25 to win the Winner's Trophy. DPS Surat was the First Runner-up and DPS Kolar Road, Bhopal, was the Second Runner-up. All three winning teams secured a berth for the Nationals, to be held at DPS Bangalore South.
Aayush Chandran (DPS Ahmedabad) received the Best Player of the Tournament award, Neil Punjabi (DPS Surat) was named Best Shooter and Anshul Sikarwar (DPS Kolar Road) received the Best Defender award.
Coaches and participating schools were also felicitated. Amit Sampat of the Basketball Federation, Nagpur, was recognised for his technical support.
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