Solan: The five-day CBSE National Boys’ Volleyball Championship concluded on Tuesday at Kasauli International Public School in Sanwara, with Delhi’s Laxmi Public School securing championship titles in both the Under-19 and Under-17 categories.
The tournament brought together 60 Indian squads and 10 international teams for a major showcase of youth sporting talent in the Shimla Hills.
Laxmi Public School claimed the Under-19 title by defeating Dr. A.I. Memorial Sunbeam School from Varanasi in the final, following a semifinal victory over Fellowship Mission School. The Delhi school repeated its success in the Under-17 division, beating Jharkhand’s St. Stephen’s School for the top spot after overcoming Sanjeevani International Public School in the earlier round.
In the Under-14 bracket, D.N. Chopta School emerged victorious, taking first place against runner-up Heal School from Eluru.
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Umang Kohli attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Former CBSE Joint Director Pushkar Vohra, technical representative Abhishek Upadhyay, and former international volleyball player Suresh Chauhan oversaw the final rounds.
School leaders, including Managing Director Hira Thakur, CEO Dr. Sanjeev Mainra, and Principal Poonam Thakur, thanked the visiting delegations and praised the athletes for their discipline on the court. The event wrapped up with a group cultural dance performance and a fireworks display over the campus.
