JAMMU, Jun 28: PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Jammu on Friday inaugurated the 55th Regional Sports Meet (Boys) 2026, a two-day sporting event being held on June 27 and 28 under the aegis of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. The event commenced with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship, bringing together young athletes from various Kendriya Vidyalayas across the Jammu Region.
A total of 85 students, accompanied by 19 escort teachers, are participating in the regional sports meet. The event aims to promote physical fitness, discipline, teamwork, and the spirit of healthy competition among students while providing them with an opportunity to demonstrate their sporting talent.
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Jammu is hosting competitions in Skating, Swimming and Diving, Boxing, Shooting, and Archery. Participants are competing across different age categories, showcasing determination, skill, and competitive spirit in their respective disciplines.
The regional sports meet has attracted budding athletes from various Kendriya Vidyalayas of the Jammu Region, offering them a common platform to display their abilities, interact with fellow sportspersons, and strengthen the values of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and mutual respect.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by the Principal of PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Jammu, Akash Gupta, who welcomed the participants and encouraged them to compete with dedication, discipline, and integrity. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized that sports play a vital role in the holistic development of students by fostering leadership qualities, self-confidence, resilience, and a healthy lifestyle.
The two-day event is expected to witness spirited competition across all disciplines, with outstanding performers earning recognition and the opportunity to represent the region at higher levels of competition. Organisers expressed confidence that the sports meet would further strengthen the culture of excellence in sports within the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and inspire students to pursue both academic and sporting achievements with equal commitment.