DPS Ahmedabad win Inter-DPS basketball title, beat DPS Surat 37-25 in final at Nagpur
Eleven teams from four states played in the Zone-5 boys' (open) tournament at Delhi Public School, MIHAN, Nagpur; the top three qualify for the Nationals.
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The Inter-DPS Basketball Tournament for boys (open), Zone-5, concluded at Delhi Public School (DPS), MIHAN, Nagpur, on October 11, 2026, with a grand ceremony. A total of 11 teams from Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat took part.
The final was a thrilling contest. DPS Ahmedabad beat DPS Surat 37-25 to win the trophy. DPS Surat finished runners-up, while the team from DPS Kolar Road, Bhopal, took third place. All three winning teams have secured their places in the Nationals, to be held at DPS Bangalore South.
The players' performances were also widely appreciated. The best player of the tournament came from DPS Ahmedabad. The best shooter award went to a player from DPS Surat, and the best defender award was won by a player from DPS Kolar Road.
International basketball player Siya Shrish Deodhar was the chief guest at the ceremony. Management member Anunay Kedia, DPS Kamptee Road principal Yogita Umalkar, and the bursar of DPS MIHAN and Kamptee Road, Inderjeet Parghania, were also on the stage. The event reflects the vision of Pro-Vice Chairperson and President Tulika Kedia and Director Savita Jaiswal, which stresses holistic education and the promotion of excellence in sport.
Principal Nidhi Yadav congratulated all the teams. She said sport builds discipline and the strength to compete hard. Anunay Kedia spoke of the importance of sportsmanship and mutual friendship, and asked the players to carry these values into the classroom and everyday life. Chief guest Siya Deodhar said the path to success opens only through sustained hard work and dedication.
A fusion dance combining hip-hop and Kathak was also presented at the ceremony, winning the audience's appreciation.
Coaches and participating schools were also honoured. Amit Sampat of the Basketball Federation, Nagpur, was commended for his technical support. Parents, EPTA members and all officials praised the organisers, saying the tournament had become an example of hard work, camaraderie and healthy competition.
