New Delhi, November 6
The fourth edition of the All India Sainik Schools National Games (AISSNG)-2026 underway at Sainik School Bijapur, Vijayapura, Karnataka will conclude on November 7. Organised under the aegis of the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, the five-day national sporting event brings together cadets from across the country to showcase their sporting talent, competitive spirit and camaraderie. A total of 544 participants, comprising 296 male and 248 female cadets, representing 30 old and 13 New Sainik Schools, are participating in the event. The teams comprise winners from all eight zones, which participated in the zonal competitions.
The championship features Basketball (Junior Boys and Girls), Volleyball (Junior Boys), Track and Field events for Sub-Junior and Junior categories for both boys and girls, along with Debate and Quiz competitions. The track events include 100m, 200m and 400m sprints, 1500m race and 4x100m relay. Long Jump competitions were conducted for boys and girls in both Sub-Junior and Junior categories.
The five-day sporting extravaganza will culminate in the Closing Ceremony on November 7 with Union Minister for State for Defence Sanjay Seth gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and alumnus of Sainik School Bijapur, MB Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Karnataka, along with other distinguished dignitaries, senior officials and eminent alumni, will also be present.
With the motto, “Ajeet Hai Abheet Hai” Sainik School Bijapur has completed 63 glorious years of its distinguished service in imparting quality education and nurturing future leaders of the nation. By hosting the All India Sainik Schools National Games, the institution endeavours to uphold the highest traditions and ethos of the Sainik Schools, celebrating discipline, camaraderie, sportsmanship and excellence.
