PSSEMR SCHOOL & PU COLLEGE

Bapuji Educational Association
Shivagangotri, Davangere, Karnataka – 577002
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

REPORT ON INTER-HOUSE CRICKET & BASKETBALL COMPETITIONS

CBSE BOYS (CLASSES IX–X) – 2026–27

Date: 01 August 2026 (Saturday)

Theme: "Rooted to Rise"

INTRODUCTION

The Inter-House Cricket and Basketball Competitions for CBSE Boys (Classes IX–X) were successfully organized by the Department of Physical Education on 01 August 2026 (Saturday) as part of the Inter-House Sports and Games Programme for the academic year 2026–27. The championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from the four prestigious houses—Raman House, Vinobha House, Gandhi House, and Tagore House—with students competing in a spirit of determination, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

The competitions were organized to promote physical fitness, leadership, teamwork, strategic thinking, communication, confidence, discipline, and sportsmanship among students. Throughout the tournaments, participants displayed exceptional batting, bowling, fielding, dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive coordination, tactical awareness, and teamwork while maintaining the true spirit of fair play.

The event provided an excellent platform for students to showcase their sporting talents, strengthen house spirit, and uphold the values of unity, perseverance, respect, and healthy competition.

OBJECTIVES

The Inter-House Cricket and Basketball Competitions were organized to:

• Promote physical fitness and an active sporting lifestyle.

• Develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.

• Enhance technical and tactical skills in Cricket and Basketball.

• Encourage discipline, confidence, resilience, and decision-making.

• Foster sportsmanship and healthy inter-house competition.

• Strengthen unity, cooperation, and house spirit among students.

COMPETITION OVERVIEW

The championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from:

• Raman House

• Vinobha House

• Gandhi House

• Tagore House

Students from Classes IX–X demonstrated exceptional teamwork, athletic ability, coordination, leadership, and competitive spirit throughout both competitions. Every match was played with enthusiasm, discipline, and determination, making the tournaments exciting and memorable.

INTER-HOUSE CRICKET COMPETITION

🥇 CHAMPIONS – VINOBHA HOUSE

Vinobha House emerged as the champions after delivering exceptional performances in batting, bowling, and fielding throughout the tournament. Their disciplined approach, tactical planning, and outstanding teamwork enabled them to secure the championship title.

Winning Team

Sl. No.Player Name Class

1 Mohan Basti M. X

2 Prajwal P. S. X

3 Harsha R. K. X

4 Adarsh N. M. X

5 Anup M. C. X

6 Akash Alipur X

7 Chirantan IX

8 Likith IX

9 Lahar Chowdhary X

10 Vineeth Kumar X

11Samarth H. V. X

12 Srujan Chari X

13 Prithviraj B. R. X

14 Akul Reddy X

15 Lohith Naik X

🥈 RUNNER-UP – RAMAN HOUSE

Raman House showcased remarkable consistency and determination throughout the championship. Their excellent teamwork and fighting spirit earned them the runners-up position.

Runner-up Team

• Jeevan D.

• Omkar N. T.

• Pratham T. S.

• Vishva Nirupam

• Vijay K.

• B. Sai Sahith

• Varun Sonnad

• Tejas B.

• Anil M.

• Hrithik P. N.

• Shashank R.

🥉 THIRD PLACE – TAGORE HOUSE

Tagore House displayed commendable teamwork and resilience throughout the tournament. Their disciplined performances earned them a well-deserved third-place finish.

Third Place Team

• Jeevan S. K.

• Gopal Krishna

• Lakshmi Rangnath

• Rakesh

• Nehal N. P.

• Krishna Reddy

• Prajwal A.

• Ranganath C. S.

• Pruthvi Patil

• Punith Kumar R. M.

• Pruthvi M. K.

INTER-HOUSE BASKETBALL COMPETITION

🥇 CHAMPIONS – VINOBHA HOUSE

Vinobha House dominated the Basketball Championship through excellent teamwork, accurate passing, disciplined defence, and effective scoring to emerge as deserving champions.

Winning Team

Sl. No.Player Name Class

1 Vamshith G. P. X

2 Samanyu S. H. X

3 Gagan IX

4 Dev P. A. X

5 Md Anas X

6 K. Rushikesh Reddy X

7 Srinandan C. V. IX

8 V. Abhiram G. IX

9 Prithvi Kumar X

10 Laxmi Narayana IX

11 Mohan Basti M. X

12 Harsha R. K.X

🥈 RUNNER-UP – TAGORE HOUSE

Tagore House impressed everyone with outstanding coordination, quick passing, and effective tactical play. Their consistent performances earned them the runners-up position.

Runner-up Team

• Krishna Reddy

• Nehal N. Patil

• Pruthvi M.

• Pranav G.

• G. Likith

• Deepak Reddy

• Jeevan S. K.

• Havish

• Sai Samarth

• Vishwas

• Akshay

• Shivalinga

• N. P. Manoj

• Chirag M. N.

🥉 THIRD PLACE – GANDHI HOUSE

Gandhi House demonstrated excellent determination and competitive spirit throughout the championship to secure third place.

Third Place Team

• Vivek P.

• Bhimu A. S.

• Samara Simha

• Arjun S. S.

• Tarun H. G.

• Kishor P. S.

• Shlok B. U.

• Jagdishwar Sai

• Sujan G.

• Yashwanth Warma

• Shreyas A. M.

• Vivek B. A.

FINAL HOUSE STANDINGS

Cricket

Position House

🥇 Champion Vinobha House

🥈 Runner-up Raman House

🥉 Third Place Tagore House

4️⃣ Fourth Place Gandhi House

Basketball

Position House

🥇 Champion Vinobha House

🥈 Runner-up Tagore House

🥉 Third Place Gandhi House

4️⃣ Fourth Place Raman House

COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Inter-House Cricket and Basketball Competitions featured several memorable performances throughout the tournament.

• All four houses participated with enthusiasm, determination, and exemplary sportsmanship.

• Vinobha House dominated both Cricket and Basketball competitions through exceptional teamwork and tactical excellence.

• Raman House impressed with disciplined performances in Cricket to secure the runners-up position.

• Tagore House displayed remarkable coordination and consistency in Basketball while earning third place in Cricket.

• Gandhi House demonstrated resilience, determination, and competitive spirit throughout both competitions.

• Students showcased impressive sporting abilities, including:

  • Powerful batting and accurate bowling

  • Agile fielding and strategic gameplay

  • Accurate passing and dribbling

  • Effective shooting and scoring

  • Strong defensive organization

  • Leadership, communication, and teamwork

• The competitions were conducted under the supervision of the Department of Physical Education, ensuring discipline, safety, fair play, and adherence to the official rules of Cricket and Basketball.

HOUSE-WISE PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

House Cricket Basketball Overall Performance Vinobha House🥇 Champion🥇 Champion Outstanding dominance in both competitions Raman House🥈 Runner-up4th Place Excellent Cricket performance Tagore House🥉 Third Place🥈 Runner-up Strong Basketball performance Gandhi House4th Place🥉 Third Place Determined participation and sportsmanship

EDUCATIONAL IMPACT

The championship helped students develop:

• Physical fitness

• Leadership qualities

• Teamwork and cooperation

• Communication skills

• Strategic thinking

• Decision-making ability

• Technical sporting skills

• Confidence and discipline

• Sportsmanship

• Perseverance and resilience

The tournaments encouraged students to appreciate the importance of regular practice, unity, respect, commitment, and healthy competition while striving for excellence in sports.

CONCLUSION

The Inter-House Cricket and Basketball Competitions for CBSE Boys (Classes IX–X) concluded successfully, providing students with an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their sporting talents, teamwork, leadership, and competitive spirit. The championships reflected the school's commitment to promoting holistic development through sports alongside academic excellence.

Vinobha House emerged as the overall champion by securing the championship titles in both Cricket and Basketball through outstanding teamwork, discipline, and consistent performances. Raman House delivered an impressive performance to finish as the runners-up in Cricket, while Tagore House earned the runners-up position in Basketball and secured third place in Cricket. Gandhi House also contributed significantly to the success of the tournaments by displaying resilience, determination, and exemplary sportsmanship.

The school extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants and expresses sincere gratitude to the Principal, Department of Physical Education, House Masters, teachers, officials, volunteers, and support staff for their valuable support in organizing the championships successfully.

The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony where the winners were honoured amidst loud applause and appreciation. The championships celebrated not only sporting excellence but also the enduring values of teamwork, discipline, leadership, perseverance, unity, respect, and fair play, making them a memorable addition to the Inter-House Sports Calendar 2026–27.