Caption: Participants take part in the Inter-House Cross Country Championship held at Sainik School Punglwa, Peren on November 11. (Photo Courtesy: SSP)
Punglwa, November 11 (MExN): Sainik School Punglwa (SSP), Nagaland, successfully conducted its annual Inter-House Cross Country Championship for the academic session 2026–27 on Wednesday, witnessing enthusiastic participation from cadets of Classes VI to XI.
The sporting event tested the endurance, determination and athletic abilities of the cadets, who competed across six age and gender categories to secure top honours for their respective houses, informed a press release from the SSP.
In the boys' division, Cadet Gaurav Kumar of Dzukou House won the gold medal in Group A (Class VI). Cadet Rokovito Kuatsu of Shilloi House secured first place in Group B (Classes VII, VIII and IX), while Cadet Ampungsangle of Tizu House emerged as the gold medallist in Group C (Classes X and XI).
In the girls' division, Cadet Koklila Sangtam of Dhansiri House clinched gold in Group D (Class VI). Cadet Alumi Kikon of Melak House finished first in Group E (Classes VII and VIII), while Cadet Laishram Daina Devi of Shilloi House won the gold medal in Group F (Classes IX and XI).
In the overall team standings, Patkai House emerged as the champion in the Junior category following a determined performance, while Saramati House claimed the championship trophy in the Senior category.
Officiating Principal Lt Col Amit Chaudhary attended the event as the Chief Guest and felicitated the winners with medals, certificates and trophies.
Addressing the gathering, Chaudhary lauded the participating cadets for their enthusiasm, discipline and exemplary sportsmanship, the release added.
Officers, staff members and cadets attended the championship and cheered the runners throughout the competition.
