Celebrating Legacy and Sportsmanship

In a heartfelt tribute to the visionary founder father Sir B.S. Sood, the institution brought together young athletes from across the city for the B.S. Sood Inter-School Basketball, Volleyball and Table Tennis Tournament—a six-day sporting celebration marked by energy, discipline and companionship. The basketball and volleyball tournaments, initiated in 2002, have grown into prestigious annual events, while table tennis continues as a cherished legacy carried forward through decades.

The event was organized jointly by all three branches of the institution, the tournament aimed not just at winning the competition but at nurturing the spirit of teamwork and resilience among students.

The Kanpur Road branch hosted the volleyball tournament, which began on April 24 with a solemn garlanding ceremony in honour of the founder. The occasion was graced by Directors Mrs. Reeta Khanna and Mrs. Sangeeta Middha, whose warm welcome set an inspiring tone for the event. The school Principal addressed the participants and coaches, encouraging them to uphold the values of fair play and discipline. The Headmistress outlined the rules, and the event officially commenced with a sports oath, binding all players in the true spirit of the game.

A total of 10 teams from the city participated, showcasing their talent, teamwork and sportsmanship. The semi-final and final volleyball matches held on April 25, as teams competed with passion and determination. Modern Academy, Gomti nagar crowned as champions by defeating Lucknow Public School, Kanpur road by 21-18 scores. Beyond victories and defeats, what stood out was the unity, respect and sportsmanship displayed by the young players—echoing the ideals of Sir B.S. Sood.

The tournament concluded with the distribution of trophies, medals and certificates of appreciation by our esteemed directors. Winners- Modern Academy, runner-up- LPS, Kanpur road and including the team coaches and the Man of the Match- Abhishek Dwivedi (Modern Academy), were honored, leaving behind not just memories of competition, but enduring the legacy of shared joy and perseverance.