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National Cricket Meet Opens in Visakhapatnam with 560 Students
A national cricket tournament for school students began in Visakhapatnam.
About 560 students from 10 regions are taking part.
There are 40 teams in the competition.
The tournament will continue until August 26.
MP M Sribharat opened the event by unfurling the sports flag with an education official.
He told students to play fairly and use the opportunity to show their skills.
He also asked them to set goals early and work steadily toward them.
He encouraged students to balance schoolwork, sports and personal growth.
He said girls should have stronger opportunities to participate in sports.
Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat inaugurated the National Cricket Meet-2026 at PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kommadi.
About 560 students from 10 regions are participating in the national-level cricket tournament.
The competition features 40 teams and will continue until August 26.
Sribharat urged students to set clear goals early and pursue them consistently alongside academics and sports.
He welcomed girls’ participation and stressed strengthening women’s sports at the grassroots level.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat, education officials, teachers, sports staff and about 560 student participants.
- What
- The National Cricket Meet-2026 was inaugurated, featuring 40 teams from 10 regions.
- Where
- PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Kommadi, Visakhapatnam.
- When
- The meet began on Monday and will continue until August 26.
- Why
- The tournament provides students an opportunity to compete, develop sporting talent and build confidence, discipline and leadership skills.
Key facts
- Event
- National Cricket Meet-2026
- Location
- PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kommadi, Visakhapatnam
- Participants
- Around 560 students
- Representation
- 10 regions across the country
- Teams
- 40
- End date
- August 26
- Inaugurated by
- Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat
Sources
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