Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Indian Education Board Sports Competition Phase 1 Concludes in Haridwar
The first part of a big sports competition for students, organized by the Indian Education Board, just finished in Haridwar.
Lots of schools from all over India sent young athletes to compete.
Patanjali Gurukulam and Acharyakulam schools did really well in games like kabaddi and wrestling!
Leaders like Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna were there, cheering for the kids and talking about how important sports are.
They are even building a new stadium to host more games.
This competition is traveling to other cities like Agra, Lucknow, and Jaipur for the next parts.
It's all about kids learning to play fair, work together, and be good sports.
The first phase of the Indian Education Board's National Sports Competition concluded in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
Athletes from over 50 schools participated, with approximately 150 schools attending the event.
Acharyakulam Haridwar and Patanjali Gurukulam Haridwar were top performers in events like Kabaddi, Handball, Malkhamb, and Wrestling.
The competition will continue with subsequent phases in Agra (November 13-14), Lucknow (November 17-18), and Jaipur (November 21-22).
Prominent figures including Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna were present, emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and future development.
- Who
- Indian Education Board (IEB), athletes from over 50 schools, witnessed by ~150 schools, supported by leaders like Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna.
- What
- The first phase of the National Sports Competition organized by the Indian Education Board concluded, with events in Kabaddi, Handball, Malkhamb, and Wrestling. Winners were honored with medals and certificates.
- When
- The first phase concluded recently, with upcoming phases scheduled for November 13-14 in Agra, November 17-18 in Lucknow, and November 21-22 in Jaipur.
- Where
- The first phase was held in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, at Patanjali's Acharyakulam campus. Future phases will take place in Agra, Lucknow, and Jaipur.
- Why
- To foster sportsmanship, identify talent, and encourage participation in national and international level sports among students.
- Organizer
- Indian Education Board (IEB)
- Event
- National Sports Competition (Phase 1)
- Location (Phase 1)
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Dates (Phase 1)
- Two days prior to article publication
- Participating Schools (Approx.)
- 150 schools watched, players from over 50 schools participated
- Upcoming Phases
- Agra (Nov 13-14), Lucknow (Nov 17-18), Jaipur (Nov 21-22)
- Prominent Attendees
- Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, N.P. Singh
Sources
Bharatiya Shiksha Board to host first national sports competition for school students across India
Bharatiya Shiksha Board to host first national sports competition for school students across India
Patanjali schools kick off India’s first national sports competition for students
IEB’s first national sports meet concludes in Haridwar; Patanjali Gurukulam dominates wrestling events
