5th Inter-EMRS District Sports Meet Concludes with Thrilling Matches in Balurghat

Amarjit Singh Roy.TOD.Balurghat

The 5th District-Level Inter-Ekalavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Sports Meet 2026, organised by the Backward Classes Welfare and Tribal Development Department of Dakshin Dinajpur district, concluded successfully at the Balurghat Police Line Ground on September 9. The three-day sporting event, held from September 7 to September 9, witnessed enthusiastic participation and intense competition among students in football, kabaddi and kho-kho.

On the opening day, September 7, Buniadpur and Nagrakata EMRS competed against each other. Buniadpur emerged victorious in the boys' football match, while Nagrakata secured victory in the girls' category. In kabaddi, Nagrakata won the boys' match, whereas Buniadpur emerged victorious in the girls' division. In kho-kho, Buniadpur won the boys' match, while the girls' match ended in a draw.

On September 8, Bolpur faced Nagrakata. Bolpur dominated the football fixtures, securing victories in both the boys' and girls' categories. Nagrakata, however, staged a strong comeback in kabaddi and kho-kho, securing victories in both the boys' and girls' events in both sports.

The final day, September 9, featured a contest between Bolpur and Buniadpur. Buniadpur delivered an impressive performance, winning the boys' football match, while Bolpur secured victory in the girls' football category. Buniadpur went on to dominate the remaining events, winning both the boys' and girls' kabaddi and kho-kho matches.

Speaking about the event, Meghphon Dhendup Lama, District Officer of the Backward Classes Welfare and Tribal Development Department, said, “This annual sports meet is organised to foster the physical and mental development of students while providing them with a platform to showcase their athletic talents. The district administration will continue to support these students from remote areas and help them reach larger arenas in the future.”

The successful conclusion of the three-day meet highlighted the sporting talent and enthusiasm of students from Ekalavya Model Residential Schools and provided them with an important platform to develop their skills and competitive spirit.