Jamshedpur, Nov 13: Loyola School, Bistupur, dominated the 42nd JYOTI Inter-School Basketball Tournament, winning both the High School boys’ and girls’ championships as the four-day competition featuring 21 schools from across the city concluded on Friday.
Organised by the Jamshedpur Youth Organisation for Tomorrow’s India (JYOTI), the tournament was held from November 10 to 13 across High School and Plus Two categories. The event was organised as part of JYOTI’s 55 years of youth fellowship and service.
The tournament was inaugurated on November 10 by Rector Rev. Fr. Michael Thanaraj, who urged participants to uphold the values of teamwork and unity. Loyola School Principal Fr. Vinod Fernandes, Vice-Principal Jayanti Sheshadri and JYOTI Coordinator Anthony Rodrigues were also present.
At the closing ceremony, Chandra Shekhar Francis, Director of the Educational Resource Centre of the Jamshedpur Province and former Principal of De Nobili School, Sindri and Koradih, attended as the chief guest. He appreciated the players for balancing competitive spirit and sportsmanship with academic responsibilities.
Rector Fr. Michael Thanaraj, Principal Fr. Vinod Fernandes, Fr. Alvin Rodrigues, Fr. Pancras, Fr. Thana, members of the Loyola Alumni Association, JYOTI Coordinator Anthony Rodrigues, match officials and participating teams were also present.
In the four championship categories, Loyola School, Bistupur, won both the High School Girls and High School Boys titles. RMS School, Khutadih, secured the Plus Two Girls championship, while Kerala Public School (KPS), Burmamines, emerged victorious in the Plus Two Boys category.
Individual honours went to Naisha Goel and Divyansh of Loyola School in the High School Girls and Boys categories, respectively. Sharon D’Souza of Loyola School received the individual honour in the Plus Two Girls category, while Pawan of KPS Burmamines was recognised in the Plus Two Boys category.
The tournament concluded with a vote of thanks by Anthony Rodrigues, followed by the National Anthem.
