Imphal, Sept. 9 : Sainik School Imphal clinched the trophy becoming the overall champion in the 1st Red Shield Championship organized by 57 Mtn Div, Leimakhong from 01 Sep to 09 Sep 2010. Six leading schools of the state namely, Sainik School Imphal, Kendriya Vidyalaya Leimakhong, JNV Khumbong, Manipur Public School, Don Bosco High School, Chingmeirong and Kendriya Vidyalaya Lamphel have participated in the championship in four disciplines i.e., quiz, debate, football and basketball. During the championship, Sainik School Imphal won the Co-curricular Championship Trophy in Quiz Competition while Kendria Vidyalaya Lamphel took the Trophy in Debate. Again Sainik School Imphal took the Championship Trophy in Football and Basketball by defeating all teams in every match during the tournament. In the Closing Ceremony function presided by Major General DS Hooda, VSM** GOC 57 Mtn Div, prizes and certificates were distributed to the winners and other participants. The championship has been organized to give a platform to the students of these schools to showcase their sportsmanship and talents as well as a chance to interact amongst them.
