All India Sainik Schools National Games close at Sainik School Bijapur, with the Navy chief addressing cadets at his old school

7 November 2026

The All India Sainik Schools National Games 2026 ended at Sainik School Bijapur after five days of competition from 3 to 7 November. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth was chief guest at the closing ceremony and gave away the medals and trophies. Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, the Chief of the Naval Staff, who studied at Sainik School Bijapur himself, spoke to the cadets and asked them to aim for excellence. Sainik School Ghorakhal won the junior boys' basketball title and Vikasa Sainik School the junior girls'. Sainik School Amaravatinagar took junior boys' volleyball. Away from the field, Sainik School Jhansi won the debate championship and Sainik School Kapurthala the quiz competition. Serving and retired defence officers and public representatives attended.