Shiksha schools hold annual sports meet - The HinduPublished - August 29, 2026 12:50 am IST - VELLOREThe 26th Annual Sports Meet of Shiksha Kendra Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Shiksha Greenwoods School was held in Pallikonda town on Friday. | Photo Credit: Special ArrangementThe 26th Annual Sports Meet of Shiksha Kendra Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Shiksha Greenwoods School was held in its campus at Pallikonda town in Vellore.According to a press release, Olympian V. Devarajan, who was the chief guest, highlighted the importance of sports in developing discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills, and stressed the need for students to prepare themselves to become global citizens capable of competing on an international platform. He encouraged parents to provide their children with ample opportunities to participate in sports and extracurricular activities, thereby nurturing well-rounded growth alongside academic achievements. Vivekananda House secured the March Past Shield, Mother Teresa House received the Discipline Shield, and Mahaveer House proudly lifted the Overall Championship Trophy.The event was presided over by P.N.S. Thirunavukkarasu, chairman, Shiksha Schools, in the presence of T. Vijaya Thirunavukkarasu, vice-chairman, T. Kugan, correspondent, and K. Saranya Kugan, school senior principal, the release said.Published - August 29, 2026 12:50 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }