Manav Sthali School, R Block, New Rajendra Nagar, New Delhi, successfully hosted the third edition of its Annual Inter-School Sports Fest – Sportify III from 19th to 21st August 2025. The mega event brought together over 70 reputed schools and more than 1500 participants from Delhi and NCR, making it a grand platform for young athletes to showcase their talent, resilience, and sportsmanship.
More than just a display of athletic prowess, Sportify III was meaningfully aligned with the theme of Manifestations 2025 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Competitions were held across 8 Sports including Basketball, Skating, Table Tennis, Shooting, Golf, Carrom, Yoga, and Chess. The event showcased how Sportify embraces both mind and body in the true spirit of holistic education.
The event was organised under the guidance of Director and Chairperson, Mrs. Mamta V. Bhatnagar, whose vision for nurturing discipline and sportsmanship gave the fest its strong foundation.
The Prize Distribution Ceremony on 23rd August 2025 was graced by Mr. Dhanraj Choudhary, renowned sports administrator and former Secretary-General of the Table Tennis Federation of India. Applauding the initiative, he commended Manav Sthali School for successfully organising the third edition of Sportify with participation from such a large number of schools, calling it a commendable contribution to promoting sportsmanship and youth engagement. He also emphasized the important role of parents in supporting the journey of young sportsmen.
Along with trophies, medals, and certificates for winners, a Special Trophy for Maximum Participation and a Cheque of ₹21,000 for the Highest Overall Score were also awarded. Manav Sthali School proudly secured both honours, but being the event host the prize was handed over to Bhatnagar International School, Paschim Vihar as they were the first runner up.
The dynamic leadership of Principal, Mrs. Dipti A. Bhatnagar, ensured meticulous planning, innovation, and successful execution of the event. She applauded the efforts of the Incharges, coaches, judges who worked in perfect coordination for the success of the fest. Certified officials and judges were called from the Federation and they expressed their gratitude to all the participating schools.
Core Organising Team— Mr. Tilakraj, Mr. Harish, Ms. Madhu Kakkar, Ms. Manisha Mahajan
Coaches: Table Tennis – Mr. Mohit, Mr. Chirag, Mr. Sunny , Basketball – Mr. Vipin, Skating – Mr. Jaswinder, Mr. Rajesh, Shooting – Mr. Omesh, Carrom – Mr. Prateek, Mr. Lalit, Golf – Mr. Krishna
Yoga – Ms. Rajni Gandhi
Teacher Incharges of All Sports:
Basketball – Ms. Achla, Ms. Mahima, Golf – Ms. Pragya, Ms. Sumita, Skating – Ms. Priyanka, Ms. Kamalpreet, Ms. Dollsy, Table Tennis – Ms. Shweta, Ms. Deepika, Carrom – Ms. Deeksha, Ms. Anushka, Shooting – Ms. Nikita, Ms. Vandana, Yoga – Ms. Ruchi, Ms. Hemu, Ms. Haripriya
The three-day celebration concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks, leaving behind the inspiring message of holistic wellness, sustainability, and the true spirit of sportsmanship.
