Sacred Souls’ School hosted the opening day of the prestigious Thakur Memorial Trophy 2023, an all India inter-school basketball tournament to bring together the finest talents from across India. The inaugural event was graced by the Principal, Manbir Brar, and Director, Gurpal Singh Bhatti.
The Chief Guest at the moment was Arpit Shukla (ADGP) Law and Order, Punjab, In his motivating speech he encouraged the players with his impassioned and insightful words.The occasion was further illuminated by the presence of Guests of Honour Tejdeep Singh Saini (PCS, Punjab), Varinder Singh Brar (SSP Ludhiana Rural), DSP Bikramjit Singh Brar, and Parminder Singh, Superintendent of Police, Jalandhar.
The opening day of the 5th TMT’23 unveiled an enthralling display of talent on the basketball court. The top match of the day featured Sacred Souls’ School and Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. It was a thrilling match that showcased the exceptional skill and Sportsmanship of the teams, Sacred Souls’ School emerged victorious with a score of 25/14.
Acharyakulam Haridwar competed against The Asian School Dehradun in the girls category, with Acharyakulam securing a victory with a score of 29/16. On the boys’ side, Partap World School (Pathankot) played against The Asian School Dehradun, with The Asian School claiming a win at 58/19.
In another gripping match, the Corvuss American Academy Mumbai went up against Maharaja Ranjit S. Armed Forces Preparatory Institute Mohali and won with 56/20. Director of School, Gurpal Singh Bhatti while encouraging the players said that as the three-day tournament unfolds, it is expected to bring more awe-inspiring moments and foster love for the game among the youth.