As part of the nationwide observance of National Sports Day 2026, celebrated under the theme “Khelega Bharat, Jitega Bharat,” Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore organised a series of sporting events on 28 and 29 August 2026, engaging students, persons with disabilities, and staff members across a wide range of athletic disciplines.
28 August 2026
Sports events were organised for the children of the Government Tribal Residential Middle School, Palamalai, Coimbatore. A total of 46 students participated across 14 events, providing the tribal youth an opportunity to showcase their sporting abilities in a spirit of healthy competition.
29 August 2026
The second day witnessed an expanded programme comprising multiple events conducted simultaneously.
Mini Marathon
A Mini Marathon was organised, drawing enthusiastic participation from 509 students.
Mini Marathon for Persons with Disabilities
A dedicated Mini Marathon was organised for persons with disabilities, in which 49 participants took part. The breakdown of participants by category of disability is as follows:
| Category | Number of Participants |
|---|---|
| Persons with Intellectual Disabilities | 26 |
| Persons with Hearing Impairment | 13 |
| Persons with Visual Impairment | 7 |
| Persons with Physical Disabilities | 3 |
| Total | 49 |
Staff Tournaments
Tournaments were organised separately for male and female staff members:
| Category | Events | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| Male Staff | Hockey, Ball Badminton, Badminton, Volleyball | 67 |
| Female Staff | Tennikoit, Throwball | 33 |
| Total | 100 |
Student Tournaments
Tournaments for students were held across six disciplines — Athletics, Ball Badminton, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Football, and Volleyball — in which 600 students participated.
Summary of Participation
| Event | Participants |
|---|---|
| Sports Events (Tribal School, 28 Aug) | 46 |
| Mini Marathon | 509 |
| Mini Marathon for Persons with Disabilities | 49 |
| Staff Tournaments | 100 |
| Student Tournaments | 600 |
| Total | 1,304 |
A total of 487 winners across the various events were honoured with medals, trophies, and certificates in recognition of their sporting achievements.
