Kathmandu - The Kathmandu District Committee of the National Private and Boarding Schools’ Association Nepal (National PABSON) has successfully concluded its Sports Week–2082, reinforcing the importance of sports, discipline, and teamwork in school education. The week-long sporting event concluded on Sunday at NERIC Academy with a prize distribution ceremony following competitive matches across multiple sports disciplines.
Organised with the aim of promoting sportsmanship, cooperation, and physical fitness among school-level students, the Sports Week began on Mangsir 22 and ran until Poush 1. More than 139 private and boarding schools from across Kathmandu district participated in the event, with students up to Grade 9 competing in four sports: futsal, basketball, kabaddi, and tug of war.
The opening ceremony featured a march-past competition, where Apex School secured first place, followed by Sagarmatha School in second position and Nirmal Jyoti School in third. The march-past highlighted discipline, coordination, and school pride, setting the tone for the week-long sporting activities.
In the tug-of-war events held at Amar Adarsha School in Bhimsengola, Elegant School emerged victorious in the boys’ category, while Milestone School claimed first place in the girls’ category. The futsal tournament, hosted at Dikshalaya Foundation in Kapan, saw participation from 39 teams, with Nirmal Jyoti School winning the title, followed by Milan Dharmasthali School and Kamana School. The futsal competition was coordinated by Narayan Babu Timsina, Vice President of National PABSON Kathmandu.
Kabaddi matches were organised at AGM School, where Gyanbhumi School, Tarkeshwor, secured the championship in the boys’ category, and Bhimeshwor School emerged as the winner among girls. Similarly, the basketball competition held at NERIC Academy in Shankhamul, Baneshwor, concluded with Himali School claiming first place, followed by People’s Academy and Sign Model School.
Addressing the closing ceremony, National PABSON Kathmandu District President Amrit Kumar Khadka emphasised that sports are an integral part of quality education. He noted that extracurricular activities play a vital role in the all-round development of students by nurturing leadership, discipline, and cooperation alongside academic learning. He also expressed gratitude to participating schools, teachers, parents, sports coordinators, and sponsors for their support.
National PABSON Central President Subash Nyaupane echoed similar views, stating that private schools must go beyond academic performance and take responsibility for students’ physical, mental, and social wellbeing. He highlighted that events such as Sports Week encourage healthy competition, teamwork, and resilience among students, adding that National PABSON remains committed to expanding such initiatives nationwide.
National PABSON Kathmandu District Vice President Prem Kumar Bhujel thanked the schools that provided playgrounds and facilities for different sports, as well as the sponsors including Unique Publication, Shubhakamanā Publication, Triton College, and NERIC Academy-for their contributions. Winning teams and players were awarded trophies, medals, and cash prizes.
Organisers stated that the successful completion of Sports Week-2082 delivered a positive message about the role of sports in education, reaffirming National PABSON’s commitment to fostering balanced, inclusive, and student-centred learning environments across Nepal.
