The Rourkela Zone Inter School Football Tournament of CISCE Schools hosted by Ispat English Medium School (IEMS), Sector-22 concluded at the Ispat Mini Stadium, Sector-22 on 5th July, 2025. Mr. T G Kanekar, CGM (Town Services & CSR) was the chief guest in the concluding ceremony while Dr. (Mrs.) Nivedita Roy, GM (TS-Education) was the Guest of Honour. Mr. S. N. Panda, Headmaster, IEMS, Sector-22 and other Senior Officers were also present on the occasion. The dignitaries were introduced to the teams and match officials.
In his address, Mr. Kanekar emphasized the importance of sports in the life of young players for their physical and intellectual growth, fellow feeling and the spirit of participation.
Dr. Roy encouraged the young players to pursue both curricular and extracurricular activities for their holistic growth.
The winners in different categories were St. Paul’s School (Under-14), St. John Mary Vianny English School, Kutra (Under 17), and Ispat E M School, Sector 20 (Under 19). While Don Bosco English Med School, Kuarmunda won the runners up in both Under 14 and Under 17 and Desouza’s School was the Runners up in Under 19 category. At the end, Mr. Kanekar declared the tournament closed.
Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated on 1st July, 2025 by Mr. B K Jojo, CGM (Town Engineering & Horticulture) in the presence of Dr. (Mrs.) Nivedita Roy , Dr. Sushreeta Das, Principal, IEMS, Sector-20, Mr. S. N. Panda and other Senior Officers of the plant.
Notably, 24 teams from the zone participated in different categories. The teachers and staff of IEMS, Sector- 22 provided support for the conduct of the tournament.
