On Wednesday, as many as 36 teams representing schools from across Nagpur will converge at Riaan Tower, Sadar, for an inter-school quiz competition centered around the Olympic Games. Organized jointly by SGR Knowledge Foundation and the Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN), with support from Raisoni Education and District Sports Office (DSO), Nagpur, the event aims to cultivate awareness and excitement among students ahead of the upcoming 2024 Paris Games, starting July 26.
Scheduled to kick off at 9:30 am, the day-long competition will challenge students to demonstrate their knowledge of the multisport event, fostering teamwork and healthy competition among participants. The top-performing teams stand to win attractive prizes, including cash rewards and trophies. The champions will receive Rs 7,000, with Rs 5,000 awarded to the runners-up, and Rs 3,000 and Rs 1,500 for the third and fourth places respectively.
The prize distribution ceremony will be graced by Sunil Raisoni, Chairman of Raisoni Education, with District Sports Officer Pallavi Dhatrak and Director of Raisoni Education, Palakh Raisoni, joining as esteemed guests. All participating students will be honored with certificates of participation and provided with refreshments during the event. Volunteers from Sadabai Raisoni Women’s College, Nagpur, will assist in the smooth conduct of the competition.
This initiative not only aims to celebrate academic prowess but also to inspire a deeper engagement with the spirit of the Olympic Games among the youth of Nagpur.