India Sainik Schools National Games 2026 Underway at Sainik School Bijapur

KOCHI: The fourth edition of the All India Sainik Schools National Games (AISSNG-2026) is currently underway at Sainik School Bijapur in Vijayapura, Karnataka, spanning from November 03 to 07, 2026. Organized under the aegis of the Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence, the prestigious five-day sporting extravaganza has brought together 544 top cadet-athletes—comprising 296 male and 248 female cadets—representing 30 established and 13 New Sainik Schools across eight geographical zones.

The national championship features a diverse mix of athletic and academic disciplines, including Basketball (Junior Boys and Girls), Volleyball (Junior Boys), Track and Field events (100m, 200m, 400m, 1500m, 4x100m relay, and Long Jump) across Sub-Junior and Junior categories, alongside Debate and Quiz competitions. The event will conclude on November 07, 2026, with Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presiding over the Closing Ceremony as Chief Guest. The ceremony will also witness the presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and Shri M. B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, Karnataka (an alumnus of Sainik School Bijapur). Celebrating 63 years of institutional service under its motto “Ajeet Hai Abheet Hai”, Sainik School Bijapur continues to foster sportsmanship, leadership, and national unity among young cadets.