01/09/2026
IDPS Akhnoor Clinches Overall Championship Title at 16th District Jammu Rope Skipping Championship 2026
Jammu, September 1, 2026: International Delhi Public School (IDPS), Ghou Manhasan successfully hosted the 16th District Jammu Rope Skipping Championship 2026, witnessing enthusiastic participation from around 450 young athletes representing nearly 25 schools from across Jammu district.
The two-day championship provided a competitive platform for young athletes to showcase their talent while promoting sportsmanship, fitness, discipline and a healthy competitive spirit among school students. The championship witnessed participation from prominent schools including IDPS Jammu, DPS Jammu, Cambridge School, Jammu Sanskriti, Jodhamal Public School, IDPS Akhnoor, Heaven Kingdom High School , GD Goenka Public School Akhnoor, JK Public School, Shangrilla Public School , APS BD Bari, Major Institute of Education , SNS Vidya Mandir, KC Gurukul School and other institutions.
The championship was conducted by the Rope Skipping Association of Jammu & Kashmir (RSAJK) affiliated to J&K Olympic Association with the collaboration of Sports & Culture Association of India.
The Closing Ceremony was graced by Mr. Surender Kumar Bhagat, Hon’ble MLA Marh, as the Chief Guest. Sh. Manjit Singh, Chairman - Kalarippayattu Association of J&K and Mr. Varuneshwar Singh, SHO Domana, attended as Guests of Honour.
The ceremony was also attended by Ms. Siya Singh, Managing Director, IDPS Ghou Manhasan; Ms. Sahrish Ismaily, Principal, IDPS Ghou Manhasan; Ms. Mubeen Butt, Vice Principal, IDPS Ghou Manhasan; Ms. Shikha Choudhary, School Manager; Mr. Danish Sharma, Working Secretary, RSAJK; and Mr. Rudraksh*t Gupta, Technical Director, RSAJK.
After two days of intense competition, IDPS Akhnoor emerged as the Overall Champion, securing the coveted first position. Vishwa Bharti School secured the second position, followed by Jodhamal Public School in third place.
Overall Championship Standings
🥇 1st Position – IDPS Akhnoor
🥈 2nd Position – Vishwa Bharti School
🥉 3rd Position – Jodhamal Public School
4th Position – SNS Vidya Mandir
5th Position – KC Gurukul School, Jammu
The successful conduct of the championship reflected the growing popularity of rope skipping as a competitive sport among school students in Jammu. The organisers appreciated the participation and efforts of all athletes, schools, coaches, officials and volunteers and congratulated the winners for their outstanding performances.
The championship concluded on a positive note, reinforcing the importance of providing young athletes with structured opportunities to compete, develop sporting skills and pursue excellence in sports.
