OPENING CEREMONY OF FMS CUP-2026

Opening Ceremony of FMS Cup 2026

Interschool Basketball Championship – Under-14 Boys & Girls

Faridabad Model School (FMS) marks the beginning of two-days FMS Cup 2026 – Inter-School Basketball Championship today with great enthusiasm and sporting fervour under the aegis of the Fit India Movement. The championship reaffirms the school’s commitment to promoting sports, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle among young learners. Schools from across Faridabad district are participating in this exciting sporting event, providing budding basketball players with a vibrant platform to showcase their talent, competitive spirit, and sportsmanship while upholding the values of teamwork, discipline, and fair play.

The prestigious occasion was graced by eminent dignitaries from the fields of administration, law enforcement, education, sports, and social service. The Director- Mr. Umang Malik, Academic Director- Mrs. Shashi Bala & Principal- Mrs. Nivedita Chatterjee warmly welcomed the Chief Guests Sh. S.S. Mann- Eminent Entrepreneur, Chairman, Mann Ventures, Vice-President, Indian Dairy Association, along with the distinguished guests Sh. Dinesh Raghuvanshi- Internationally acclaimed Poet and Author, Sh. A.K. Malik- Managing Director, FMS Managing Committee, former Advisor to the President of Zambia, and former Commissioner, Cabinet Secretariat, Govt. of India, Sh. S.S. Gusain – Chief Patron, Haryana Progressive Schools' Conference (HPSC), Rtn. H. S. Malik- Former Chairman CWC, Govt. of Haryana, Mrs. Raj Malik- Educational Counsellor and Founder Principal, FMS Sec-48, Sh. S.R. Tewatia - Member FMS Committee, Junior World Champion, Sh. Ramesh Chaudhary-eminent social activist. Wing Commander H.C. Maan (Retd.), Sh. Dhruv Malik- Entrepreneur, Chairman Venus Foods Pvt. Ltd., Rtn. Neeraj Bhutani, and Rtn. Gautam Malhotra. Their esteemed presence added prestige to the occasion, reflecting a shared commitment to excellence, leadership, and social progress.

The ceremony commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, symbolising knowledge, hope, and new beginnings, followed by the unfurling of the school flag. The atmosphere came alive with vibrant welcome dances and an energetic mass drill presented by FMS students, reflecting their enthusiasm, coordination, and sporting spirit.

A spectacular March Past followed, as the participating teams marched proudly with their respective school flags. The young athletes then took the oath of sportsmanship, pledging to uphold the values of fair play, discipline, and mutual respect throughout the championship.

The Chief Guest, Sh. S. S. Mann, formally inaugurated the championship, marking the beginning of an exhilarating celebration of sporting excellence. The opening day witnessed thrilling matches and intensely competitive quarter-final clashes, with participating teams showcasing exceptional basketball skills, strategic play, determination, and outstanding team spirit on the court.

Through this initiative, Faridabad Model School reaffirmed its commitment to holistic education by encouraging physical fitness, teamwork, perseverance, and a spirit of healthy competition among students.

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