Chandigarh, Aug. 11 -- St Joseph's Sr Sec School, Sector 44-D, hosted the 17th CBSE Table Tennis Cluster Tournament 2025-26 - a three-day event celebrating skill, discipline, and sportsmanship, with participation from 39 schools across the region. The opening ceremony featured a soulful group song, cultural dance, and a Torch Relay led by four top school athletes. The debut of the school band and disciplined presence of NCC cadets added patriotic fervour. Vani Sharma (India U-15 Rank 8) administered the sportsmanship oath, setting the tone for fair competition. Across three intense days, young paddlers displayed agility, strategy, and spirit in every match. The closing ceremony was equally captivating with song, dance, and appreciation. Chief guest Rajesh Kumar Gupta (Regional Officer, CBSE) and observer Jaspreet Kaur Randhawa praised the school's flawless hosting and spirited participation. In team events, St John's High School, Chandigarh and Gurukul Global School, Manimajra clinched top honours in the U-14 Boys and U-14 Girls categories respectively. Among individual champions, Gavish (Gillco Valley, Kharar) and Garvita (Gurukul Global School) secured first place in the U-14 Boys and Girls events. The U-17 category witnessed stellar performances by Vishal Garg (DAV, Sector 8) and Vani (St Joseph's, Chandigarh), while in the U-19 segment, Pritish Sood (DAV, Sector 8) and Ananya (Learning Paths, Mohali) emerged as winners. The principal Monica Chawla congratulated the winners, saying the tournament was a celebration of grit, grace, and growth. Management members Sukhdeep Grewal and Paramdeep Grewal commended the event....