Techno India Group Inaugurates The 3rd Edition Of Techno Olympica Knights
Kolkata :Techno India Group, the largest private education group in Eastern India, inaugurated the third edition of the inter school sports competition – Techno Olympica Knights. This mega sporting event will have over 1000 students participating from 70 schools across West Bengal. This 6 days event will conclude on 4th December, 2023. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Ms. Piyali Basak, Indian Mountaineer, Shri Satyarup Siddhant, Indian Mountaineer , Shri Premjit Sen, Referee & judge, World Karate Federation & Asian Karate Federation &Prof Manoshi Roychowdhury Co Chairperson, Techno India Group.
The event started with a lamp lighting ceremony by the esteemed guests followed by Techno Olympica Knights Torch lighting on the campus ground, to mark the commencement of the event.
Techno India Group aims at giving equal emphasis in the development of BODY, MIND & SPIRIT of the students to fulfil the objective of “Touching lives, making a difference”. There are awards for the top 3 schools in terms of medal tally with Trophies & Cash Prizes. The three Mega Trophies are worth Rs 50000/-, Rs 30000/- and Rs 20000/- respectively. Also, there will be prizes for Best Performers, The Best Cheering School and Fair Play. A Special Cash Prize of Rs 5000/- along with a Trophy will be given to the school with best average point at medal tally (minimum 5 games attempted). Apart from these, individual medals and certificates will also be given. This year, Techno Olympica Knights has two new additions to the prize categories where they would be providing Full Scholarship & Assistance in Under Graduate or Post Graduate Programmes in Techno India University, West Bengal or Selected Techno India Group Institutions as per norms for the Best Performer Boy & Best Performer Girl.
“Techno Olympica Knights is not just a inter school sporting event; it is a celebration of talent, sportsmanship and the indomitable spirit of our youth. I am looking forward to witness the convergence of passion and skill from students across West Bengal. This event is a testament to our commitment to fostering holistic development through sports, and I am confident that Techno Olympica Knights will be a platform where dreams take flight and champions are born”, said Prof Manoshi Roychowdhury, Co-Chairperson, Techno India Group.
The competition will feature sports like 5-a-Side Football, Volley Ball, Hockey, Table tennis, Badminton, Long Jump, Discuss throw, Individual Race/Relay Race, Free Style Swimming, Archery & Chess will be held in the following categories – Boys, Girls, Junior & Senior sections. The event is being held across multiple locations including Techno India, Salt Lake Main Campus, Spuddy Badminton Academy, Sports Authority of India (SAI) Complex and Subhas Sarovar.