Water, water, everywhere!

Our school had the privilege of organizing the CBSE West Zone Swimming Meet 2006-07. About 650 participants from 75 schools spanning 9 states (Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Rajasthan, Daman&Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli) were a part of it. The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Chief Guest Shri S Pradeep Kumar (Chief Coach of the Indian Swimming Team). The Principal of the school, Shri Ramesh Mudgal, in his welcome address, said that in any event, participation and the sportsman's spirit is all the more important.

The Trustee of TJIS, Shri Ashok Agrawal, parents, coaches and trainers of various teams, invitees and dignitaries and members of media were also present. The event was divided into four categories - under 12 Boys and Girls, under 14 Boys and Girls, under 16 Boys and Girls and under 19 Boys and Girls. Events included 200 m Free Style, 50 m Breast Stroke, 200 m Butter Fly, 4 x 100 m Medley Relay, 1500 m Free Style, 100 m Butterfly, 200 m Breast Stroke, 400 m Individual Medley and 4 x 50 m Free Style Relay.The 4 day long event took off on a rather wet note as it rained heavily on the inaugural day.

But this however did not dampen the spirits of the teams. Every participant gave in his/her best whether it rained or shone!

The Valedictory function was presided by Shri Ashok Pingle, Mayor, Bilaspur, who addressed the gathering with an inspiring speech. While the four days had witnessed a series of winners in all the events, the much awaited moment was still, the final ceremony where the Championship winners would be announced! The Champions, by a narrow margin was St. Xavier's School, Jaipur while Center point School, Katol, Nagpur with their consistent efforts bagged the award as the First Runners Up. J.H Ambani School, Nagothane stood second Runners Up.

Mr Pingle's words inspired all and made each one think about the state of sports and how to work towards its betterment. The hard work and commitment displayed by Team TJIS was of course in a big way responsible for the success of the swimming meet. Once again, teamwork played its role in setting another standard of sorts at TJIS, Bilaspur!

CBSE West Zone Lawn Tennis

After the grand success of C.B.S.E West Zone Swimming meet 2006 - 07, The Jain International got the golden opportunity to host The C.B.S.E West Zone Interschool Lawn Tennis Meet 2006-07 which commenced on 2 November. And the grand day was inaugurated by none other than Mr. Enrico Piperno (Coach, Indian Federation Cup Team) who has to his credit many silver and gold medals at International levels. He also guided Leander Paes to win the US Open Junior Singles and has also contributed in moulding Mahesh Bhupati .His presence was like adding a feather to our cap. He was the Chief Guest while Director of the school, Ms.Anita Agrawal was the guest of honour of the function and presided over by the Principal, Mr Ramesh Mudgal and Chief Manager (Operations) Mr Chandrashekhar D. P.

In all, 200 participants from 9 states took part. The Field was an opportunity for the budding sportspersons of coming years and a platform for young talents to display their inherent skills. The young players mesmerized the spectators by their splendid performances. The words and support of the distinguished guests also elevated the morals of the participant as well as their coaches

In all, around 101 matches were played. And on 6 November, the valedictory function's Chief Guest was Sharda Kashyap, Sports GGU who with her inspiring speech made the participants feel richer experience. The Tagore School, Emeralds Heights and Navarchna Schools clinched the titles.