KOLKATA: South City International School (SCIS) has achieved a historic double triumph at the CISCE Nationals 2026**, with its students making significant contributions to West Bengal’s national championship victories in U-19 Boys’ Cricket and U-19 Girls’ Basketball.
In cricket, five SCIS students represented West Bengal at the CISCE U-19 Nationals, held in Karnal from September 29 to October 1, 2026. West Bengal emerged as National Champions for the first time, defeating Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry in the final. Adding to the school’s achievement, Mr. Arun Agarwal, SCIS Cricket Coach, was appointed as the West Bengal coach and was also selected as a CISCE National Team Coach. SCIS players Saakshat Pushkarna and Advit Choudhary were selected for the SGFI National Championship as a main-team player and standby, respectively.
SCIS’s success extended to basketball, with Avni Bansal playing a key role in West Bengal’s U-19 Girls’ National Championship** victory at Greater Noida from August 26 to 29, 2026. West Bengal defeated Odisha in the quarterfinal, Tamil Nadu in the semifinal and Andhra Pradesh in the final. Avni was named Best Player of the Tournament and was also selected for the SGFI Nationals. She was coached by Mr. Jyoti Kant Mayur, SCIS School Basketball Coach and PE Teacher.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Vishal Bhandari, Principal, South City International School, said, “We are extremely proud of our students and coaches for this outstanding achievement at the national level. Winning national championships in both cricket and basketball is a significant milestone for SCIS and reflects the dedication, discipline and perseverance of our young athletes. At SCIS, we believe that sport plays an important role in shaping confident, resilient and responsible individuals. We will continue to provide our students with the encouragement and opportunities they need to pursue excellence both on and off the field.”
The school acknowledged the continued support and encouragement of Mr. Ravi Todi, Chairman, SCIS; Mr. Vishal Bhandari, Principal, SCIS; and Mr. Anil Romi, Sports Head, whose guidance and leadership have helped create an environment that nurtures sporting talent.
The double triumph marks a proud moment for SCIS and reinforces its commitment to developing sporting excellence alongside academic and overall student development.