04-11-2026
Indian School Sohar students, Blessy Vinod Jeeba of Class XII D and Shubhrika Singh of Class X A, represented Team Oman at the CBSE National Girls Cricket Championship 2026, held from 16 to 22 October at Velammal Vidyalaya, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The Oman U-19 Girls Cricket Team, Global Gladiators, secured the bronze medal (second runners-up) in the prestigious championship, which witnessed participation from teams across India and abroad.
Blessy served as the vice-captain of Team Oman, demonstrating leadership and commitment. Participating for the second time in the championship, Team Oman was placed in Pool A and played four matches, winning three and losing one. Following an impressive performance, the team advanced to the semifinals, where they faced Central Chargers in a hard-fought encounter. The players displayed remarkable determination, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. The Principal, Ms. Sanchita Verma, congratulated Team Oman and the two students on their remarkable achievement. She specially congratulated Blessy for securing her second bronze medal at the CBSE National Championships and wished both players continued success in their sporting endeavours.
Adding another feather to her cap, Blessy was also selected for the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Cricket Camp, marking another significant milestone in her sporting journey.
Sharing their experiences, the young cricketers described the tournament as a series of challenging and closely contested matches that enhanced their skills, confidence and understanding of the game. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude to their coach, Mr. Kamal Prasad Gurung, HOD–Physical Education, for his continuous guidance, encouragement and dedicated coaching, which played an important role in their preparation for the championship.
The achievement is a proud moment for Indian School Sohar and reflects the school's commitment to nurturing sporting talent and encouraging students to excel beyond the classroom.
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