Local School Footballers Shine at National Championship Selection

Rose Public School Footballers Selected for National Championship

Sudhanshu Sharma
Suliali (Kangra): Rose Public School in Suliali has achieved another milestone in its sports history, with two of its skilled football players chosen to represent Himachal Pradesh at the esteemed 70th National School Games Under-14 Boys Football Championship.

Previously, six students from the institution earned spots in the Kangra District Under-14 Football Team after participating in a state-level training camp that took place from October 28 to 30, 2026, at GSSS Barauli, Kangra. The players selected included Shivraj, Pankaj Chauhan, Saksham, Naitik, Samar Sohel, and Pratham.

Following their remarkable performance in the Himachal Pradesh State-Level Football Championship (State Finals) held from October 31 to November 2, 2026, the Kangra District team displayed exceptional skills. As a result of their outstanding performances, Shivraj and Pankaj Chauhan, both in Class 9 (Chanakya House), were selected for the Himachal Pradesh team for the national event.

The 70th National School Games Under-14 Boys Football Championship is scheduled to take place in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, from November 12 to 17, 2026, where these young athletes will represent their state with pride.

In light of this significant achievement, Principal Sanjay Sharma Sauguni and Vice-Principal Babita Sauguni expressed their pride and congratulated the selected players. They also acknowledged the hard work of Football Team Coach and PTI Captain Vijay Kumar and ODP Sunil Kumar for their commitment and support.

The entire faculty and school community have rallied behind Shivraj, Pankaj Chauhan, and the football team, wishing them success and a promising future in sports.