Top Three Winning Teams of Mukhyamantri Khel Gyanotsav 2025 Shine Bright Amid Applause and Appreciation from Distinguished Guests
Patna: In a landmark moment for school-level competitions in India, the grand finale of the Mukhyamantri Khel Gyanotsav 2025 — the country’s first-ever state-level sports quiz for students — was held in Patna on Thursday, drawing enthusiastic participation and applause.
Hosted at the Patliputra Sports Complex, the event saw 26 top teams from across Bihar’s nine divisions vie for the championship in a tense battle of sporting knowledge, wit, and speed.
Emerging at the top were Zaifi Javed and Deepankar of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Samastipur, who answered their way to victory in a high-octane finale conducted by renowned sports commentator Aniket Mishra. Their triumph was not only a personal achievement but a moment of collective pride, setting a new benchmark for student competitions in the state.
Their sharp reflexes and calm composure helped them edge past formidable teams, including Ambar Sinha and Isha Bhusha of St. Karen’s School, Patna, who secured second place, and Nyasha Shrivastava and Rishav Kumar from Cinderella English School, Darbhanga, who came third.
The event was graced by dignitaries including Vivek Singh, Chairman, RERA Bihar and Chief Mentor of Extra-C, who served as the chief guest, Raveendra Sankaran, Director General, Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA), Sanjay Sinha, IAS (Retd.), Consultant, BSSA, and Rajnarayan Singh, Coordinator of Mukhyamantri Khel Gyanotsav 2025.
More than just a competition, the quiz marked a historic step in integrating sports knowledge into educational initiatives in Bihar, celebrating not only academic achievement but a broader culture of sport and critical thinking among students.
