Career Defence School, Yamunanagar, successfully hosted the 11th Haryana State Sub-Junior Rugby 7s Championship 2026 for Under-15 boys and girls, bringing together young players from districts across the state. The championship provided a competitive platform for emerging rugby talent and offered participants an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, sportsmanship and teamwork at the state level.
Teams from seven districts took part in the boys’ category, while nine district teams competed in the girls’ section. Players displayed enthusiasm and determination throughout the tournament, making the event an important occasion for junior rugby in Haryana.
Championship Inaugurated by Colonel Ashok Mor
The championship was inaugurated by Colonel Ashok Mor (Retd.). Haryana Rugby Director Narendra Mor and Career Defence School, Yamunanagar, Chief Operating Officer Engineer Vinay Rai were also present on the occasion. Their presence encouraged the young participants and underlined the importance of providing structured opportunities for children to take part in organised sports.
The tournament was organised under the guidance of Haryana Rugby Association President Sardar Randeep Singh Johar, Secretary Sushil Kumar and Director Narendra Mor. Rajesh Taxak was responsible for match operations and coordination, helping ensure the smooth conduct of the fixtures.
Panipat Wins Boys’ Title; Hisar Finishes Second
The boys’ final was played between Hisar and Panipat. In an impressive performance, Panipat secured the first position, while Hisar finished as runners-up. Charkhi Dadri claimed third place in the boys’ competition. The final brought the boys’ category to a close after teams from seven districts had competed for the championship.
Hisar Tops Girls’ Category
In the girls’ category, Hisar emerged as champions by securing first place. Jind finished second, while Panipat took third place. The participation of teams from nine districts highlighted the growing reach of the sport among young girls and provided them with valuable competitive experience.
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Sports Build Discipline and Leadership
Addressing the players, Colonel Ashok Mor said sports play a significant role in developing discipline, self-confidence, leadership qualities and team spirit among children. He encouraged the young athletes to continue working hard, remain committed to their training and pursue opportunities to progress in their chosen sport.
His message highlighted the value of participation and consistent effort alongside the pursuit of medals and rankings. For young players, state-level competitions can help build match experience, confidence and an understanding of the discipline required in team sports.
Organisers Thank Teams and Host School
Haryana Rugby Director Narendra Mor thanked all participating teams, players, coaches and officials for contributing to the successful conduct of the championship. He also expressed gratitude to the management of Career Defence School for hosting the event and made a special mention of COO Engineer Vinay Rai for the institution’s support.
The championship gave young athletes from across Haryana a valuable opportunity to showcase their sporting ability, compete against teams from other districts and gain experience at the state level. The results also reflected the competitive performances of the participating districts in both boys’ and girls’ categories.
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The 11th Haryana State Sub-Junior Rugby 7s Championship 2026 was held for Under-15 boys and girls at Career Defence School, Yamunanagar. Panipat won the boys’ title, while Hisar secured the girls’ championship. The event was organised under the guidance of the Haryana Rugby Association.
