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JSS-Dubai cagers shine in India meet

In Pool D qualifying rounds, the ‘UAE Region’ representatives (JSS International School-Dubai) defeated ‘Maharashtra’, ‘Madhya Pradesh’, ‘Goa’, ‘Andhra Pradesh’ and ‘Telengana’.

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By Moni Mathews (principal Correspondent)

Published: Tue 18 Nov 2014, 12:09 PM

Last updated: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 11:50 AM

Dubai — JSS International School-Dubai made a big impression when they reached the semifinal of the all-India basketball championships in Kolkata for ICSE/ISC curriculum institutions.

In Pool D qualifying rounds, the ‘UAE Region’ representatives (JSS International School-Dubai) defeated ‘Maharashtra’, ‘Madhya Pradesh’, ‘Goa’, ‘Andhra Pradesh’ and ‘Telengana’. In the semifinal, ‘Tamil Nadu’ the Pool B winners, defeated the JSS squad 56-42, and went to claim the all-India crown with a thrilling 38-37 win over ‘Bihar Region’ in the title clash.

‘Bihar’ beat ‘Utter Pradesh (UP)’ 35-25 in the other semis. ‘UP’ went on to claim the bronze medal with 39-30 victory over the ‘UAE’ reps.

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“It is commendable that the ‘UAE’ side was made up of one single school team – namely JSS-Dubai. Basketball is still developing among the Indian School Certificate curriculum institutions here and JSS International School-Dubai has taken the lead,” said Boban Chacko, coach and manager. Meanwhile, Gems Modern Academy won the The Millennium School 10th Inter-School Swimming Gala for Girls.

The Millennium School finished runners-up in the event where 280 participants from 23 schools took part.

moni@khaleejtimes.com

Moni Mathews (principal Correspondent)

Published: Tue 18 Nov 2014, 12:09 PM

Last updated: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 11:50 AM

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