SVIS U-14 Boys Win CBSE Basketball Championship, Qualify for Nationals

Tirupati, 15th September 2026: Sree Vidyanikethan International School (SVIS), Tirupati, founded by Dr. M. Mohan Babu, renowned actor and educationist, has added another achievement to its sporting record, with its U-14 Boys Basketball Team emerging as the CBSE Cluster VII Champion for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana at the championship held in Hyderabad. Competing against 188 teams from across the two states, the team secured the top spot and has now qualified to represent SVIS at the CBSE National Basketball Championship in Punjab.

The cluster victory also reflects the growing strength of SVIS’s school-level sports programme, supported by structured training, dedicated coaching and sporting infrastructure that enables students to compete at increasingly higher levels.

The CBSE National Basketball Championship, scheduled to be held from September 29 to October 6, 2026, in Bathinda, Punjab, will bring together qualifying teams from CBSE clusters across India. The national-level tournament will give the young athletes an opportunity to compete against leading school teams from across the country and gain valuable experience on a larger competitive platform.

Commenting on the achievement, Vinay Maheshwari, ED and Trustee, Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust, said, “It is an immensely proud moment to see our U-14 team compete with such confidence and emerge as Cluster Champions against some of the strongest teams from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The players have demonstrated remarkable discipline, composure and team spirit, particularly at this early stage of their sporting journey. Beyond the title, we are delighted to see them gaining the competitive exposure and experience that will help them grow as athletes in the years ahead. I wish the entire team the very best as they carry this momentum into the national championship.”
The basketball team’s achievement further strengthens SVIS’s sporting performance this season, following the success of its U-17 Boys, U-19 Boys and U-19 Girls volleyball teams, which also emerged champions in their respective categories at the CBSE Cluster Championships.

About Sree Vidyanikethan International School

For over three decades, SVIS has been synonymous with educational excellence rooted in Indian values and a global outlook. Founded in 1992, SVIS has evolved into one of South India’s most respected CBSE schools, recognised for its commitment to academic achievement and holistic student development.

With a vision to impart quality education to young minds, Dr. M. Mohan Babu established the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust (SVET) in 1992. Guided by his far-sighted philosophy and unwavering dedication to excellence, this initiative grew steadily, evolving into the expansive group of Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions.

Adopting a constructivist approach, SVIS encourages students to take ownership of their education by acquiring knowledge through observation, experience, and reflection. Beyond classroom instruction, educators at SVIS act as mentors and facilitators, supporting students in their physical and emotional development. This nurturing process shapes confident, self-reliant individuals who can adapt and thrive in any situation.

The institution also emphasises holistic development through an organic and inclusive approach to learning, with a carefully maintained teacher-student ratio enabling personalised attention and meaningful engagement. Its aim is to equip learners with the ability to navigate multidisciplinary systems, enabling them to integrate the knowledge and skills required to engage confidently with the world.