Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Department of School Education, Chandigarh, under the CWSN Wing of Samagra Shiksha, today inaugurated the first-ever Father-Child Games 2026 for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) studying in government schools of Chandigarh at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 23-B.
Shri Sanjeev Singla, District Education Officer, inaugurated the two-day event as the Chief Guest. He appreciated the initiative, which brings fathers and their children together as a team to strengthen their bond and encourage inclusive participation in sports, in keeping with the theme “Majboot Bandhan, Majboot Bhavishya.”
A total of 40 father-child pairs, comprising 80 participants from government schools, are participating in the event. Qualifying rounds of athletics, badminton, cricket and volleyball were held on the first day. The participants displayed enthusiasm, teamwork and a strong spirit of togetherness.
The finals of all four games will be held on October 14, 2026, at the same venue, beginning around 3:30 PM. The prize distribution ceremony is scheduled for 5:00 PM. Medals, certificates and trophies will be presented to all 80 participants.
Shri Rajpal Singh, Nodal Officer, CWSN Sports, Education Department, Chandigarh, stated that this is the first father-child inclusive sports tournament organised in Chandigarh for CWSN students.
