The Annual Inter Group Competition for Nau Sainik Camp, held recently at Udupi, witnessed a thrilling showdown among the Naval NCC units from Karnataka and Goa. This competition serves as the stepping stone for the selection of NCC Cadets to represent their respective States at the All-India Level Competition.

The Inter Group Competition featured an array of adventurous activities, including Boat Pulling Race, Swimming, Drill, Boat rigging, Seamanship practical, Ship modelling, Firing and written exams. A total of 114 NCC Cadets, representing various Naval NCC units from across Karnataka and Goa, showcased their skills and determination.

In an outstanding display of talent and teamwork, the cadets of the 3 Kar Naval NCC unit from Mysuru NCC Group emerged as the Champions, securing the top position among all the Naval NCC units in Karnataka and Goa.

Air Commodore B.S. Kanwar, VSM, Deputy Director General of the Karnataka and Goa Directorate, felicitated the victorious team. He lauded the Cadets for their exceptional performance and dedication.

The selected Cadets will now undergo intensive training for 20 days before heading to Lonavala, Maharashtra, to participate in the prestigious All-India Nau Sainik Camp, scheduled from Oct. 14 to Oct. 25.

Upon their return to Mysuru, the winning team of the 3 Kar Naval NCC unit was congratulated by Col. R.R. Menon, Group Commander of Mysuru Group Headquarter NCC. A celebratory high tea with the cadets was organised at the Group Headquarters, Mysuru, to honour their remarkable victory.

List of cadets who stood first in various events are as follows:

Boat Pulling Race – Senior Division

PO Cdt C. Yashwant (St. Philomena’s College), PO Cdt  D.M. Darshan (Yuvaraja’s College), Cadet Vishal Satya Sai (Yuvaraja’s College), Cadet J. Kiran Kumar (Sarada Vilas College), Cadet A.M. Manoj (D. Bhanumaiah’s College), Cadet Chandan Yadav (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering), Leading Cadet Harsh (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering) and Cadet Yashwant Kumar (St. Philomena’s College).

Boat Pulling Race – Senior Wing: Cadet Captain M. Gagana (Sarada Vilas College), Cadet Captain Sanjana Murthy (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering), PO Cdt K.P. Bindushree (Yuvaraja’s College), PO Cdt P. Supriya (Sarada Vilas College), Leading Cdt Himani (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering), Cadet L. Sukrutha (Sarada Vilas College), Cadet Saghavi Lokesh (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering) and Cadet S. Srilakshmi (Yuvaraja’s College).

Boat Rigging – Mixed Category: PO Cdt C. Yashwant (St. Philomena’s College), PO Cdt  D.M. Darshan (Yuvaraja’s College), Cadet J. Kiran Kumar (Sarada Vilas College), Cadet A.M. Manoj (D. Bhanumaiah’s College), Cadet Captain M. Gagana (Sarada Vilas College), Cadet Captain Sanjana Murthy (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering), PO Cdt K.P. Bindushree (Yuvaraja’s College) and PO Cdt P. Supriya (Sarada                             Vilas College).

Best Firer: PO Cdt K.P. Bindushree (Yuvaraja’s College).

Naval Communication – Senior Division: Leading Cadet Chandan Yadav (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering).

Naval Communication – Senior Wing: Cadet Captain Sanjana Murthy (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering).

Semanship: Cadet L. Sukrutha (Sarada Vilas College) and Cadet Saghavi Lokesh (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering).

Service Subject Written: PO Cdt  D.M. Darshan (Yuvaraja’s College) and Cadet Captain Sanjana Murthy (Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering).

Health & Hygiene: Cadet Captain M. Gagana (Sarada Vilas College).