The 5th GPS Premier Invitational Basketball Tournament hosted by Global Public School, Kochi was witness to many exhilarating moments as around 150 students from 14 schools across the district competed for the prestigious ever rolling trophy.

The 3 day long tournament was inaugurated by the Director of Global Public School, Mr. Johan P. Jacob on 4th October 2017.

In the girls’ category, Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Ellamakara lifted the trophy defeating The Choice School, Tripunithura (44-23).  Shwetha of Bhavans Vidya Mandir was adjudged the best player, whereas Maria Jose of The Choice School was declared the Promising Player in the girls’ category.

Defeating Rajagiri Chrithu Jayanthi Public School (40-28), Sacred Heart CMI Public School, Thevara  went on to become the champions in the boys’ category.  In this category, Paul Varghese of Sacred Heart School and Madhav of Christu Jayanthi School were selected as the Best Player and Promising Player of the tournament, respectively.

Former basketball player and coach of the Indian Basketball team, Mr. C.V Sunny gave away the trophies to the winners. The 5th GPS Premier Invitational Basketball Tournament concluded on 6th October 2017.