Chandigarh, March 6, 2026: The Old Sanawarian Society (OSS), the official alumni association of The Lawrence School, Sanawar, will organise the 8th edition of the Rajesh Puri Memorial Inter-House Cricket Tournament 2026 on March 7 and 8 at the prestigious PCA Stadium, Mullanpur.
Details of the tournament were shared at a press conference which was addressed by Jaideep S. Chandail, Vice President, Old Sanawarian Society; Navjot Singh Jammu, Joint Secretary, OSS and Captain, Siwalik House; Gurnav Bhatti, Owner, GB Legends; Udaykaran Khatra, Captain, Himalaya House; Mayank Oberoi, Captain, Nilagiri House and Revant Gupta, Captain, Vindhya House. Notably, team jerseys were also unveiled jointly by Gurnav Bhatti, Amit Sood,CEO, GB Legends and Durgesh Tuknayat (Alumnus, OS Batch of 86). A draw of matches too was held.
The tournament, instituted in memory of the legendary mathematics teacher Late Rajesh Puri who served the institution for nearly three decades, honours his enduring legacy of mentorship, discipline, and inspiration that shaped generations of Sanawarians.
"The event has evolved into one of the most anticipated sporting reunions of the Sanawar alumni calendar, bringing together distinguished professionals united by their shared school spirit," said Jaideep S. Chandail, Vice President, Old Sanawarian Society, said at the press conference.
“This tournament reflects the timeless Sanawarian values of teamwork, leadership and lifelong bonding. Remembering Rajesh Puri Sir through sport is our way of celebrating a teacher who influenced countless lives with dedication and warmth,” he stated.
Supporting the smooth conduct of the tournament is GB Realty, with its sports vertical GB Legends, as part of the organisation’s vision of promoting sports and community engagement.
Gurnav Bhatti, Owner, GB Legends, said, “Sport builds character, discipline and community spirit. GB Realty is proud to support the Old Sanawarian Society in preserving a meaningful sporting legacy while encouraging alumni participation and youth inspiration through initiatives like the Rajesh Puri Memorial Tournament."
According to Navjot Singh Jammu, Joint Secretary, OSS, the four traditional Sanawar houses — Himalaya, Siwalik, Vindhya and Nilagiri — will compete in six high-intensity 15-over matches across two days. Nearly 60 alumni participants comprising corporate leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, former Ranji players, doctors and legal experts will take part, reaffirming the institution’s vibrant sporting tradition.
Udaykaran Khatra, Captain, Himalaya House, revealed that the tournament will be graced by Mrs. Krishna Puri, herself a former teacher at Sanawar, who will join alumni in remembering the life and contribution of her late husband. He added that all matches will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube, allowing Sanawarians across India and overseas to witness the action.
Mayank Oberoi, Captain of Nilagiri House informed that the closing ceremony on March 8 will feature distinguished guests. While Pooja Gupta, State Information Commissioner, Punjab will be the chief guest; Gurinder Bhatti Founder & Chairman, GB Realty will be the guest of honour
Revant Gupta, Captain of Vindhya House said that many other dignitaries will also grace the tournament. He said that Himmat Singh Dhillon, Headmaster, The Lawrence School, Sanawar; Justice Rajive Bhalla; Sunil Gupta, Honorary Treasurer of PCA and other eminent personalities will also be present during the tourney’s closing ceremony.
It is noteworthy that multiple honours including Player of the Tournament, Best Batsman, Best Bowler, Rookie of the Tournament and Best Fielder will be presented during the awards ceremony.
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