Veeksha Kandual and Dhaanvi Dechamma share the coveted ‘Golden Girl’ title, while Gagandeep Chethan proudly earns the esteemed title of ‘Golden Boy’
- Delhi Public school, Electronic City takes the first runner up position and Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE) takes the second runner up position
Bengaluru, January 26th, 2024: The inaugural edition of the SFA Championships in Bengaluru concluded with immense excitement and achievements, showcasing the outstanding talent of school athletes. The prestigious title of the ‘Number One School in Sports’ was claimed by Delhi Public School, Bangalore East, securing an impressive tally of 25 gold, 19 silver, and 24 bronze medals. The 1st runner-up position was secured by Delhi Public School, Electronic City school, adding to the glory of the Championships. The second runner-up award was clinched by Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE) school, highlighting the fierce competition among the top schools.
Smt. Ritu Pathik, Executive Director, SAI Excellence Center, Bengaluru, expressed, “I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the SFA Championships for their dedicated efforts in fostering sporting talent. Their commitment to build a sustainable ecosystem for grassroots sports so that every athlete gets an opportunity to excel, is an impressive start. We are looking forward to the journey of triumph and personal growth that lies ahead for our Bengaluru athletes in the upcoming editions of the SFA Championships”.
Excellence of athletes who have won podium positions in multi-sports, are recognised with the titles.of “Golden Girl” and “Golden Boy”. At the inaugural edition of SFA Championships in Bengaluru, the coveted ‘Golden Girl’ title was shared between Veeksha Kandual, from The Cambridge International School who secured Gold in Athletics (100m) and Skating InLine (200m) and Dhaanvi Dechamma from New Horizon Public School who won Gold in Athletics (100m and 50m) and Tennis (Singles). While Gagandeep Chethan from Delhi Public School, Electronic City was awarded the ‘Golden Boy’, who displayed outstanding performance with gold in Skating InLine (1000m), as well as in Basketball.
Harmilan Kaur Bains, a record holder in 1500mt at the Asian Games, 2022 Hangzhou, joined in to encourage the athletes at the Closing Ceremony of the SFA Championships. She said, “The SFA Championships epitomize a stage where young talent can express their love for sports. I believe the Championships serve as an exceptional platform for emerging athletes, enabling them to enhance their skills and compete at elevated levels. To all the future champions – I extend my heartfelt best wishes, and may this championship be a significant stride towards accomplishing greater feats in your athletic journey”.
The Bengaluru edition of the SFA Championships witnessed an impressive participation of 12,000 athletes from 450 schools engaging in thrilling matches across various sports. The top sports that captivated the audience included football, athletics, badminton, basketball, and kabaddi. The championship showcased a balanced participation, with 69% male athletes and 31% female athletes contributing to the vibrant sporting atmosphere.
The success of the 1st edition of the SFA Championships in Bengaluru reflects the commitment and dedication of young athletes, schools, support from the venues and infrastructure teams, in promoting sports and fostering a spirit of healthy competition. As the city bids farewell to this edition, it looks forward to future editions that will continue to inspire and celebrate the sporting spirit of its youth.
Results of Day 10
Top schools in sports, at SFA Championships, Bengaluru, 2023-2024:
S.no | Schools | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Points |
1 | Delhi Public School, Bangalore East | 25 | 19 | 24 | 309 |
2 | Delhi Public School, Electronic City | 20 | 15 | 22 | 219 |
3 | Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE) | 9 | 30 | 21 | 214 |
4 | Vidyashilp Academy, Yelahanka | 14 | 11 | 10 | 165 |
5 | Global Indian International School, Whitefield | 5 | 19 | 17 | 149 |
Most Valuable Coach at the SFA Championships, Bengaluru, 2023-2024: Mr. Nutan R
Highest Contingent: Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE)
Top schools in each sport at the SFA Championships, Bengaluru, 2023-2024:
S. No | Sports | School Name |
1 | Athletics | Delhi Public School , Bangalore East |
2 | Badminton | Delhi Public School, Electronic City |
3 | Basketball | Greenwood High, Bannerghatta ( ICSE ) |
4 | Carrom | Venus International Public School , Rajajinac |
5 | Chess | Delhi Public School, Bangalore East |
6 | Football | Greenwood High, Sarjapur |
7 | Kabaddi | Delhi Public School, Bangalore East |
8 | Karate | Delhi Public School, Bangalore East |
9 | Kho Kho | Vahe Global Academy, Kachmaranahalli |
10 | Shooting | Delhi Public School, Electronic City |
11 | Skating | Venkat International Public School, Rajajina |
12 | Speedcube | Ryan International School, Yelahanka |
13 | Swimming | Vidyashilp Academy, Yelahanka |
14 | Table Tennis | K.L.E Society’s School , Rajajinagar |
15 | Tennis | Vidyashilp Academy , Yelahanka |
16 | Throwball | Delhi Public School , Bangalore East |
17 | Volleyball | Delhi Public School , Bangalore East |
SFA Championships is poised to make sports accessible for school athletes across the country, thereby empowering today’s talent to become the Champions of tomorrow. The journey to represent the country at the Olympics, is what SFA Championships is enabling for emerging athletes.
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