Bangalore, December 11, 2023: In keeping with high excellence demonstrated by Greenwood High International School, Sarjapur, in the field of sports, the students emerged Winners in the U-19 Girls Category, and secured the Runner-up position in the U-15 Boys Category at the state level in the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) 2023 held recently.
The students also clinched impressive awards in the football tournament – the Golden Glove Award for U-19 Girls Category by Prayukta Arya and Gagan J Reddy for the U-15 Boys Category. The competition, which was played in the league format, was held in multiple categories for boys and girls.
Commenting on the achievement, Ms. Niru Agarwal, Trustee, Greenwood High International School, Bangalore, said: “I am proud that our students have emerged victorious in a prestigious tournament. The hard work of the dedicated players, coaches and everyone who has been involved in training helped the students in expressing their talent. I appreciate the team’s efforts and I hope more students would take to the sport.”
RFYS is a country-wide, multi-sport platform for school and college athletes. The event garnered support from various stakeholders, including coaches, players, education institutions, football clubs, and state federations, all of whom recognize its significance in nurturing football talent in India and contributing to the growth of Indian football at all levels. Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) is committed to expanding grassroots sports across India, providing opportunities for young talents to develop their skills and careers. The sports initiatives are free and open to all and have reached the remotest parts of the country, touching the lives of 2.15 crore youngsters since inception.