SFA overall champions Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya, Borivali |
Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya (DSRV), Borivali, emerged as the overall champions of the SFA Championships 2024 Mumbai. Veer Bhadu, from Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, earned the title of Golden Boy, clinching gold in boxing and wrestling. Meanwhile, Vaishnavi Jagda, representing Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya, Borivali, claimed the Golden Girl title, securing gold medals in Wrestling, Judo, and Throwball
The grand finale was graced by special guests, including Mumbai City FC’s Ayush Chhikara and Halen Nongtdu and former Indian hockey player and Olympian Gavin Ferreira, who added a touch of inspiration to the event.
R.F. Naik Vidyalaya and Jr College, Kopar Khairane, dominated the Kabaddi field to secure gold in the U-14 category, while Vibgyor High, Malad East, claimed gold in the boys’ U-16 division. In the girls’ U-18 category, Fatima High School, Vidya Vihar, clinched the gold medal with an impressive performance.
Eventual winners, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishna Vidyalaya, Borivali, excelled in multiple disciplines, earning the title of Best School for Sport with stellar performances in Badminton, Throwball, Judo, and Wrestling.
Don Bosco High school, Matunga Won the best school in hockey, the award was presented by Gavin Ferreira, who represented India at 1996 Olympics |
Meanwhile, Don Bosco High School, Matunga, was deemed the best school in hockey and was presented with the award by Ferreira, who represented India at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Oberoi International School, Goregaon, was declared the best school in Football. The young student footballers were overjoyed to meet and greet the Mumbai City FC stars, lining up to take autographs and pictures with them.
Oberoi International School, Goregaon won the best school in Football and the award was presented by MCFC players |
“Sports For All (SFA) continues to revolutionise grassroots sports by professionalising, organising, and monetising opportunities for young athletes. This year’s championships attracted over 21,000 participants aged between 3 and 18 from 790 schools across Mumbai, marking a milestone in the event’s growth,” a press release from the organisers said.
“The closing ceremony was the conclusion of an exciting three-month championship journey, demonstrating the importance of sport in India and the values of community and sportsmanship,” it added.
The competition began in October with thrilling games in Delhi, Uttarakhand and Hyderabad. It continued in November with games in Indore, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Pune, and concluded in December with the Championships in Jaipur and Mumbai, providing a platform to more than 150,000 students from nearly 4,700 schools across the country.
