Mumbai marked a thrilling conclusion to the 6th edition of the SFA Championships in the city. Don Bosco International School (Matunga) bagged the coveted title of ‘number one school in sports’ with an impressive total of 239 points bagging 10 Gold, 15 Silver, and 22 Bronze medals.
The 1st runner up position was bagged by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalya (Borivali), whereas the second runner-up award was won by Vibgyor High, Goregaon.
Honouring the exceptional achievements of athletes in multi-sports, the “Golden Girl” title was awarded to Norah Alva from Rose Manor International School, who clinched gold medals in skating and athletics (in the U-9 and U-8 category). While the "Golden Boy" title was conferred upon Mehaan Siddarth Chandiramani from Gundecha Education Academy (Oshiwara), with 2 Gold and 2 Silver medals, in the U-8 category, in speed-cubing and judo.
The Mumbai edition of the SFA Championships featured an intense competition, with over 17000 athletes participating in more than 3500 matches in more than 30 sporting categories. The event highlighted the immense talent of the budding athletes and brought forth a spirit of healthy competition and sportsmanship.
The Championships witnessed incredible sporting talent across venues in the city at the Shahaji Raje Krida Sankul (Sports Complex) in Andheri; Mumbai University, Kalina); St. Pius College Ground, Goregaon, Priyadarshini Park Sports Complex; Railway Police Grounds, Ghatkopar; Don Bosco High School (Matunga); Virar Skating Rink, BPCA Gymnastics Centre, Wadala and National Sports Club of India. The 6th edition of the SFA Championships in Mumbai saw participation of 36% girls while the boys accounted for 64% of the total athletes. The leading sports for girls were Athletics, Basketball, Football, Swimming, and Skating; whereas the top sports played by the boys were Football, Athletics, Basketball, Chess and Swimming.
Top schools in sports, at SFA Championships, Mumbai, 2023-2024:
S.no | Schools | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Points |
1 | Don Bosco International School (Matunga) | 10 | 15 | 22 | 239 Points |
2 | Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalya (Borivali) | 12 | 23 | 24 | 230 Points |
3 | Vibgyor High, Goregaon | 17 | 15 | 17 | 228 Points |
4 | Rustomjee Cambridge International School, Dahisar | 3 | 15 | 17 | 116 Points |
5 | Children Academy (Malad) | 6 | 11 | 10 | 111 Points |
Most Valuable Coach at the SFA Championships, Mumbai, 2023-2024: Sudharshan Lohar of Vibgyor High, Goregaon
Highest Contingent: Witty International School, Borivali (343 participants)
Top schools in each sport at the SFA Championships, Pune, 2023-2024:
S.no | Sport | School Name |
1 | Archery | Podar International School CBSE, Powai |
2 | Athletics | Children Academy (Malad) |
3 | Badminton | Delhi Public School, Nerul |
4 | Basketball | Vibgyor High, Goregaon |
5 | Boxing | St. Mathew’s High School and Junior College |
6 | Carrom | CNM School, Vile Parle West |
7 | Chess | SVKM JV Parekh International School |
8 | Fencing | Podar International School ISE, Nerul |
9 | Football | Nahar International School, Powai Oberoi International School Goregaon |
10 | Gymnastics | P. G. Garodia School (ICSE, Ghatkopar) Bombay International School (Babulnath) |
11 | Handball | Don Bosco International School, Matunga |
12 | Hockey | Don Bosco High School SSC, Matunga |
13 | Judo | Vibgyor High, Goregaon |
14 | Kabaddi | R.F Naik Vidyalaya And Jr College |
15 | Karate | Lokhandwala Foundation School |
16 | Kho-Kho | Dyanvikas School |
17 | Shooting | Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalya (Borivali) Chatrabhuj Narsee School (Kandivali) |
18 | Skating | Universal High School, Dahisar |
19 | Speedcubing | Gundecha Education Academy (Oshiwara) |
20 | Squash | Jindal Vidya Mandir |
21 | Swimming | R.N. Podar School, Santacruz |
22 | Table Tennis | Utpal Shanghvi Global School, Juhu |
23 | Taekwondo | B S BANE International School and Gurukul Educational Institution, MPAVS |
24 | Tennis | Aditya Birla World Academy |
25 | Throwball | Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalya (Borivali) |
26 | Volleyball | Children Academy (Kandivali, Ashok Nagar) |
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