‘She is Gold’ illuminates SFA Championships with a day dedicated to encourage female athletes
New Delhi, January 31st, 2024: The third day of the SFA Championships in Delhi, was dedicated to empower and encourage female athletes, as part of the “She is Gold” initiative. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium witnessed more than 750 female athletes competing across sports, including Athletics, Basketball, Football (U10 & U12), Kho Kho, Tennis, and Volleyball, all in one day.
In Athletics, U-8 to U-18 girls and boys engaged in spirited competition across various disciplines, including long jumps and races from 50m to 2000m. U-14 to U-18 Basketball players competed in intense quarter-finals and finals. Meanwhile, Football grounds saw thrilling matches of U-12 to U-18 boys and girls, where each team displayed determination and flair on the field. Kho-Kho saw gripping finals in the U-18 boys and girls matches, with participant’s brilliance to dodge. On the tennis courts, the U-10 to U-18 girls showcased swift techniques and precision with every serve, captivating the audience with their skills.
On the volleyball court, exciting finals of U-14 to U-18 boys and girls, had the spectators on the edge of their seats. Volleyball matches for the U-18 Girls saw Sarvodaya Vidyalaya pick the gold, followed by Gurukul the School on second position and Indirapuram Public School on third position.
Reflecting on her remarkable journey at the SFA Championships, Shrishti, a U-16 Basketball player from Taksh-Shila Model School in Faridabad, expressed, “Over the past three years of playing sports, I’ve encountered incredible moments. Our team competed in the U-14 National Championships in Himachal, secured the district position in the U-14 girls category, and clinched the top spot at Khelo Mahotsav in Faridabad. Supported wholeheartedly by my fitness enthusiast parents, their constant motivation pushes me to strive for excellence. Participating in the SFA Championships has been an enriching experience, providing us with valuable exposure.”
At the Noida Educational Academy, U-17 finals of Kabaddi matches for girls and boys were concluded.
Results for Day 3
| Sports played | Age group | Event | Gender | Winner – Athlete & School | 1st Runners up | 2nd Runners up | Details of the win (Winner Record) |
| Athletics | U-16 | 2000m | Male | Abhinandan Rawat, Indirapuram Public School, Crossing Republik | Robin Baisoya, The Manthan School Greater Noida West | Vansh Rana, Apollo Convent School, Holambi Kalan, Delhi | 07:39:25 SEC |
| Athletics | U-18 | 1500m | Female | Lavanya Sharma, Gd Goenka Public School, Paschim Vihar | Shivika Anand, Pathways World School, Gurugram | – – – | 6:36.51.SEC |
| Athletics | U-10 | 100m | Male | Viransh Mahajan, Paul George Global School Alakhnanda, Delhi | Samrat Sareen, Salwan Public School, Rajendra Nagar | Yug Tomar, Delhi Public School Ghaziabad International | 17.53 SEC |
| Athletics | U-10 | 100m | Female | Shivansh Sancheti, Shiv Nadar School, Gurugram | Shivaang Raj, Lilawati Vidya Mandir, Shakti Nagar | Aakshitpratap Singh, Indirapuram Public School, Crossing Republik | 16.19 SEC |
| Athletics | U-8 | Long Jump | Male | Aadvik Kochhar, Dps Rohini | Aaradhay Bhardwaj, Bal Bharati School, Pitampura | Ojaswit Rai, Prudence School 16 B , Dwarka | 2.29 M |
| Athletics | U-16 | 100m | Female | Rashi Verma, Delhi Public School, Morta | Mouruchee Saikia, Ramagya School, Noida | Ananta Sharma, Delhi Public School Ghaziabad International | 15.82 SEC |
| Athletics | U-18 | 100m | Female | Anshika Shokeen, St. Mark’s World School, Meera Bagh, Paschim Viha | Sabreen Kaur, Apeejay School International, Panchsheel Park | Tashvee Kaushik, St Marke’s World | 15.17 SEC |
| Volleyball | U-14 | Male | Bharti Public School (A) | Bharti Public School (B) | |||
| Volleyball | U-18 | Female | Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, East Punjab Bagh | Gurukul The School, NH9 | Indirapuram Public School, Pratap Vihar | ||
| Volleyball | U-16 | Male | Indirapuram Public School Pratap Vihar | Modern School Noida Sector- 11 | |||
| Volleyball | U-18 | Male | Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, East Punjab Bagh | DLF Public School | Gurukul the School , NH9 |
Day 4 promises more excitement with the kick-off of Skating along with the much-anticipated finals of Kho Kho. 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.