This championship is part of TV9 Network’s “Indian Tigers and Tigresses” campaign, which aims to give young players a platform to showcase their skills. TV9 and SFA have curated the competition to highlight and reward emerging talent, recognizing the brightest stars across multiple sports. The winners will be honored with a special celebration in Germany in early 2025, giving young athletes international recognition.

Day 12 Highlights: Celebrating Kabaddi, Volleyball, and Football Victories

Today’s competitions drew large crowds, with students and fans enthusiastically cheering for their schools and favorite athletes. Here are some of the standout performances:

• Kabaddi: The much-anticipated under-14 boys’ Kabaddi final saw a face-off between Vignon’s Bow Tree School, Nizampet, and Chintal Rainbow School, with Vignon’s Bow Tree School emerging victorious. In the under-14 girls’ final, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Gachibowli claimed the gold medal, thrilling the spectators with an intense match at the Sri Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Stadium. Adding to the excitement, Pro Kabaddi League stars Narendra Kandola, Sachin Tanwar (Tamil Thalaivas), and Ajinkya Pawar (Bengaluru Bulls) graced the event, inspiring the young players and energizing the crowd.
• Volleyball: The Gachibowli Stadium witnessed high-energy volleyball matches. Cornerstone School, Serilingampally, clinched the under-16 girls’ volleyball title, while Vigyan Global Zen School, Medchal, and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Gachibowli won the under-16 and under-18 boys’ titles, respectively.
• Football: Khajaguda Delhi Public School secured gold medals in both the U-16 and U-18 boys’ football categories. The spirited performances in these matches proved football’s growing popularity among young athletes.

In other events, basketball, handball, and table tennis matches continued to captivate fans and participants alike. Vignon’s Bow Tree School currently leads the medal tally across multiple sports, setting the stage for a close competition as the games come to a close.

Hyderabad’s Young Sports Enthusiasts Shine

This year’s Hyderabad edition of the SFA Championship has seen remarkable talent and a high level of skill across diverse sports. The championship has created a significant opportunity for young athletes to compete on a large platform, develop their abilities, and experience the thrill of competitive sports. For participating schools, the championship is an excellent chance to enhance their standing on the leaderboard and highlight their focus on sports excellence.

The SFA Championship 2024 has not only been about competition but also about building sportsmanship and camaraderie among students from different schools and backgrounds. With two days left, fans eagerly await the final games to see which school will come out on top and claim the title of Hyderabad’s best.

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This landmark initiative by TV9, which partners with international organizations such as Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, India Football Centre, IFI, BVB, and RIESPO, has been a massive success. It is paving the way for young athletes to showcase their skills on a national and international level. As part of the ongoing SFA Championships 2024, Day 8 saw intense action across multiple sporting events at various venues in Hyderabad.

Day 8 Highlights:

At the iconic Gachibowli Stadium, the spotlight was on the athletics events. The Boys U-18 1500m final saw fierce competition, while the Boys U-16 800m and Girls U-18 400m finals kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. In the Girls U-18 1500m race, Sai Nischal from The Creek Planet School took the top honors, while Arya Mudaliar from Meridian School, Madhapur, won the Girls U-16 800m race.

MR Navadeep from Bolaram Sadashiva School bagged the gold medal in the Boys U-12 Shot Put, impressing with his strength and technique. In the Girls U-12 High Jump, Arvi Withanala of TNR Excellence Academy claimed the gold with a stellar performance.

The day also featured basketball, handball, and volleyball matches, adding to the adrenaline-fueled excitement. In the 2×2 Cube Solving competition for Boys U-10, Karthikeya Abhiran Pemmaraju of DAV Public School (Safilguda) won the gold medal, while Yudhira Manchem of The Future Kids School (Puppalguda) topped the girls’ U-10 category.

Football Fever:

Football matches were held at the historic Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, where the Under-16 boys teams battled it out in Round 3. The level of competition was fierce, and fans were treated to an incredible display of skills, strategy, and teamwork from these young athletes. With each round, the intensity is building as teams strive to secure their place in the upcoming knockout stages.

Badminton Takes Off:

Meanwhile, the Badminton Under-17 Girls Doubles event reached its quarterfinals at the Sri Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Stadium. The level of play was top-notch, with teams pushing their limits to advance to the semifinals.

School Leaderboard:

As Day 8 concluded, Vignon’s Bow Tree School maintained their dominance on the leaderboard, showcasing their talent across multiple sports. They now lead the standings, with DDMS AMS in second place, and P. Obul Reddy Public School trailing behind in third.

The Indian Tigers and Tigresses competition continues to showcase exceptional talent, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting conclusion to this landmark event. The event has not only highlighted young athletes but also provided a platform for schools to foster their sporting excellence.

Stay tuned for more updates as the competition heats up, and Hyderabad’s young athletes continue their journey toward sporting glory!

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