· “She is Gold” celebrates equality, with more than 50% participation of female athletes in a single day
· The initiative encouraged female athletes to showcase their sporting brilliance in Badminton, Skating, Tennis and Volleyball
Bengaluru, January 20th, 2024: Day 5 of the SFA Championships in Bengaluru unfolded with celebrating female athletes, inspiring them to play sports. The initiative “She is Gold” is dedicated to honor the strength, skill, and determination of female athletes, fostering an environment that encourages and empowers their participation in sports. Over 500 talented female athletes showcased their skills across sporting categories, including Tennis, Badminton and Volleyball at the Padukone Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence (PDCSE). Meanwhile, Force 1 Skating Rink witnessed the exhilarating finals for skating.
In the Tennis arena, girls from categories U-10 to U-18 demonstrated their talents with fierce determination, vying for victory on the courts. 12-year-old tennis player Vanika from Oakridge International School excitedly said, “Tennis isn’t just a sport for me, it’s a source of fun, as I really enjoy it while I’m on the court. I have been playing Tennis for 5 years and practice diligently for 3 days a week. Throughout my journey, my family has been extremely supportive and is proud of my achievements so far in the sport. I got to know about the SFA Championships through my school and came here to participate. I won in the first round and am excited to be challenged in the upcoming rounds”.
The Basketball court came alive with U-14 and U-16 girls, displaying their skills and tenacity to emerge victorious in the fiercely contested matches. A passionate Basketball player, Prasanna Kumar from DPS (East) shared, “Growing up, watching Kobe Bryant play, inspired me to become a basketball player. I have been practicing every day for the past year and my father has been my biggest supporter in this journey. I aspire to represent India on an international level and make my country proud”.
In an intense U-14 Basketball faceoff, Candor International School,Begur dominated the court with a victory, securing a score of 16-0 against Global Indian International School, Whitefield.
The skating finals displayed noteworthy performances across U-7 to U-17 categories in 200m, 500m and 1000m (inline skating), motivating young participants to strive for excellence. The Badminton courts saw captivating rallies as girls in categories U-11 to U-17, displayed their agility and dedication. Over at the Volleyball court, finals of the U-14 to U-18 categories brought forth thrilling battles at the net, with teams battling it out in a competitive spirit.
Results of Day 5
Sport
Category
Winner name – Athlete & School
Runners up
Scoreboard of the 1st Place winners or matches
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Prithika Chandra, Global India Bannerghatta
Aishi Singh, Greenwood High Bannerghatta (ICSE)
21-14
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Vanshika Raj, The Cambridge international school, Harlur
Ashika, Venkat International Public school, Rajajinagar
21-20
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Akansha, Venkat International Public school, Rajajinagar
Anika, Mishra Global India International school, Whitefield
21-16
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Niharika Paidi, Delhi public school, Electricity City
Poshika S S, Venus international public school, Rajajinagar
21-0
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Sithaara Km Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE)
Ghashini Santhosh Venus International public school, Rajajinagar
21-05
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Tanvi Jain, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE)
Srinika Vijay Kumar, Venkat International Public school, Rajajinagar
21-8
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Sunishka Banerjee, Chrysalis High school
Riya Raja, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE)
21-3
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Hithu Prasanna, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Railway Colony Yeswanthpur
Aadhya Swaroop, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE)
21-15
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Nagasree Nithya, Nagaragere Delhi public school, Electricity City
Diya Zuhur, Delhi public school, banglore east
21-07
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Srinidhi R, Greenwood High, Sarjapur
Jhanvi Krishna, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE)
21-6
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Kavya Tiwari, Delhi public school, banglore north
Nikita Agarwal, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE)
21-12
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Tanvi Nayak Delhi public school, Electricity City
Anishka Olety Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE)
21-4
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Avishi Chakraborty global India international school, Whitefield
Shubhanshi Arya, National public school, Whitefield
21-0
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Aahana Wahal, Vidyashlip Academy, Yelahanka
Kshetra Reddy, The Cambridge international school, Harlur
21-13
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Saesha Gullati, Greenwood High, Sarjapur
Yukthi M, Venkat international public school, Rajajinagar
21-6
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Samanvi Sharath, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE)
Aaradhy Singha, Global India international school, Whitefield
21-09
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Dhruvi Koul, The Cambridge international school, Harlur
Samadrita De, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE)
21-8
Badminton
U-15 Girls
Poorva Anil Rathi, Venkat international public school, Rajajinagar
Drisha Gandhi, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta ICSE
21-6
Badminton
U-15 Girls
Rovina Ferlin, Albert Oakridge international school, dommasandra
Vrishagnha Naik, Venus international public school, Rajajinagar
21-19
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Naiani L Reddy Sindhi high school hebbal
Pranjali Sateesh Naik, Delhi public school, banglore east
21-07
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Zunaira Abeer, Greenwood High Bannerghatta ICSE
Tanusha G, Global India International school, Bannerghatta R
21-06
Badminton
U-11 Girls
Thanvi Ravikumar, Vidyaniketan school hebbal
Laavi Tripathi, the Cambridge international school, Harlur
21-4
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Varnika S K, venkat international public school, Rajajinagar
Nakshatra Muthukumar, Global India international school, Whitefield
21-14
Badminton
U-11 Girls
Sammiksha M Reddy, Icon school of excellence
Kaashvi Singh, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta
21-2
Badminton
U-11 Girls
Thanvi Bharath, Venkat international public school, Rajajinagar
Aadya Bhat, Tattva school, kumbalgodu
21-10
Badminton
U-11 Girls
Yogitha, The Cambridge International school, Harlur
Aria Naveen, Nagpal Greenwood High, Bannerghatta ICSE
21-08
Badminton
U-11 Girls
Monishka Takhellambam, The Cambridge International school, Harlur
Aadya Kaul, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta ICSE
21-3
Badminton
U-11 Girls
Sahasra V, Vannappagari Sri Sri Ravishankar vidya mandir
Yukthi Vijay Kumar, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta ICSE
21-14
Badminton
U-13 Girls
Satvi Roy, St.Francis de sales public school
Rachel Lizbeth, Thomas Greenwood High, Bannerghatta ICSE
21-10
Skating
Boys U 11 200m Inline
Bharat Sankar Samsidh International School
Rishi Mannot, Delhi Public School
31:97 sec
Skating
Girls U 11 200m Inline
Veeksha Kadula, The Cambridge International School
Krishnavi Jadhv, The Holy Angle’s High School
23.54 sec
Skating
Boys U 9 200m inline
Jeevan Hege, Hill Rock National Public School
Ritvik V Vidyaniketan Public School
26.47 sec
Skating
Girls U 17 1000m Quads
Haanvika Attada Delhi Public school
Anusha ghosh Ryan International School
36.21 sec
Skating
Girls U 7 200m Quads
Soukya V Reddy, Delhi Public School
Divija Bhardwaj, New Horizon Vidyamandir
1:10:94 sec
Skating
Boys U 9 500 m Inline
Ruthvik, VVidyaniketan Public School
Jeevan Heggere Hill Rock National Pub lic School
01:05:28
Skating
Girls U 9 500 m Inline
Haanvika Attada, Delhi public School
Samaira Das Global international school
01:39:03
Skating
Boys U 11 500 m Inline
Navneeth Bl, Soundarya Central School
Aniketh R Poojary, Soundarya Cenytral School
01:05:42
Tennis
U-14 Girls
Varnika Movva, Oakridge International School, Dommasandra
Harshita Karthik, Venkat International Public School, Rajajinagar
4-0
Tennis
U-14 Girls
Saanvi Baheti, Greenwood High, Bannerghatta (ICSE)
Devika Punj , Delhi Public School, Bangalore East
4-1
Tennis
U -10 Girls
Dhrumi Jagani, Vidyashilp Academy, Yelahanka
Hridya Ganotra, The Cambridge International School, Harlur
4-2
Tennis
U -10 Girls
Nitaara Verma, Sadhu Vaswani international school
Meghan Shekhar, Oakridge International School, Dommasandra
4-1
Tennis
U -10 Girls
Nitaara Verma, Sadhu Vaswani international school
Aarohi Saivivek ,Vibgyor High
4-1
Volleyball
Boys U-18
Candor International School ,Begur
Venkat International Public School, Rajajinagar
25-12
Volleyball
Boys U-16
Global Indian International School, Whitefield
Venkat International Public School, Rajajinagar
15-06
Volleyball
Boys U-14
Sri Krishna International Public School, Lakshman Nagar Team A
Venus International Public School, Rajajinagar
25-22
Volleyball
Boys U-14
Nisharga High School,Hegganahalli
Delhi Public School, Electronic City
15-06
Volleyball
Boys U-18
Global Indian International School, Whitefield
Venkat International Public School, Rajajinagar
26-24
Basketball
U-14 Boys
Vidyashilp Academy,yelahanka
Greenwood High Bannerghatta (Icse) B
20-6
Basketball
U-14 Boys
Delhi public school Bangalore East (A)
Delhi public school,Electronic City
30-23
Basketball
U-14 Boys
Candor International School,Begur
Global Indian International School ,whitefield B
16-0
Basketball
U-14 Boys
Vidyashilp Academy, Yelahanka
Amara jyothi Public School ,KR Puram
20-2
Basketball
U-16 Boys
Delhi public school Bangalore East (C)
Global Indian International School,Whitefield
20-1
Day 6 is set to witness the commencement of Swimming, Table Tennis, and Karate. Finals of Tennis and Volleyball, will discover the talent to look out for, in these sports.
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