Navi Mumbai :- The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is proud to announce the remarkable achievement in the District-Level Scholastic Sports Competition. In accordance with the sports curriculum set by the Maharashtra government, all municipal corporations in the state have earned recognition for conducting scholastic sports competitions within their respective regions. Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has been honored with this recognition, and as a result, they are now organizing district-level sports competitions in their area under the aegis of the Sports and Cultural Department.
The inauguration of this year’s district-level scholastic sports competition for the academic year 2023-2024 was held with great enthusiasm under the auspices of Mr. Rajesh Narvekar, the Municipal Commissioner. The competition took place at the Airoli Sports Association Indoor Hall in Airoli.
A total of 720 boys and 379 girls from 96 schools in the age groups of 14, 17, and 19 enthusiastically participated in this scholastic sports competition. The event commenced with the gracious presence of Ms. Lalita Babar, an international athlete and Deputy Director of Sports and Cultural Department, who motivated the participants and extended her best wishes. Airoli Sports Association played a significant role by providing excellent facilities and support to the athletes, earning well-deserved praise.
The competition saw an increase in the number of student participants compared to the previous year, leading to the recognition of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s efforts in promoting scholastic sports within the district. The event was not only about competition but also about fostering a healthy and competitive spirit among the athletes. Coaches, mentors, and parents were also commended for their support and encouragement.
Results of the competition are as follows:
In the 14-year-old boys category:
- Viraj Rane – New Horizon Public School, Airoli.
- Gautam Vijaykumar – Euro School, Airoli.
- Abhinav Vyankatesh Mishra – D.Y. Patil International School, Nerul.
- Ojasw Kulakarni – Father Agnel School, Vashi.
- Harshit Lalit Gupta – Don Bosco School, Nerul.
In the 14-year-old girls category:
- Avani Vaibhav Govindkar – New Horizon Scholar School, Airoli.
- Siddhi Divate – D.A.V. Public School, Airoli.
- Jaina Lalit Dharmase – New Horizon Public School, Airoli.
- Sonakshi Pankaj Mahajan – New Bombay City School (CBSE).
- Arya Vinit Patilkar – D.Y. Patil International School, Nerul.
In the 17-year-old boys category:
- Madhav Menon – Podar International School, Nerul.
- Divyanshu Ranjan – Delhi Public School, Nerul.
- Samarth Patkar – New Horizon Public School, Airoli.
- Ayush Kabra – Avalon Heights School, Vashi.
- Vedit Jigneshkumar Gondalia – D.A.V. Public School, Nerul.
In the 17-year-old girls category:
- Mrigaya Gotmare – Father Agnel School, Vashi.
- Anju Ratan Bogati – NMMC School No. 104, Rabale.
- Yoshita Patil – Apeejay School, Nerul.
- Bhakti Vishnu Manjarekar – IES New Mumbai High School, Vashi.
- Samriddhi Potare – MGM School, Nerul.
In the 19-year-old boys category:
- Shrivardh Deshmukh – Delhi Public School, Nerul.
- Shrey Nikant Ayyar – Sainath Hindi High School.
- Ojas Shitole – Father Agnel School, Vashi.
- Yash Ramesh Kashid – Gyanpushp Vidyaniketan, C.B.D.
- Ekanash Nanigaya – Delhi Public School, Nerul.
In the 19-year-old girls category:
- Saukhya Girish Sawant – Father Agnel School, Vashi.
- Tanvi Shamrao Borate – Karmveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi.
- Ishita Sansawal – Delhi Public School, Nerul.
- Sharvari Prashant More – Jaipuriar School, Sanpada.
- Shrividhi Purushottam Uddemari – Delhi Public School, Nerul.
All these outstanding athletes, who emerged victorious at the district level, have secured their place in the upcoming Mumbai Divisional Scholastic Sports Competition. Mr. Rajesh Narvekar, Municipal Commissioner, congratulated them and extended his best wishes for their future endeavors in the divisional competition.
