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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh SGFI invites nominations for U-15 volleyball trials in Pune
In response to a circular from the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) announcing that the World School Volleyball Championship (Under-15 Boys and Girls) will be held in Shangluo City, China, from December 4 to 13, 2025, the Andhra Pradesh unit of the SGFI has called for nominations of eligible and talented students for the national selection trials to be held at Balewadi, Pune, Maharashtra. In a statement on Friday, School Games Federation of Andhra Pradesh Secretary G. Bhanumurthy Raju said that zonal (erstwhile district) and State-level volleyball selection trials would be conducted to identify eight boys and eight girls from the State for the national trials. The boys' State selection trials will be held from August 25 to 27, and the girls' trials from August 28 to 30, 2025. Only students born on or after January 1, 2010 — with permissible birth years 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 — are eligible. Participants must carry their original birth certificate in English, issued by a government-approved authority, and have a passport valid for at least six months beyond December 2025. District-level trials will be conducted on August 13 under the supervision of the respective Zonal Educational Officer and District School Games Secretary. The State-level trials will take place on August 18, 2025, at K.B.C. Zilla Parishad Boys High School, Patamata, Vijayawada, in NTR district. Sports Excellence Awards Director of School Education V. Vijay Rama Raju has instructed all schools across the State to celebrate the birth anniversary of 'Wizard of Hockey' Dhyan Chand on August 29 in a grand manner. As part of the celebrations, the best five schools in each district — selected based on their sports achievements — will receive the School of Sports Excellence Awards for the academic year 2024-25. A five-member committee headed by the District Educational Officer will review applications. The last date for submitting applications is August 18. Scrutiny will be done on August 19, and the final list of awardees will be announced on August 21. Awards will be presented on National Sports Day, August 29, in each district.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
World University Games fallout: Ministry plans to revamp AIU, SGFI
Representatonal Image New Delhi: The govt is considering disbanding the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and School Games Federation of India (SGFI) over alleged irregularities in their functioning and administrative mismanagement, sources told TOI on Tuesday. With the govt set to introduce the 'National Sports Governance Bill 2025' in Parliament on Wednesday, there was a growing demand in the sports ministry's corridors to establish two new national federations with a professional setup for school and university games, replacing both administratively-marred incumbent sports bodies. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'Yes, there's a thought to disband both AIU and SGFI and put two new sports federations in place after holding proper elections and having a right set of people. The ministry has been receiving a lot of complaints from athletes on how AIU and SGFI function. It will take some time, but with a new sports bill around, which will soon become an Act, the time has come to bring more accountability into the functioning of these two bodies,' a ministry official said. 'Both AIU and SGFI are key to India's sporting progress, as they nurture and identify talent at the grassroots level. They play an important role in shaping the country's sports future. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo Sadly, both have failed in their duties,' the source added. The development has come at a time when six Indian badminton players were barred from the World University Games (WUG) in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, over an alleged administrative lapse. Originally, a total of 12 players were selected and sent to represent India, but only six were allowed to compete as officials failed to submit all names correctly during the managers' meeting on July 16. Sources alleged that the players who topped the trials were left out of the badminton team despite being part of the squad. The AIU is the nodal body for university level sports in the country. Similarly, India couldn't field an entry in the women's 10,000m and 400m as long-distance runner Seema along with two others and sprinter Devyaniba Zala's names were missing from the start list due to an official error. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
India Today
03-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Himachal Chief Minister announces new CBSE school, special leave policy for athletes
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, during his recent visit to Sarkaghat in Mandi district, announced the establishment of a new CBSE-affiliated school in the region. The move is aimed at strengthening access to quality education for students in the announcement was made during his visit to a girls' sports hostel, where he met with young athletes and assured them of improved sports infrastructure and support. The Chief Minister also shared a significant update for students participating in sports at the national or international a step to encourage student athletes, Sukhu declared that such students will no longer be marked absent from school during tournaments. Instead, they will be granted 'special leave' under the guidelines of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). 'Instructions have already been passed on to the teaching staff,' he added, reaffirming the government's focus on integrating sports with academics. Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister also assessed the damage caused by recent heavy rainfall in the region. He directed the deputy commissioner to speed up relief and rehabilitation efforts for the affected visit highlighted the state government's dual focus on expanding educational infrastructure and supporting students both academically and athletically.(With PTI inputs)- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
03-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Himachal Chief Minister Announces New CBSE School, Says Athletes Will Benefit From 'Special Leave' Policy
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced that a new CBSE-affiliated school will soon be set up in Sarkaghat, aimed at expanding quality academic opportunities for students in the region. The announcement came during his visit to a girls' sports hostel in the Sarkaghat constituency of Mandi district, where he interacted with athletes and assured them of enhanced training facilities. In a student-friendly move, the Chief Minister also said that students representing the state or country at national and international sports events would no longer be marked absent. Instead, they will be placed on 'special leave', in line with guidelines by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). "Instructions have already been sent to the teaching staff," Sukhu said, emphasising his government's commitment to balancing academics with athletics. Before the visit, reviewed the damage caused by recent heavy rains in the region and directed the deputy commissioner to expedite relief measures for affected families.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
UP Board to crack down on age fraud in High School exams
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, commonly known as UP Board, is to step up efforts to combat age fraud in High School examinations. Addressing the issue at the annual general meeting of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) held in New Delhi on June 14, UP Board secretary Bhagwati Singh announced plans to introduce stronger, technology-driven safeguards to prevent the misuse of forged documents in student registrations. The problem is particularly prevalent in the sports sector, where overage athletes manipulate their birth records to compete in younger age categories. As the largest school board in the country, the UP Board has been a prime target for such fraudulent activities. Singh said, 'We are committed to making the registration process more secure and foolproof.' One of the key solutions under consideration is the integration of Aadhaar and APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) into the student registration process. 'Linking these digital identity systems will help ensure data authenticity and minimise age-related fraud,' Singh said, after returning to Prayagraj from the meeting. The APAAR ID is a 12-digit unique student identifier launched under the Union government's 'One Nation, One Student ID' initiative, as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It allows students to digitally store and access their academic records, thus serving as a lifelong academic identity. At the SGFI meeting, Uttar Pradesh was also recognised for organising the best sporting events, with secretary Bhagwati Singh receiving the award on behalf of the state. The gathering also ratified previous resolutions and discussed future action plans and strategic initiatives to strengthen the education ecosystem.
