Archery Triumphs and Skating spectacle: Pune welcomes 2nd edition of SFA Championships

Pune, November 22 : The city of Pune was pulsating with energy as the 2^nd edition of the SFA Championships unfolded the sporting fervor. Sports For All (SFA), India’s leading tech-enabled multi-sport school competition platform, witnessed an overwhelming response from aspiring athletes and passionate fans, setting the stage for an electrifying and action-packed sports season on day 1. The pursuit to claim the title of the ‘number one school in sports’ has formally begun in Pune.

Day 1 kicked off at the prestigious Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, marking the commencement of Archery categories for Boys from U-10 to U-19 categories, alongside for Girls from U-10 to U-14 categories. The ground was alive with the dynamic energy of young archers ready to demonstrate their indian bow skills. In the Final Indian round of U-10 Boys, Shlok Kanire from GG International School Pimpri, Pimpri-Chinchwad secured gold, Abeer Samir Patil from Walnut School, Fursungi claimed silver and Smayan Sandeep Patil from JSPM’s Blossom Public School, Tathawade earned bronze.

During the archery triumphs, the mother of Anusha Shegavi, U-10 National player Indian Bow, shared, “Engaging my kids in extracurricular activities was important for their development. That’s when we discovered sports. As a working mother and dentist, I wanted a constructive after-school pursuit for them. Both my daughters took up archery. My elder daughter, Anvita Shegavi, achieved 5th rank in AICSE nationals, secured 12th rank at the state level, and now will play compound at SFA Championships. What started as a fun activity evolved into a passion, thanks to the guidance of Nitin Ambore, their coach. Today, my younger daughter Anusha competed in the Indian bow at archery.”

Following the spirited archery competitions, the Warm-up Track of the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex became the arena for compelling Football League matches in the Boys U-10 and U-12 categories. A total footfall of 160 energetic boys participated in the U-10 category, while 168 young talents showcased their skills in the U-12 category.

The spotlight then shifted to the Viman Nagar Skating Rink, where an equally riveting skating competition unfolded. The arena came alive with the graceful movements of numerous skaters, ranging from Boys in the U-5 to U-17 categories to Girls in the U-7 to U-17 categories. The Viman Nagar Skating Rink became a canvas for the artistry of the skaters, with each twist and turn adding to the overall excitement of the event.

The SFA Championships this week, will see athletes compete across sports like football, badminton, chess, tennis, basketball, kabaddi, throwball, karate and more in Pune.