The School Games Federation has officially decided the venues and schedules for the state-level school sports competitions for the year 2024-25. Maharashtra has been selected to host national competitions in 13 different sports. In total, the Federation has decided on venues for 42 sports, with the remaining 29 competitions being held in various other states across India.
The director of the Youth Sports Department of the Maharashtra state government will oversee the specific locations within Maharashtra where these competitions will be conducted. Here is the detailed schedule and sports categories for the events that will take place in Maharashtra:
1. Archery:
– Category: Under 14
– Date: Second week of November.
2. Badminton:
– Categories: Under 17 and Under 19
– Date: Third week of November.
3. Basketball:
– Category: Under 17
– Date: Third week of November.
4. Chess:
– Categories: Under 14, Under 17, and Under 19
– Date: Fourth week of December.
5. Football:
– Category: Under 14
– Date: Second week of November.
6. Hockey:
– Category: Under 14
– Date: Second week of November.
7. Kabaddi:
– Category: Under 14
– Date: Second week of November.
8. Tennis:
– Category: Under 17
– Date: Third week of November.
9. Baseball:
– Categories: Under 17 and Under 19
– Date: Second week of December.
10. Kho-Kho:
– Category: Under 14
– Date: Third week of November.
11. Softball:
– Date: Fourth week of December.
– Categories: Under 14, Under 17 and Under 19
12. Mallakhamb:
– Categories: Under 14, Under 17, and Under 19
– Date: Third week of November.
13. Yogasana:
– Categories: Under 14, Under 17, and Under 19
– Date: Third week of November.
This decision highlights Maharashtra’s significant role in promoting school-level sports across the nation. Each event is strategically scheduled to ensure a smooth and organized competition period, allowing young athletes from various states to showcase their talents and compete at a national level. The state’s commitment towards nurturing athletic development and providing excellent sporting venues is truly commendable. It underlines the Government’s dedication to youth sports and the overall growth of sports culture in India.
