Two hundred and thirty-seven school and junior college teams converged on the Navi Mumbai Sports Association courts in Vashi for the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation district-level inter-school badminton tournament, Newsband reported. The annual competition brought together 132 boys’ squads and 105 girls’ squads across three distinct age groups.
Navi Mumbai courts host 237 school and junior college badminton teams
Organised by the NMMC Sports and Cultural Department alongside the Thane District Sports Council, the tournament operated under the umbrella of the Maharashtra Directorate of Sports and Youth Services. Play unfolded across the indoor courts in Sector 1, Vashi, drawing packed brackets for under-14, under-17, and under-19 contenders. For schools across the district, the event served as both a local championship and the sole qualifying gateway to the upcoming Mumbai divisional competitions.
Euro School and Reliance Foundation claim under-14 titles
In the under-14 boys’ final, Euro School from Airoli outplayed its opponents to secure a 2–1 victory and the divisional berth. New Horizon Scholar School, also from Airoli, captured third place in the same bracket. Meanwhile, the under-14 girls’ division saw Reliance Foundation School of Koparkhairane battle to a 2–1 win in the championship tie, while Delhi Public School from Nerul finished in third place.
Sanpada and Vashi schools split under-17 championship matches
Secondary School from Sanpada edged its opponent 2–1 to claim the under-17 boys’ crown. In the girls’ division, Father Agnel School of Vashi delivered a dominant 2–0 sweep to take the title. Avalon Heights International School, likewise based in Vashi, rounded out the podium by taking third place in the girls’ category.
Nerul and Airoli squads secure under-19 division crowns
Delhi Public School, Nerul, claimed the under-19 boys’ title with a clean 2–0 victory. Public School of Airoli fought through a close contest to win 2–1. S.S. High School and Junior College, Nerul, alongside A.P.J. School, Nerul, secured third-place finishes in their respective under-19 draws.
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