Apeejay School, Noida hosts three-day inter-school football and basketball tournament

Apeejay School, Noida, hosted a three-day Inter-School Football and Basketball Tournament, bringing together teams from various schools across Delhi-NCR. The event provided a competitive platform for young athletes to demonstrate their sporting abilities, teamwork and discipline while encouraging camaraderie and mutual respect among participants.

The tournament featured boys’ football and girls’ basketball matches, with teams displaying skill, determination and sportsmanship throughout the competition. The matches were marked by spirited performances and healthy competition, giving students an opportunity to test their abilities against players from other schools.

In the girls’ Under-17 basketball category, Father Agnel School, Noida, secured first place, while Apeejay School, Noida, finished as runners-up. Niscort Father Agnel School, Vaishali, claimed third place. The individual awards recognised Vihaana Vaid of Apeejay School, Noida, as Best Scorer, while Anisha Singh of Father Agnel School, Noida, was named Player of the Tournament.

The boys’ Under-19 football competition saw Lancers International School, Gurugram, emerge as champions. Ryan International School, Noida, secured second place, followed by Apeejay School, Noida, in third position.

The individual honours in football went to Abeer Kumar of Lancers International School, who was named Best Scorer. Ian Chang, also from Lancers International School, received the Best Goalkeeper award, while Ojaswa Negi of Ryan International School was named Player of the Tournament.

The three-day sporting event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony, where the winning teams and individual award recipients were presented with medals and certificates by Dr Neha Sharma, Director Principal, Apeejay School, Noida, and Ms Amrita Hajela, Vice Principal.

Both school leaders appreciated the participants for their hard work, determination and perseverance. They also acknowledged the efforts of all teams, recognising the commitment required to compete and perform in an inter-school sporting event.

Beyond the results, the tournament emphasised the role of sports in school education. Participation in competitive games helps students develop discipline, decision-making, resilience and the ability to work collectively towards a shared goal. The event also encouraged interaction among students from different schools, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and mutual respect.

Through the tournament, Apeejay School, Noida, provided young sportspersons with an opportunity to showcase their talent while reinforcing the values of teamwork, fair play and perseverance.