Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Mumbai Schools Sports Association Recognised After 133 Years
The Mumbai Schools Sports Association has been helping children play sports since 1893.
It has now received recognition for being the oldest school sports association.
It was also recognised for involving many schools in football tournaments.
More than 465 schools are connected to the association.
About 22,000 children play in its football competitions every year.
These players take part in teams for different age groups, from Under-8 to Under-16.
MSSA says its records belong to students, teachers, coaches, parents and other supporters.
The association wants to give even more children opportunities to play and learn through sport.
The Mumbai Schools Sports Association, founded in 1893, has been recognised as the oldest school sports association.
MSSA was also recognised for having the maximum schools participating in football tournaments conducted by an organisation.
The association has more than 465 affiliated schools and runs competitions in multiple sports.
Its football programme involves about 245 schools, 1,351 teams and 22,000 players each year.
The recognition was celebrated during MSSA’s National Sports Day events on August 29, 2026.
- Who
- The Mumbai Schools Sports Association, its affiliated schools and participating schoolchildren.
- What
- MSSA received recognition for being the oldest school sports association and for the maximum schools participating in football tournaments conducted by an organisation.
- When
- The recognition was celebrated on August 29, 2026; MSSA was established in 1893.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- To recognise MSSA’s 133-year contribution to school sports and its large-scale football participation programme.
- Established
- 1893
- Legacy
- 133 years
- Affiliated schools
- More than 465
- Annual football participation
- Approximately 245 schools, 1,351 teams and 22,000 players
- Annual football matches
- Around 2,300
- Football age groups
- Under-8 to Under-16, across boys’ and girls’ categories
- Recognition celebration
- MSSA National Sports Day celebrations, August 29, 2026