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Dhirubhai Ambani International School Wins National Girls’ Football Championship
Dhirubhai Ambani International School won a football tournament for girls under age 14.
The tournament took place in Navi Mumbai from September 27 to October 1.
Eighteen school teams from seven cities in India competed.
B.D. Somani International School came second, and Hill Spring International School came third.
Aavika Arora was chosen as the best player.
Ira Bakshi was the best goalkeeper, and Sara Gandhi scored the most goals with 12.
Former badminton champion Aparna Popat told the players that sport teaches teamwork, discipline and resilience.
The event also helped young girls meet, compete and build confidence through football.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School won the ISSO Under-14 Girls Football Championship in Navi Mumbai.
The five-day event ran from September 27 to October 1 and featured 18 teams from seven Indian cities.
B.D. Somani International School finished first runners-up, while Hill Spring International School was second runners-up.
Hill Spring’s Aavika Arora was named Best Player, while Dhirubhai Ambani’s Ira Bakshi and Sara Gandhi won Best Goalkeeper and Top Goalscorer awards.
Hosted by Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School, the championship promoted girls’ football, teamwork, confidence and resilience.
- Who
- Dhirubhai Ambani International School won the championship, with 18 school teams participating; individual awards went to players from Hill Spring International School and Dhirubhai Ambani International School.
- What
- The International Schools Sports Organisation Under-14 Girls Football Championship was held, with Dhirubhai Ambani International School finishing first.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, India, hosted by Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School.
- When
- September 27 to October 1.
- Why
- The championship provided young girls with a national competitive platform and supported the development of football, teamwork, confidence and resilience.
Key facts
- Champion
- Dhirubhai Ambani International School
- First runners-up
- B.D. Somani International School
- Second runners-up
- Hill Spring International School
- Participating teams
- 18 school teams from seven cities across India
- Top goalscorer
- Sara Gandhi of Dhirubhai Ambani International School, with 12 goals
- Best Player
- Aavika Arora of Hill Spring International School
- Host school
- Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School
Quotes
Aparna Popat
Olympian and former badminton champion who attended as chief guest
“Sport teaches you much more than how to win a match. It teaches you resilience, teamwork, discipline and the confidence to keep going when things don’t go your way. Seeing so many young girls come together for football is truly encouraging. I hope they carry the spirit of this championship with them, both on and off the field.”
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Aakanksha Thapak
Founder of the International Schools Sports Organisation
“At ISSO, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience sport at a meaningful level. Competitions such as this give young athletes the chance to test themselves, learn from one another and build lifelong values through sport. The participation of 18 teams from seven cities is a reflection of the growing enthusiasm for girls’ football in schools, and we are delighted to see this platform continue to grow.”
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