Archive · 2 Oct 2026
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.
- When
- September 27 to October 1.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, India, hosted by Nita Mukesh Ambani Junior School.
- Why
- The championship provided young girls with a national competitive platform and supported the development of football, teamwork, confidence and resilience.
- 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