17 schools and 250 students compete in JOGGA Inter-School Badminton Championship 2024
The JOGGA Inter-School Badminton Championship 2024 showcased impressive talent and sportsmanship among young athletes.
JAMSHEDPUR – A three-day badminton extravaganza wrapped up with a grand prize distribution ceremony at the JRD Tata Badminton Training Centre.
Highlights of Championship
The championship, organized by JUSCO School South Park, brought together 17 schools and approximately 250 students.
A.F. Madon, Administrator of JEM Foundation, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
In his address, Madon emphasized the importance of sportsmanship, stating, "True champions are those who handle both victory and defeat with equal grace."
Firoz Khan, Vice President and sports promoter of JOGGA, attended as a special guest.
Mili Sinha, Principal of JUSCO School South Park, welcomed the dignitaries with saplings, underlining the school’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Tournament Results
Junior Girls’ Category:
1. Motilal Nehru Public School
2. S D S M School for Excellence
3. Ramkrishna Mission School, Bistupur
Junior Boys’ Category:
1. Kerala Public School, Mango
2. Baridih High School
3. Motilal Nehru Public School
Senior Girls’ Category:
1. Motilal Nehru Public School
2. Kerala Public School, Kadma
3. JUSCO School South Park
Senior Boys’ Category:
1. Kavyapta Global School
2. Baldwin Farm Area High School, Kadma
3. D B M S Kadma
Recognition and Appreciation
The event organizers acknowledged the crucial role played by the officials led by Vivek Sharma, Head Coach of Badminton at the JRD Complex.
Coaches from all 17 participating schools received certificates of appreciation for their contributions.
Winning Teams
|
Category |
First Place |
Players |
|
Junior Girls |
Motilal Nehru Public School |
Yashasvi Srivastava, Varsha Kumari, Afifa Anam |
|
Junior Boys |
Kerala Public School, Mango |
Shadan Ahmad Khan, Uzair Baig, Md Zaid Ali |
|
Senior Girls |
Motilal Nehru Public School |
Vaibhavi Srivastava, Akanksha Ghosh, Abhigya Raj, Iqra Zia |
|
Senior Boys |
Kavyapta Global School |
Amandeep, Pushpesh Kumar, Tanmay Patel |
JOGGA Impact and Future Prospects
Organizers said that the successful conclusion of the JOGGA championship has set a new benchmark for inter-school sporting events in the region.
It has provided a platform for young badminton enthusiasts to showcase their skills and foster healthy competition.
The event is expected to inspire more schools to participate in future editions, further elevating the standard of badminton in Jamshedpur.
