SGFI National School Games Carrom Championship (U-14, U-17, U-19)
by School Games Federation of India (SGFI)
National School Games medallist
SGFI National School Games Carrom Championship (U-14, U-17, U-19) is a competition by School Games Federation of India (SGFI) for students in Grade 6 to 12, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Grade 6 to 12
Fee
₹130
Duration
Multi-day national championship at the host venue
Format
Individual
Time needed
A few days of play at the nationals, with district and state selection beforehand
About this opportunity
The SGFI National School Games Carrom Championship is the carrom discipline of the School Games Federation of India's National School Games, an inter-state event contested by state and union-territory school teams in the Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 age groups.
Carrom is recognised by the federation as an Indian Game discipline for boys and girls. Players qualify upward through school, district and state-level School Games, and each state or unit nominates its team; there is no direct individual entry. Age is calculated as on the thirty-first of December, and players must be bona fide students of recognised schools or junior colleges representing the state in which they study.
Entries are filed online by the affiliated state association and verified against birth certificates, school eligibility certificates and previous-year mark sheets. Every participant receives a certificate and identity card, medals are awarded by age category and event, and selection recognises students within the national school-sports system of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 6 to 12
- Age range
- 10 to 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Bona fide regular student of a recognised school or junior college
- Selection into the state or unit team through district and state trials
- Age within the U-14, U-17 or U-19 category as on 31 December
Open to bona fide school students in the Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 categories (boys and girls), from Class 6 upward, selected to represent their state or union territory through district and state-level School Games. Age is calculated as on 31 December.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards and recognition
Prizes
National medals & certificates
Medals are awarded by age category and event, alongside champion and merit certificates recorded in school sports records.
Certificate
National School Games certificate
Every participant receives a certificate and identity card, recognised within the national school-sports system.
Recognized by
Recognition
National School Games recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- State-team championship across U-14, U-17 and U-19 categories
- Qualification through district and state-level School Games
- Recognised within the national school-sports system
Rounds & format
Contested between state and union-territory teams in the Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 categories for boys and girls. Documents are verified at the Team Managers' meeting before play, and matches follow carrom rules to decide medal placings by age category and event.
How entries are judged
Medal placings are decided by carrom results under the rules adopted for the National School Games, with appointed officials conducting the matches.
Selection process
Players qualify on merit through school, district and state-level School Games and are nominated by their State, UT or Unit School Sports Association; there is no direct individual entry to the national championship.
How to apply
- 1Compete in school and district-level School Games carrom trials
- 2Qualify to and perform at the state School Games carrom championship
- 3Be selected into the state or unit team for the age category and gender
- 4The state association files the online entry form and nominates the team for the national championship
Fees & financial support
Fee details
A fee of Rs 130 per player, paid in cash on arrival at the venue, covering registration, certificate and identity card. Travel and stay for the team are borne by the nominating state or unit.
Frequently asked questions
Is SGFI National School Games Carrom Championship (U-14, U-17, U-19) free?
No. The registration fee is ₹130.
Who can participate in SGFI National School Games Carrom Championship (U-14, U-17, U-19)?
Students in Grade 6 to 12. Children aged 10 to 18.
What will my child gain from SGFI National School Games Carrom Championship (U-14, U-17, U-19)?
National School Games medals across U-14, U-17 and U-19 categories. Certificate and identity card for every participant. Recognition within the national school-sports system. Competitive play against state teams from across India.
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