Over 1600 female athletes competed on Day 5 of SFA Championships in Pune
Pune, November 25th, 2023: On the fifth day of the SFA Championships in Pune, the focus turned to the commendable young female athletes through the ‘She is Gold’ initiative. The day was dedicated to empowering and encouraging female athletes, where over 1600 female athletes competed on the same day in 8 sports, including Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Football (U-10, U,12, U-14, U-16, U-18), Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Tennis and Volleyball at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex.
In the vibrant world of athletics, 11-year-old Arya Farande, a first-time participant in the SFA Championships, showed remarkable resilience in the U12 Long Jump. With a teacher’s advice, she overcame initial anxiety, secured a well-deserved place, and expressed genuine excitement. Arya’s journey highlights the impact of mentorship and the unwavering spirit of young athletes.
The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex witnessed an exhilarating kickoff for Gymnastics and Volleyball, setting the stage for intense sporting competition. As athletes showcased their skill, the atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Tennis enthusiasts eagerly awaited results with captivating performances in various age groups, from U-10, U-12, U-14, and U-16, contributing to the overall excitement of the event.
Results of Day 4
1) Athletics, U-14 Female 600m
Gold: Arohi Patmas, Harshwardhan Highschool Talehipparga solapur
1:56.62 min/ 600m
Silver: Mitali Bhamare, Vikhe Patil Memorial School, Patrakar Nagar
2:00.51 min/600m
Bronze: Anushka Kumbhar, Jai Hind High School & Junior College, Pimpri Colony
2:05.01 min/600m
Athletics, U-16 Female 100m
Gold: Hansika Sundaram, The Bishops Co-Ed School, Undri
14.50 sec/100m
Silver: Subrata Gaikwad, Spicer High Secondary School , Ganeshkhind
14.58 sec/100m
Bronze: Anushka Jaiswal, Daffodil International School, Balewadi
1/100m
2) Chess, U-15 Girls
Gold: Palak Prashant Jadhav, Vidya Velley School
Silver: Sarah Deokar, The Bishops CO-ED School,Undri
Bronze: Rutu Yogesh Jamdar, The Orchid School, Baner
Chess, U-17 Girls
Gold: Mansi Dhananjay Tilekar, S.P. Junior College, Pune
Silver: Kaavya Arun, Vidya Velley School
Bronze: Nishtha Rasik Waghela, Euro School ,Wakad
3) Gymnastics, U-8 Female Balance Beam
Gold: Ira Kudleep Gondal, St, Anne’s School, Camp
Silver: Sanskriti, Kothari International School, Kharol
Gymnastics, U-12 Female Balance Beam
Gold: Swara palshikar, Podar international school, Ambegaon
Result: 8.65
Gymnastics, U-14 Female Balance Beam
Gold: Sharavari Ganjan, Walnut School, Shivane
Result: 10.8
Silver: Kashvi Ralegaonkar, Walnut School, Shivane
Result: 09.00
Bronze: Shivani Kulkarni, Millennium National School, Karvenger
Result: 7.25
Gymnastics, U-10 Female Floor
Gold: Shrihaan Amol Vakimbe, Bal Shikshan Mandhir High School, CBSE, Mayur Colony
Result: 11.4
Silver: Aarush S Wadkar, Vibgyor High, Balewadi
Result: 10.1
Bronze: Arjun Chaudhari, SNBP International School, CBSE
Result: 10
