Ace skater Atharv to participate in SGFI Nationals championship

Mumbai: Atharva Agarwal, a 10-year-old prodigious skater of Billabong High International School, Malad, has been selected to participate in the prestigious SGFI (School Games Federation of India) Nationals Championship. This championship, scheduled to take place in the third week of January 2024 in Ranchi, will witness the participation of elite schools from across the nation.

Atharva’s selection for the SGFI Nationals Championship comes as a result of his remarkable performance at the ISSO National Games, held from November 21 to 23 in Pune. During the event, Atharva displayed exceptional performance in the U-11 skating competitions by securing an impressive collection of medals. His outstanding achievements included a gold medal in the 2,000 m race, a silver medal in the one lap race, and another silver medal in the 500 m race.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming championship, Atharva Agarwal said, “I am delighted and honoured to represent my school at the SGFI Nationals Championship.”

School Games Federation of India

The SGFI (School Games Federation of India) is a government organisation that organises various sporting tournaments for school students across India in order to prepare promising young athletes.