Dayanand High School beat St Bartholomew’s High School in the final.
PANAJI
Dayanand High School clinched the championship title in the 7-a-Side Football League Tournament, edging out St Bartholomew’s High School, Chorao, with a narrow 1-0 win via a penalty in the final held at Saude Ground, Chorao.
Organised by the Chodan Super School Complex and hosted by Raghuvir and Premavati Salkar Higher Secondary School, the tournament brought together member schools for a day of spirited competition and sportsmanship. The event was coordinated under the supervision of physical education teacher Jaganath Ghatwal.
The chief guest, Soniya Vaibhav Salkar, emphasised the role of football in fostering discipline and character among young players. Guest of honour Geeta Pramod Salkar highlighted sports as a pathway to holistic student development. Adding their support were Premanand Mahambare, President of the Chorao Educational Society, and Sandeep Sawal, Principal, both of whom addressed the students on the vital role sports play in education.
In the final standings, Our Lady of Divar High School, Divar, secured fourth place, while St Aloysius High School, Divar, took third.
