School Games Federation of India explained

School Games Federation Of India
Abbreviation:SGFI
Type:Sports Organisation
Headquarters:Agra, Uttarpradesh
Affiliation:International School Sport Federation, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Deepak Kumar[1]
Leader Title2:Secretary General
Leader Name2:Amarjeet Sharma[2]

School Games Federation of India (SGFI) is the sports governing body to encourage, promote and popularize all recognized Olympic Games, Asian Games, Common Wealth games and regional level popular sports amongst the school boys and girls of India.[3] [4] [5]

SGFI was established in 1954. It is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports[6] and is an active member of the International School Sport Federation[7] and Asian School Sports Federation.[8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deepak Kumar elected SGFI president. January 17, 2023. thebridge.in.
  2. Web site: 66th National School Games begins today, 3,476 athletes to sweat for medals in Bhopal, Gwalior. Free Press Journal.
  3. News: 2024-11-03 . Tamil Nadu govt allots Rs 12.5 crore to boost sports in schools . 2024-11-07 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  4. News: 2024-01-10 . SGFI games in city from Jan 17 . 2024-11-07 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  5. News: Vishnoi . Anubhuti . 2022-11-02 . Govt begins revamp of School Games Federation, orders polls before January 31 . 2024-11-07 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389.
  6. Web site: list of recognised national sports-federations . www.yas.gov.in.
  7. Web site: India International School Sport Federation . 2024-07-24 . www.isfsports.org.
  8. News: 2018-07-06 . Stage set for country's maiden Asian School badminton championship . 2024-11-09 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  9. Web site: School Games Federation Of India . 2024-11-09 . www.sgfi.org.in.