Under-15 Inter-School Football Tournament, organised by The Hindu and VIS, concludes

The second version of the Vellore International School (VIS) Under-15 Inter-School Football Tournament concluded on the VIS campus in Kayar close to Kelambakkam.

The occasion, a collaboration between VIS and The Hindu, continues to develop as one of many largest inter-school soccer tournaments within the area, inspiring younger gamers to pursue excellence within the sport.

Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Mogappair, emerged because the champion, whereas Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram secured the runners-up place, and St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School completed third.

Awards offered

Cash prizes have been offered to the winners — ₹1,00,000 for the champions, ₹75,000 for the runners-up, and ₹50,000 for the third place. Individual honours have been additionally awarded to excellent performers.

“Football is a sport that retains us continually transferring towards our objectives. In an period of digital video games, younger gamers should step out onto the sphere to remain wholesome, and form a stronger future by means of sports activities,” G.V. Selvam, Chairman, VIS, and vice-president, VIT, mentioned.

Edwin Sydney Vanspaul, Indian skilled footballer with Chennaiyin FC and Chennai City FC, who was the chief visitor, urged the scholars to place of their greatest efforts on and off the sphere.

Ok. Prabhakaran, Principal, VIS, welcomed the gathering. Rajesh Menon, Senior General Manager – Ad Sales, The Hindu, and different dignitaries have been current on the event.