CBSE Affiliation with School Games Federation of India (SGFI): Important Update for Schools
ShikshaPress News Desk – In a significant development, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially been affiliated with the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) as of July 8, 2024.
This affiliation brings about important changes for the students of CBSE-affiliated schools who participate in sports events at various levels.
CBSE as an Affiliated Unit of SGFI:
From the academic year 2024-25 onwards, winners of the CBSE National Games will be eligible to participate in the SGFI National School Games. This new affiliation aims to provide a broader platform for student-athletes, enhancing their exposure and opportunities at a national level.
Warning Against Misleading Sports Organizations:
It has come to the board’s attention that an organization named ‘CBSE Board School Games Welfare Society’ (CBSE-WSO), based in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, has been misusing the CBSE name to organize sports events. This organization has no affiliation or connection with CBSE.
Schools are advised to avoid any association with the CBSE-WSO and not to participate in any events organized by them. Participation in such events may lead to actions against the concerned school.
Schools should verify any communication regarding sports events through the official CBSE website (https://cbseit.in/cbse/2023/sports).
What CBSE Mentioned in Circular
Alert against a Sports Organization using name of CBSE for organizing and participation in sports events:
♦ Further, it has been noticed that an organization named ‘CBSE Board School Games Welfare Society’ (CBSE-WSO), which is Agra (UP) based, is using the name of CBSE while organizing sports events, and also while participating in sports competitions being organized by SGFI and other sports bodies.
♦ It has been observed that the CBSE schools are unknowingly participating in the sports events being organized by this organization. CSBE has no connection in any manner with the organization named ‘CBSE Board School Games Welfare Society’ (CBSE-WSO), Agra (UP).
♦ All the schools are hereby advised not to associate with the said organization in any manner and not to participate in the sports competitions by this organization since neither the said organization is a part of CBSE, nor the CBSE has any connection with this organization.
♦ In case the schools receive any communication from any such organization, the same may be cross verified from the CBSE website (https://cbseit.in/cbse/2023/sports).
♦ All the schools are instructed through this circular not to participate in any sports event organized by the said organization ‘CBSE Board School Games Welfare Society’ (CBSE-WSO), otherwise action shall be taken against the school.
Action Required:
All principals are requested to inform students, teachers, coaches, parents, and other stakeholders about these updates. For any further information or clarification, schools can contact
Dr. Manjit Singh, Head (Sports), CBSE, at manjit.cbse@gmail.com or cbsegames@gmail.com.
This affiliation marks a new chapter for CBSE’s sports initiatives, aiming to elevate the standard and reach of school sports in India.
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