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SPORTS BRIDGE

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

As the Sports Director of DAIS, it gives me great pleasure to present the Annual Sports Director's Report for the academic year
2022-2023. Despite the challenges posed post the pandemic, our school has achieved outstanding results in sports, highlighting our
commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among our students.
The year saw our students perform exceptionally well internationally:
World Champion Anshul Bhat won laurels for India and DAIS in Bridge. Paarth Ambani won 2 crucial last games in the quarterfinal
and semifinal to win a Silver medal in Squash at the Asian Championships. We won International medals in Chess and Golf too.
At the All India National sporting events our students excelled at: Quiz, Karting, Equestrian, Artistic Skating, Tennis, Trampoline, and Swimming.
At the Nationals organised by the International Schools Sports Association our students won laurels in Football, Judo, Taekwondo,
Karate, Gymnastics, Chess, Swimming and Badminton.
These achievements are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students and we are proud to have nurtured their Anshul Bhatt - Personality of the Year Award by International Bridge Press
passion for sports. Association in December 2022

Our school also encourages students to participate in adventure sports and outdoor activities. We resumed several sports activities 3 Gold U16 - Pairs, Teams (as Captain) and Overall Performance – for India at
such as the Ski camp at Les Elfes, Verbier, Switzerland, Snow Leopard Adventure camp in the foothills of the Himalayas, and the Hill the World Bridge Transnational Youth Championships in August 2022 at the 7th World Youth Transnational Bridge
Walking and Camp Craft activity (PE Optional IGCSE). These activities challenge students to step out of their comfort zones and Championships held in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.
develop leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Silver Open State Championships in Pune
Bronze Malabar Hill Club Open National Championships
Inter-House sporting events promote sportsmanship and camaraderie among our students. We successfully conducted all sporting
events including: 3 Annual Athletic Meets and Swimming Galas for the whole school after three years. CAS activities like Football:
Kick for a Cause and students vs parents vs teachers matches were held.
In addition to promoting sports and athletics, our school also strives to be a responsible member of the community. We held two
athletic meets for NGO Aseema school; an Indo Russian Judo for Peace demonstration by Russian Judokas; and a Khelo India
Maharashtra Women's Judo Competition. These events showcased our commitment to social responsibility and our efforts to make a
positive impact on the community.
Alumni Arjun Tendulkar has made the DAIS community proud by scoring a century in his maiden Ranji Trophy and making his debut
for Mumbai Indians in the IPL this season.
This year in ICSE and IGCSE Physical Education & IBDP SEHS, our students hard work brought results that were way above world average.
None of this would have been possible without the support and cooperation of our Dean and CEO Mr. Basu, Heads, Teachers, and
Support Staff. They collectively create an environment where our sportspersons are able to excel. My PE teachers and coaches are
appreciated for hard work, expertise, guidance, and mentorship. They have helped our students achieve their full sporting potential.
My PE Team and my dear Student Council were instrumental for the precise and seamless manner which our Primary and Secondary
Swimming Galas as well as 3 Athletic Meets were conducted, after a gap of 3 years. I would also like to thank the parents and families
of our students for their unwavering support and encouragement.
Paarth Ambani - Seeded Number 1 in India. Won the
Finally, I would like to thank our Chairperson Mrs. Nita Ambani and our Vice Chairperson crucial deciders against Malaysia in the quarter-finals
Mrs Isha Ambani Piramal for their leadership, passion, and commitment to sports. SQUASH and Korea in the Semi-finals 5th Place U19 World Junior
I am confident that with the continued collaboration and commitment of all stakeholders, Squash Championship France.
we will continue to make strides in the years to come. Silver U19 - Asian Junior Team Championships -
Chennai
Cawas Billimoria OLY
Gold U19 - CCI Western Slam Squash Championship -
Sports Director
Mumbai
Silver U21 - Indian Junior Squash Championship - Delhi
Saisha Gupta
Bronze U19 - Century Banglore - May 2022
Bronze U19 - IIT Gandhinagar open - Aug 2022
Gold U19 - Jodhpur Junior open- Nov 2022
TilakVir Kapoor - “Most Promising Player" by Bombay
Gymkhana 2022-2023
Gold U10 Mumbai Schools Sports Association Inter
School Squash Championships 2022.
Gold U10 - La Tim NSCI Juniors and Seniors Squash Championships 2022.
Silver U10 - All India "77th Western India Squash Championships 2022 - Cricket
Club of India (CCI), Mumbai.
Silver U10 - JSW Junior Squash Championships 2023, held at the Willingdon
Sports Club, Mumbai.
Silver U10 - All India “Hamdard Squash Championships 2023" held at New Delhi.

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