Podar International School, Powai — Sports Day Highlights
A celebration of energy, teamwork, and sporting spirit.
Podar International School, Powai is part of the Podar Education Network
About Indoor & Outdoor Sports
Podar International School, Powai, CAIE offers a vibrant blend of indoor and outdoor sports activities for students from Grade 3 to A Levels, ensuring holistic growth and all-round development. Students enthusiastically participate in basketball, football, cricket, table tennis, and chess, engaging in regular practice sessions that help them build discipline, teamwork, and confidence.
Annual tournaments are organised for every sport, giving students a platform to showcase their talent, improve their game, and learn healthy competition. These events see enthusiastic involvement from all grades and foster a strong sense of school spirit. House points are awarded for participation and victories, motivating students to give their best.
Winners and outstanding performers are proudly felicitated during the Annual Sports Event, recognising their dedication, hard work, and sporting excellence.
Annual Sports Day, November 25th Outline
Location: Naval Ground, LBS Marg, Naval Civilian Housing Colony, Kanjurmarg West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400078
7:30am Onwards
Outdoor Events Winners
1
Basketball
Under 14
Winner: INTEGRITY
Ananya Shirke, Aryaneil Bandharkar, Yash Sale, Abhijeet Sonawane, Evaan Jose, Kaveesh Kurup, Govind Shinde
Runner-up: LIBERTY
Veer Bedi, Saanvi Pant, Divit Bhanushali, Aniruddha Iyer, Samaira Chaudhary, Dhriti Kargeti, Karan Kalkeri, Samyak Chavan, Vedika Tiwari, Advik Puri
Under 16
Winner: INTEGRITY
Jaeden Gautam, Janosh Kharat, Angad Wahi, Arjun Krishnan, Johann Binu, Harsidak Singh, Adhyaan Saxena
Runner-up: LIBERTY
Aaradhya Shetty, Sejal Jhalaria, Anirudh Iyer, Shlok Nathan, Daksh Bathija, Zayan Shaikh, Maanas Desai, Nysa Nethan, Trinay Salin
2
Cricket
Under 14
Winner: INTEGRITY
Aryaneil Bandharkar, Vivaan Panchal, Kaveesh Kurup, Kabir Mirchandani, Yash sale, Eneh Zion-Citadel, Abhijeet Sonawane, Evaan Jose
Runner-up: JUSTICE
Arjun Mirchandi, Aryaveer Sharma, Pratyush Parmar, Kabeer Modi, Tanish Vasudevan, Agastya Mohapatra, Reyansh Ghorpade, Nirmit Sakpal
Under 16
Winner: INTEGRITY
Angad Wahi, Jaeden Gautam, Abhay Yakkundi, Arjun Krishnan, Murtaza Kukshiwala, Arush Pundle, Deeyan Kothari, Harsidak Singh, Evaan Jose
Runner-up: LIBERTY
Maanas Desai, Trinay Salin, Anirudh Iyer, Maan Thadani, Ayaan Bhatia, Rudraditya Singh Chouhan, Achintya Aras, Ryan Malik
3
Football
Under 14
Winner: INTEGRITY
Kabir Mirchandani, Kaveesh Kurup, Eneh Zion-Citadel, Aryaneil Bandharkar, Dyuman Mathur, Yash sale, Abhijeet Sonawane, Saransh Raina, Evaan Jose
Runner-up: JUSTICE
Arjun Mirchandi, Tanish, Aryaveer Sharma, Namya Malhotra, Nabhya Malhotra, Pratyush Parmar, Pramod Vasudevan, Kubeer Jha, Ansh Mahadevan, Debjit Barman
Under 16
Winner: JUSTICE
Nishika Ranjit, Advait Mankar, Rudr Gala, Adarsh Arvind, Aarav Basu, Tavish Mishra, Mayank Redkar, Zohaan Aftabi, Aradhya Deo, Maharshi
Runner-up: INTEGRITY
Shaad Khan, Angad Wahi, Jaedan Gautam, Harsidak Singh, Adhyaan Saxena, Murtaza Kukshiwala, Deeyan Kothari
Other Events
Chess
Chess brought out the sharpest minds on campus, with students battling move-by-move in intense, strategic face-offs. Every game showcased patience, focus, and clever thinking - proving that true champions don’t always run the fastest, sometimes they simply out-think the competition.
Table Tennis
Table Tennis brought flair, fast reflexes, and razor-sharp rallies to the Sports Day rythm. Students showcased impressive control and quick footwork, keeping the audience hooked with each thrilling point. The matches were tight, spirited, and full of unforgettable moments.
Flat Race
The Flat Race events lit up the field with sheer speed and determination. From the youngest runners to the senior grades, students dashed down the track with electric energy and house spirit. Every finish was cheered, every effort celebrated, and the winners earned their glory with pure grit.
Wall of Fame
Capturing the energy, emotion, and unforgettable moments
Growing stronger, faster, together.
Podar International School, Powai - Sports Day 2025
Thank you to all the students, teachers, coaches, parents, and staff to make this day possible. Your energy, dedication, and enthusiasm created memories that will inspire us throughout the year. Here's to the champions on the field and in the stands!
Principal, Ms Anita Sah
Parent Testimonials
Organisation & Leadership
“The entire Sports Day at Podar International School, Powai was beautifully organised. You could see the Principal’s guidance, the teachers’ involvement, and the students’ enthusiasm in every detail. The event ran like clockwork, and as parents, we felt truly proud.”
Values & Sportsmanship
“What impressed me most was how much the children learned - not just to win, but to support each other, cheer for others, and show real sportsmanship. The educators and support staff worked tirelessly, and it showed in the confidence and joy on the kids’ faces.”
Appreciation for the Team
“A huge thank you to the Principal, teachers, coaches, volunteers, PE team, and every support staff member. You all created a memorable day for our children and us. The coordination, safety, and positive environment made us feel like children were in the best hands.”