GOALZZ 2024: Intense Rivalry and Triumph in Kolkata's Interschool Football Championship

Kolkata’s Young Athletes Ready To Goal: Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir Hosts Exciting GOALZZ '24

With an inspiring motto of Never Give Up! in a charged atmosphere fifteen of the best schools in the city came together for the yearly GOALZZ interschool football competition, which was organised by Kolkata's Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir. The competition took place over 9 days from June 24 to July 2, 2024 on the school grounds. The event was inaugurated by Principal Arun Kumar Dasgupta, Vice Principal Monami Chatterjee, and Deputy Director Sujata Ghosh, which laid the groundwork for a demonstration of sportsmanship, unity and unwavering effort. Seeing the incredible skill and perseverance of the teams, it was difficult to clearly choose the winner initially. Even though the teams were evenly matched, the elimination process ensured that only one winner would emerge. The electrified semi finals matches were between Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir took on Hariyana Vidya Mandir in the first half, while St. James' School met St. Xavier's Collegiate School in the second half.

Backing a fierce round of competition, the two finalists emerged were St. Xavier's Collegiate School and Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir. On July 2, 2024, the decisive match took place beneath a cloudy sky that mirrored the intensity on the pitch! St Xavier's Collegiate School started the game with 3 quick goals, but Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir answered with just as much zeal and made it a thrilling contest. At the end only one could be the winner and St Xavier's Collegiate School held the victory cup while Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir emerged as the first runners-up. After considering the result of this  passionate competition, Principal Arun Kumar Das Gupta said it's all about perspective as winning and losing are the parts of game as failure is one of the pillars of success, we must learn from our defeats and try to improve ourselves.

The GOALZZ honored the adventure, camaraderie and passion of football from beginning till the end. The spirit of the beautiful game endures even when GOALZZ 2024 has come to an end.

Editor’s Note : 

To foster healthy competitions, teamwork and physical fitness in the pupils, sports tournaments are held at schools. Students gain self-control, resiliency, and leadership qualities from these activities. Sports tournaments also improve school spirit and community involvement by giving pupils a chance to show off their skills and form bonds with their peers. GOALZZ ‘24 was not just about competition; it was also a celebration of friendship, teamwork, and the love of football. We congratulate Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir for bringing together the school community in a spirit of unity and shared enthusiasm for football.

Skoobuzz appreciates the efforts of the Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir to organise such thrilling matches and foster the spirit of sportsmanship among Kolkata’s young athletes.