Sports for Swachhata — Where Sports Inspire Cleanliness!
As part of the Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign, the district-level school children's chess competition for 2026–27 was organized by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports & Youth Services, Government of Maharashtra, and the District Sports Council, Thane.
The competition was inaugurated with the District-Level Chess Competition by Mayor Smt. Sujata Patil. Addressing the students, she shared an inspiring message to take pride in victory without letting it become arrogance, and to never lose heart after defeat but return with renewed determination.
♟️ Just as every move on a chessboard creates a new possibility, every small effort towards cleanliness can create a new beginning for change. Even if a move goes wrong, the game doesn’t end—we simply make the next move with greater responsibility. That is the true lesson of cleanliness!
✔️ Participation of 40,000+ students from 250+ schools
✔️ 97 different sports disciplines included
✔️ Competitions organised since 2009, marking 16 years of continuity
✔️ 1,650+ students participated in the Chess Competition
✔️ Winners will get an opportunity to participate at the Divisional Level
The event was attended by Standing Committee Chairman Shri Ashok Patil, Sports, Cultural & Youth Welfare Committee Chairman Shri Girish Mhatre, Deputy Commissioner, Sports Department Smt. Abhilasha Mhatre, along with other dignitaries.
A platform for sporting talent, encouragement for young achievers and new opportunities for a brighter future — may Navi Mumbai’s young athletes continue to move forward with confidence and determination!
[School Sports | Chess | Sports Talent | Youth Development | Student Participation]
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