CBSE joins the School Games Federation of India as an affiliate
In the field of school sports and athletics, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) have established an important partnership through their affiliation.
As of July 8, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) are now officially affiliated. According to a CBSE news release, this partnership will enable winners of the CBSE National Games to compete in the SGFI National School Games beginning in the 2024–25 academic year.
CBSE also issued a caution against an organisation named the CBSE Board School Games Welfare Society (CBSE-WSO) in Agra, which falsely claims affiliation with CBSE to organize sports events. Schools have been advised to avoid any engagement with this entity as it is not officially recognised by CBSE.
The Board emphasized that schools that disregard this advice could face disciplinary action and asked them to use the official CBSE website, https://cbseit.in/cbse/2023/sports, to confirm any messages they get from these kinds of organizations.
As of July 8, 2024, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) are officially affiliated.
CBSE warned schools about an organization named the CBSE Board School Games Welfare Society (CBSE-WSO) in Agra, which falsely claims affiliation with CBSE to organize sports events.
Schools that engage with the CBSE-WSO could face disciplinary action from CBSE for disregarding the advisory.
Schools should use the official CBSE website, https://cbseit.in/cbse/2023/sports, to confirm the authenticity of any messages they receive from organizations claiming affiliation with CBSE.
Winners of the CBSE National Games will be able to compete in the SGFI National School Games beginning in the 2024–25 academic year.
