ALL MAHARASHTRA ANGLO INDIANSCHOOLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (MUMBAI ZONE) 2026
ALL MAHARASHTRA ANGLO-INDIAN SCHOOLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (MUMBAI ZONE) 2026
Hosted by: St. Mary's School ICSE and ISC, Mazagaon
Dates: 7th and 8th October, 2026
Venue: St. Mary's School Premises, Mazagaon
Category: Open Category (Boys and Girls)
Introduction
History was made as St. Mary's School ICSE and ISC, Mazagaon, hosted the prestigious All Maharashtra Anglo-Indian Schools Basketball Tournament (Mumbai Zone) for the very first time. Held over two action-packed days on the 7th and 8th of October, 2026, the tournament brought together exceptional sporting talent in the Open Category for both boys and girls. Five premier schools competed in the boys' division and five in the girls' division, all vying for a spot in the upcoming regional rounds.
Day 1: The Opening Ceremony
The tournament commenced on the morning of 7th October with a grand and disciplined Opening Ceremony. The dignitaries were ushered into the venue with a traditional Guard of Honour presented by the student council. Following the formal introduction of the tournament and a warm welcome to the gathering, Ms. Nisha Mendes (Pre-Primary Supervisor) introduced the Chief Guest for the morning, Ms.
Gloria Stephens, Principal of St. Peter's School, Mazagaon.
The host school's Principal, Mr. Elias Coelho, formally felicitated Ms. Stephens with a token of appreciation. Addressing the gathered athletes, the Chief Guest delivered an incredibly motivating speech, urging the players to display true sportsmanship and grit.
In response, Principal Mr. Elias Coelho expressed his gratitude to the Chief Guest for gracing the occasion. He also extended his heartfelt thanks to all the participating players, physical education teachers, and coaches for their dedication. Ms. Gloria Stephens then took the podium to officially declare the tournament open.
Tournament Format and Qualifiers
The two-day tournament was played in a highly competitive Round Robin format, ensuring every team had an equal opportunity to showcase their skills. The stakes were high, as the tournament regulations specified that only the top two schools in both the boys' and girls' categories would qualify for the Regional Tournament, Scheduled to take place later at The Bishop's School, Undri, Pune.
Day 2: The Closing Ceremony
Following intense rounds of matches, the tournament concluded on the evening of 8th October with the Closing Ceremony. The Chief Guest for the valedictory
function was Dr. Sonal Parmar, Principal of The Cathedral and John Connon School, who also serves as the Secretary of the Anglo-Indian Schools Association.
Ms. Sandra Fernandes (Supervisor of St. Mary's International School) introduced the Chief Guest, who was subsequently felicitated by Principal Mr. Elias Coelho. Dr.
Parmar delivered an enthusiastic and inspiring speech, commending the high standard of basketball displayed over the two days. Mr. Coelho thanked the Chief Guest for her presence and leadership.
The formal Vote of Thanks was eloquently delivered by Ms. Basu (Coordinator of the ISC Section), who thanked the management, organizing committee, support staff, and participants for making the event a resounding success.
Results and Conclusion
The tension in the arena peaked as Mr. Sundeep Gaikwad, the school's sports teacher, stepped forward to announce the final results and declare the teams qualifying for the regionals in Pune.
The historic event drew to a solemn and proud close as the entire gathering stood together for the singing of the National Anthem, marking the successful conclusion of a landmark sporting chapter for St. Mary's School.
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