Vissanji Academy wins Sports for all inter-school meet

Mumbai: Lady Ratanbai & Sir Mathuradas Vissanji Academy ended at the top of the school ranking table to be crowned as the champions of Sports For All 2016 which concluded at the DY Patil Stadium here on Monday.

The 22 day-long sporting extravaganza for inter-school sports which started on November 28 saw Vissanji Academy win 20 gold medals, 18 silver and 21 bronze medals, according to a release.

It amassed a total of 196 points to edge out a strong challenge from Vibgyor High School, Goregaon, and Jamnabai Narsee School, which finished second and third, respectively, on the points table.

Each gold medal carried five points, while silver and bronze added for three and two points, respectively, on the points tally.

Vissanji Academy fielded a strong contingent of 321 kids, including 189 boys, and participated in 15 different sporting categories.