Omega International School crowned champions, Chennai’s premier U-16 football tournament

The winning team received a cash prize of 75,000 while the runner-up KC High International School received a cash prize of 50,000. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements

Grand Finale of Chennai’s Premier U-16 Football Tournament organized in association with Vellore International School (VIS) HinduOmega International School ended as champions.

KC High International School became the runner-up.

In an exciting match, Omega International School dominated the game and won 6-0. The winning team received Rs 75,000 in cash and the runner-up received Rs 50,000.

Top performers

Ritish Kumar of Omega International School was declared ‘Player of the Tournament’. Among the other individual performers, Siddharth of Omega International School won the Golden Glove, while Adhitya (Omega International School) won the Golden Ball. The Golden Boot was won by Aryan, KC High International School, while the Fair Play Award was won by Vellore International School (VIS).

Dignitaries present included Venkatesh S, former Assistant Coach, India, and Technical Director, FC Madras; Rohit Ramesh, Director, The Hindu Group Publishing Pvt Ltd, LV Navneeth, CEO, The Hindu Group Publishing Pvt Ltd, GV Selvam, Chairman, VIS, and Vice Chairman, VIT, and K. Prabhakaran, Principal, VIS.

Mr. Venkatesh praised the parents for encouraging the young players. “It is heartening to see parents motivating their children to balance sports and academics. Wins and losses are part of the journey, and this is the most important participation,” he said. Mr. Selvam expressed pride in successfully organizing 64 matches with 32 participating schools.

“This year’s success inspires us to expand the competition further, giving more students the opportunity to showcase their talents. “Football is a game that teaches team spirit, partnership, and values—values ​​that are essential both on and off the field,” he said.

The tournament highlighted the growing popularity of football among young players in Chennai’s school community, fostering talent, teamwork and sportsmanship.