School Games Federation of India

School Games Federation Of IndiaAbbreviation| SGFI

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Type| Sports Organisation
Headquarters| Agra, Uttarpradesh

President

| Deepak Kumar

Secretary General

| Amarjeet K. Sharma
Affiliations| International School Sport Federation , Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Website| sgfi.org.in

School Games Federation of India (SGFI) is the sports governing body to encourage, promote and popularize all recognized Olympic Games, Asian Games, Common Wealth games, and regional level popular other Sports amongst the school boys & girls of India. It is affiliated to International School Sport Federation[1] and recognised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports[2]

## History

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School Games Federation of India (SGFI) was established in the year 1954. It is recognized by the Ministry of Sports , SGFI is an active member of the International School Sports Federation and Asian School Sports Federation. Ever since its inception, SGFI is working for the promotion and development of games and sports in the schools in India. It is the base of all the games and sports in schools in India.[3]

## References

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1. ^ "India | International School Sport Federation". www.isfsports.org. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
2. ^ "list of recognised national sports-federations". www.yas.gov.in.
3. ^ "[Solved] When was 'School Games Federation of India' form". Testbook. Retrieved 2024-07-29.