Nine Greenwood High students contribute to the region’s U-14 and U-17 national championship victories
Bengaluru, October 08, 2026: In yet another testament to their achievements, Greenwood High International School Sarjapur students delivered a strong performance at the CISCE National Girls’ Football Championship 2026, contributing to the Under-14 and Under-17 girls’ teams representing the Karnataka & Goa Region. The championship, held recently in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, brought together teams representing several CISCE schools from across the country in the U-14, U-17 and U-19 girls’ categories, with 11 teams competing in the U-14 category and 12 teams in the U-17 category. Seven Greenwood High students represented the region in the U-14 team, while two students represented the U-17 team.
The U-14 Karnataka & Goa Region team remained unbeaten throughout the championship, securing five consecutive victories. It began with a 2–0 win over North India, followed by a 5–0 victory against Bihar and a 5–0 win over the North East Region. A further 2–0 semi-final victory against North India took the team into the final, where it defeated West Bengal 1–0 to claim the national title. The team scored 12 goals without conceding a single goal across five matches, a notable defensive record in a national-level championship.
The Karnataka & Goa Region also secured the U-17 national title with an unbeaten campaign. The team defeated North West 3–0, Uttar Pradesh 4–0 and Uttarakhand 5–0 in its opening matches, before overcoming Bihar 3–0 in the semi-final. The final against Maharashtra ended goalless in regulation time, with the Karnataka & Goa Region winning 4–3 on penalties to claim the championship.
Commenting on the achievement, Mrs. Niru Agarwal, Vice Chairperson and Managing Trustee, Greenwood High International School, said, “Sport provides students with an opportunity to develop discipline, teamwork and the ability to work towards a common objective. The performance of our students at the national championship reflects the commitment and preparation required to compete at this level. We are pleased to see our students represent the Karnataka & Goa Region and contribute to its success at the national level. Opportunities to participate in competitive sport also enable students to develop confidence, responsibility and resilience through experience.”
The two championship victories reflect the consistency and competitive discipline demonstrated by the Karnataka & Goa Region across both age categories, with Greenwood High students contributing to the teams’ progress through the championship and their eventual national titles.
