Panaji, Goa | April 21, 2026

The 69th National School Games Beach Volleyball Championship (Under-17) is currently underway in Goa, with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs (DSYA), Goa, hosting the prestigious event under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI).

The championship is being held at the scenic Miramar Beach, which has been transformed into a competitive sporting arena for young athletes from across the country.

The three-day tournament runs from April 21 to April 23, 2026, and features Under-17 boys and girls categories, bringing together emerging volleyball talent from various states of India. Around 100 players representing 20 states are participating, making it one of the significant school-level beach volleyball events in the national sporting calendar.

Matches are scheduled in two daily sessions—morning and evening—to ensure smooth conduct of fixtures and optimal playing conditions along the coastal venue.

Organized under the supervision of the School Games Federation of India and hosted locally by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs Goa, the championship highlights India’s growing emphasis on developing beach sports at the school level.

Officials have stated that the event not only promotes competitive excellence but also encourages greater participation of youth in emerging sports disciplines, particularly beach volleyball, which has been gaining traction in coastal states like Goa.

The championship is expected to conclude on April 23 with final matches and prize distribution ceremonies, celebrating the best young talents in the U-17 category from across the country.

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