Initially known as the Aryan Tournament,
DAV Sports was first organized in 1926
before the partition of India. However, due to insurmountable
difficulties, it had to be discontinued. The tournament was
revived in 1960. The first revived edition
saw participation of all affiliated boys’ schools of five
zones i.e. Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Ambala, Bhatinda, and Delhi
at that time.
In 1982-83, an East India zone was created
to accommodate public schools from Madhya Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh, and Bihar. All DAV schools were grouped into six
zones, and inter-zonal competitions were held at DAV Higher
Secondary School, Chandigarh.
By 1988, the tournament adopted amended
rules and regulations, introducing three streams for
competition i.e. Conventional government-aided and recognized
schools, Public and Model schools and Girls' category
(for both aided and public schools). For public/model schools
and girls’ competitions, the tournament was held at both
senior and junior levels.
Since 1982-83, DAV Sports has been held
annually, with the only exception being
2019-20 during the COVID-19 pandemic,
providing students with a wide range of opportunities to
broaden their competencies, where students can pursue their
passion for sports while nurturing and honing their talents,
skills, and abilities.
DAV Sports Programme
Now under the dynamic leadership of
Dr Punam Suri, President, DAV College Managing
Committee, New Delhi, DAV Sports Programme begins
at the Inter-House school level, progressing through the
Interschool, Cluster, State, and finally the National level.
Students participate enthusiastically at every stage, with
approximately 2 lakh students participating
at the Cluster level, 70,000 at the State
level, and 20,000 at National level games
every year.
Overall, DAV Sports programme witnesses around
3.50 lakhs student participations from the
Interschool to National levels, covering Boys’ & Girls’
categories in the U-14, U-17, and U-19 age
groups, in 31 different sports disciplines/games
(combat, timing, and team games), divided into
18 zones.
The programme is organised annually at reputed national-
and international-level stadiums and sports venues in various
cities across the 23 states of the country.
Each participating player is required to register on the
web portal of the dedicated DAV Sports website before being
permitted to participate in any sporting event at the
Cluster, State, or National level.
DAVians on National & International Platforms
DAVians have competed on the
Commonwealth, Asian, and Olympic stages,
emerging as symbols of excellence and poise—shaping not
just champions, but character.
Few DAVians who excelled in sports and acclaimed recognition
include:
Kapil Dev (Cricket), M S Dhoni (Cricket),
Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw),
Sakshi Malik (Wrestling),
Manu Bhaker (Shooting),
Sarbjot Singh (Shooting),
Unnati Sharma (Judo),
Deepak Kumar Mandal (Football),
Vishnu Vardhan (Lawn Tennis),
Manika Batra (Table Tennis),
Harmanpreet Kaur (Cricket),
Nallapureddy Shree Charani (Cricket), and
Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey).
FIT DAV Mission
In addition to its regular sporting activities, DAV Sports
actively promotes the FIT DAV Mission,
a comprehensive initiative aimed at fostering fitness,
health, and an active lifestyle among students.
The mission encompasses a range of engaging activities,
including the FIT DAV Cycling Drive, FIT DAV Quiz,
FIT DAV Freedom Run (October 2), National Sports Day
(August 29), and International Yoga Day (June 21).
Through these initiatives, DAV Sports encourages students
to embrace fitness as an integral part of a healthy and
balanced lifestyle.
DAV Centre for Sports Excellence (DAVCSE)
DAV CMC is in the process of establishing the
DAV Centre for Sports Excellence (DAVCSE)
as a High-Performance Centre, equipped with advanced
training facilities and essential sports infrastructure
for athletes and players.
The Centre will serve as a dedicated facility for
professional training, skill development, physical
conditioning, talent identification, and preparation for
competitive sports, at the preferred locations across the
country wherein DAV institutions are functional.
Recognition
DAV College Managing Committee is recognised as a
National Sports Promotion Organization (NSPO)
by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports,
Government of India.
Further, DAVCMC is also recognized as one of the states
by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI).
Celebrating the Spirit of Sportsmanship
