Event Overview:

The JITO Ahmedabad Youth Wing successfully hosted the much-anticipated Youth Sports Cup on March 30th and 31st, 2024. The Youth Sports Cup was an action-packed tournament where 10 Teams and 165 players, including 40 girls participated to compete in 4 sports – Pool, Pickleball, Badminton, and Football, for individual sports while aiming to win the ultimate prize – the Champions Cup. A Team Draft was organized on 12.03.2024, where the 10 Team Owners got together with their Team Captains and Vice-Captains and curated their squad of 15-16 players each for the tournament. The Youth Sports Cup was organized over a span of two days, where the 10 teams brought together the vibrant youth community of Ahmedabad registrations for a celebration of sportsmanship, talent, and camaraderie. With engaging matches, enthusiastic participation, and memorable moments, the event truly exemplified the spirit of JITO's commitment to fostering holistic development among the youth. 

Day 1 Highlights (March 30th, 2024):

Day one kicked off with great fervor at AP Pickleball Club, Shilaj with an opening ceremony and jersey distribution with all the 10 team owners being felicitated. 125 participants from 10 teams then engaged in exciting matches of pickleball and pool (stripes and solids) from 4:00 PM to 10PM. Each team fielded 10 players to participate in Pickleball comprising of 6 players in Pickleball Alpha and 4 in Pickleball Beta. Pickleball Alpha was conducted in a double’s knockout tournament format with 2 winners at the end. While, in Pickleball Beta the team of 4 collectively advanced on an aggregate score in the Mixed Doubles and Open Doubles Tournament. In Pool, each team fielded 3 players who played individually in a classic game of stripes and solids. The atmosphere was electric as teams showcased their skills and competitive spirit, setting the stage for an unforgettable tournament. The tournament was accompanied by hi-tea and dinner. The finals for Pool and Pickleball tournament was whistled away by Chapter Chief Secretary Pravesh Mehta and Chapter Vice Chairperson Rajeev Chhajer.

Day 2 Highlights (March 31st, 2024):

The excitement continued on day two with football and badminton tournaments held at ARA, Sindhu Bhavan Road. From 3:00 PM onwards, participants demonstrated exceptional prowess and determination in high-intensity matches. Badminton was structured in a manner where each team fielded 5 players each, 4 for men’s doubles and 1 for women’s single. While Football was a 6-a-side tournament, with a compulsion to have at least 1 woman on the field at all times. The 10 teams were divided into 2 groups, where each team played 2 league stage games and then the top 2 teams from both the groups advanced to the semis, and then the winners competed in the finals. The league stage matches were kicked off by Shri Amit Jain, Shri Sanjeev Chhajer, Shri Asit Shah, and Shri Pravesh Mehta. The finals were kicked off by Shri Kushal Bhansali, Shri Jigish Doshi, Shri Samir Sheth, and Smt. Kavita Jain. After the finals, all the sponsors and 10 team owners were invited to share their thoughts and experience of the tournament. The day concluded with a closing ceremony, honoring the exemplary sportsmanship displayed throughout the event. 

Special Guests at the Closing Ceremony:

The closing ceremony of the Youth Sports Cup was graced by esteemed dignitaries from JITO chapters and zones. Among those present were: 

1.      Secretary General Shraman Aarogyam Shri Malay Shah

2.      Apex Director and Chapter Secretary Shri Nirav Shah

3.      Apex Vice President Shri Kushal Bhansali

4.      Apex Ex-Director Shri Jigish Doshi

5.      Zone Chairman Shri Amit Jain

6.      Zone Chief Secretary Shri Tejas Shah

7.      Zone Secretary Shri Mohanlal Chopra

8.      Zone Ladies Wing Co-Convener and JLW Ahmedabad Secretary Smt. Nita Rupani

9.      Ex-Chapter Chairman Shri Sanjeev Chhajer

10.  Chapter Chairman Shri Asit Shah

11.  Chapter Chief Secretary Shri Pravesh Mehta

12.  Treasurer Shri Shital Shah

13.  Vice Chairman Shri Vaibhav Shah

14.  Secretary Shri Piyush Jain

15.  Past Chairperson, JLW Ahmedabad, Kavita Dinesh Jain

16.  Past Chairperson, JLW Ahmedabad, Shweta Hundia

17.  JLW Vice Chairperson Smt. Anuja Shah

18.  JLW Treasurer Smt. Ami Hapani

19.  JBN Convener Shri Nitin Jain

20.  JBN Co-Convener Shri Rushabh Sanghvi

21.  Samir Sheth

22.  Shailesh Mehta 

Leadership Recognition:

The entire Youth Sports Cup was orchestrated under the visionary leadership of: 

·         Youth Wing Chairperson Shri Sarvaswa Chhajer, Chief Secretary Ms. Aksha Shah

·         Vice Chairperson and Event Convener Ms. Yashvi Shah

·         Co-conveners Shri Aniket Bhansali, Shri Abhinandan Mehta, and Shri Jimit Sonigra

·         and the dedicated team. 

Acknowledgments: 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors –

·         Gush Beauty for being the Title Sponsor,

·         Dharmaji Textiles for being the Trophy Sponsor,

·         Kanika Texofab for being the Jersey Sponsor,

·         Eleven for being the energy drinks partner,

·         Gameday Events for helping with the fixtures and sports management,

·         Monarch Capital, Het Graphics, and Khushi Media solutions for supporting us,

·         And all the 10 Team Owners for purchasing a team and helping us with the tournament

·         All the participants, supporters and volunteers whose dedication and enthusiasm made the Youth Sports Cup a grand success.

·         Special thanks to the organizing committee for their meticulous planning and execution, ensuring a seamless experience for all involved. 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants, supporters and volunteers whose dedication and enthusiasm made the Youth Sports Cup a grand success. Special thanks to the organizing committee for their meticulous planning and execution, ensuring a seamless experience for all involved. The closing ceremony recognized the spirit shown by all the players and lauded the efforts of the winners, runners-up, and honorable mentions. 

JITO Ahmedabad congratulates the youth wing committee, players, sponsors, guests and the chapter committee for fostering sportsmanship among the youth and creating bonds among the members. 

Social Media Presence:

The event garnered significant attention on social media platforms, with participants and spectators sharing their experiences. 

Conclusion:

The JITO Ahmedabad Youth Sports Cup served as a testament to the power of sports in uniting communities and fostering a spirit of excellence and camaraderie. As we reflect on the memorable moments shared, let us carry forward the values of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship instilled by this event.