Sports Achievers

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Inter-District Football Championship

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Rising Star Alert! We are thrilled to share that Dhruv Navale from Grade 8th C has been selected for the Mumbai Under-13 Football Team! After a tough 10-day trial competing against 260 talented players from across Mumbai, Dhruv secured his place in the final 18-member squad! The Inter-District Football Championship held in Shirpur, Dhule (26th to 30th May 2025) saw Mumbai clinch the title with a thrilling 2–1 victory against Thane! Way to go, Dhruv! You’ve made DPGA proud!

Dhruv-Navale (1)
Dhruv-Navale (2)
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Dhruv-Navale (4)
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Leno India International Cup 2025

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Victory on and off the field! We’re incredibly proud of Pavitra Goel, our AS Level student, who represented DPGA in the Leno India International Cup 2025 (U-16) held in Goa this May! Not only did his team lift the winner’s trophy, but Pavitra shone individually by bagging two special titles: Best Player of the Match Best Mid-Fielder of the Tournament Your passion, dedication, and sportsmanship inspire us all!

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Pavitra-goel (4)
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1st rank in National level in Marrs Spell bee

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Congratulations to our bright star Suhani Sanghvi from Grade 1D, 1st rank in National level after achieving top ranks in state-level exams in Marrs Spell Bee for 3 subjects namely English, Maths and Science, there was no stopping for Suhani and she went on to achieve the 1st rank in India, at the Spell Bee National level Science competition. Suhani has been an achiever in other state and national level competitions as well. We are so delighted to share your achievements, Suhani and we all at DPGA wish you the best in all your future endeavours. Keep it up girl, we are proud of you!

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Maiden MES Inter School Quiz Competition

The Maiden MES Inter School Quiz competition held at Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus on 15th February, 2025. Dr. Pillai Global Academy – Gorai won all the three position in the 5 – 7 std. category and title.

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Students NameGradeCategoryEventsRemarks
Dheer Desai8ARode the Cycle - 400 km from Borivali to Statue of UnityDheer rode the Cycle from Borivali to Statue of Unity between 24th and 26th January 2020, covering the distance of 400 kilometres. He is the youngest and the only one to achieve this milestone at the age of 13.
Jay ShahNational Gymnastics ChampionshipSilver Medal & Trophy
Kiaan RodriguesNational Gymnastics ChampionshipBronze Medal & Trophy
Mysha BaxiArtist AwardAnnual Drawing Competition by Rotary Club of MumbaiGold Medal & Trophy
Anushka GadgilWalkathon Award2.5 k.m. Walkathon Award by Times of IndiaGold Medal
Manya MehtaWalkathon Award2.5 k.m. Walkathon Award by Times of IndiaGold Medal
Shanaya Sachin ParmarUppers/AKala Ratna Award 2019Artist Award for Colouring, Handwriting and Essay Competition by National Student Development SocietyGold Medal
Dhruv D. ParabI/AKala Ratna Award 2019Artist Award for Colouring, Handwriting and Essay Competition by National Student Development SocietyGold Medal
Vansh BinaniII/BKala Ratna Award 2019Artist Award for Colouring, Handwriting and Essay Competition by National Student Development SocietyGold Medal
ShreyasIII/CKala Ratna Award 2019Artist Award for Colouring, Handwriting and Essay Competition by National Student Development SocietyGold Medal
Param Sripal JainIV/DKala Ratna Award 2019Artist Award for Colouring, Handwriting and Essay Competition by National Student Development SocietyGold Medal
Kruti ShahV/DKala Ratna Award 2019Artist Award for Colouring, Handwriting and Essay Competition by National Student Development SocietyGold Medal
Swara R. ShejwalIV/AKala Gaurav Award 2019Artist Award for Colouring, Handwriting and Essay Competition by National Student Development SocietyGold Medal
Trishala ShahV/DKala Gaurav Award 2019Artist Award for Colouring, Handwriting and Essay Competition by National Student Development SocietyGold Medal
Kayvan JainIII/DVidya Ratna Award 2019Artist Award for Colouring, Handwriting and Essay Competition by National Student Development SocietyGold Medal
Vihaan ChoksiMan of the Match AwardHiranandani Premier League by Sura EstateTrophy
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Dr. Pillai Global Academy, Gorai students and staff are present at the first ever NBA (National Basketball Association) Games in India on 4th October, 2019.

NBA Games in India 1
NBA Games in India 2
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At the Kandivali Marathon held on Sunday 5th Feb 2017, organised by the Mahavir Nagar Federation Shiv Shrishti trust the following students of Dr. Pillai Global Academy participated.

  1. Saumya Parab – U – 6, girls – 1 km
  2. Jiya Majithia – U – 6, girls – 1 km
  3. Banshika Sonthalia – U – 6, girls – 1 km
  4. Jash Shukla – U – 6, girls – 1 km

However, the following students won medals at the marathon.

  1. Rushil Kanakia – U – 12, boys – 2 km (Gold)
  2. Jayati Shukla – U – 8, girls – 1 km (Bronze)

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At the Mental Maths competition organised by the Global Maths, Science education forum the following students of Dr. Pillai Global Academy participated.

  1. Advika Parab – U – 8, girls – 36th Rank
  2. Manasvi Kolekar – U – 8, girls – 37th Rank

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