Somaiya Sports Academy, an initiative of Somaiya Vidyavihar hosted for the second time a unique skating relay that is conducted across the world
Date
1st June 2019
Area of Interset
Sports
Institution(s)
Somaiya Sports Academy
Somaiya Sports Academy, an initiative of Somaiya Vidyavihar hosted for the second time a unique skating relay that is conducted across the world
Mumbai, 1st June 2019: Somaiya Sports Academy, an initiative of Somaiya Vidyavihar hosted for the second time a unique skating relay which witnessed the participation of inline skaters cross the world.
The skating rink, the only one in Mumbai which follows specifications as per national tournament requirements, is part of the efforts of Somaiya Sports Academy to create affordable sports infrastructure facilities for youth in Mumbai. The skating bank is 200 metres inner oval and approximately 240 metres square on the outer perimeter. The width of the track is 7 metres, of which 6.5 metres is usable.
The event, part of a global roller skating relay, began at 6:30 pm and continued till 10:30 pm on Saturday 1st June 2019. The global charitable initiative had skaters across the world skating in a continuous relay. Donations from individuals and organisations on kilometres skated will benefit UNICEF. Children from the age of 5, recreational and fun skaters, professional teams, participants and champions participated for the event.
“Aazaz Khan, Co-organizer and Director of The Somaiya Sports says “ Somaiya Sports Academy is committed to provide our youth in Mumbai, sports facilities that enables and encourages youngsters to participate in sports. From hosting events, providing world class infrastructure for professional as well as coaching and training, we are happy to contribute towards growth of sports culture in the city. We are pleased that we could enable Mumbai being part of a global relay of skaters.”
About Somaiya Sports Academy:
Somaiya Sports Academy is an initiative of the Somaiya Vidyavihar to promote and encourage sports amongst youth. Somaiya Sports Academy runs training programmes for various sports; provides specialised coaching for students participating in competitive matches; has developed international standard infrastructure for sports including facilities for Athletics, Lawn Tennis, Basketball, Badminton, Squash, Football, Volleyball, Roller Skating, Cricket, and a fully equipped gymnasium.
Somaiya Sports Academy encourage sporting events by supporting them through infrastructure and coaching
About Somaiya Vidyavihar: (www.somaiya.edu)
Padmabhushan Karamshi Jethabhai Somaiya founded Somaiya Vidyavihar an education trust in 1959, to provide quality holistic education. It was founded on the belief that, education is an important pillar of nation building with the power to change lives, and education must innovate to encourage holistic development of youth. It is known as much for its Science, Technology, Engineering, Management, Social Sciences and Commerce programs, as for its programs for academic studies in various faiths and cultures of India.
Somaiya Vidyavihar fosters a start-up ecosystem that encourages multi-disciplinary collaboration, accelerates innovation, and cultivates the next generation of start-up leaders.
Somaiya Vidyavihar encompasses 34 institutions, with more than 39,000 students and 1,500 faculty. Its main campus is in Mumbai, but Somaiya Vidyavihar also operates six schools in rural India i.e. in Dahanu, Sakarwadi, Laxmiwadi, Kopargaon, Sameerwadi, Kutch, Bagalkot and Bhopal.