Biggest Football Tournament in India Record set by Mumbai FC

Mumbai FC's 'Junior Champs' football championship has been officially recognized by the Limca book of records as the biggest football tournament in India. With a participation of 1,069 teams and 10,111 individuals, Mumbai has comprehensively beaten Kolkata, the previous record holders.

The annual tournament was organized by Mumbai FC for grassroots development and scouting talent.

Junior Champs was held from February-March 2008, across 16 zones in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Thane. It saw mammoth participation from all corners of Mumbai, as budding footballers turned up in full strength to exhibit their football skills in front of scouts present on each location.

All scouts were ex-international players who watched these young footballers and selected players who eventually represented Mumbai FC in tournaments such as the I-League for U-19 teams, Manchester United Premier Cup, MDFA Super division, etc.

Mumbai FC General Manager Henry Menezes says, "I am delighted that it's been verified and officially recognized. This recognition gives us immense satisfaction and motivates us continue our hard work at the grass-root level.

"With more tournaments like these, Mumbai is not far away from becoming a powerhouse in Indian football and doing our share to contribute young talent to the Indian national team", concluded Mr. Menezes.

DAV Airoli' Biggest Human Map in India set Record

The students from DAV Airoli set a record last year, by making biggest human map of our country ever. All the 870 participating students and 80 teachers made largest outline map measuring 51.5 X 36.9 meters at the Dadoji Konddev stadium last year.

It took days of hard work and preparation to hit a record like this. It was not just a shot at the record, as they made sure they kept everyone entertained, as 870 children dressed in various state costumes performed the regional dances and then made their way to that particular region marked on the map on the ground.

Soon the map was filled and an entry in the Limca Book of Records was complete. On Sunday February 1, at the grand finale of Kasber's Go Green event the Award was given to Rajeev Kumar, Principal, DAV Public school Airoli. All the teachers and students present at the grand finale gathered Kumar and held high the certificate of being registered at the Limca Book of Records.

The students' parade of DAV Airoli School present at the venue gave a salute to the winners in their style. It was a great moment for all the students and teachers for making the school and city proud by creating a record and getting registered at the Limca Book of Records.