G. V. Raja Sports School

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G. V. Raja Sports School
ജി.വി. രാജ സ്പോർട്സ് സ്കൂൾ
Location
G. V. Raja Sports School
Sports School Rd, Mailom, Perumkulam

Aruvikkara
,
Kerala
695573

IN
Coordinates 8°33′26″N77°00′36″E / 8.557113888818613°N 77.00996854844794°E / 8.557113888818613; 77.00996854844794
Information
Type State, Sports school
Established1974(51 years ago) (1974)
Founder P. Ravindran
AuthorityDirectorate Of Sports & Youth Affairs Kerala
PrincipalDr. Pradeep C.S
Grades8-12
GenderCo-educational
Campus typeSuburban
Accreditation Department of General Education
Website gvrsportsschool.org

G. V. Raja Sports School is a State sports school in Aruvikkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, focused on developing young athletes in various sports. [1] It is one of the three sports schools in Kerala under the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, alongside the Sports Division in Thrissur and the Sports School in Kannur. [2]

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Founded in 1974, it is named after Lt. Col. P. R. Godha Varma Raja, known as the "Father of Sports in Kerala," to honor his contributions to sports promotion in the state. [3] [4]

History

In the early 1970s, discussions began about improving sports standards in Kerala. On April 7, 1970, Sri Raveendran, the Minister for Industries, Labor, and Sports, chaired a meeting focused on the state's sports development. This led to the formation of a committee headed by Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer, tasked with proposing a sports development plan. The committee recommended the creation of sports hostels, schools, and divisions to foster young athletes. [5]

One of the key outcomes of this recommendation was the establishment of the G. V. Raja Sports School in 1974. The school was initially located at Shankumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, providing an environment where aspiring athletes could receive specialized training. The founding of the school was aimed at nurturing young talent and elevating the state's sports performance. [6]

In 2006, the G. V. Raja Sports School was relocated to its current campus at Miletus, near Aruvikkara, Thiruvananthapuram. The move was made to offer better facilities and accommodate the growing needs of the school and its students. [7]

Facilities

The Academic Block has classrooms with teaching aids and offers academic programs from 8th grade to Vocational Higher Secondary levels. The school operates under two administrative frameworks (Directorate Of Sports & Youth Affairs Kerala): the General Education Department (DPI) for grades 8 to 10, and the Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) Directorate for grades 11 and 12, specializing in Physical education and Sports science. [8]

The Sports Training Block provides facilities for athletics, football, hockey, volleyball, cricket, judo, boxing, and taekwondo. An Indoor Stadium is available for training during adverse weather conditions. The campus includes outdoor playgrounds for football, hockey, basketball, and athletics events. [9] [10]

Achievements

In 2003 and 2018, the school participated in the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament. [11] In 2020, the school competed in the State School Athletic and Games Championship. By 2022, the school enabled 10 students to participate in the 4th Youth Olympics. That same year, the school also took part in the National School Sports Championship. [12] [13] [14] [15]

At Kerala School Sports Meet

GV Raja Public School has earned recognition as a top performer at the Kerala School Sports Meet, an annual event. In the most recent edition, the 2024 Kerala School Sports Meet, the school was named the best overall performer in the state, with a total of 268 points and 68 medals across categories such as athletics, aquatics, and games. [16] [17]

Notable alumni

Due to the age of the school, it is unclear as to what year some of its alumni graduated. Those whose class is unknown, or assumed, are noted as such.

Notable alumni include:

References

  1. ↑ "GV Raja School Needs to Raise the Bar". Manorama Online. 18 February 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  2. ↑ "Sports department director given charge of GV Raja school". The Times of India. 10 July 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  3. ↑ Praveen. M (2023). "Life of Godavarma Raja and His Contributions to the Sports Developments in Kerala" (PDF). IJCRT - International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts. 11 (7): 1–4.
  4. ↑ "Local Academy Honors G.V. Raja with Renaming in His Hometown". Manorama Online. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  5. ↑ "Shaping Kerala's Sports Future: G.V. Raja Sports School Leads the Way". Athira Balan A. News18 Kerala. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  6. ↑ "Urgent: Kerala Sports need a saviour". M G Radhakrishnan. Mathrubhumi News. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  7. ↑ "How This Popular Sports School In Thiruvananthapuram Nurtures Talent". News18 India. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  8. ↑ "Kerala iconic sports school trying to regain its glory". Manoj SS. The Times of India. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  9. ↑ "G.V. Raja Sports School up for major facelift". The Hindu. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  10. ↑ "State-of-the-Art Indoor Basketball Court and Fitness Center Unveiled at G.V. Raja Sports School". keralanews.gov.in. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  11. ↑ "Kabiraj win again in Subroto Cup football". The Times of India. 2 December 2003. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  12. ↑ "G V Raja School 'Loses the Baton'". Adwaidh Rajan. The New Indian Express. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  13. ↑ "Achievements of players from Kerala - 2023". Directorate Of Sports & Youth Affairs Kerala. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  14. ↑ "How a Kerala school has triumphed in hockey despite lack of proper facilities". KC Arun. The News Minute. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  15. ↑ "'GV Raja Sports School to train athletes from 'Kalikkalam' sports meet'". The Times of India. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  16. ↑ "Sports Festival Sparks Dilemma in Thiruvananthapuram". Manorama Online. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  17. ↑ "Return of G.V. Raja: A Legacy Revisited". Jijo George. Deshabhimani. 10 November 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  18. ↑ "Beenamol's Felicitation Inspired Me, Says Sreejesh". Krishnakumar KH. The New Indian Express. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  19. ↑ "Paris Olympics: Giving our best in every game is crucial to qualify for quarters, says PR Sreejesh". Telangana Today. 27 July 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  20. ↑ "Hockey great PR Sreejesh wants another Olympic medal". Onmanorama. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  21. ↑ "Ray of Hope for G V Raja Sports School". The New Indian Express. 14 March 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
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