Kerala State School Olympics

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Kerala State School Olympics
StatusActive
GenreSports Event
FrequencyAnnually
Venue Kerala
Country India
Founded
  • 1956 as Kerala State School Athletics & Games
  • 2024 as Kerala School Olympics
Founder R. Sankar
Most recent 2024
Participants20000
AreaKinder Garden to Higher Secondary Classes
Organised by Government of Kerala
People V. Sivankutty
SponsorIT@school

The Kerala State School Olympics, previously known as Kerala State School Athletics and Games were inaugurated in 1956 by R. Sankar, the then Chief Minister of Kerala. This initiative was established to promote athletics and physical education among school students across the state. [1] [2]

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Each year, over 40 sporting events are held, culminating in the announcement of state champions for each event, along with district and school champions. Participants are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, celebrating their achievements and fostering a spirit of competition and excellence. [3]

Background

Kerala State School Athletic Games is an initiative launched by the Kerala Government aimed at promoting sports and physical education among school students across the state of Kerala. The program seeks to foster a sports culture by encouraging active participation in various athletic events, thereby identifying and nurturing young talent. With a structure that categorizes participants by age groups and includes a diverse range of competitions—from athletics to team sports—the Olympics serves as a platform for schools to compete at local and state levels. Collaborating with the Kerala State Sports Council and the Department of General Education, the initiative not only focuses on enhancing physical fitness but also emphasizes the values of teamwork and discipline, contributing to the holistic development of students. [4]

School Olympics

The Kerala Education Department launched the inaugural "School Olympics" in 2024, an event that aims to revolutionize school sports in the state. Scheduled to take place in Kochi from November 4 to 11, this historic sports meet will feature students from across Kerala competing in 39 diverse sports, including athletics, team sports, and inclusive sports designed for differently-abled athletes. This initiative marks a first of its kind in India, emphasizing the importance of sports in the educational landscape. The winning district will be awarded a 3-kilogram gold trophy, named in honour of the Chief Minister, although logistical challenges may delay its presentation until next year. The opening ceremony at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi) promises to be a vibrant celebration, incorporating cultural performances inspired by the Olympic spirit. Competitions will be held at 19 different venues throughout Kochi, with the inclusion of students from Kerala schools in the Gulf states for the first time. This revamped event signifies a significant evolution from the traditional focus on athletics in school sports meets, as the Public Education Department has meticulously planned a torch relay featuring international athletes, a grand march-past, a theme song, and a sports-cultural festival. The new School Olympics aims to become a landmark event in Kerala's education system, promoting the integration of sports with academics and the arts, thereby fostering a holistic approach to student development. [5] [6]

Students from the Gulf region will also participate in the Kerala State School Olympics in Kochi. The Director of Public Education issued a circular inviting non-resident students to take part in the event. This marks the first time that students from Gulf countries have been invited to a state government-sponsored sports event. The team from the United Arab Emirates will compete as the 15th district in the games, adding international dimension to the competition. [7]

Sport events

As of 2023, the following sports events are held annually:

Medal Table

The following medal table is based on performances in Aquatics and Athletics events, with data and medal tallies recorded from 2011 onward. No competitions were held in 2020 and 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. [8]

Athletic Events

District-wise Medal Tally

The following table displays the total number of medals earned by each district in athletic events.

RankDistrictGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Ernakulam 274242201717
2 Palakkad 272244205721
3 Kozhikode 121122119362
4 Thiruvananthapuram 738194248
5 Thrissur 635956178
6 Malappuram 629392247
7 Kottayam 456468177
8 Kannur 26253182
9 Alappuzha 23274595
10 Idukki 222756105
11 Kasargod 1911939
12 Kollam 13122045
13 Wayanad 10212354
14 Pathanamthitta 913729

District-Wise Annual Champions (Athletic)

YearNumber of EventsDistricts (Top 3)Number ofMedals awardedBest Performing SchoolNumber ofDate & Location
Points EarnedMedals EarnedGold medal icon.svgSilver medal icon.svgBronze medal icon.svgPoints EarnedMedals Earned
201194 Ernakulam 27885283225Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		15044December 4 – 7, Ernakulam
Palakkad 23261262411
Kozhikode 7623869
201294 Palakkad 27279282823St. George's Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		11133December 4 – 7, Thiruvananthapuram
Ernakulam 25782283024
Kozhikode 84261088
201395 Ernakulam 25179282427St. George's Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		10033November 23 – 26, Ernakulam
Palakkad 21867271426
Kozhikode 1103211129
201495 Ernakulam 28981332820St. George's Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		8329December 8 – 11, Thiruvananthapuram
Palakkad 19061152620
Kozhikode 15648161715
201595 Ernakulam 24171252818Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		9129December 5 – 8, Kozhikode
Palakkad 22568242321
Kozhikode 130341699
201695 Palakkad 25574282521Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		10735December 3 – 6, Malappuram
Ernakulam 24775243120
Kozhikode 101271287
201795 Ernakulam 25871341621Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		7521October 20 – 23, Kottayam
Palakkad 18560221424
Kozhikode 109348206
201896 Ernakulam 25376302620St. George's Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		8125October 26 – 29, Thiruvananthapuram
Palakkad 19653241613
Thiruvananthapuram 10131101110
201998 Palakkad 20160182616Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		6220November 15 – 18, Kannur
Ernakulam 15746211411
Kozhikode 1233914718
202298 Palakkad 20171322118Ideal E. H. S. S. Kadakassery
Palakkad 		6620December 3 – 6, Thiruvananthapuram
Malappuram 14944131714
Kozhikode 1224081616
202398 Palakkad 26667282712Ideal E. H. S. S. Kadakassery
Palakkad 		5723October 16 – 20, Thrissur
Malappuram 16855132220
Kozhikode 952910712
Kerala School Olympics
2024 39TBATBATBATBATBATBATBATBATBANovember 4 – 11, Kochi

Aquatic Events

District-wise Medal Tally

The following table displays the total number of medals earned by each district in aquatic events. Due to the unavailability of data for the events held in 2012 and 2018, those years have been excluded from the following information.

RankDistrictGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Thiruvananthapuram 6616035021766
2 Ernakulam 138105122365
3 Thrissur 69108167344
4 Kottayam 455358156
5 Palakkad 8325898
6 Kasargod 281525
Kollam 2125
7 Kozhikode 012517
8 Kannur 06713
9 Alappuzha 0538
10 Malappuram 0101
11 Idukki 0000
Pathanamthitta 0000
Wayanad 0000

District-Wise Annual Champions (Aquatic)

YearNumber of EventsDistricts (Top 3)Number ofMedals awardedBest Performing SchoolNumber ofDate & Location
Points EarnedMedals EarnedGold medal icon.svgSilver medal icon.svgBronze medal icon.svgPoints EarnedMedals Earned
2011104 Thiruvananthapuram 666201686370Government V. H. S. S, Kalamassery
Ernakulam 		5713October 24 – 27, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Ernakulam 23244211310
Thrissur 1274013819
2013104 Thiruvananthapuram 657201666966Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode
Thiruvananthapuram 		20258October 28 – 31, Swimming Pool Pirappancode
Ernakulam 2245426199
Thrissur 13443101320
2014104 Thiruvananthapuram 686199786061Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode
Thiruvananthapuram 		22363October 28 – 31, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Ernakulam 15742141513
Thrissur 13144111419
2015104 Thiruvananthapuram 663196696958Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode
Thiruvananthapuram 		16149October 28 – 31, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Thrissur 16857121728
Ernakulam 137311849
2016104 Thiruvananthapuram 683203717062Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode
Thiruvananthapuram 		16149October 28 – 31, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Ernakulam 14235141110
Thrissur 13446101422
2017104 Thiruvananthapuram 698200766757Government V. H. S. S, Kalamassery
Ernakulam 		5513November 10 – 13, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Thrissur 1405062024
Ernakulam 111291379
2019104 Thiruvananthapuram 648169706930Rajagiri Higher Secondary School, Kalamassery
Ernakulam 		6721October 29 – November 1, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Ernakulam 16053161027
Kottayam 14739151212
2022104 Thiruvananthapuram 705198796554Govt. Girls H. S. S, Kanniakulangara
Thiruvananthapuram 		9632November 7 – 9, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Ernakulam 13940131215
Thrissur 7521687
2023103 Thiruvananthapuram 721199846451Madhava Vilasom H. S. S, Thundathil
Thiruvananthapuram 		13230December 8 – 11, Dr.B R Ambedkar International Aquatic Complex, Pirappancode
Ernakulam 993731420
Kottayam 73237610

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