The International Children’s Games take place under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, and are held in a different city each year, taking the form of Children’s Olympics.It is for the second time that the Bangalore Schools Sports Foundation (BSSF) team will represent the city in the international competition, conducted by the Olympic committee.The BSSF was established in 2007 by two former athletes Elvis Joseph and Lionel Johnas. The members of soccer team are from various schools including Mallya Aditi International School, Ebenezer International School, National Academy for Learning, Indus International School, Vidyaniketan Public School, National Public School, Bangalore International School, St Joseph’s Boys High School and Jain Heritage School.
The team members are meeting the expenses of the trip. “We approached many people for sponsorship. But the moment, you mention it’s for children, they backed out from helping us,” says Elvis.
This year the team from Bangalore is going to represent India in soccer, at the age group of under-15 in Manama. Last year there were three schools from which the players were selected, but this year there are children from 10 schools.The event is being supported by the Sports Minister of Karnataka, Gulahathi Shekhar. He will be accompanying the team to Bahrain.This platform will help the BSSF in long term to propose International Olympic Committee (IOC) to be held in India.
The team from Bangalore is going to represent India in soccer and Kids were very much excited about the game and they are working very hard to win the match in Bahrain.The team will fly soon to Bahrain to participate in the international event to be held from June 28 to July 3.
