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The Kerala State School Olympics, previously known as 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.[1][2][3]

Background

The Kerala Education Department launched the inaugural "School Olympics," 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 exciting 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.[4][5]

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.[6]

Athletic Events

Total Number of Medals by Districts

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

Rank District Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Ernakulam 274 242 201 717
2 Palakkad 272 244 205 721
3 Kozhikode 121 122 119 362
4 Thiruvananthapuram 73 81 94 248
5 Thrissur 63 59 56 178
6 Malappuram 62 93 92 247
7 Kottayam 45 64 68 177
8 Kannur 26 25 31 82
9 Alappuzha 23 27 45 95
10 Idukki 22 27 56 105
11 Kasargod 19 11 9 39
12 Kollam 13 12 20 45
13 Wayanad 10 21 23 54
14 Pathanamthitta 9 13 7 29

District-Wise Annual Champions

Year Number of Events Districts (Top 3) Number of Medals awarded Best Performing School Number of Date & Location
Points Earned Medals Earned 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Points Earned Medals Earned
2011 94 Ernakulam 278 85 28 32 25 Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		150 44 December 4 – 7, Ernakulam
Palakkad 232 61 26 24 11
Kozhikode 76 23 8 6 9
2012 94 Palakkad 272 79 28 28 23 St. George's Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		111 33 December 4 – 7, Thiruvananthapuram
Ernakulam 257 82 28 30 24
Kozhikode 84 26 10 8 8
2013 95 Ernakulam 251 79 28 24 27 St. George's Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		100 33 November 23 – 26, Ernakulam
Palakkad 218 67 27 14 26
Kozhikode 110 32 11 12 9
2014 95 Ernakulam 289 81 33 28 20 St. George's Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		83 29 December 8 – 11, Thiruvananthapuram
Palakkad 190 61 15 26 20
Kozhikode 156 48 16 17 15
2015 95 Ernakulam 241 71 25 28 18 Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		91 29 December 5 – 8, Kozhikode
Palakkad 225 68 24 23 21
Kozhikode 130 34 16 9 9
2016 95 Palakkad 255 74 28 25 21 Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		107 35 December 3 – 6, Malappuram
Ernakulam 247 75 24 31 20
Kozhikode 101 27 12 8 7
2017 95 Ernakulam 258 71 34 16 21 Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		75 21 October 20 – 23, Kottayam
Palakkad 185 60 22 14 24
Kozhikode 109 34 8 20 6
2018 96 Ernakulam 253 76 30 26 20 St. George's Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		81 25 October 26 – 29, Thiruvananthapuram
Palakkad 196 53 24 16 13
Thiruvananthapuram 101 31 10 11 10
2019 98 Palakkad 201 60 18 26 16 Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam
Ernakulam 		62 20 November 15 – 18, Kannur
Ernakulam 157 46 21 14 11
Kozhikode 123 39 14 7 18
2022 98 Palakkad 201 71 32 21 18 Ideal E. H. S. S. Kadakassery
Palakkad 		66 20 December 3 – 6, Thiruvananthapuram
Malappuram 149 44 13 17 14
Kozhikode 122 40 8 16 16
2023 98 Palakkad 266 67 28 27 12 Ideal E. H. S. S. Kadakassery
Palakkad 		57 23 October 16 – 20, Thrissur
Malappuram 168 55 13 22 20
Kozhikode 95 29 10 7 12

Aquatic Events

Total Number of Medals by Districts

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

Rank District Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Thiruvananthapuram 661 603 502 1766
2 Ernakulam 138 105 122 365
3 Thrissur 69 108 167 344
4 Kottayam 45 53 58 156
5 Palakkad 8 32 58 98
6 Kasargod 2 8 15 25
Kollam 2 1 2 5
7 Kozhikode 0 12 5 17
8 Kannur 0 6 7 13
9 Alappuzha 0 5 3 8
10 Malappuram 0 1 0 1
11 Idukki 0 0 0 0
Pathanamthitta 0 0 0 0
Wayanad 0 0 0 0

District-Wise Annual Champions (Aquatic)

Year Number of Events Districts (Top 3) Number of Medals awarded Best Performing School Number of Date & Location
Points Earned Medals Earned 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Points Earned Medals Earned
2011 104 Thiruvananthapuram 666 201 68 63 70 Government V. H. S. S, Kalamassery
Ernakulam 		57 13 October 24 – 27, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Ernakulam 232 44 21 13 10
Thrissur 127 40 13 8 19
2013 104 Thiruvananthapuram 657 201 66 69 66 Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode
Thiruvananthapuram 		202 58 October 28 – 31, Swimming Pool Pirappancode
Ernakulam 224 54 26 19 9
Thrissur 134 43 10 13 20
2014 104 Thiruvananthapuram 686 199 78 60 61 Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode
Thiruvananthapuram 		223 63 October 28 – 31, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Ernakulam 157 42 14 15 13
Thrissur 131 44 11 14 19
2015 104 Thiruvananthapuram 663 196 69 69 58 Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode
Thiruvananthapuram 		161 49 October 28 – 31, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Thrissur 168 57 12 17 28
Ernakulam 137 31 18 4 9
2016 104 Thiruvananthapuram 683 203 71 70 62 Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode
Thiruvananthapuram 		161 49 October 28 – 31, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Ernakulam 142 35 14 11 10
Thrissur 134 46 10 14 22
2017 104 Thiruvananthapuram 698 200 76 67 57 Government V. H. S. S, Kalamassery
Ernakulam 		55 13 November 10 – 13, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Thrissur 140 50 6 20 24
Ernakulam 111 29 13 7 9
2019 104 Thiruvananthapuram 648 169 70 69 30 Rajagiri Higher Secondary School, Kalamassery
Ernakulam 		67 21 October 29 – November 1, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Ernakulam 160 53 16 10 27
Kottayam 147 39 15 12 12
2022 104 Thiruvananthapuram 705 198 79 65 54 Govt. Girls H. S. S, Kanniakulangara
Thiruvananthapuram 		96 32 November 7 – 9, Aquatics Complex Thrissur
Ernakulam 139 40 13 12 15
Thrissur 75 21 6 8 7
2023 103 Thiruvananthapuram 721 199 84 64 51 Madhava Vilasom H. S. S, Thundathil
Thiruvananthapuram 		132 30 December 8 – 11, Dr.B R Ambedkar International Aquatic Complex, Pirappancode
Ernakulam 99 37 3 14 20
Kottayam 73 23 7 6 10

References

  1. ^ "In a first, Kerala State School Sports Meet to be held along the lines of Olympics". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  2. ^ "Kerala's first School Olympics to be held in Ernakulam in October". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  3. ^ "Kerala School Kalolsavam in Thiruvananthapuram from Dec 3 to 7". onmanorama.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  4. ^ "Kerala's first-ever 'School Olympics' to dazzle with 3-kg gold trophy". thebridge.in. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  5. ^ "Kerala introduces new school programmes, sports manual for differently-abled". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  6. ^ "Kerala School Sports & Games 2023 Official Website". kerala.gov.in.
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