Sports Bureau
Chennai: VelloreΒ International School (VIS), Chennai, andΒ The HinduΒ inaugurated the third edition of the under-15 inter-school football tournament at the VIS campus inΒ KayarΒ on Monday.
The tournament features 64 school teams from Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Vellore, Chengalpattu and Tiruvannamalai.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by chief guestΒ DaisukeΒ Korenaga (chairman, Football ClubΒ Jurong, Singapore), Dr.Β G.V.Β SelvamΒ (vice-president,Β VelloreΒ Institute of Technology, and chairman, VIS), K.Β PrabhakaranΒ (principal, VIS),Β RohitΒ Ramesh (director,Β The HinduΒ Group) andΒ L.V.Β NavaneethΒ (CEO,Β The HinduΒ Group).
Speaking at the inauguration,Β RohitΒ Ramesh said, βWe, atΒ The Hindu, believe that journalism isnβt just about reporting the news; itβs about supporting the stories that build our community. Sports is one of the most powerful vehicles for that. It teaches discipline, resilience and the value of teamwork β lessons that go far beyond the football field.β
The tournament was officially declared open by Korenaga, who kicked off the opening match between KC High International School and P.A.K.Β PalanisamyΒ Higher Secondary School.
Daisuke Dorenga kicks off the first match as G.V. Selvam, Rohit Ramesh and L.V. Navaneeth look on.
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Published – August 31, 2026 08:55 pm IST