Sports News

Young athletes in Vellore continue to take part in various district- and state-level sporting events, representing their schools, colleges, clubs, and local sports associations. Their participation in athletics, cricket, football, basketball, badminton, volleyball, and other games provides valuable opportunities to develop skills, gain competitive experience, and compete at higher levels. Regular coaching, training camps, and local competitions also encourage more young people to take up sports and build a strong sporting culture across Vellore District.

Vellore has a growing range of sports facilities that support both recreational and competitive activities. Facilities available across educational institutions, sports clubs, and local grounds provide opportunities to participate in cricket, football, badminton, basketball, hockey, tennis, volleyball, handball, and athletics. These facilities help students and young athletes practice regularly, improve their skills, participate in tournaments, and develop a strong sporting culture across Vellore District.

Riviera 2026, the annual international sports and cultural festival of VIT Vellore, was held from 26 February to 1 March 2026. The four-day festival brought together students for a wide range of sports, cultural, entertainment and creative events. The sports category featured competitive events designed to encourage athletic ability, teamwork, strategy and sportsmanship. Riviera 2026 also included cultural events, workshops, music, dance, drama, quizzes and other activities, making it a major student festival at the Vellore campus. Event: Riviera 2026 Venue: VIT Vellore Date: 26 February – 1 March 2026 Type: International Sports & Cultural Festival Sports: Competitive sporting events Organiser: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

Vellore is scheduled to host the CBSE Cluster VI Basketball Competition 2026 at Shrishti Vidyashram, Brammapuram, Vellore. The official CBSE sports calendar lists the basketball competition for 25–29 August 2026. The event will bring together school-level basketball teams from the CBSE Chennai Region, covering Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar. It provides young students an opportunity to compete at the cluster level, develop their basketball skills and demonstrate teamwork and sportsmanship. Event: CBSE Cluster VI Basketball Competition Date: 25–29 August 2026 Venue: Shrishti Vidyashram, Vellore Location: Brammapuram, Katpadi–Ranipet Road, Vellore Level: CBSE Cluster VI Region: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Vellore is set to host the 38th Tamil Nadu State Junior Open Athletics Championship 2026 at the SDAT Stadium, Vellore. The championship is scheduled for 28–30 August 2026 and will bring junior athletes together for state-level athletics competition. The event is being organised under the Tamil Nadu Athletic Association. The championship provides a platform for young athletes to compete, demonstrate their abilities and gain experience in competitive athletics. It also highlights Vellore’s role in supporting major sporting events in Tamil Nadu. Event: 38th Tamil Nadu State Junior Open Athletics Championship – 2026 Date: 28–30 August 2026 Venue: SDAT Stadium, Vellore Organiser: Tamil Nadu Athletic Association Category: Junior Athletics Registration deadline: 24 August 2026