Vadodara hosted the 67th National School Games Badminton Under-17 competition for the first time, featuring 339 participants from across the country. The Sports Authority of Gujarat organized the event at the District Sports Complex, Waghodiya Road. During the closing ceremony, Vadodara District Collector Atul Gor honoured the bronze, silver, and gold medal winners, as well as outstanding performers. The district collector expressed optimism that the sports festival, guided by the Chief Minister in Gujarat, would inspire and cultivate more champion athletes from the region.