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The Salesians of Don Bosco integrate sports to promote social inclusion, teach values, and inspire young people to pursue holiness in every aspect of their lives. Ultimately, the Salesians aim to cultivate a supportive community where young individuals feel loved, valued, and encouraged to deepen their faith through sports and games.

21 September 2026

Don Bosco Khoupum organised an Oratory Day on 20 September, bringing together 112 students and nine staff members from nine hostels for a full-day programme of Animation, formation, prayer, study, fellowship, cultural activities and recreation. The initiative highlighted the collaborative educational and pastoral mission of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) in accompanying young people in the Dimapur Province.

South Asia 01  Renew the Centrality of Jesus Christ
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
- Blasius Tete

The Under-19 Volleyball team of Don Bosco CBSE Junior College, Trasi, emerged victorious at the Udupi District-Level Volleyball Tournament for ICSE and CBSE Schools of Udupi District, held on 12 September 2026 at Sharada Residential School, Udupi.

- Francis Xavier SDB
5 September 2026
Don Bosco Vidivelli, Kalavasal, hosted six days of spirited cricket as the Don Bosco Premier League (DPL) 2026 brought together 32 teams and around 750 youngsters from four districts. The tournament combined competitive sport with fellowship and youth development.
 
- Fr. Arockia Selvakumar SDB
9 August 2026

Don Bosco Swimming Academy, Vaduthala, Kochi, saw its young swimmer Shreya Binil win a silver medal at the 42nd Sub-Junior National Aquatic Championship 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, from August 6 to 9.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
9 August 2026

Rugby is emerging as a powerful means of empowerment for tribal girls in the tea garden communities of north Bengal, helping them build confidence, leadership skills and recognition beyond their social circumstances.

- Fr C M Paul SDB
4 August 2026

Don Bosco Oratory, Panjim, inaugurated a wooden indoor basketball and volleyball court on Tuesday. The facility is expected to provide aspiring athletes with a venue for training and competition soon.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
SDG 17 Partnership for the goals
- James Marcus

Nearly 700 young people from 45 parishes of the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore gathered on 5 July at Don Bosco School, Madhavaram, for Summer Slam 2026, the second edition of the diocesan-level sports festival organised by the Lourdes Shrine Youth (LSY) of Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Perambur.

- Henrick John Antony SDB
18 July 2026
Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Vaduthala, Kochi, will represent Kerala in the semi-finals of the CISCE National Subroto Cup Football Tournament as it takes on the formidable Minerva Football Academy, Punjab, on July 18.
 
 
SDG 03 Good health and well-being

Don Bosco Sports Academy, Dimapur, hosted the inaugural First Summer Football Tournament on July 14–15, bringing together young footballers from across the Northeast to promote grassroots football and nurture emerging talent.

SDG 03 Good health and well-being
South Asia 03 Strengthen Service to the Poorest Young People
12 July 2026

Province Sports Coordinators of the All-India Don Bosco Sports Academy (DBSA) convened at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL), Dimapur, on July 3 to formulate strategies for strengthening sports as a pathway to youth wellness, character formation, and professional careers across India.

- Fr. Balasingam INM

The Salesian College Institute of Philosophy (SCIP), Dimapur, formally inaugurated the 2026–2027 academic session on Wednesday. The ceremony brought together Salesian priests, philosophy students, faculty, and guests to celebrate learning, formation, and community life.

SDG 04 Quality education
South Asia 04 Renew Formation Processes (Initial & Ongoing)
29 April 2026

Highlighting the Salesian commitment to youth development through sport—fostering discipline, teamwork, and national-level sporting aspirations among young players—the Chennai Province emerged champions of the All India Don Bosco Inter-Province Football Championship 2026 (U-17 Boys), defeating Bangalore Province 2–0 in a spirited final held at Panampilly Nagar Stadium in Kochi.

24 February 2026

Don Bosco Philosophate Karunapuram organised the Inter-Seminary Rolling Trophy Volleyball Tournament 2026 on February 21, at its grounds, bringing together nine teams from various seminaries for a day-long competition.

 

- Edmond  Thyrniang

The Bal Mela was joyfully celebrated on February 8, at Don Bosco Sutgatti, Hubballi, with the enthusiastic participation of 220 children from four centres and migrant communities. The campus came alive with laughter, colour, and vibrant energy as children gathered to celebrate their childhood in a spirit of unity and joy.

19 January 2026

Physical Education teachers and Salesians from schools, higher secondary institutions, and centres of higher education of the Salesian Province gathered for the first time on January 17 at Don Bosco, Fatorda, to reflect on collaborative ways to coordinate the Sports Ministry across the province. The meeting marked an important step in recognising sports as a vital sector of Youth Ministry requiring structured attention and collective planning.