{
  "id": 14476299,
  "title": "Impact Games India’s Second Weekend Records Strong Participation Across 11 Sporting Disciplines In Mumbai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/impact-games-indias-second-weekend-records-strong-participation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T14:29:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/impact-games-indias-second-weekend-records-strong-participation-across-11-sporting-disciplines-in-mumbai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, October 14, 2026 - Impact Games India (IGI) 2026, a multi-sport event organized by Rotary Clubs in Mumbai, witnessed strong participation during its second weekend on October 10 and 11. The program, designed to promote sporting participation, community engagement, and social impact, featured 11 sporting disciplines across six venues in Mumbai, including football, bowling, tennis, squash, pickleball, padel, table tennis, badminton, bridge, mahjong, and Grey Matter Games. The second weekend highlighted football matches at KJ Somaiya, which saw over 600 children and youth participating. The initiative was supported by Rotary Clubs and Enabling Leadership, with 43 teams sponsored by Rotary Clubs to participate. Live streaming by SportVot extended the tournament's reach. A complimentary ice-cream party organized by Rotary Club of Addiction Prevention added to the celebratory spirit. The bowling competition in Worli attracted over 200 participants. Mind sports like Bridge, Mahjong, and Grey Matter Games also drew significant interest. Notable winners included Narendra Lilaney in tennis and Vishal Manchanda in badminton, among others. Rajiv Punater, Director of Impact Games India, expressed enthusiasm about the diverse participation and the initiative's potential to integrate sport into Mumbai's culture. The tournament will continue until November 1, culminating in the Grand Finale at NSCI, Worli. The initiative aligns with the Fit India Movement, aiming to bring communities together while supporting charitable causes.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, October 14, 2026: Impact Games India (IGI) 2026, a multi-sport initiative organised by Rotary Clubs in Mumbai to promote sporting participation, community engagement and social impact, recorded strong participation during its second weekend of competitions on October 10 and 11. The programme brought together children, athletes, recreational players and families across 11 sporting…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}