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{{Short description|Multi-sport event in Kerala, India}}
{{for-multi|details on the recently concluded event|2024 Kerala School Sports Meet}}
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| founder_name = [[R. Sankar]]
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| people = [[V. Sivankutty]]
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The '''Kerala School Sports Meet''', previously known as '''Kerala State School Athletics and Games''' were inaugurated in 1956 by [[R. Sankar]], the then [[Chief Minister of Kerala]]. This initiative was established to promote athletics and physical education among school students across the state.<ref>{{Cite news |title=In a first, Kerala State School Sports Meet to be held along the lines of Olympics |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/in-a-first-kerala-state-school-sports-meet-to-be-held-along-the-lines-of-olympics/article68450584.ece |access-date=2024-07-27 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=26 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Kerala's first School Olympics to be held in Ernakulam in October |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keralas-first-school-olympics-to-be-held-in-ernakulam-in-october/article68363971.ece |access-date=2024-07-03 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=3 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

Each year, over 40 sporting events are held, culminating in the announcement of state champions for each event, along with district and school champions. Participants are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals, celebrating their achievements and fostering a spirit of competition and excellence.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Palakkad district clinches victory in 65th Kerala State School Sports Meet with 266 points |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/palakkad-district-clinches-victory-in-65th-kerala-state-school-sports-meet-with-266-points/articleshow/104588759.cms |access-date=2023-10-20 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=20 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

== Background ==
The Kerala State School Athletic Games is an event launched by the [[Kerala Government]] to promote sports and physical education among school students. Its goal is to build a strong sports culture by encouraging student participation in various athletic events, helping to identify and nurture young talent. The program organizes competitions by age group, offering a wide range of events, from athletics to team sports. Schools compete at district, sub-district and state levels. In collaboration with the Kerala State Sports Council and the [[Department of General Education]], the initiative not only promotes physical fitness but also emphasizes teamwork and discipline, supporting the overall development of students.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala School Kalolsavam in Thiruvananthapuram from Dec 3 to 7 |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/career-and-campus/top-news/2024/07/29/kerala-school-kalolsavam-in-thiruvananthapuram-from-dec-3-to-7.html |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=onmanorama.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Olympics-model ===
[[Department of General Education|The Kerala Education Department]] launched the inaugural "School Olympics" in 2024, an event that aims to revolutionize school sports in the state. Scheduled to take place in [[Kochi]] from November 4 to 11, this historic sports meet will feature students from across [[Kerala]] competing in 39 diverse sports, including [[Sport of athletics|athletics]], [[Team sport|team sports]], and [[Inclusive recreation|inclusive sports]] designed for disabled athletes. This initiative marks a first of its kind in [[India]], emphasizing the importance of sports in the educational landscape. The winning district will be awarded a 3-kilogram gold trophy, named in honour of the Chief Minister, although logistical challenges may delay its presentation until next year. The opening ceremony at [[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi)]] promises to be a vibrant celebration, incorporating cultural performances inspired by the Olympic spirit. Competitions will be held at 19 different venues throughout [[Kochi]], with the inclusion of students from Kerala schools in the [[Persian Gulf|Gulf states]] for the first time. This revamped event signifies a significant evolution from the traditional focus on athletics in school sports meets, as the Public Education Department has meticulously planned a torch relay featuring international athletes, a grand march-past, a theme song, and a sports-cultural festival. The new School Olympics aims to become a landmark event in Kerala's education system, promoting the integration of sports with academics and the arts, thereby fostering a holistic approach to student development.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala's first-ever 'School Olympics' to dazzle with 3-kg gold trophy |url=https://thebridge.in/news/keralas-first-ever-school-olympics-to-dazzle-with-3-kg-gold-trophy-and-festive-launch-50217?infinitescroll=1 |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=thebridge.in | date=17 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala introduces new school programmes, sports manual for differently-abled |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/kerala-introduces-new-school-programmes-sports-manual-for-differently-abled-2562730-2024-07-05 |access-date=2024-07-05 |website=indiatoday.in |date=5 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

Students from the Gulf region will also participate in the Kerala State School Olympics in [[Kochi]]. The Director of Public Education issued a circular inviting non-resident students to take part in the event. This marks the first time that students from Gulf countries have been invited to a state government-sponsored sports event. The team from the [[United Arab Emirates]] will compete as the 15th district in the games, adding international dimension to the competition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=State School Olympics: UAE will be named the "15th District" |url=https://www.mediaoneonline.com/gulf/uae/state-school-olympics-uae-15th-district-team-269675 |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=mediaoneonline.com |date=17 October 2024 |language=ml}}</ref>

However, on 22 October 2024, the Education Department decided to remove the term 'Olympics' from the title of the school sports festival. This decision stems from regulations that prohibit the use of the word 'Olympics' without authorization from the [[International Olympic Committee]] (IOC). Initially, the government had named the event a major sports festival, but upon realizing that 'Olympics' is a registered trademark protected under the [[Olympic Charter]], they retracted the name. Thus, the event will now officially be called the "Kerala School Sports Meet". All future promotional materials and official documents related to the event will reflect this updated name. Moving forward, it will be referred to as the "Kerala School Kayika Mela in Olympic Model Kochi-24", aligning with the revised branding while maintaining the essence of a large-scale sports festival.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Use of term 'Olympics' excluded from Kerala School Sports Meet |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/term-olympics-excluded-from-kerala-school-sports-meet-1.10008881#:~:text=Thiruvananthapuram%3A%20The%20Kerala%20government%20has,the%20Kerala%20School%20Sports%20Meet. |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=mathrubhumi.com | date=22 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Olympics' Removed from Kerala School Sports Meet Title |url=https://www.twentyfournews.com/2024/10/22/education-department-has-withdrawn-the-word-olympics-from-the-name-given-to-the-school-sports-festival.html|access-date=2024-10-22 |website=twentyfournews.com |date=22 October 2024 |language=ml}}</ref>

==== Format ====
The 2024 Kerala School Sports Meet was modeled after the [[Olympic Games]], including opening and closing ceremonies similar to those of the Olympics. Athletes who secured top positions received medals modeled after the Olympic design, along with cash awards and certificates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala's New Sporting Tradition: School Olympics to Debut in Kochi with 41 Events |url=https://skoobuzz.com/news/kerala-adopts-olympics-format-for-school-sports-meet-2024|access-date=2024-07-30 |website=skoobuzz.com |language=en}}</ref>

The events are grouped into three main categories: Athletics, Aquatics, and Games. Participants, both boys and girls, competes in age divisions—Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior. Points are awarded as follows: 5 points for gold, 3 points for silver, and 1 point for bronze. Trophies and medals are given to the top three athletes in each event, with additional recognition for overall champions in Athletics, Aquatics, and Games. The overall champion district is determined by adding up the points across all events and divisions.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="width:100%;"
|-
! Participating Districts / Regions
|-
|{{div col|colwidth=18em}}
* [[Alappuzha district|Alappuzha]]
* [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]]
* [[Idukki district|Idukki]]
* [[Kannur district|Kannur]]
* [[Kasaragod district|Kasargod]]
* [[Kollam district|Kollam]]
* [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]]
* [[Kozhikode district|Kozhikode]]
* [[Malappuram district|Malappuram]]
* [[Palakkad district|Palakkad]]
* [[Pathanamthitta district|Pathanamthitta]]
* [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]]
* [[Thrissur district|Thrissur]]
* [[Wayanad district|Wayanad]]
* [[United Arab Emirates]] ([[Malayali diaspora]])
{{div col end}}
|}

=== Selection of participants ===
The Education Department manages the selection process for the Kerala School Sports Meet, ensuring that rules and regulations are followed at every level, from sub-district to state. The system aims to identify top athletes across the state, allowing them to progress from sub-district to district, and eventually to the state level.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala School Games Transformed: 39 Sports and 10,000 Matches Mark a New Era in School Olympics |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/ml/!state/kerala-school-olympics-cochin-2024-kerala-news-kls24101403110 |access-date=2024-10-14 |website=etvbharat.com |date=14 October 2024 |language=ml}}</ref>

==== Inclusivity ====
In 2024, the Kerala School Sports Meet featured 1,800 differently-abled students who participated in 21 events. These included 3 team games and 18 athletic competitions. This was the first time that differently-abled students competed in the inclusive category at the state school sports festival. The events in this category included athletics, football, handball, and badminton.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Visually challenged participants at Inclusive Sports cry foul over 'guide runner' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/visually-challenged-participants-at-inclusive-sports-cry-foul-over-guide-runner/article68828460.ece |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=thehindu.com |date=4 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Competitors of the inclusive category preparing for the March Past |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/videos/one-minute-video/kerala-school-athletic-meet-differently-abled-students-march-past-1.10047656 |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=keralakaumudi.com |date=4 November 2024}}</ref>

==== Age categories ====
Participants are divided into three main categories based on age:<ref>{{cite book |date=2024 |title=Age Group for Sports & Games Championships2024-2025 |url=https://sports.kite.kerala.gov.in/2024/site/doc/Age_Group_for_Sports.pdf?v2 |publisher=Kerala Government Department of Education |page=1}}</ref>
# Under-14 (Sub-junior): Players must be born after January 1, 2011.
# Under-17 (Junior): Players must be born after January 1, 2008.
# Under-19 (Senior): Players must be born after January 1, 2006.

In addition to these categories, competitions are also held at lower levels for Kiddies, LP Kiddies, and LP Mini categories, for younger students.

==== Participation process ====
Each revenue district is assigned a set number of participants for each sport to ensure fair competition. The number of athletes allowed per district is consistent for each event.
* In [[sport of athletics|athletics]], the competition includes 25 track and field events. Each district can send up to three participants per event, except for the relay events, which allow more athletes.
* In [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]], districts can send six participants for relays and three participants in individual events across 19 swimming events.
* For [[Shooting sports|shooting]], three participants are allowed per district in each of the three events.
* In [[archery]], four participants can compete in each of the six events from each district.
* [[Tug of war]] (a traditional sport) allows a team of nine players, although the competition itself is for an eight-member team. The total body weight of the eight-member boys' team must not exceed 560 kg, while the girls' team has a limit of 440 kg.

=== Sport events ===
As of 2024, the following sports events are held annually:<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kerala School Olympics to have inclusive sports: Minister |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-school-olympics-to-have-inclusive-sports-minister/article68562868.ece |access-date=2024-08-24 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=24 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
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* [[Aquatics]]
** [[Swimming (sport)|Swimming]]
** [[Water polo]]
* [[Archery]]
* [[Sport of athletics|Athletics]]
* [[Badminton]]
** [[Ball badminton]]
* [[Baseball]]
* [[Basketball]]
* [[Boxing]]
* [[Chess]]
* [[Cricket]]
* [[Cross country running|Cross country]]
* [[Cycle sport|Cycling]]
* [[Fencing]]
* [[Association football|Football]]
** [[Subroto Cup|Subroto Cup football]]
* [[Gymnastics]]
* [[Handball]]
* [[Field hockey|Hockey]]
* [[Judo]]
* [[Kabaddi]]
* [[Karate]]
* [[Kho kho]]
* [[Netball]]
* [[Powerlifting]]
* [[Roller skating]]
* [[Sepak takraw]]
* [[Shooting sports|Shooting]]
* [[Softball]]
* [[Taekwondo]]
* [[Table tennis]]
* [[Tennis]]
* [[Tennikoit]]
* [[Throwball]]
* [[Tug of war]]
* [[Volleyball]]
* [[Weightlifting]]
* [[Wrestling]]
* [[Wushu (sport)|Wushu]]
* [[Yoga]]
{{Div col end}}

== Medal table ==
The following medal table is based on performances in Aquatics and Athletics events, with data and medal tallies recorded from 2011 onward. No competitions were held in 2020 and 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala School Sports & Games 2023 Official Website |url=https://sports.kite.kerala.gov.in/2023/site/index.php/result/resultsite_athletics_home/ |website=kerala.gov.in |language=en}}</ref>

=== Athletic Events ===
==== District-wise Medal Tally ====
The following table displays the total number of medals earned by each district in athletic events.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%;text-align:center;width:50%"
|-
! width=2%| Rank
! width=10%| District
! style="width:10%; background:gold;" | Gold
! style="width:10%; background:silver;" | Silver
! style="width:10%; background:#c96;" | Bronze
! width=4%| Total
|-
| 1
| [[Ernakulam]]
| 274
| 242
| 201
| 717
|-
| 2
| [[Palakkad]]
| 272
| 244
| 205
| 721
|-
| 3
| [[Kozhikode]]
| 121
| 122
| 119
| 362
|-
| 4
| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 73
| 81
| 94
| 248
|-
| 5
| [[Thrissur]]
| 63
| 59
| 56
| 178
|-
| 6
| [[Malappuram]]
| 62
| 93
| 92
| 247
|-
| 7
| [[Kottayam]]
| 45
| 64
| 68
| 177
|-
| 8
| [[Kannur]]
| 26
| 25
| 31
| 82
|-
| 9
| [[Alappuzha]]
| 23
| 27
| 45
| 95
|-
| 10
| [[Idukki]]
| 22
| 27
| 56
| 105
|-
| 11
| [[Kasargod]]
| 19
| 11
| 9
| 39
|-
| 12
| [[Kollam]]
| 13
| 12
| 20
| 45
|-
| 13
| [[Wayanad]]
| 10
| 21
| 23
| 54
|-
| 14
| [[Pathanamthitta]]
| 9
| 13
| 7
| 29
|}

==== District-Wise Annual Champions (Athletic) ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" width="100%" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan=2 width=5% | Year
! rowspan=2 width=5% | Number of Events
! rowspan=2 width=13% | Districts (Top 3)
! colspan=2 width=12% | Number of
! colspan=3 width=12% | Medals awarded
! rowspan=2 width=25% | Best Performing School
! colspan=2 width=10% | Number of
! rowspan=2 width=10% | Date & Location
|-
! {{small|Points Earned}}
! {{small|Medals Earned}}
! align=center style="background:gold; width=7%;"|{{gold1}}
! align=center style="background:silver; width=7%;"|{{silver2}}
! align=center style="background:#cc9966; width=7%;"|{{bronze3}}
! {{small|Points Earned}}
! {{small|Medals Earned}}
|-
| rowspan=3| 2011
| rowspan=3| 94
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 278
| 85
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 28
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 32
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 25
| rowspan=3| Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, [[Kothamangalam]] {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 150
| rowspan=3| 44
| rowspan=3| December 4 – 7, [[Ernakulam]]
|-
| align=left| [[Palakkad]]
| 232
| 61
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 26
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 24
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 11
|-
| align=left| [[Kozhikode]]
| 76
| 23
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 8
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 6
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 9
|-
| rowspan=3| 2012
| rowspan=3| 94
| align=left| [[Palakkad]]
| 272
| 79
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 28
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 28
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 23
| rowspan=3| St. George's Higher Secondary School, [[Kothamangalam]] {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 111
| rowspan=3| 33
| rowspan=3| December 4 – 7, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 257
| 82
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 28
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 30
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 24
|-
| align=left| [[Kozhikode]]
| 84
| 26
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 10
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 8
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 8
|-
| rowspan=3| 2013
| rowspan=3| 95
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 251
| 79
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 28
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 24
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 27
| rowspan=3| St. George's Higher Secondary School, [[Kothamangalam]] {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 100
| rowspan=3| 33
| rowspan=3| November 23 – 26, [[Ernakulam]]
|-
| align=left| [[Palakkad]]
| 218
| 67
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 27
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 14
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 26
|-
| align=left| [[Kozhikode]]
| 110
| 32
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 11
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 12
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 9
|-
| rowspan=3| 2014
| rowspan=3| 95
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 289
| 81
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 33
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 28
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 20
| rowspan=3| St. George's Higher Secondary School, [[Kothamangalam]] {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 83
| rowspan=3| 29
| rowspan=3| December 8 – 11, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
|-
| align=left| [[Palakkad]]
| 190
| 61
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 15
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 26
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 20
|-
| align=left| [[Kozhikode]]
| 156
| 48
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 16
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 17
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 15
|-
| rowspan=3| 2015
| rowspan=3| 95
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 241
| 71
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 25
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 28
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 18
| rowspan=3| Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, [[Kothamangalam]] {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 91
| rowspan=3| 29
| rowspan=3| December 5 – 8, [[Kozhikode]]
|-
| align=left| [[Palakkad]]
| 225
| 68
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 24
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 23
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 21
|-
| align=left| [[Kozhikode]]
| 130
| 34
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 16
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 9
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 9
|-
| rowspan=3| 2016
| rowspan=3| 95
| align=left| [[Palakkad]]
| 255
| 74
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 28
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 25
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 21
| rowspan=3| Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, [[Kothamangalam]] {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 107
| rowspan=3| 35
| rowspan=3| December 3 – 6, [[Malappuram]]
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 247
| 75
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 24
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 31
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 20
|-
| align=left| [[Kozhikode]]
| 101
| 27
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 12
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 8
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 7
|-
| rowspan=3| 2017
| rowspan=3| 95
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 258
| 71
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 34
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 16
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 21
| rowspan=3| Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, [[Kothamangalam]] {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 75
| rowspan=3| 21
| rowspan=3| October 20 – 23, [[Kottayam]]
|-
| align=left| [[Palakkad]]
| 185
| 60
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 22
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 14
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 24
|-
| align=left| [[Kozhikode]]
| 109
| 34
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 8
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 20
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 6
|-
| rowspan=3| 2018
| rowspan=3| 96
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 253
| 76
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 30
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 26
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 20
| rowspan=3| St. George's Higher Secondary School, [[Kothamangalam]] {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 81
| rowspan=3| 25
| rowspan=3| October 26 – 29, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
|-
| align=left| [[Palakkad]]
| 196
| 53
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 24
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 16
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 13
|-
| align=left| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 101
| 31
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 10
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 11
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 10
|-
| rowspan=3| 2019
| rowspan=3| 98
| align=left| [[Palakkad]]
| 201
| 60
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 18
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 26
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 16
| rowspan=3| Mar Basil Higher Secondary School, [[Kothamangalam]] {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 62
| rowspan=3| 20
| rowspan=3| November 15 – 18, [[Kannur]]
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 157
| 46
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 21
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 14
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 11
|-
| align=left| [[Kozhikode]]
| 123
| 39
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 14
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 7
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 18
|-
| rowspan=3| 2022
| rowspan=3| 98
| align=left| [[Palakkad]]
| 201
| 71
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 32
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 21
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 18
| rowspan=3| Ideal E. H. S. S. Kadakassery {{small|[[Palakkad]]}}
| rowspan=3| 66
| rowspan=3| 20
| rowspan=3| December 3 – 6, [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
|-
| align=left| [[Malappuram]]
| 149
| 44
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 13
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 17
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 14
|-
| align=left| [[Kozhikode]]
| 122
| 40
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 8
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 16
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 16
|-
| rowspan=3| 2023
| rowspan=3| 98
| align=left| [[Palakkad]]
| 266
| 67
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 28
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 27
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 12
| rowspan=3| Ideal E. H. S. S. Kadakassery {{small|[[Palakkad]]}}
| rowspan=3| 57
| rowspan=3| 23
| rowspan=3| October 16 – 20, [[Thrissur]]
|-
| align=left| [[Malappuram]]
| 168
| 55
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 13
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 22
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 20
|-
| align=left| [[Kozhikode]]
| 95
| 29
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 10
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 7
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 12
|-
| colspan=12| Kerala School Sports Meet
|-
| rowspan=3| [[2024 Kerala School Sports Meet|2024]]
| rowspan=3| 39
| align=left| Thiruvananthapuram
| 1935
| 541
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 227
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 150
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 164
| rowspan=3| [[G. V. Raja Sports School]] {{small|Thiruvananthapuram}}
| rowspan=3| 268
| rowspan=3| 68
| rowspan=3| November 4 – 11, [[Kochi]]
|-
| align=left| Thrissur
| 848
| 244
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 80
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 65
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 99
|-
| align=left| Malappuram
| 824
| 292
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 64
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 90
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 138
|}

=== Aquatic Events ===
==== District-wise Medal Tally ====
The following table displays the total number of medals earned by each district in aquatic events. Due to the unavailability of data for the events held in 2012 and 2018, those years have been excluded from the following information.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%;text-align:center;width:50%"
|-
! width=2%| Rank
! width=10%| District
! style="width:10%; background:gold;" | Gold
! style="width:10%; background:silver;" | Silver
! style="width:10%; background:#c96;" | Bronze
! width=4%| Total
|-
| 1
| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 661
| 603
| 502
| 1766
|-
| 2
| [[Ernakulam]]
| 138
| 105
| 122
| 365
|-
| 3
| [[Thrissur]]
| 69
| 108
| 167
| 344
|-
| 4
| [[Kottayam]]
| 45
| 53
| 58
| 156
|-
| 5
| [[Palakkad]]
| 8
| 32
| 58
| 98
|-
| rowspan=2|6
| [[Kasargod]]
| 2
| 8
| 15
| 25
|-
| [[Kollam]]
| 2
| 1
| 2
| 5
|-
| 7
| [[Kozhikode]]
| 0
| 12
| 5
| 17
|-
| 8
| [[Kannur]]
| 0
| 6
| 7
| 13
|-
| 9
| [[Alappuzha]]
| 0
| 5
| 3
| 8
|-
| 10
| [[Malappuram]]
| 0
| 1
| 0
| 1
|-
| rowspan=3|11
| [[Idukki]]
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|-
| [[Pathanamthitta]]
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|-
| [[Wayanad]]
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|}

==== District-Wise Annual Champions (Aquatic) ====
{| class="wikitable sortable" width="100%" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan=2 width=5% | Year
! rowspan=2 width=5% | Number of Events
! rowspan=2 width=13% | Districts (Top 3)
! colspan=2 width=12% | Number of
! colspan=3 width=12% | Medals awarded
! rowspan=2 width=25% | Best Performing School
! colspan=2 width=10% | Number of
! rowspan=2 width=10% | Date & Location
|-
! {{small|Points Earned}}
! {{small|Medals Earned}}
! align=center style="background:gold; width=7%;"|{{gold1}}
! align=center style="background:silver; width=7%;"|{{silver2}}
! align=center style="background:#cc9966; width=7%;"|{{bronze3}}
! {{small|Points Earned}}
! {{small|Medals Earned}}
|-
| rowspan=3| 2011
| rowspan=3| 104
| align=left| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 666
| 201
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 68
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 63
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 70
| rowspan=3| Government V. H. S. S, Kalamassery {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 57
| rowspan=3| 13
| rowspan=3| October 24 – 27, [[Thrissur Aquatic Complex|Aquatics Complex Thrissur]]
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 232
| 44
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 21
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 13
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 10
|-
| align=left| [[Thrissur]]
| 127
| 40
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 13
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 8
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 19
|-
| rowspan=3| 2013
| rowspan=3| 104
| align=left| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 657
| 201
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 66
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 69
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 66
| rowspan=3| Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode {{small|[[Thiruvananthapuram]]}}
| rowspan=3| 202
| rowspan=3| 58
| rowspan=3| October 28 – 31, Swimming Pool [[Pirappancode]]
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 224
| 54
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 26
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 19
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 9
|-
| align=left| [[Thrissur]]
| 134
| 43
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 10
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 13
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 20
|-
| rowspan=3| 2014
| rowspan=3| 104
| align=left| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 686
| 199
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 78
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 60
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 61
| rowspan=3| Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode {{small|[[Thiruvananthapuram]]}}
| rowspan=3| 223
| rowspan=3| 63
| rowspan=3| October 28 – 31, [[Thrissur Aquatic Complex|Aquatics Complex Thrissur]]
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 157
| 42
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 14
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 15
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 13
|-
| align=left| [[Thrissur]]
| 131
| 44
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 11
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 14
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 19
|-
| rowspan=3| 2015
| rowspan=3| 104
| align=left| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 663
| 196
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 69
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 69
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 58
| rowspan=3| Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode {{small|[[Thiruvananthapuram]]}}
| rowspan=3| 161
| rowspan=3| 49
| rowspan=3| October 28 – 31, [[Thrissur Aquatic Complex|Aquatics Complex Thrissur]]
|-
| align=left| [[Thrissur]]
| 168
| 57
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 12
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 17
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 28
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 137
| 31
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 18
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 4
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 9
|-
| rowspan=3| 2016
| rowspan=3| 104
| align=left| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 683
| 203
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 71
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 70
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 62
| rowspan=3| Government V. H. S. S, Pirappancode {{small|[[Thiruvananthapuram]]}}
| rowspan=3| 161
| rowspan=3| 49
| rowspan=3| October 28 – 31, [[Thrissur Aquatic Complex|Aquatics Complex Thrissur]]
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 142
| 35
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 14
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 11
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 10
|-
| align=left| [[Thrissur]]
| 134
| 46
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 10
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 14
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 22
|-
| rowspan=3| 2017
| rowspan=3| 104
| align=left| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 698
| 200
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 76
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 67
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 57
| rowspan=3| Government V. H. S. S, Kalamassery {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 55
| rowspan=3| 13
| rowspan=3| November 10 – 13, [[Thrissur Aquatic Complex|Aquatics Complex Thrissur]]
|-
| align=left| [[Thrissur]]
| 140
| 50
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 6
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 20
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 24
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 111
| 29
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 13
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 7
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 9
|-
| rowspan=3| 2019
| rowspan=3| 104
| align=left| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 648
| 169
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 70
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 69
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 30
| rowspan=3| Rajagiri Higher Secondary School, Kalamassery {{small|[[Ernakulam]]}}
| rowspan=3| 67
| rowspan=3| 21
| rowspan=3| October 29 – November 1, [[Thrissur Aquatic Complex|Aquatics Complex Thrissur]]
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 160
| 53
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 16
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 10
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 27
|-
| align=left| [[Kottayam]]
| 147
| 39
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 15
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 12
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 12
|-
| rowspan=3| 2022
| rowspan=3| 104
| align=left| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 705
| 198
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 79
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 65
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 54
| rowspan=3| Govt. Girls H. S. S, Kanniakulangara {{small|[[Thiruvananthapuram]]}}
| rowspan=3| 96
| rowspan=3| 32
| rowspan=3| November 7 – 9, [[Thrissur Aquatic Complex|Aquatics Complex Thrissur]]
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 139
| 40
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 13
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 12
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 15
|-
| align=left| [[Thrissur]]
| 75
| 21
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 6
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 8
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 7
|-
| rowspan=3| 2023
| rowspan=3| 103
| align=left| [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| 721
| 199
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 84
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 64
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 51
| rowspan=3| Madhava Vilasom H. S. S, Thundathil {{small|[[Thiruvananthapuram]]}}
| rowspan=3| 132
| rowspan=3| 30
| rowspan=3| December 8 – 11, Dr.B R Ambedkar International Aquatic Complex, [[Pirappancode]]
|-
| align=left| [[Ernakulam]]
| 99
| 37
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 3
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 14
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 20
|-
| align=left| [[Kottayam]]
| 73
| 23
| bgcolor="#F7F6A8"| 7
| bgcolor="#DCE5E5"| 6
| bgcolor="#FFDAB9"| 10
|}

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.kerala2015.com/}}

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Kerala School Sports Meet - Revision history

HesterBrewer at 21:20, 5 March 2026