The Bombay YMCA hosted its Annual Excellence Awards Ceremony 2026 on 28 May in Mumbai, honouring outstanding students and young athletes in academics and sports. Chief Guest Deepak Parekh and Guest of Honour Dilip Vengsarkar attended the event. Awards recognised excellence, encouragement and dedication, with dignitaries praising YMCA’s role in holistic youth development.
Mumbai: The Bombay YMCA proudly hosted its Annual Excellence Awards Ceremony 2026 on Thursday, 28th May 2026, celebrating the remarkable achievements of students and young talents in the fields of academics and sports.
The prestigious event was organized by the Bombay YMCA and witnessed the gracious presence of distinguished personalities from various walks of life. The Chief Guest for the evening was Padma Bhushan Shri Deepak Parekh, eminent banker and former Chairman of HDFC Ltd., while the Guest of Honour was renowned former Indian cricketer Padma Shri. Dilip Vengsarkar.
The event was also graced by the presence President of Bombay YMCA, Mr. Noel Amanna, along with the General Secretary of Bombay YMCA, Mr. Allen Kotian; Board Members of Bombay YMCA.
The ceremony recognized and honoured deserving students and athletes through various award categories, including Encouragement Awards in Sports, Excellence Awards in Sports, and Excellence Awards in Academics. The awards were presented to individuals who demonstrated exceptional dedication, discipline, perseverance, and outstanding performance in their respective fields.
