India, July 26 -- Delays and uncertainty in the Class 11 (first year junior college) admission process have caused significant disruptions in the scheduling and organisation of school-level sports competitions in Maharashtra to the extent that while tournaments for the under-14 and under-17 age groups are in their final planning stage, there is now a strong possibility that competitions for the under-19 category may be postponed, according to officials from the District Sports Office.

Officials revealed that the ongoing Class 11 admissions - slated to continue till August 1 - have directly affected the planning of school sports events, particularly for the under-19 age group. As many students in the under-19 category fall in this academi...