Sports in Virar

Virar which is located on the northern suburbs of Mumbai is also an ideal place for sports lovers. The city has given a chance to its citizens to enjoy their life with no potential limitations imparted on them. Virar has been able to satisfy the sports requirements of its citizens to a certain limit by promoting each sport at every level. Endless world class sports facilities provided by the city make it one of the best destinations for sports persons.


One of the popular event organized by the city is Vasai – Virar Kala Krida Mahotsav which has marked great success from last 17 years. Many regional schools, colleges and grampanchayats show their active participation in the event. Apart from this, there are games such as Karate, Kho – Kho which have created state level players from Virar.

Virar is one of the best destinations near Mumbai for getting paragliding training. As it is a coastal area so winds are quite suitable for aviation sports. The beginners can start their training during the morning and evening times as the early morning and evening winds are suitable for beginners while the winds in the mid and early afternoon are considered perfect for advanced flyers or professionals.

Some of the locations which offer for hill flying include Twin Rock Hill, Advance Flyers, Black Beauty Hill, Jivdani Hill, Kaner Hills, Tungareshwar etc. Virar is the only place in Mumbai with a wide range of choices for hill flying all together in a radius of about 6 km. There is hundreds of acres of open land in the city where winch based training is conducted by Space Apple Paragliding Club.

Paragliding in Virar

Space Apple Paragliding Club

You can enjoy paragliding in Virar with the help of paragliders and experienced instructors. This sport brings you the thrill and adrenalin which in particular is experienced by the pioneers of aviation. Space Apple Paragliding club in Virar is the nearest and closest club to Mumbai which provides training of paragliding and para-motoring. Virar city lies in a location blessed with hills and sea breeze which provide it with an ideal terrain and wind conditions for aviation sports.

Samson D’silva is the chief instructor of Space Apple having fifteen years of experience in the field. He has been involved in various aviation sports such as paragliding, power kiting, paramotoring, para-sailing and aeromodelling. Space Apple provides with the basic, intermediate as well as advanced training in paragliding. This club offers its members with hill flying as well as winch based flights. Special training in ground handling is given to every student after completing the basic course. This training minimizes the risks at takeoffs and landings.

Sports Clubs in Virar

Each sport like tennis, football, table tennis, cricket or golf is enjoyed by individuals at Virar. A number of sports clubs and sports academies are opened which promote and encourage different games. Students get proper training and guidance from renowned coaches and players which further help them with their carrier in sports. Ameya Classic Club is a sports club in Virar providing the students with a number of facilities like Swimming Pool, Table Tennis courts, Basketball Courts, Squash Courts, Volley Ball Courts, Chess Courts etc.

Ameya Classic Club

Address: Yashwant Nagar, Virat Nagar,
Virar West,
Thane – 401303
Tel: + (91) – 250 – 2513500, 2513600
 

Cycling in Virar

Cycling in Virar is a popular sport which can be enjoyed in around 16 routes most of which have been created recently. The most famous cycle station in the city is Firefox bikes which provide you with high quality bikes with great suspension.

Firefox Bikes

Address: Shop No 1, Viva Gokul Complex,
Gokul Township, Virar West,
Maharashtra
Tel: 096 65 997663