Kiara Gera Excels in Kickboxing and Wushu Championships
Kiara Gera Excels in Martial Arts Championships
Kiara Gera of Grade 5 at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, delivered an impressive performance across multiple district and state level martial arts championships this year.
At the 25th Faridabad District Kickboxing Championship held at Mahabir Community Block, Faridabad, on 10 and 11 April 2026, she secured a Gold Medal in the Kick Light event and a Silver Medal in the Point Fight event. With this achievement, she qualified for the State Kickboxing Championship.
Continuing her excellent performance, Kiara participated in the 11th District Wushu Championship held at Dronacharya Public School on 3 May 2026, where she secured a Gold Medal in her fight category and qualified for the State Wushu Championship.
Further adding to her accomplishments, Kiara participated in the 25th Haryana State Kickboxing Championship held at YMCA, Faridabad, on 9–10 May 2026, where she secured:
• Gold Medal in the Point Fight event
• Gold Medal in the Team Point Fight event
• Bronze Medal in the Kick Light event
With this achievement, she has now qualified for the National Championship scheduled to be held in Indore in June 2026.
Her achievements reflect remarkable dedication, discipline, and perseverance in the field of martial arts.
We congratulate Kiara on her accomplishments and wish her the very best for the upcoming championships.
Young Achiever in the Making: Adrit Sahai Shines in Debut Gymnastics Tournament
Adrit Sahai, a student of KG Ranthambore at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, participated in his very first gymnastics tournament, The Perfect 10 Cup, held on Saturday, 11th April and organised by North Star Sports Academy, Faridabad.
We are delighted to share that Adrit delivered a commendable performance and secured the Bronze Medal in Level 1 at the event.
This achievement marks a wonderful beginning to his gymnastics journey, and we look forward to seeing him continue to grow and excel in the sport.
Aariv Khurana Secures Top 6 Finish at Faridabad District Chess Championship
Aariv Khurana of Grade 2, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, delivered an impressive performance at the Faridabad District Chess Championship 2026–27. He secured 6th position in the Under 7 category, earning a medal along with a certificate of merit.
A commendable achievement at such a young age, Aariv’s performance reflects both focus and growing confidence in the sport.
Evaara Singh Shines at Faridabad District Chess Championship
Evaara Singh of Grade 2, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, delivered an outstanding performance at the Faridabad District Chess Championship, organised by the All Faridabad Chess Association, held on 4–5 April 2026.
She secured 1st position in the Under-7 Girls category. At just 6 years of age, Evaara went on to compete in the higher Under-9 Girls category as well, where she achieved an impressive 3rd position.
Her achievement reflects both exceptional skill and confidence at a young age.
Avisha Arya Shines at State Level Olympiads
Avisha Arya, a student of Grade 4 at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has achieved outstanding success at the state level in the prestigious English International Olympiad organised by the Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO).
She has secured State Rank 3, emerging as a topper among approximately 5000 participants. In recognition of her achievement, Avisha has been awarded a Scholarship, Medal, and Certificate.
In addition, Avisha also participated in the International General Knowledge Olympiad, where she secured State Rank 21. She has been conferred the title of Best Performer for being among the Top 25 at the state level, and will receive a certificate along with a formal commendation.
We congratulate Avisha on her remarkable accomplishments and wish her continued success ahead.
Pranit Rastogi Excels in Chess
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of Pranit Rastogi of Grade 4, whose exceptional performances across multiple chess tournaments this year reflect remarkable consistency, focus, and competitive spirit.
Pranit secured 3rd Position (25 March) and 2nd Position (26 March) at the Open Grandmaster Chess Camp Tournament conducted by Himanshu Sharma.
He further emerged as the Champion at the Under-9 District Chess Tournament 2026–27, held on 5 April 2026 at Grand Columbus School, finishing undefeated across all six games.
In a remarkable milestone, and for the first time in the history of Faridabad, nine year old Pranit from Shiv Nadar School Faridabad became the Faridabad District Senior Open Category Chess Champion. The tournament, conducted on 19 April 2026 by the Faridabad District Chess Association, saw Pranit rise from an initial seeding of 21st to claim the top position after six rounds, demonstrating exceptional composure and skill.
Continuing his winning momentum:
• On 26 April 2026, he secured First Position in the Under-9 category at the CS Memorial Chess Tournament held at The Millennium School, remaining undefeated in all five games.
• On 27 April 2026, he secured Second Position in the Under-9 category at Delhi Public School Greater Faridabad.
• On 28 April 2026, representing Shiv Nadar School Faridabad in a higher category (Under-11) at Delhi Public School Greater Faridabad, he once again secured First Position, remaining undefeated in all five matches.
Most recently, Pranit represented Faridabad in the Under-9 State Chess Tournament held at Hardyal Public School on 9 and 10 May 2026. Competing among 90 participants from across the state, he delivered an outstanding performance and secured Third Position, achieving a podium finish in the tournament. Pranit won 6 out of 7 games, further reflecting his dedication, focus, and competitive spirit.
A strong reflection of discipline, perseverance, and consistent excellence, Pranit’s achievements stand as a proud moment for the Shiv Nadar School Faridabad community.
Tiara Jain Secures 2nd Position at Faridabad District Chess Championship
Tiara Jain, a student of MYP 1 at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has secured 2nd position in the Under-11 category at the Faridabad District Chess Tournament, held on 4th April.
This achievement reflects Tiara’s focus, discipline, and growing strategic thinking. We are proud to see our students pursuing excellence beyond the classroom and making their mark in competitive arenas.
Congratulations to Tiara on this accomplishment. We wish her continued success in her chess journey.
Viraaj Vir Singh Excels at District Chess Championship 2026–27
Viraaj Vir Singh, a student of Grade 3 at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, delivered an impressive performance at the Faridabad District Chess Championship 2026–27, organised by the All Faridabad Chess Association, and held on 4th and 5th April at Grand Columbus International School.
Viraaj secured the 1st position in the Under-7 (Boys) category, showcasing exceptional skill and focus. He further demonstrated his capability by achieving the 10th position in the Under-9 (Boys) category.
His achievement reflects dedication and strong potential at a young age. We congratulate Viraaj on this accomplishment and wish him continued success ahead.
Jayansh Dhingra Excels at District Chess Championship 2026–27
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of Jayansh Dhingra of Grade 8, Gir, whose consistent performances in competitive chess continue to bring laurels to the school community.
Jayansh delivered an outstanding performance at the Faridabad District Chess Championship, held on 4–5 April 2026.
Competing in the Under-15 Open category, Jayansh clinched the Championship Title, an exceptional feat especially as he is currently just 12 years old and competed in an over-age category. He further demonstrated his consistency by securing the 3rd Position in the Under-13 Open category.
Continuing his strong track record, Jayansh had previously emerged as the U15 Open Champion in the previous year and secured the 2nd Position in the U13 Open category.
Adding to his achievements, Jayansh participated in the Haryana State Under-13 Chess Championship Tournament held in Panchkula, where he secured an impressive 4th Position among 140+ participants from across Haryana. He narrowly missed the 3rd position on tie-break points in what proved to be an intense and highly competitive tournament featuring several highly rated players in terms of their FIDE rankings.
For his excellent performance, Jayansh was awarded the 4th Position Trophy along with a cash prize of ₹1500 by representatives of the Haryana State Association.
He further showcased his versatility and competitive strength by securing First Position in the Under-14 Sub-category at the Faridabad District Senior Open Tournament held recently.
Jayansh’s achievements reflect remarkable skill, discipline, focus, and dedication. Shiv Nadar School Faridabad congratulates him on his continued success and wishes him the very best for the future.
Divit Virmani Secures 2nd Position at All India Gymnastics Competition 2026
Divit Virmani of Grade 4, Ranthambore, a student of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, participated in the All India Level Wise Gymnastics Competition 2026 held on 5th April 2026, and secured an impressive 2nd position.
His achievement reflects dedication, discipline, and consistent effort. We congratulate Divit on this accomplishment and wish him continued success ahead.