DAV Centenary Public School Mandi Wins 21 Medals at DAV National Sports 2026.
72 students bring laurels to the institution; 184-member contingent represents school at national-level tournament in Delhi-NCR.
Shimla:
DAV Centenary Public School, Jawahar Nagar, Mandi, has achieved a remarkable feat at the DAV National Sports Tournament 2026, with its students winning 21 medals across various sporting disciplines. A total of 72 students from the school secured medals at the prestigious national-level competition held across Delhi-NCR from October 23 to 27.
A contingent of 184 students represented the school at the tournament, showcasing their sporting talent, determination and competitive spirit.
Organised under the aegis of the DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi, the tournament commenced on October 23 at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, Delhi. Padma Shri Dr Poonam Suri, President of the DAV College Managing Committee, inaugurated the event.
Around 23,000 athletes from 23 states and Union Territories participated in the national competition, including nearly 1,500 participants from Himachal Pradesh.
The students of DAV Centenary Public School Mandi delivered impressive performances in several disciplines, including Aerobics Fitness, Taekwondo, Boxing, Wushu, Rope Skipping, Weightlifting and Football.
In Aerobics Fitness, the girls’ team secured gold medals in the Under-17 category and silver medals in the Under-14 and Under-19 categories. The boys also put up an outstanding performance, winning gold medals in the Under-14 and Under-17 categories and silver in the Under-19 category.
In Taekwondo, the girls secured gold in the Under-14 category and bronze medals in the Under-17 and Under-19 categories. The boys won silver medals in the Under-14 and Under-19 categories, along with bronze medals in the Under-17 and Under-19 categories.
The school’s athletes also added to the medal tally with bronze medals in Boxing, Wushu and Rope Skipping, while a silver medal was secured in Weightlifting. The Under-14 girls’ football team further enhanced the school’s performance by winning a silver medal.
Congratulating the medal winners, Principal K. S. Guleria appreciated the students, coaches and parents for their contribution to the achievement. He attributed the success to the students’ hard work, discipline, dedication and the guidance provided by their coaches.
He expressed confidence that the achievement would inspire other students to participate in sports and strive for excellence at higher levels.
The accomplishment reflects DAV Centenary Public School Mandi’s continued commitment to holistic education by providing students with opportunities to develop their sporting abilities alongside academic excellence and character development.
