DAV Centenary Public School Mandi Wins 19 Medals at DAV National Sports Tournament 2026.
Shimla:
DAV Centenary Public School, Jawahar Nagar, Mandi, brought immense pride to the region by delivering an exceptional performance at the DAV National Sports Tournament 2026, securing an impressive total of 19 medals at the national level.
The prestigious tournament was organised by the DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi, from January 4 to January 12, 2026, and was held across multiple venues including Haridwar, Ranchi, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Delhi and Hyderabad. Students from DAV institutions across the country participated in the event, showcasing high levels of skill, sportsmanship and competitive spirit.
Representing DAV Centenary Public School, Mandi, the students excelled in a wide range of sporting disciplines. In athletics, Sury Thakur emerged as a star performer by winning two gold medals, while Vishal added a bronze medal to the school’s tally.
The school also performed brilliantly in aerobics. The Under-19 girls’ team comprising Sanvi, Angel, Khushi, Anushka, Shreya, Avni and Aarushi won the gold medal, while the Under-17 boys’ team consisting of Divyansh, Aarav, Manit, Atharv, Digvijay, Shreyansh, Kartikeya and Vidit secured a silver medal.
In boxing, Parikshit clinched a silver medal in the Under-17 category, while Aniket earned a bronze medal in the Under-14 category. The Under-17 boys’ football team, led by Tanish and Siddharth, put up a commendable performance to win a bronze medal.
Volleyball and indoor sports also witnessed notable achievements. Mannat Thakur won a silver medal in the Under-19 girls’ volleyball category, while Amrita secured a gold medal in skipping rope (Under-17 girls). Aarav added another silver medal in table tennis in the Under-14 boys’ category.
The taekwondo contingent of the school made a strong impact at the tournament. In the Under-14 category, Rijwal won a gold medal, Anaisha secured silver, and Sameer, Arnav Thakur and Bhavyansh earned bronze medals. In the Under-17 girls’ category, Danya claimed a bronze medal. In the Under-19 category, Vasudev won a gold medal, Rohit Bhardwaj secured silver, and Manya Saini added a bronze medal.
Overall, the school bagged six gold, five silver and eight bronze medals, marking a remarkable achievement at the national level. The success was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the school’s physical education teachers and coaches, who provided constant guidance and training to the students.
Congratulating the medal winners, Principal K. S. Guleria lauded the students, coaches and parents for their collective efforts. He said the achievement reflected the students’ hard work, discipline and commitment to sports, and expressed confidence that the school’s athletes would continue to excel at national and international platforms, bringing glory to the school, the state and the nation.
