#Regional News: Guwahati, Assam, November 2, 2023: Modern English School, Kahilipara, is elated to announce an extraordinary feat achieved by its exceptional young athletes at the prestigious CBSE Far East Zone Championship recently conducted from 12 October, 2023. Nine students have not only clinched gold and silver medals but have also earned the prestigious opportunity to represent the school at the upcoming National-level Taekwondo, Yoga, Shooting and Athletic competitions.
• In the Taekwondo competition: Krish Pawe, class 12, won the gold medal in under 17 years boys below 51 kg; Raksha Boruah, class 11, won a silver medal in under 17 years girls below 55 kg; Garima Das, of class 10 won a silver medal in under 17 years girls below 52 kg; Kaadambaree Das of class 6 won bronze medal in under 14 years girls below 37 kg and Debobrat Patir of class 12 got bronze medal in under 19 years boys below 68 kg category. Among the winners, Krish Pawe, Raksha Boruah and Garima Das are selected for the upcoming National tournament.
• Yoga competition: Nandika Hazra of class 4, Tina Kalita of class 5 and Srimanti Paul and Ayushi Das of class 6 were first runner-up and will be participating in the National level championship.
• Shooting competition: Angel Mahanta of class 10 won 2nd position in the 10 meter air pistol category and will participate in the National level championship.
• Athletics competition: Akash Kalita of class 8 won the gold medal in the 100 meter and 200 meter race and will also participate in the National level championship.
• Chess competition: Ishanvi Saikia, class 6; Khushi Jaiswal, class 8; Bairavi Boro, class 5; and Sharmistha Saha, class 8, won the bronze medal under 14 girls’ category. They will not be participating in the National level championship.
Abhijit Gogoi, PGT-Physical Education and Taekwondo Coach, Modern English School, Kahilipara, said, “We are excited to see our students getting recognition not only in the state but also out of the state and at the national level. We congratulate the winners for their hard work and wish them all the best for making it to the national championship. Our success in the CBSE Far East Zone Taekwondo Championship reflects our commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who can excel in various aspects of life.”
