Dharav High School Students shine at state-level sports competitions with Gold Medals and Podium Finishes

• Ajmer Road campus students contribute to Jaipur district’s success across cricket, chess, tennis, football and athletics; young karate champion qualifies for Nationals

JAIPUR: Students of Dharav High School, Ajmer Road, Jaipur, have delivered notable performances across state-level sporting competitions, earning gold medals, podium finishes and individual recognition. Their achievements span cricket, chess, lawn tennis, football, athletics and karate, with several students contributing to Jaipur district’s success at School Games Federation of India (SGFI) tournaments.

In cricket, Raghav Prajapati of Class XI was part of the Jaipur team that secured first position at the state-level SGFI tournament. Adding to the school’s gold medal successes, Dhivaj Singh of Class X-A secured gold in the chess team event at the state-level SGFI competition.

The school’s students also represented Jaipur district in lawn tennis. Disha Patnaik of Grade XI and Kaavya Basista of Grade IX participated in the 70th SGFI Rajasthan State-Level Under-17 and Under-19 Girls’ and Boys’ Lawn Tennis Tournament held in Jodhpur. Disha won her matches and, alongside her teammates, helped Jaipur secure the silver medal in the team event.

In football, the Jaipur District Under-17 Boys’ Team secured second position at the 70th State-Level Football Competition. Dharav High School student Aarush Sharma received the Best Scorer honour, earning individual recognition alongside the district team’s podium finish.

The school’s Under-17 girls delivered another strong showing in athletics at the SGFI 2026–27 competition, securing second position overall in their category. Charvi of Class IX won gold in the 100-metre hurdles. She also teamed up with Aradhya Choudhary, Tarushi Tak of Class IX and Tripti Shiva of Class X to secure gold in the 4 × 100-metre relay. Kumkum Kumawat of Class IX added a bronze medal in the 800-metre race.

Beyond the SGFI events, Navaditya Singh Bhati of Grade VI-A achieved a Black Belt in Karate. He also secured gold at the 2nd NKF State Karate Championship held in Jaipur and qualified for the Nationals, marking a significant milestone in his sporting journey.

Commenting on the achievements, Ms. Nishi Dhanjal, Principal, Dharav High School, Ajmer Road, said, “Each of these achievements represents sustained effort, discipline and the willingness to keep improving. We are proud of our students for their individual performances and for the contributions they have made to their teams and Jaipur district. Sport gives children opportunities to develop resilience, take responsibility and work towards a shared goal. These results also remind us why students should have the opportunity to explore different sporting disciplines and discover their strengths. We congratulate all the achievers and acknowledge the encouragement of their coaches, teachers and families.”

Together, the results reflect achievement across both individual and team sports, from a Grade VI karate competitor progressing to the national stage to senior students representing their district. The performances bring recognition to the Ajmer Road campus while highlighting the students’ commitment to their respective disciplines.

About Dharav High School:

Guided by its philosophy of being “Rooted in Values, Ready for the World,” Dharav High School is committed to delivering value-based education that equips students with the knowledge, character and confidence to thrive in an increasingly global environment. The school places strong emphasis on supporting curiosity, creativity and a love for reading. This vibrant reading culture has also inspired several young authors at the school to write and publish books of their own, providing aspiring writers an opportunity to discover and develop their creative voices. Dharav High School operates three campuses - two in Jaipur, located in Vidhyadhar Nagar and Ajmer Road, and one in Gurugram.