Holy Child Public Inter College Hosts Martial Arts Championship 2026

• Students showcase skills in Taekwondo, boxing and nunchaku; musical martial arts performance draws applause

Jarauda (Muzaffarnagar): Holy Child Public Inter College, Jarauda, hosted the Martial Arts Championship 2026, providing students with a platform to showcase their skills, confidence and sporting spirit. Participants competed in various disciplines, including Taekwondo, boxing, nunchaku and musical martial arts.

The event was inaugurated by Sanjay Rathi, district president of the Rashtriya Lok Dal; Bhupendra Singh Yadav, District Sports Officer; Aryan Raj Kaushik, Director of Aryavas, and other dignitaries, along with school principal Pravendra Dahiya. They jointly lit the ceremonial lamp before the idol of Goddess Saraswati.

Addressing the gathering, the guests highlighted the importance of sports in the overall development of students. They said martial arts not only improve physical fitness but also build discipline, self-confidence, mental strength and essential self-defence skills. Students were encouraged to practise regularly and aim for success at district, state, national and international levels.

In the senior category, Asad, Manvi, Rakshit, Kavya, Asfan, Akshay, Aarav, Wahid, Abhi, Shaad, Nandini, Arsh, Daksh and Viraj won gold medals. In the junior category, Saifi, Anveesh, Sonakshi, Armaan, Hammad, Ansh, Uzaif, Ayush, Shivansh Saini, Shivansh and Ayat also secured gold medals.

A major highlight of the championship was the musical martial arts performance. In the girls' category, Anamika, Srishti and Sonakshi impressed the audience, while Farhan, Shrikant and Naksh represented the boys' category. Their synchronisation, speed, balance and coordination to music received wide appreciation.

Coach Rakhi Surya Dev, Anju, Kanhaiya and Prahlad Saini officiated as referees and ensured the smooth and fair conduct of the competitions. Winners were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals by the guests.

Other dignitaries present included Dharmendra Tomar, Dr Ranveer Singh, Dr Rajeev Kumar, Anil Shastri, village head Bhupendra Singh, Naman Rajvansh, Aditya Dahiya and Samudra Sen.

Concluding the programme, principal Pravendra Dahiya thanked the guests and congratulated the participants. He said the school's objective was not limited to academic excellence but also included the physical, mental and moral development of students. He emphasised that sports provide children with opportunities to discover and nurture their abilities.