Martial Arts Championship-2026 Held at Muzaffarnagar’s Holy Child School

A grand and enthusiastic Martial Arts Championship-2026 was organised at Holy Child Public Inter College in Jarauda, Muzaffarnagar. Students took part in different disciplines, including taekwondo, boxing, nunchaku and musical martial arts. They displayed their talent, courage, discipline and confidence during the championship.

The programme was inaugurated jointly by Rashtriya Lok Dal district president Shri Sanjay Rathi, District Sports Officer Shri Bhupendra Singh Yadav, Aryavas Director Shri Aryan Raj Kaushik, Shri Dharmendra Tomar, Dr Ranveer Singh, Dr Rajiv Kumar, Shri Anil Shastri, Shri Bhupendra Singh (Pradhan), Shri Naman Rajvansh, Shri Aditya Dahiya, Shri Samudra Sen and the school principal Shri Praveen Dahiya.

The dignitaries lit a lamp before Maa Saraswati to mark the beginning of the event. The inauguration set the tone for a programme focused on sports, discipline, self-defence and the overall development of students.

Addressing the students, the guests spoke about the importance of martial arts, sportsmanship, discipline and awareness about self-defence. They encouraged the participants to continue working hard and to develop their abilities through regular practice.

Shri Sanjay Rathi, district president of the Rashtriya Lok Dal, said sports are an important means of the all-round development of students. He said disciplines such as martial arts help children develop confidence, courage and a sense of self-reliance.

District Sports Officer Shri Bhupendra Singh Yadav said continuous practice, discipline and dedication are necessary for achieving success in sports. He encouraged the students to make continuous efforts to display their talent at the district, state, national and international levels.

Shri Aryan Raj Kaushik, Director of Aryavas, said martial arts are not only about physical skills but also represent self-control and mental strength. He said every student should adopt some sport in life.

Shri Dharmendra Tomar said knowledge of self-defence is extremely necessary for children in the present time. He said martial arts give them the strength to face difficult situations and move forward with confidence.

Dr Ranveer Singh said sports provide physical health as well as mental strength. He said students should take equal interest in sports along with their studies.

Dr Rajiv Kumar said sports inspire people to face struggles, learn from defeat and continue making efforts to achieve victory. He said every player should give the best possible performance of their talent.

Shri Anil Shastri said martial arts carry forward the values of inner strength, discipline and self-defence in Indian culture. He said competitions of this kind help develop positive energy and leadership abilities among children.

Shri Bhupendra Singh (Pradhan) said students from rural areas have no shortage of talent. According to him, they only need the right platform, guidance and encouragement to show their abilities.

The players delivered strong performances in the taekwondo, boxing and nunchaku competitions. Winners of different bouts were honoured by the guests with gold, silver and bronze medals. The medal presentations recognised the efforts of the participants and their performances in the various contests.

In the senior category, Asad, Manvi, Rakshit, Kavya, Asfan, Akshay, Aarav, Wahid, Abhi, Shaad, Nandini, Arsh, Daksh and Viraj put up impressive performances and won gold medals.

In the junior category, Saifi, Anveesh, Sonakshi, Armaan, Hammad, Ansh, Uzaif, Ayush, Shivansh Saini, Shivansh and Ayat displayed their talent and secured gold medals.

The musical martial arts performance was a special attraction of the championship. In the girls’ category, Anamika, Srishti and Sonakshi performed, while Farhan, Shrikant and Naksh represented the boys’ category.

The performers presented martial arts routines to musical tracks. Their coordination, speed, balance and confidence drew appreciation from the guests and the audience. The performance was described as impressive and exciting, and it captivated those present at the programme.

Coach Rakhi Surya Dev, Smt Anju, Shri Kanhaiya and Shri Prahlad Saini played the role of referees in the successful conduct of the competition. They conducted the bouts fairly and also encouraged the players during their performances.

The guests praised the hard work, dedication and discipline of the participants. They said a player practises continuously throughout the year and tries to give the best performance in every competition. For this reason, they said, every player deserves respect and encouragement.

The guests also motivated the students to continue practising martial arts and to build their identity at the district, state, national and international levels. They encouraged them to represent the country in the future and bring honour to the nation.

At the end of the programme, school principal Praveen Dahiya expressed his gratitude to all the honoured guests. He said the school’s objective is not limited to providing academic knowledge to students. The school also aims to make them physically, mentally and morally strong.

He said sports are an integral part of the personality development of students. He congratulated all the players for their impressive achievements and said every student has some special talent.

According to the principal, the school is making efforts to ensure that every student receives the right platform and opportunity to develop their talent. He also extended his best wishes to all the winning players and wished them a bright future.

The programme concluded in an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm, discipline, sportsmanship and the energy of the students.