Muzaffarnagar Student Vanshika Wins Bronze in State Under-17 Taekwondo Meet

Vanshika, a talented student of Holy Child Public Inter College, Jarauda, Muzaffarnagar, has won a bronze medal in the Under-17 girls’ 68-kilogram weight category at the 70th Provincial Secondary School Taekwondo Competition-2026. Her performance has brought recognition to her school and the Saharanpur division.

The provincial-level taekwondo competition was held in Gorakhpur district. Talented players from different divisions of the state participated in the event. Representing the Saharanpur division, Vanshika displayed strong sporting skills, confidence and a determined performance throughout the competition.

Through her performance, she secured the bronze medal for the Saharanpur division. Her achievement has been welcomed by the school, which described the result as a matter of pride for Holy Child Public Inter College, Jarauda, Muzaffarnagar, as well as for the division.

After returning to the school from the competition, Vanshika was felicitated on the school campus. Principal Shri Pravendra Dahiya, manager Smt. Rita Dahiya and Aditya Dahiya honoured the student and congratulated her on the achievement. They also wished her a bright future.

Yoga teacher Shri Sat Kumar Ji travelled to Gorakhpur with the students during the competition. He guided the players and encouraged them throughout the event.

Smt. Priyanka Ranjan Ji was also present with the girls’ players from Muzaffarnagar district. During the competition, she continued to encourage the players, helped maintain their morale and motivated them to give a better performance. The school family appreciated her support and encouragement.

Principal Shri Pravendra Dahiya said that sports help develop discipline, confidence, leadership qualities and the spirit to face challenges among students. He said the school is continuously working to provide proper platforms and encouragement to sporting talent along with education.

According to the principal, Vanshika’s achievement is a source of inspiration for the other girls of the school. He said the success also proves that talent from rural areas has the full ability to establish an identity at the state and national levels.

The school family expressed happiness over Vanshika’s achievement and wished her a bright future in sports. It also expressed confidence that she would bring further recognition to the school and Muzaffarnagar at the district, division, state and national levels in the coming time.