Sports
Sports Achievement
Inter-School/Regional/Zonal
Khel Mahakumbh 3.0
Our students have been making waves in various sports events, showcasing exceptional skills and firm resolve. Karate Champ Jessal Jograna (11D) , speedster Dhruv Chandarana (10C) and high-flying champion Atharva Lad (9C), chess whiz Kaira Bachhavat (1C) and skate ace Krisha Rana (1C) achieved outstanding milestones.
Congratulations to these shining sports stars on their remarkable achievements and best wishes for the next level!
Paragliding
Vidyanian Prerak Jadhav (5A) became the world’s youngest certified paragliding pilot at just 11 years at an event organized by Skylark School of Paragliding over October 14-24. He completed 5 solo flights from 8800 feet in the Himalayas! Inspired by his father, himself a skilled paragliding pilot, Prerak balanced schoolwork and training to follow his dream of flying and thereby etched his name in the International Book of Records. Certainly, Prerak’s hard work and determination highlight that age is just a number when it comes to chasing one’s dreams. Congratulations Prerak for your extraordinary achievement!
CBSE Cluster - Kho Kho
The Chasers of Vidyani (U-14 Girls Kho Kho Team) clinched the Champion’s position in the XIII CBSE Cluster Kho-Kho Tournament, organised by Gujarat Public School, Chhani, Vadodara, from September 6-8. The team has qualified for the nationals in Karnal, Haryana, scheduled from October 14-18. Congratulations to the team, and all the best for your next battle!
Karate
Karate enthusiasts Param Jani (4C), Saptorshi Chaterje (6B) and Aditi Vaghela (7C) secured the 1st place in the 18th National Independence Open Karate Championship organised by the WADO RYU KARATE DO FEDERATION of INDIA over August 3-4. Param (Age category-9) and Saptorshi (Age category-10 to 11) competed in the 35 kg Weight category, while Aditi (Age category-12 to 13 yrs) competed in the 45 kg Weight category.
Kudos to these champs for their hard work and dedication!
Khelmahakumbh - Basketball
Navrachana Vidyani basketeer Kaarvi Desai (10B) recently showcased her leadership as Captain of Vadodara’s U-17 Basketball Team at Khelmahakumbh organised in Patan over June 13-15.
Team Baroda secured the 3rd position in the event where each player was honored with a cash prize of Rs. 2000, a testament to their hard work and dedication. Congratulations Kaarvi on your impressive achievement!
Chess
Young chess master, Kaira Bachhavat (1C), had participated in the District Level Chess Tournament organised by Shatranj Association and Charitable Trust, Vadodara on June 30. She secured the 2nd position in the U-7 Girls category and was selected for the State Tournament scheduled on June 27-28.
All the best Kaira for the next level!
Tennis
Tennis Pro of Navrachana Vidyani, Dhanvi Kale (11D), participated in the AITA National Series Girls (U-18 category) and bagged the Runner-Up Position (Double) at National Ranking Tennis Tournaments 2024 organised by Haryana Tennis Association at Jhajjar over February 19-24.
Basketball (U-10)
Navrachana Vidyani Boys Basketball Team (U-10) emerged Runner’s-Up in the Navkreeda Fiesta Tournament organised over April 16-19 at Navrachana International School Vadodara (NISV). To add to our cheer, Reyansh Bhuptani (3A) clinched the ‘Player of the Tournament’ spot for his outstanding performance throughout the tourney!
Volleyball Champ
Vidyani Champ Sanvi Patel (9C) bagged the 3rd position in 46th Sub-Junior Gujarat State Volleyball Championship 2023 organised by Vadodara District Volleyball Association, held at Vapi over December 30-31.
Navrachana Vidyani athletes
Vidyanians – Dhruv Chandarana (9C) and Aadit Shah (8B) participated in the District Level Khelmahakumbh Athletics held on February 11, where Dhruv secured the 2nd position in 400 meters and 3rd in 200 meters (U- 17 category) while Aadit clinched the 2nd spot in both 100 meter and High Jump (U-14 category). Further, both the athletes have been selected for the State Level tournaments.
Karate Champ
Vidyanian Veera Kaur Ahluwalia (6B) participated in the 2nd Republic Day Open Karate Championship-2024 organized by WADO-RYU DO Federation of India on January 28. She clinched the 1st place in Kumite, 62kg weight and 12 years age category.
Karate Champ
Navrachana Vidyani Karate Champion Harshil Chavda (6C) participated in Shitoryu Shotokan Open National Karate Championship held over December 30 -31. He clinched 1st position in Individual Kumite.
Sports - SGFI
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Navrachana Vidyani’s shuttlecock player Antra Bhatt (9D) represented Vadodara District in the U-19 Girl’s Badminton Team at the State Level Tournament organised by SGFI (School Games Federation of India) while karate champ Jessal Jograna (10B) participated at the State Level SGFI karate Tournament held over October 25-28 and November 7-10 respectively.
Sports - SGFI
Vidyani Dribbler Arnav Lalwani (8A) was selected for the SGFI (School Games Federation of India) State Football Camp held at Godhra and Ranchi over December 31 to January 14 and January 17-21 respectively.
Kho-Kho
Foram Padhiyar(10D) and Jiya Shah (10B) proudly represented Vadodara District Kho-Kho(U-17) Girls Team in the State Level competition organised by SGFI at Modasa (Aravalli) over November 15-16. Aahana Jhanwer (7D) and Jheel Khardee (8C) represented Vadodara District in the U-14 Girl’s Kho-Kho State Level Tournament organised by SGFI at Modasa in November.
Keep it up girls!
Football - Champs
Vidyani Strikers Prithviraj Baria and Harshraj Vaghela (12D) represented the Baroda District Football Association (U-20) Boys team where Team Baroda clinched the Champions position in the Inter District tournament held at Ahmedabad over November 2-7.
Congratulations Champs!
Basketball
Navrachna Vidyani basketeers made their mark in the VIVA Vibgyor Basketball Tournament 2023-24 held on October 28. Team Vidyani emerged as Runner’s Up in the U-14 category on the strength of their skill, deftness and agility.
Your dedication and perseverance has paid off boys!
Football - SGFI
Vidyanians Jenvi Patadia (8C), Trisha Desai (8D) and Bhavya Guru (7A) represented Vadodara city as part of the U-14 Football Girls team wherein the team clinched the Bronze Medal in the State Level SGFI Tournament held at Rajkot over November 4-7 while Diya Patel (11C), Nitya Tank (10B) and Krishi Mistry (10A) too participated in the U-17 Girls tournament which was held in Rajkot over November 2-5.
Vidyanians Arnav Lalwani(8A), Atharva Lad (8A) and Kush Shah (8C) represented the Baroda Football Team in the State Level SGFI (State Game Federation of India) Football Tournament held at Rajkot over November 7-10.
Congratulations Strikers! You are unstoppable!
Relay
Jaskaran Grewal(12A), Pratik Mistry (12D) and Aadit Shah (8B) represented Vadodara District Athletics Boys (U14-17) Team and participated at Gujarat State Level in the SGFI (School Games Federation of India) Athletics Tournament held at Godhra over October 21-25.
Jaskaran and his team clinched the 2nd Position in 4×100 Relay.
Kudos to the fleet footed runners!
Swimming
Vidyanian Chhabi Patel (8D) participated in the Viva Vibgyor-Inter School Swimming Competition organised by Vibgyor High on October 21 and clinched the 1st position in 25 meters butterfly, the 2nd in 50 Meters Free style and also claimed the 3rd spot in 25 meters breast stroke!
Congratulations floater on your unstoppable splash!
Basketball - SGFI (School Games Federation of India)
Vidyanians Tanvisha Dave (11D) and Rajvi Patel (11E) represented Vadodara District (U-19 Girls) to clinch the 1st position while Shivala Patel (11A), Prachee Nathani (11C) and Kaarvi Desai (9B) (U-17 Girls) came in 3rd in the SGFI (School Games Federation of India) State Level Basketball Tournament held at Patan over September 26-30.
Vidyanians Bhavya Shah(11 F) and Nikhil Luhana (11 A) represented Vadodara District Basketball Team (U-17) and participated in SGFI (School Games Federation of India) Basketball Tournament at Bhavnagar over October 15-17. Our team bagged the Runner’s Up position.
Congratulations to our basketeers for keeping alive the winning spirit!
Football
Vidyanian Trisha Desai (8D) represented the Gujarat State (U-14) Girls team Football team at Amritsar, Punjab, in association with All India Football Association during September 2023.
Congratulations to our foot juggler for making us proud!
Football
Navrachana Vidyani Girls Football team (U-17) emerged as Champions of Vadodara by defeating Cygnus School in the Finals of the Subrato Mukherjee Tournament 2023, organised by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, over July 18-20.
The winners will represent Vadodara City in the Inter District Tournament to be held at Ahmedabad from July 26-29.
Kudos to Team Vidyani on the well-deserved win!
Karate
Vidyanians Aahana Jhanwer(7D) and Aarya Shah (6D),both participated in the 1st JKA India Kyu Grade National Karate Championship held in Thane on July 30 and bagged the top spots. Both Aahana and Aarya claimed the 1st position in the Individual Kata (16-18 yrs). To add on their achievements, Aarya stood 1st in U-12 and Aahana stood 2nd in the U-15 Girls Categories.
Vidyanians Chahiti Makhijani (9D) and Ved Shah (XB) participated in the 17th Open Karate Championship 2023 organized by WADO- RYU Karate DO Federation of India at Sama Sports Complex, Vadodara over 12-13 August. Chahiti secured the 2nd position and was awarded the Silver Medal and a kumite uniform. Ved secured the 3rd position and was awarded the Bronze Medal.
Congratulations on your achievement.
Rifle/Pistol Shooting
Vidyanian Prushti Goswami (9B) participated in the 59th Gujarat State Rifle/Pistol Shooting Competition held on June 26 in Ahmedabad. She ranked 3rd and received a Bronze Medal in the Sub-Youth Category (11-16 yrs) at the State Level.
Prushti has thus qualified for the Pre-Nationals and we wish her good luck for the next level!
Tennis
Vidyanian Hetvi Patadiya(8C) participated in the Open Vadodara Tennis Tournament organized by Manjalpur Sports Complex, Vadodara over May 19-23. She has secured 3rd position in the (U-14) category.
Congratulations on your sporting achievement!
Football
Vidyanians Arnav Lalwani (8A), Aarav Rai (7B) and Kiyan Lalwani (6B) were part of the Navrachana Sports Academy(NSA) team that clinched the 2nd position in Gujarat in the Club Championship (U-13 Boys) organised by Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA).
Congratulations socceroos!
Karate
Vidyanian Saptorshi Chaterji (5B) participated in the 1st Indo Nepal Karate Open Championship 2023 organised by the Wadu-Ryu Karate-Do Federation of India and held in Vishakhapatnam over May 26 to 28. There he clinched the 2nd position in both Individual Kata and Kumita events (U-10 years) on the basis of his excellent physical fitness, mental focus and self-defense skills!
He also participated in the 2nd Legend’s Karate Dojo Championship 2023 organised by WADO- RYU Karate DO Federation of India on June 25 . He clinched the 1st position in KATA and was 2nd in KUMITE in the (U-10) category.
Congratulations Saptorshi on yet another feather in your cap.
Chess
Vidyanian Chess Champ Vandan Thakar (7A) clinched the 2nd spot (U-12 category) in the All India Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament organised by Divyam Foundation held at Hotel Surya Vadodara, over Dec 27- Jan 1.
His incessant wins got him placed in the 71st position nationally.
Brilliant Job Vandan! Keep triumphing!
Karate - Kumite
Vidyani Karate Champs Veera Kaur Ahluwalia (5C) and Aditi Vaghela(5D) won laurels in the 1st Republic Day Open Karate Championship 2023 organised by WADU-RYU Karate DO Federation Of India on January 29.
Veera clinched the Gold Medal in Karate and the Bronze in KATA whereas Aditi secured the 2nd spot in Kumite.
Also, Harshil Chavda (5B) bagged the Bronze Medal in Individual Kumite organised by Seiko kai Karate Association, Vadodara on Nov 20.
Kudos to our Karate Kids for such a sweeping win!
Skating
Pal Shah (4A) bagged the 1st position in the Viva Interschool Skating Competition organised by Vibgyor School.
Basketball
Navrachana Vidyani Dribbler Vidyanian Kaarvi Desai(8C) represented Vadodara Basketball Team for Gujarat State Sub-Junior Basketball Championship as the captain and the team emerged as Winners of the Tournament held at Ahmedabad over Oct 30- Nov 2.
Kaarvi was coached by our Alumnus Mr. Harshal Sapre for the Baroda team, and trained under Mr. Narendra Dogra as the school coach.
After a bang on performance, Kaarvi will now represent Gujarat at the 47th National Sub- Junior Basketball championship at Himachal Pradesh as the captain under Head Coach Harshal Sapre.
Congratulations champ for such a splendid feat and best of luck for the upcoming tournament!
Boxing
Vidyanian Prushti Goswami (8A) created history as she managed to register her name in the ‘International Book of Records’ for ‘Most Number of Punches on a Punching Pad’ in 30 seconds!
Karate
Dynamic Jessal Jograna (9C) sealed the second spot in the All-India Shito Ryo – Shotakan National Open Karate Championship 2022 held at the Sama Indoor Sports Stadium, Vadodara over Nov 26- 27.
Vivacious Ved Shah (9D) secured 2nd position in the Karate Fight held by 5th Wado India National Karate Championship and bagged the Silver medal in the International Wado Federation India, held on November 27.
Khel Maha Kumbh 2022
Shivang Nair was U-17 Basketball Champion at State level.
Rajvi Patel, Shivala Patel bagged 3rd position in U-17 Basketball at State level.
Dhanvi Kale won Silver Medal in Lawn Tennis at State level.
Kaarvi Desai was Runners Up in U-14 Basketball at State level.
Basketball
Navrachana Vidyani dribblers made it to the top in the Inter school Basketball Tournament held at Vibgyor High School over October 10-12.
Football
Kripa Khanvilkar (8 B) represented Gujarat in the U-14 National Football Tournament held at Odisha.
The Navrachana Vidyani U-14 Girls Football Team established their sway at the top after defeating Tejas School in the Finals of the Vadodara City Football Tournament on October 2.
Basketball
Vidyani U -12 Boys Basketball Team players displayed grit and teamwork to become Champions in the 9th Olympia Summer Sports Festival-2019 organised by Vibgyor High School from April 29 to May 3.
Volleyball
Champions U-19 Girls
Zonal level Volleyball tournament by DSO in July 2019
Karate Kids
Vrushti Sanghvi (6C) Gold Medal (Kata)
Republic Cup National Shotokan Karate Championship
Jessal Jagrana (6B) Karate Runners-up
Tennis
Jevin Kanani (7B) Winner
Stalwart Jevin Kanani (10 D) clinched the 1st position in Doubles Category, in the Future Stars Junior Tennis Tournament (Lawn Tennis) held at Panchgani, Maharashtra, Nov 2022.
U-14 AITA Tennis Tournament Talent Series organised by Big Service Tennis Academy in July 2019
Badminton
Neel Sane (8B) Winner
Men’s singles in the Captains Cup Badminton Tournament 2020 (13-19 yrs) at Gaekwad Baroda Golf Club (GBGC) in Jan 2020
Atheletics
Jaskaran Grewal (8 C) Winner (200 mts. Race) & 2nd (100 mts.)
Reliance Foundation Youth Sports Athletics Championship, Vadodara in Oct 2019
State Mahakumbh Competition
Misri Shah (7 B) 3rd Position in Gujarat State Mahakumbh Competition
Selected for the Nationals held in Andhra Pradesh in February 2020
Khel Mahakhumbh
U-17 Girls Team
Football Runners-Up
Karate Kids
Aarav Patel (3 C)
Karate 3rd position
Basketball
U-14 Girls Team
Basketball Runners-up
Swimming
Prisha Ramrakhijani (4 D) 100m Freestyle swimming Runners-up
Qualified to represent Baroda at the State Level.
Lawn Tennis
Jevin Kanani (7B)
Lawn Tennis Runners-up U-14 category
Badminton
Vaidehi Dhaiphule (7B)
Badminton 3rd position U-14 category
Athletics
Jaskaran Grewal (8C) Winner
100m and 200m races
The undisputed champion of the checkmate game
Vandan Thakar (4A) with his masterly moves grabbed almost every prestigious Chess title that came his way!
Lawn Tennis
Dhanvi Kale (7C ) maintained her track record in Lawn Tennis, continues to ace her on-court opponents with her countless match winning performances!!
Cricket
Ansh Patel (11Gen.) has certainly been going places in the cricketing arena and his masterful performances may soon see him headed towards the national stage!
Navrachana Vidyani Vidyalaya School
Address : Near Sama Sports Complex, Sama, Vadodara 390024 Gujarat ( INDIA )
Tel. : 0265-2792285, 2780539
Email : vidyani@navrachana.edu.in
Website : www.vidyani.navrachana.in
