Updated On: 17-Apr-2025
Medals Galore: Dikshantites Bring Home the Glory
Medals Galore: Dikshantites Bring Home the Glory
Saksham Darshan, a chess prodigy from Dikshant International School, has made a remarkable impact in the chess world! He secured an impressive second place in the prestigious 1st Maharathi Open International FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament 2025, held at S G Public Sr Sec School, Vasundhara, Ghaziabad, on April 12-13. This outstanding achievement earned him a cash prize of ₹5,000 and a trophy.
Saksham Darshan, along with four other students from Dikshant International School, also showcased their skills in the CBSE Games 2024-25, recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and affiliated with SGFI. The winners include:
- Taekwondo:
- Avnika Shah: Gold medal in the 35-38 kg division
- Chess :
- Saksham Darshan: Gold medal
- Ansh Jha: Gold medal
- Vaibhav Pande: Gold medal
- Tejas Tiwari: Gold medal
Notably, the chess contingent from Dikshant International School made history by becoming the first team from Uttarakhand to win medals in this prestigious tournament. These students' achievements demonstrate their dedication, talent, and commitment to excellence, bringing pride to their school community. We congratulate them on their success and wish them continued achievement in their future endeavors.