DPS SRINAGAR STUDENTS SHINE AT WORLD PENCAK SILAT CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ABU DHABI

Nehal Zubair and Alishba Fatima Jillani remarkable achievements have brought immense pride to both their school and the nation Delhi Public School (DPS) Srinagar is celebrating the extraordinary achievements of two of its students who recently made their mark on the global stage at the Pencak Silat World Championships in Abu Dhabi. Held from 18-22 December 2024, the event witnessed fierce competition among 1,100 participants from 57 countries

One of the most exceptional feats came from Nehal Zubair, a 9th-grade student at DPS Srinagar, who secured a silver medal at the 5^th World Pencak Silat Championship. Competing in the highly competitive 59-63 kg weight category, Nehal demonstrated outstanding skill, focus and perseverance against some of the world’s best martial artists.

Her performance was a testament to the dedication and discipline that she has cultivated in her training. In a competition that saw participation from 1100 athletes, Nehal’s silver medal was a well-earned recognition of her talent and hard work. The achievement not only reflects Nehal’s personal growth but also highlights the global potential of DPS Srinagar’s students.

Chairman Vijay Dhar praised Nehal’s relentless pursuit of excellence: “Her success is a true example of perseverance and discipline. Her achievement at the global level not only brings honour to our school but also reflects the immense potential of our students in diverse fields. We are extremely proud of her and wish her continued success in her future endeavours.”

Principal Shafaq Afshan also lauded Nehal’s achievement, reinforcing the values of discipline and excellence at DPS Srinagar: “Her success highlights the values of discipline and excellence that we strive to cultivate in our students. We celebrate her achievement and eagerly anticipate her future success.”

DPS Srinagar’s pride also shone brightly through Alishba Fatima Jillani, a 10th-grade student, bagged a bronze medal at the 5^th Pencak Silat Junior World Championship. Alishba’s performance against a fierce group of young athletes was a powerful demonstration of her skill, resilience, and strategic mastery of the sport. Competing at the junior level, her combination of effective attack, defense, and composure earned her a spot on the podium, where she proudly accepted her bronze medal.

Principal Shafaq Afshan expressed her immense pride in Alishba’s success, noting: “Alishba’s win makes us all proud of her efforts and those of her coaches. At DPS Srinagar, we have always underscored the importance of nurturing talent and allowing students the freedom to excel in disciplines beyond straitjacketed academics. Her triumph is a vindication of our vision.”

Chairman Vijay Dhar echoed these sentiments, highlighting the school’s commitment to supporting its students in unconventional pursuits: “To keep the flame of dreams lit high has always been our topmost priority… Alishba’s win is a win of dreams over naysayers, of the path less trodden, and testament to our pledge to never let our students walk alone on the paths to success, no matter how unconventional they seem.”

Congratulations to Nehal and Alishba on their well-deserved victories entire nation wishe them continued success in all their future competitions, and we look forward to seeing even more of their remarkable achievements in the years to come.