Orchids The International School’s Grade 10th Student, Sahil Rawat from Sonipat Campus makes India Proud

Sonipat, June 10, 2024: Orchids The International School, Sonipat Campus’s Xth grade student, Sahil Rawat has bagged two Gold medals in the prestigious South Asian Table Tennis Academy Championship, organised by the Sri Lanka Table Tennis Association. Sahil won duo Gold in U15 Teams and U15 Doubles categories and qualified for the World Table Tennis Championship 2024. He will be representing India at the Global forum, which will be held in Peru on June 16, 2024.
 

Sahil emerged as the winner amongst many participants from various South Asian countries including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. He showcased exceptional skill and determination at the South Asian Table Tennis Academy Championship, highlighting his hard work and commitment to the sport.
 

Sahil has been practising Table Tennis persistently for 8 years and aims to become the World’s number one Table Tennis Player. His goal is to represent and win a medal for the country in the Olympic sports. So far, Sahil has secured overall 2 International medals and 15+ Domestic medals in his Table Tennis Career. Currently, he is being coached by Peter Nilson, Veer Saran, Manisha Verma, and Halim from PSPB Table Tennis Academy.

 
Delighted to represent India at an International Championship, Sahil expressed, “I am super excited and honoured that I have got this golden opportunity to represent my country at the World Table Tennis Championships. My hardwork and rigorous efforts have paid off. I am thankful to my coaches Peter Nilson, Veer Saran, Manisha Verma, and Halim, and Orchids The International School and my parents, who have collectively played a crucial role in supporting my table tennis journey. They have encouraged me to perform better, and motivated me to aim higher.”
 

Speaking about Sahil’s achievement, Romita Sharma, Principal of Orchids The International School, Sonipat campus said, “We are immensely proud of Sahil’s achievements and wish him continued success in his future endeavours. His dedication and hardwork serves as an inspiration to all students at Orchids The International School and across India. Sahil will be representing India in the World Table Tennis Championship in Peru on June 16th, 2024 and we wish him to come out with flying colours at the tournament and make India proud.”
 
 

Representing Orchids The International School, Piyush Ranjan Rai, VP Academics-Sports
said, “At Orchids The International School, we believe education goes beyond textbooks. Our innovative sports curriculum cultivates critical thinking and instills sportsmanship, nurturing well-rounded individuals with a passion for athletics. Sahil’s remarkable achievement at the International South Asian Table Tennis Academy Championship is a testament to the effectiveness of our approach. We foster a culture of creativity and applaud the dedication displayed by our students in all their pursuits.”
 

Orchids The International School is committed to discovering the potential of every kind of champion in every student, which empowers them to excel not only academically but also in extracurricular endeavours. The school is committed to nurture the talent and ensure that the students have the tools and encouragement needed to reach their goals and make a positive impact in the world.