Students from Narayana Schools have secured multiple medals at national-level sporting championships, bringing recognition to the institution through their performances in skating and mixed martial arts. Purnitaa, a Class V student from Narayana Schools, Medavakkam (Chennai), won three medals at the 3rd India Skate Games 2025 organized by the Roller Skating Federation of India in Delhi. Competing against over 1,000 skaters from 23 states in the Under-11 Girls category, she claimed a Gold Medal in the 500-metre Rink Race, a Silver Medal in the 1-Lap Road event, and a Bronze Medal in the 1000-metre Rink Race.
The young skater’s three-medal achievement at the national competition marks a significant accomplishment in her sporting career. Her performance demonstrated speed, balance, and determination across multiple skating disciplines at the championship held in the national capital. The event brought together top young skating talent from across India, with participants representing different states competing in various categories and race formats.
In another achievement from Chennai, S.S. Thejhaswin, a Class X student from Narayana Schools, Vepery, won the Gold Medal in the Under-16 category at the National-Level Mixed Martial Arts Championship held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The championship was organized by the Mixed Martial Arts Sports Federation of India, a government-recognized body. Thejhaswin competed against over 80 competitors in his category, securing the top position on the podium with his performance.
The mixed martial arts championship witnessed participation from young athletes across the country, with Thejhaswin’s performance earning him national-level recognition in the combat sport. His gold medal finish in the single category competition showcased his training and competitive abilities at the national platform. The event provided young MMA practitioners an opportunity to compete at an organized national-level championship under the recognized federation.
Ms. Sharani Ponguru, Director of Narayana Educational Institutions, commented on the achievements saying these accomplishments reflect the discipline, resilience, and determination students bring to their pursuits. She noted that Purnitaa’s medal haul in skating and Thejhaswin’s gold-winning performance in mixed martial arts serve as examples of what young students can achieve with focus and perseverance. Both students pursued their championship preparations independently while receiving academic support from their schools to maintain continuity in their studies during training and competition periods.
The institution, with 47 years in the education sector, continues to support students in both academic and non-academic pursuits. The recent sporting achievements add to the school’s record of students participating in various competitions beyond classroom learning. Both medal winners balanced their sporting commitments with their regular academic schedules, with the school providing necessary support to ensure their studies continued alongside their championship preparations and participation.
