Bengaluru Student Strikes Gold at CBSE National Taekwondo Championship

Quick Summary

• Winner: Keerthi M.S., a class 10 student of vidya Sanskaar International Public School, Bengaluru, won the gold medal at the CBSE National Taekwondo Championship held in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh (September 2025).
• Upcoming Event: As the only Karnataka representative, she will compete in the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Tournament in Jammu & Kashmir this November.
• Achievements:

– Gold medals in CBSE South Zone 2 Championships (2022 & 2023).
– Silver medal at CBSE South Zone Championship (2025), which qualified her for nationals.
– Gold medalist at the Karnataka State Level Taekwondo Championship.
– Two-time gold winner of Khelo India WomenS League.

• Training: Began her taekwondo journey at age eight under Master Jothimani Markandan adn Assistant Coach Harsha R.
• Institutional Support:

– Shyam Sundar, Secretary of Vidya Sanskaar Group, described this as a proud moment for Karnataka.
– Dr. Sathish M. Bejjihalli and Principal Sumana Shenoy praised Keerthi’s dedication.

Indian Opinion Analysis

Keerthi M.S.’s accomplishment highlights both individual excellence and systematic support for sports advancement within educational institutions. Her consistent performance across state and national events underlines the importance of early training and mentorship by experienced coaches like Jothimani markandan. Additionally, platforms like CBSE-level championships offer pivotal opportunities to young athletes to aspire toward larger arenas such as SGFI.

This achievement also reflects positively on Karnataka’s contribution to nurturing sports talent while emphasizing gender inclusion through efforts like Khelo India initiatives aimed particularly at women athletes. The upcoming SGFI event presents an opportunity not only for Keerthi but also serves as a depiction of how mainstream education can incorporate sporting brilliance into its framework.

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