Spardha 2026 - Impressive Sports Performances

Young Athletes Shine in Athletics, Badminton, Judo & Karate

25th Oct 2026: The second day of the four-day SPARDHA 2026 International Sports Olympiad organised by City Montessori School (CMS), RDSO Campus, Lucknow, was full of thrilling action. Young athletes from India and abroad competed with enthusiasm and determination, delivering impressive performances in track and field athletics, badminton and judo-karate.

For over 773 participants from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and various Indian states, this international sports Olympiad provided a vibrant platform for young talents to compete for the maximum number of medals. While on one hand CMS’s fast runners won several medals to prove their mettle, on the other hand, competition for medals remained at its peak in Badminton, Judo, and Karate as well.

The day started with the morning assembly, followed by various sporting activities.

Young Athletes Shine in Athletics, Badminton, Judo & Karate

Competitions at RDSO Stadium, Manak Nagar, emerged as a major highlight of Day 2, with young runners and field athletes delivering commendable performances. The following athletes secured first place in their respective race categories.

Event	Winner	School	Timing
100-metre Junior Boys Race	Arhan Ali Khan	CMS Aliganj Campus I	13.01 seconds
100-metre Junior Girls Race	Manini Goyal	St. Mark’s School, New Delhi	05.06 seconds*
100-metre Senior Boys Race	Arnav Singh	CMS Gomti Nagar Campus	—
100-metre Senior Girls Race	Agrima Bhatnagar	CMS Rajendra Nagar Campus	—
800-metre Senior Girls Race	Vidushi Pandey	CMS Aliganj Campus I	—

100-metre Junior Boys Race

Winner: Arhan Ali Khan

School: CMS Aliganj Campus I

Timing: 13.01 seconds

100-metre Junior Girls Race

Winner: Manini Goyal

School: St. Mark’s School, New Delhi

Timing: 05.06 seconds*

100-metre Senior Boys Race

Winner: Arnav Singh

School: CMS Gomti Nagar Campus

100-metre Senior Girls Race

Winner: Agrima Bhatnagar

School: CMS Rajendra Nagar Campus

800-metre Senior Girls Race

Winner: Vidushi Pandey

School: CMS Aliganj Campus I

Outstanding Performances in Field Events

At the field events students showcased strength, precision and athletic talent. The winners of the shot put, discus throw and long jump competitions demonstrated impressive skill and determination.

Field Event	Category	Winner	School
Shot Put	Senior Boys	Shubham Kumar Gupta	St. Mary’s Convent Inter College
Shot Put	Senior Girls	Yashi Lakra	St. Mark’s School, New Delhi
Shot Put	Junior Girls	Aradhya Srivastava	CMS Rajajipuram Campus I
Shot Put	Junior Boys	Vaibhav Ojha	CMS Rajajipuram Campus I
Discus Throw	Junior Boys	Mohammad Abdullah	CMS Chowk Campus
Discus Throw	Junior Girls	Tanvi Patel	CMS Aliganj Campus II
Long Jump	Junior Girls	Umang	St. Mark’s School, New Delhi
Long Jump	Junior Boys	Devansh Srivastava	St. Mary’s Convent Inter College

Shot Put – Senior Boys

Winner: Shubham Kumar Gupta

School: St. Mary’s Convent Inter College

Shot Put – Senior Girls

Winner: Yashi Lakra

School: St. Mark’s School, New Delhi

Shot Put – Junior Girls

Winner: Aradhya Srivastava

School: CMS Rajajipuram Campus I

Shot Put – Junior Boys

Winner: Vaibhav Ojha

School: CMS Rajajipuram Campus I

Discus Throw – Junior Boys

Winner: Mohammad Abdullah

School: CMS Chowk Campus

Discus Throw – Junior Girls

Winner: Tanvi Patel

School: CMS Aliganj Campus II

Long Jump – Junior Girls

Winner: Umang

School: St. Mark’s School, New Delhi

Long Jump – Junior Boys

Winner: Devansh Srivastava

School: St. Mary’s Convent Inter College

These achievements highlighted the participants’ dedication, disciplined preparation and enthusiasm for athletics, at the same time added to the excitement of the International Sports Olympiad SPARDHA-2026.

Competitive Spirit in Badminton, Judo & Karate

Meanwhile, the badminton, judo, and karate competitions kept the excitement alive as players competed for top honours. The badminton matches at the RDSO Badminton Hall tested the participants’ agility, reflexes and tactical skills. The judo-karate events at the CMS Kanpur Road Auditorium highlighted discipline, precision, physical fitness and self-control.

Pinch of Creativity Amidst All the Action

Beyond the sporting arena, Move and Groove (Dance Aerobics) encouraged participants to combine fitness with rhythm and coordination, while Brush and Beyond (Poster Making) offered a creative platform for students to express their ideas through art.

Words of Wisdom from the Guests of Honour

Adding an inspirational dimension to the day’s sporting fervour, the Guests of Honour, Mr Viveik Pandit, author, corporate trainer and performance influencer, and Mr Asif Tyagi, life coach and wellness expert, encouraged the young athletes to embrace the deeper lessons of sports and carry them into their everyday lives.

Commending the participants’ enthusiasm and impressive performances, Mr Viveik Pandit remarked, “Fantastic energy brought to yourself. Lovely performances, children. Sports is one thing that becomes a part of us, our spirit and attitude. The lessons you get from sports—adopt them and make them a part of your life.”

Emphasising the importance of learning through both victories and setbacks, Mr Asif Tyagi observed, “Not everyone today is going to be a winner. Some will win, some will lose, but every competition here, as well as in our life, leaves us with some valuable lessons. So keep improving, keep shining, keep smiling, and keep rocking.”

Overall, the day reflected the determination and promise of young minds. The participants learned a valuable lesson that beyond the medals and victories, the true success in sports lies in pushing one’s limits, respecting fellow competitors and rising stronger with every challenge.