Students of Delhi Public School Junior, Kathua, brought immense pride to the institution by clinching the Overall Championship Trophy at the 6th Invitational North India Open Karate-Do Championship 2025, held at S.M.D.R.S.D. College, Pathankot.

The prestigious inter-state championship witnessed spirited participation from schools across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. A strong contingent of 26 students represented DPS Junior Kathua and showcased remarkable skill, discipline, and determination, collectively winning 26 medals — 4 Gold, 7 Silver, and 15 Bronze.
The Gold Medalists – Samriddh Chowdhury, Vartika Rajput, Aryaveer, and Nyraa Rajput – displayed outstanding focus and finesse.
The Silver Medalists – Mohammed Naveed, Priyal Sharma, Aairah, Advik Singh, Satvik Verma, Kanupriya, and Divyansh Singh – also impressed with their remarkable performances and sportsmanship.
The Bronze Medalists – Nandana, Riyanshika, Vimarsh, Niyti, Aahan Pratap, Akashansh Singh, Aayansh Singh, Parv Mahajan, Hridayansh, Aaditya Vardhan Singh, Affan, Ranvijay, Viren Attri, and Mayank – added to the glory with their commendable efforts and enthusiasm.
The school’s Sports Teacher, Ms. Kajal Rajput, was the guiding force behind this phenomenal success. Her expert training, relentless dedication, and constant encouragement helped the students perform with confidence and grace.
Monika Singh, School In-charge, DPS Junior Kathua, expressed immense pride and admiration for her students and the mentor. She remarked,
“This outstanding achievement stands as a reflection of the perseverance, hard work, and indomitable spirit of our young achievers. They have proved that excellence is born out of determination and discipline. I am deeply proud of each participant who represented our school with such dignity and enthusiasm. My heartfelt appreciation to Kajal Rajput for her untiring guidance and mentorship, and my sincere gratitude to the parents for their unwavering trust and support. Together, we celebrate not only medals but the values of courage, commitment, and teamwork that define true education.”
She further added that DPS Junior Kathua continues to uphold its vision of holistic education, where sports and academics complement each other in shaping confident, responsible, and accomplished individuals.
The School Management and Principal congratulated the team for their exceptional accomplishment and lauded their enthusiasm and dedication. They appreciated the collective efforts of the students, teachers, and parents, reaffirming that such milestones strengthen the school’s legacy of excellence and all-round development.
With this glorious victory, DPS Junior Kathua once again reaffirmed its position as a leading institution nurturing young champions who excel not only in academics but also in courage, confidence, and character.