
Dehradun: Shiya Sharma, a Class XI (Commerce) student of Olympus High, delivered an outstanding performance by winning the Gold Medal (1st Position) in the Under-17 (52–55 kg) category at a Taekwondo Championship held at Jaswant Modern Secondary School.
The championship witnessed the participation of nearly 300 athletes, making the competition highly competitive. Demonstrating exceptional determination, technical excellence and sportsmanship, Shiya emerged victorious after winning three challenging bouts to clinch the coveted Gold Medal.
Congratulating the young achiever, Kunal Shamshere Malla, Managing Director, Olympus High, said, “Shiya’s remarkable achievement reflects the values we strive to nurture at Olympus High—discipline, perseverance, resilience and the courage to excel. Such accomplishments inspire every student to believe that dedication and consistent hard work always lead to success. We are immensely proud of her and wish her even greater achievements at the state, national and international levels.”
Dr. Anuradha Pundeer Malla, Director Principal, Olympus High, also congratulated Shiya on her achievement and said, “Every medal won by our students is a celebration of their commitment, the unwavering support of their parents and the dedicated mentorship of our teachers and coaches. Shiya’s success is a shining example of what passion, discipline and determination can accomplish. We congratulate her wholeheartedly and wish her continued success in the years ahead.”
The school management appreciated the relentless efforts of Shiya, her coaches and her family for their invaluable support and congratulated her on bringing glory to the institution.