Young Prodigy Saahil Rawat Eyes Gold At 2024 World Table Tennis Championship

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Saahil Rawat, a Class X student from Orchids The International School, Sonipat, has bagged two gold medals at the South Asian Table Tennis Academy Championship 2024.

Rawat will represent India at the World Table Tennis Championship in Peru on June 16th, 2024. This event was organised by the Sri Lanka Table Tennis Association.

Rawat clinched gold in the U15 Teams and U15 Doubles categories. He competed against participants from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

Eight Years of Dedication

Rawat has been practising Table Tennis for eight years. He aims to become the world's top Table Tennis player and win an Olympic medal for India.

He has secured two international medals and over 15 domestic medals in his career. He is currently coached by Peter Nilson, Veer Saran, Manisha Verma, and Halim from the PSPB Table Tennis Academy.

Expressing Gratitude

Rawat expressed his excitement and honour in representing India. He thanked his coaches, Orchids The International School, and his parents for their support.

Sahil expressed, "I am super excited and honoured that I have got this golden opportunity to represent my country at the World Table Tennis Championships. My hard work and rigorous efforts have paid off. I am thankful to my coaches Peter Nilson, Veer Saran, Manisha Verma, and Halim, and Orchids The International School and my parents, who have collectively played a crucial role in supporting my table tennis journey. They have encouraged me to perform better, and motivated me to aim higher."

Pride in Saahil's Achievement

Romita Sharma, Principal of Orchids The International School, Sonipat, expressed pride in Rawat's achievements. She highlighted his dedication and hard work as an inspiration to all students.

Romita Sharma said, "We are immensely proud of Sahil's achievements and wish him continued success in his future endeavours. His dedication and hard work serves as an inspiration to all students at Orchids International School and across India. Sahil will be representing India in the World Table Tennis Championship in Peru on June 16th, 2024 and we wish him to come out with flying colours at the tournament and make India proud."

Piyush Ranjan Rai, VP Academics-Sports at Orchids International School, expressed that education at their institution transcends traditional textbooks. He highlighted their progressive sports curriculum, which fosters critical thinking and promotes sportsmanship, aiming to develop individuals who excel in athletics.

He further said, "At Orchids The International School, we believe education goes beyond textbooks. Our innovative sports curriculum cultivates critical thinking and instils sportsmanship, nurturing well-rounded individuals with a passion for athletics. Sahil's remarkable achievement at the International South Asian Table Tennis Academy Championship is a testament to the effectiveness of our approach. We foster a culture of creativity and applaud the dedication displayed by our students in all their pursuits."

About Orchids The International School

Orchids The International School is a leading K12 school chain in India. Founded in 2002, it has grown to 90 branches across 25 cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune. The school follows the CBSE and ICSE curriculum, focusing on personality development and academic excellence. It currently has over 75,000 students and 7,000 staff members.