At the CISCE Zonal Athletic Meet held at Osmania University, 48 of our athletes delivered a powerhouse performance, amassing an outstanding tally of 75 medals, including 30 gold, 25 silver, and 20 bronze. Their efforts set a formidable benchmark and showcased the school’s all-round dominance in track and field.

Carrying this momentum into the CISCE Regional Championship, our contingent earned 6 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals, with six athletes qualifying for the CISCE Nationals—an exceptional achievement that reflects both depth of talent and consistency at higher levels of competition.

On the national stage at the All India IPSC Athletics Tournament hosted by The Emerald Heights International School, Indore, our athletes continued to shine. Pentareddy Bala Rishith Reddy claimed silver in shot put, Nihal Raman B (IGCSE) secured bronze in discus throw, and Lipika Pallem stormed to bronze in the U-14 600m and gold in the U-17 long jump, underlining the school’s strength across sprint, middle-distance, and field events.

Their stellar performances have earned Lipika Pallem, P.B. Rishith Reddy, and Nihal Raman B coveted qualification for the 69th National School Games, where they will proudly represent both school and state. Adding further to the school’s national footprint, IGCSE students Arnav Koneru (8K), Ayyan Alladin (11L), and Mohan Karthik (11K) powered their way to the ISSO Athletics Nationals and the U-19 IPSC competitions, exemplifying grit and competitive spirit.

At the Hyderabad IBPYP Network Athletics Meet hosted by The Gaudium School, the next generation of talent also made its mark. Summayya Sultana Mustafa sprinted to gold in the 100m and added a bronze in the 200m, while Avyansh Gudala soared to gold in long jump, signalling a bright future for the school’s athletics programme.

At the CISCE Zonal Tournament, our U-14, U-17, and U-19 boys’ and girls’ basketball teams asserted their dominance, clinching first place across all categories and earning nine coveted spots at the Nationals. Their collective success reflects exceptional teamwork, discipline, and a winning culture that runs deep through the school’s sporting fabric.

Making history on the national stage, the U-17 boys’ basketball team captured their first-ever silver medal at the prestigious All India IPSC Tournament hosted by The Miles Bronson Residential School, Guwahati. Though they went down 21–56 to The Mann School, Delhi, in the final, their campaign was nothing short of inspiring: they topped their pool with commanding victories over traditional powerhouses such as The Scindia School, Gwalior, and Birla Public School, Pilani, and edged past The Army Public School, Dagshai, in a pulsating 79–78 semifinal thriller.

The U-14 girls’ basketball team scripted a golden chapter of their own by winning gold at the All India IPSC Tournament held at The Lawrence School, Sanawar—the school’s first-ever top-podium finish in this prestigious event. They crowned their triumph by sweeping the individual honours – Aarnavi V was named Best Upcoming Player, Nitya Kodali emerged as Top Scorer, and Dhia Jain was adjudged Player of the Tournament, underlining the sheer quality and depth within the squad.

Their stellar performances have led to national recognition, with Tejas Vaidya, Manit Srivastava, Aarnavi Varma, Dhia Jain, Nitya Kodali, and Hemanshika Krishna Kongara all earning selection for the 69th National School Games. Under the IBPYP wing, Class 5 boys and girls also gained valuable competitive exposure at the Learners’ Network Basketball Meet hosted by Vista International School, Hyderabad, signaling a strong and vibrant pipeline of future talent ready to carry the school’s basketball legacy forward.

At the All India IPSC Tournament hosted by Emerald Heights International School, Indore, the U-17 boys’ team delivered a stellar campaign, finishing runners-up in a field of 26 formidable teams. Led by the dynamic quintet of Vudugla Charan, Sai Pranav B, Shaurya Bolla, Rishith Kode, and Rudransh Dubbaka, they combined skill, composure, and teamwork to produce a truly remarkable performance that has earned them a distinguished place in the school’s sporting history.

Vudugla Charan, making his debut in the U-17 category, showcased remarkable consistency by reaching his fourth consecutive All India IPSC final, thereby earning a coveted spot at the 69th National School Games. His stellar form continued at the Yonex Sunrise 11th Telangana State Sub-Junior Championship, where he captured gold in doubles, silver in singles and mixed doubles, and qualified for the National Championships in Bhubaneswar. Ranked All India No. 16 in mixed doubles and No. 2 in the State, Charan continues to affirm his position as one of the most promising young talents from HPS in Indian badminton.

The U-14 girls’ chess team delivered an inspired performance at the All India IPSC Chess Tournament hosted by Emerald Heights International School, securing a well-deserved silver medal after a series of fiercely contested matches. Adding to the team’s success, Loukya Sadhika and K. Shri Anwita showcased exceptional composure and skill, earning individual silver and bronze medals respectively. Their remarkable achievements have also earned them selection for the 69th National School Games, marking a proud moment for the contingent.

Our school proudly hosted the CISCE Zonal Football Competition, where the U-14, U-17, and U-19 boys’ teams triumphed as champions, while the U-17 girls displayed remarkable skill and teamwork to clinch the gold. The U-19 girls’ team also delivered a spirited performance, finishing as runners-up and adding to the school’s proud tally of achievements.

Carrying their winning momentum forward, the U-17 boys claimed the CISCE Regional Championship hosted by St. Joseph Public School, Habsiguda, and earned qualification for the prestigious Pre-Subroto Cup Nationals.

Further highlighting our footballing excellence, at the All India IPSC Football Tournament hosted by BK Birla School, Pune, several of our talented players brought distinction to the school. From the U-14 category, Mahati G, Monitha Vejendla, and Farhan Mustafa, along with U-17 representatives Munira Buhrani, Abhiram Varanasi, and Pratham Gallada, were selected to represent the IPSC contingent at the 69th Sub Junior National School Games.

In the Under-14 IPSC Nationals, our IGCSE students Medansh Pemmasani (7L), Dhruvansh Cirana (7K), and Arv Mehta (8K) proudly wore the school colours as part of the U-14 Football Nationals team. Stepping up to the next level, Bhuvan Reddy (10L) made an impressive mark in the Under-17 IPSC Nationals, exemplifying dedication and sporting excellence.

At the CISCE Zonal Shooting Competition hosted by HPS, the school’s 32-member shooting squad delivered a flawless display of dominance, returning with a perfect haul of 32 medals — an extraordinary tally of 15 gold, 11 silver, and 6 bronze.

The momentum continued at the CISCE Regional Meet, where 31 shooters amassed an impressive 23 medals, including 12 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze, underscoring the depth and consistency of the school’s shooting programme.

At the All India IPSC Meet hosted by Daly College, Indore, the sharpshooters rose to the national stage with distinction, securing three individual and two team medals. In the U-17 rifle peep sight event, Ahana Gunjay Das struck gold, while the formidable trio of Ahana, S. Advika Reddy, and T. Eeshvitha Shree Krishna combined to win a prestigious team silver.

Class 10 marksman Nitesh Krishna shone in the U-17 air pistol event, clinching a bronze at the All India IPSC Shooting Competition and positioning himself strongly for selection to the 69th National School Games. Adding further to the medal tally, Nitesh captured another bronze in the U-17 boys’ pistol event, while Ayon Kazim Chowdhury Rizvi earned bronze in the U-14 boys’ rifle open sight; together with teammates Kathikeya Vedula and Mohammed Umar, Ayon also helped secure a silver in the team event.

National recognition followed, with Ahana Gunjay Das and Kathikeya Vedula qualifying for the 69th National School Games in the U-17 rifle peep sight and U-14 open sight rifle events respectively. At the U-19 IPSC Championship, Arohi Borah added to the school’s laurels with a bronze in the 10m air rifle, and the boys’ team sealed third place in the 10m open sight category, with Ritwik Veeram Reddy, CH Nihal, and Kartikeya Nandan Ashwin combining for a strong third-place finish in the 10m open sight air rifle event.

The School Shooting contingent produced a powerhouse show at the SGFI District Meet held at Madina School, Nampally. In the U-17 rifle peep sight category, the outstanding trio of Advika Reddy, Kaavya Sree, and Eeshithva Krishna achieved a rare podium sweep with gold, silver, and bronze, while in the U-14 girls’ category, Aarohi Borah and Geetisha Menon extended the dominance with gold and silver.

The boys were equally brilliant: in the U-14 event, Karthikeya Vedula and Ayon Kazmi secured silver and bronze, and in another standout performance, Arshad S and P. Srivatsa Gupta delivered a superb gold–silver finish. The contingent reaffirmed its versatility in open sight events, with Karthikeya Nandan Ashwin and Rithwik V striking gold in the U-14 and U-17 boys’ categories, and Sadhvi V. Reddy capturing gold in the U-14 girls’ division.

Another emphatic high point came in the U-14 boys’ pistol event, where Sudeep Kumar T, Vigneshwar Reddy, and Jeevansh Reddy swept the podium with gold, silver, and bronze; in the U-17 boys’ pistol, Adi Harshit added a commendable silver. The girls closed the campaign on a strong note as well, with Advita Bharadwaj winning bronze in the U-14 category and Ridhima Reddy securing silver in the U-17 event.

Adding to the school’s national footprint, IGCSE students Harshith and Arshad Shrivastava represented the institution at the IPSC Shooting Nationals, while Rudrapratap further elevated the standard by recording an excellent qualifying score of 342/400 in the 10-metre air rifle (Sub-Youth Men Individual) category at the Telangana State Championship, reflecting the steadily rising calibre of the school’s shooting talent.

• Kaavya Sree of class 9 won a gold medal at the SGFI State shooting competition in the U-17 rifle peep sight event, securing her a spot in the Telangana team which will participate the 69th National School Games 
• Sadhvi V Reddy of class 6 won gold at the SGFI State shooting competition in the U-14 open sight event, earning her a spot in the Telangana team which will participate the 69th National School Games 
• Sudeep Kumar T of class of class 9 won gold at the SGFI State shooting championship in the U-14 boys .177 air pistol event. 
• Rithwik V of class 9 won gold at the SGFI State shooting competition in the U-17 rifle open sight event. This earned him a spot at the 69th National School Games. 
• Ch Nihal of class 7 won gold at the SGFI State shooting competition in the U-17 rifle open sight event. This earned him a place at the 69th National School Games. 
• Eeshithva Krishna of class 9 won a silver medal at the SGFI State shooting competition in the U-17 rifle peep sight event securing her a spot in the Telangana team which will participate the 69th National School Games 
• Arshad S of class 10 won a silver medal at the SGFI State shooting competition in the U-17 rifle peep sight event securing him a spot in the Telangana team which will participate the 69th National School Games 
• Lakshith Arimilli of cals 6 won silver at the SGFI State shooting competition in the U-14 rifle open sight event securing him a spot in the Telangana team which will participate in the 69th National School Games.

Vivyana Sandeep of Class 8 delivered a stellar performance at the All India IPSC Taekwondo Tournament hosted by The Sanskaar Valley School, Bhopal, earning a well-deserved bronze medal and showcasing her growing prowess on the national stage. Matching this spirit of excellence, Rudrapratap of IGCSE displayed outstanding skill, focus, and discipline at the International Open All-Styles Martial Arts Championship, where he clinched the gold medal in Katas, underscoring his status as a formidable and versatile martial artist.

Aarav Charan Sripathi lit up the courts at the All India IPSC Tennis Tournament hosted by Daly College, Indore, capturing a brilliant gold in the U-14 boys’ category and reaffirming his status as a rising national talent.

Adding to this stellar achievement, the U-14 team fought with grit and cohesion throughout the championship, earning a richly deserved bronze medal and bringing further acclaim to the school’s tennis programme.

At the Yoga Pre-Nationals Olympiad held at St. Joseph’s, Habsiguda, Lakshmi Boosa, M. Sathwik, and Durga Pranthi delivered exemplary performances, earning selection to the National Yoga Olympiad and setting a high benchmark of excellence. All 28 participants at the CISCE Zonal Meet advanced to the Regional round, reflecting the overall strength and depth of the school’s yoga contingent.

In the Regionals, Lakshmi Boosa, Durga Pranthi, M. Sathwik, and Charan E distinguished themselves once again by qualifying for the CISCE Nationals. In the team events, the U-19 girls struck gold, while the U-14 and U-17 teams added two impressive silver medals, underscoring a dominant all-round showing.

At the All India IPSC Yoga Competition hosted by Rajkumar College, Rajkot, Class 10 students Aanya Reddy and Shreya Vishwanath showcased grace, control, and synchrony in the U-17 Artistic Yogasana pair event, earning a well-deserved bronze and bringing further national recognition to the school’s yoga programme.

Krithika Kanduri of Class 7 delivered a standout performance at the SGFI District Meet, sweeping silver medals in all four artistic gymnastics events—table vault, floor, uneven bars, and beam—showcasing her versatility and composure across disciplines. She will now move on to the State-level competition, where she will vie for a coveted place in the Telangana team, further underlining her promise as a rising gymnastics talent.

Our young champions have brought immense pride to the school with their exceptional performances across chess, gymnastics, skating, athletics, table tennis, and more. We are delighted to celebrate some of the year’s most remarkable individual achievers.

• Anaya Sharma (Class 4A) struck gold at the Under-8 Girls Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025, announcing herself as a formidable young talent on the international stage.
• Siddharth Chodisetti (Class 4F) showcased sharp strategic acumen to secure 3rd place at the All-India Open FIDE Chess Tournament in the U-9 category.
• Shobhik Jain (Class 4G) demonstrated grit and consistency at the TG State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament (U-11), earning a well-deserved bronze medal.
• In artistic gymnastics, Reet Vishwanath (Class 3G) dazzled at the Artistic Gymnastics Summer Competition, winning gold and finishing 1st overall.
• On the athletics track and field, Hanvitha Raman (Class 3J) dominated the Greater Hyderabad Schools Athletics Championships with a hat-trick of gold medals in the 100m, ball throw, and 50m events.
• Krythya P. Kokkirala (Class 4D) impressed at GYMQUINN 2025, the National Gymnastics Competition, claiming two silver medals in the Floor Routine and Vault (Level 4).
• Adding further glory in gymnastics, Bala Shanaira R (Class 5G) shone at GYMQUINN 2025, the All India Gymnastics Competition, with a rich haul of 2 silver and 2 bronze medals.
• In skating, Siri Chandana Balineni (Class 5J) raced to victory in the Speed Skating Academy 200m event, finishing 1st and clinching the gold medal.

Spotlight on Our Sporting Stars

This Sports Day, the school proudly celebrates three young champions whose dedication, talent and grit have taken them to state, national and international arenas.

Sailing to success – Ishi Gupta, 9L

Cutting through the waters with courage and control, Ishi of Class 9L captured the Silver Medal at the National Sailing Event held at Pavana, Maharashtra, in October this year. Her performance against testing winds and tough competition reflects hours of training, calm focus and an unshakable spirit of sportsmanship.

 Thejas Eppala, 9L

On the cricket field, Thejas Eppala of Class 9L proved that true allrounders are made of discipline, versatility and resilience. At the South Zone Cricket Tournament in Goa, he not only secured a Silver Medal but was also honoured with the Trophy for the Best All-Rounder, a title that underlines his consistency with bat, ball and on-field leadership.

Riding to national glory – Prem Madhav Bali, 12K

In the equestrian arena, Prem Madhav Bali of Class 12K has emerged as a name to reckon with. Having qualified for the National Equestrian Tent Pegging Championship to be held in January, Prem has already built an extraordinary record on horseback. His achievements include:

• Gold Medal in the Open Junior International Tent Pegging Championship
• Silver Medal in Pair International Tent Pegging
• Gold Medal in GHS Lance Combined
• Overall Silver in GHS–GRC
• Gold in Sword Combined
• Silver in Overall National Qualifier 2
• Clearing three National Qualifiers and being recognized as the Best Upcoming Rider in Tent Pegging

Inspiring the school community

Ishi, Thejas and Prem embody the true spirit of Sports Day: giving one’s best, embracing challenges and turning perseverance into performance. As they carry the school flag high in sailing, cricket and equestrian sports, they inspire every student to dream bigger, train harder and step onto the field with confidence and pride.

Together, these young achievers embody dedication, discipline, and excellence, setting a shining example for their peers and elevating the school’s standing in diverse sporting arenas.

As we bring this vibrant celebration to a close, let us remember the words of legendary athlete Jesse Owens, “The battles that count aren’t the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself — that’s where the real victory is won.”

This era belongs to the dreamers, the strivers, and the conquerors—our students, whose victories have not merely filled our shelves with silverware, but have set ablaze a culture of achievement, resilience, and pride. Each thunderous cheer, each victorious leap, and each medal won tells the world: greatness lives here.

The constellation of medals and trophies amassed this year is not just a tribute to sporting might, but a living legacy—fuel for generations yet to come. To all who contributed—students, coaches, teachers, and families—today’s applause is yours. Today, the school is ablaze with the gold of courage, the silver of teamwork, and the bronze of perseverance—each medal a story, each trophy a monument to our unyielding quest for greatness. As we close this festival of courage and camaraderie, let us remember the timeless wisdom of Jesse Owens: “The battles that count aren’t the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself — that’s where the real victory is won.”

Let this year stand as a testament to the world that The Hyderabad Public School forges champions, incubates legends and etches a brilliant legacy not only on the stones of The Shaheen but also in the history of the world.

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS THIS SCHOOL AND ALL WHO HEREIN DWELL.