

🏆 Sports Glory of Vidyanchal The School
♟ Chess Champion – Aarya Chandrashekhar Gawande
Aarya Chandrashekhar Gawande, a proud student of Vidyanchal The School, brought honor to the institution with her impressive performance at the Maharashtra State Chess Tournament in Nanded.
Achievements
Gold Medal – U-17 District Level
Gold Medal – U-17 Divisional Level
Participation – U-17 School State Championship (SGFI)
Aarya’s success showcases her strong focus, strategic thinking, and determination. She is an inspiration for young chess enthusiasts at school.
🏑 Rising Hockey Team – Vidyanchal’s Pride
Vidyanchal’s Hockey Team stands as a symbol of team spirit, discipline, and dedication. The team is known for its ability to balance academics and sports while showcasing exceptional teamwork on and off the field.
Team Journey & Strengths
The team began its journey with young athletes taking up hockey from an early age, many starting their training around the age of 12.
Over time, the team has developed strong resilience, leadership qualities, and excellent coordination during matches.
Each member contributes to the team’s strength through commitment, regular practice, and mutual support.
🥋 Taekwondo Prodigy – Mast. Arpit Rajguru
Mast. Arpit Rajguru, a Grade VI student, is one of the most promising Taekwondo athletes of Vidyanchal The School, known for his discipline, agility, and sportsmanship.
Achievements
Gold Medalist – Cadet Level National Championship
Blue Belt in Taekwondo
Represented school at inter-school tournaments
Arpit aims to compete at national and international levels and continues to train with focus and dedication.
External Sports Participation — Vidyanchal The School, Akot
Vidyanchal The School actively participates at Taluka, District, Divisional and CBSE Cluster levels in football, hockey, badminton, basketball, chess, softball, cricket and other sports. Students have consistently secured top positions, reflecting strong training and commitment. external participation
Highlights
Multiple district-level championship wins in football, hockey, badminton, basketball, chess and softball. external participation
Subroto Mukherji Football Cup U-17 Boys – Runner Up. external participation
Several Taluka and District level winners across age groups. external participation
Participation in CBSE Cluster tournaments with a Third Place in Volleyball (Cluster IX). external participation
Recent Competitions
Subroto Mukherji Football Cup, LBSS Stadium Akola – U-17 Boys Runner Up. external participation
Taluka Level Football, LBSS Stadium Akola – U-17 Boys Winners. external participation
Taluka Level Chess, St. Paul’s School Akot – U-14 Girls, U-17 Girls, U-17 Boys Winners. external participation
District & Nehru Cup Hockey, Akola – U-14 Girls and U-17 Girls Winners. external participation
District Level Badminton & Basketball, Sports Complex Akola – U-17 Boys Badminton Winners; Boys & Girls Basketball (U-14/U-17) Winners. external participation
Cricket, Baseball, Softball, Kho-Kho – Active participation with strong performances at Taluka and District levels. external participation
CBSE Cluster Participation
Participation in Hockey, Volleyball, Badminton, Cricket.
Volleyball team secured Third Place at INM International School, Mumbai. external participation
Upcoming
State Level Chess (Satara) – Navdeep Wakte representing U-14 Boys (12–15 Nov 2025).
Several District/Division events scheduled or awaiting fixtures.


