8th ISSO National Fencing Cship concludes at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad

The premier two-day national event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 44 schools across the country, featuring young fencers competing across Under-14 (Sub-Junior), Under-17 (Cadet), and Under-19 age categories for both boys and girls across Sabre, Foil, and Epee disciplines, according to a press release.

The championship showcased extraordinary tactical precision, athletic speed, and sportsmanship, providing a national platform for emerging school-level fencers.

Commending the grand execution and high calibre of fencers at the tournament, Aakanksha Thapak, Director of ISSO, highlighted the organisation's vision. She said, "The outstanding participation of 44 leading international schools reflects the growing appetite for fencing across the country. Seeing young fencers demonstrate such sharp discipline, mental agility, and technical mastery is a testament to the talent in our schools. ISSO remains dedicated to building world-class platforms that empower our student-athletes to step up to national and international glory."

Extending his congratulations to the host institution and contingents, Satish Mishra, National Coordinator of ISSO, added, "Executing a national-level fencing championship across multiple weapon categories requires utmost precision and seamless coordination. We extend our gratitude to Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, for their flawless support. The spirit of sportsmanship and tactical excellence displayed by these student-athletes over the two days has set a wonderful benchmark for upcoming ISSO national events."

In the Sub-Junior Girls' category, Goel Anika of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, secured first place in Epee, Kunwar Anaya of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, won first place in Foil, and Chand Avni of PSG - Clifton International School claimed the top spot in Sabre.

In the Sub-Junior Boys' category, Banerjee Advay of The American International School of Muscat secured first place in Epee, Sacchitanand Uttekar Kavish of Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence claimed first place in Foil, and Pankaj Gurbani Naitik of JBCN International School, Mulund, took first place in Sabre.

In the Under-17 Cadet Girls' category, Shetkar Sragvi Sudhir of Fravashi International Academy won first place in Epee, Juvvadi Aanika of International School of Hyderabad secured first place in Foil, and Lamba Ruheen of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, captured first place in Sabre. In the Cadet Boys' category, P Sathe Anant of Indus International School, Pune, claimed first place in Epee, Abhijit Pawar Anubhava of CP Goenka International School, Pune, won first place in Foil, and Raveshia Ryan of Podar International School IB & Cambridge, Santacruz, took first place in Sabre.

In the Under-19 Girls' category, Gupta Naisha of Step By Step School secured first place in Epee, Kunwar Ameya of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, won first place in Foil, and Aggarwal Tashna of Shiv Nadar School, Noida, claimed first place in Sabre. In the Under-19 Boys' category, Kiran Patil Nischal of JBCN International School, Mulund, took first place in Epee, Chauhan Utkarsh of Amity Global School, Gurgaon, secured first place in Foil, and Anwaar Hussian Syed of D.Y. Patil International School, Nerul, won first place in Sabre.

The national event concluded with a celebratory closing ceremony, where individual podium finishers and team champions were presented with medals and certificates.

Overall Results

Under-14 Category (Sub-Junior)

Girls' Epee: 1st Goel Anika (Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad); 2nd Dubey Yahshie (JBCN International School, Mulund).

Girls' Foil: 1st Kunwar Anaya (Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad); 2nd Raveshia Ryna (Podar International School IB & Cambridge, Santacruz).

Girls' Sabre: 1st Chand Avni (PSG - Clifton International School); 2nd Bhatia Aarika (Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad).

Boys' Epee: 1st Banerjee Advay (The American International School of Muscat); 2nd Ali Assad Shaikh Mohammed (JBCN International School, Mulund).

Boys' Foil: 1st Sacchitanand Uttekar Kavish (Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence); 2nd Juvvadi Pratham (International School of Hyderabad).

Boys' Sabre: 1st Pankaj Gurbani Naitik (JBCN International School, Mulund); 2nd Jain Aarjav (Amity Global School, Gurgaon).

Under-17 Category (Cadet)

Girls' Epee: 1st Shetkar Sragvi Sudhir (Fravashi International Academy); 2nd Shroff Vioona (Dhirubhai Ambani International School).

Girls' Foil: 1st Juvvadi Aanika (International School of Hyderabad); 2nd Lamba Ruheen (Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad).

Girls' Sabre: 1st Lamba Ruheen (Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad); 2nd Chaudhary Nandini (Oberoi International School - JVLR Campus).

Boys' Epee: 1st P Sathe Anant (Indus International School, Pune); 2nd Aggarwal Navya (Genesis Global School).

Boys' Foil: 1st Abhijit Pawar Anubhava (CP Goenka International School, Pune); 2nd Krishna Devesh (MCTM Chettiyar Int School).

Boys' Sabre: 1st Raveshia Ryan (Podar International School IB & Cambridge, Santacruz); 2nd Malhotra Armaan (Shiv Nadar School, Noida).

Under-19 Category

Girls' Epee: 1st Gupta Naisha (Step By Step School); 2nd Khan Tabassum (Amity Global School, Noida).

Girls' Foil: 1st Kunwar Ameya (Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad); 2nd Thakker Aaliya (Dhirubhai Ambani International School).

Girls' Sabre: 1st Aggarwal Tashna (Shiv Nadar School, Noida); 2nd Dangeti D. Monisha (Amity Global School, Noida).

Boys' Epee: 1st Kiran Patil Nischal (JBCN International School, Mulund); 2nd Anwaar Hussian Syed (D.Y. Patil International School, Nerul).

Boys' Foil: 1st Chauhan Utkarsh (Amity Global School, Gurgaon); 2nd Manoj Tiwari Shivansh (Amity Global School, Gurgaon).

Boys' Sabre: 1st Anwaar Hussian Syed (D.Y. Patil International School, Nerul); 2nd Deb Barma Ansh (Amity Global School, Gurgaon). (ANI)