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Delhi’s Arjun selected for Asian Youth Athletics Championship 2022

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Arjun, a class XI student at the Modern Public School, will be part of the Indian contingent for the Asian Youth Athletics Championship, to be held in Kuwait from October 13-16. Arjun won the gold medal in the javelin throw competition at the National Youth Athletics Championship, held in Bhopal, to qualify for the Asian meet.

Bringing more glory to the school, Arjun has created a record with a throw of 72.92m while the qualifying score for the Asian meet is 69.36m. The 15-year-old is currently ranked No. 1 in India, third in Asia and 10th in the world in the under-18 boys javelin throw category.

“Arjun’s impressive success at the National Youth meet has brought immense glory to our school and I am optimistic that he will excel at the Asian championships, too. In this moment of pride, I hope all our students get inspired by Arjun and bring more laurels to the school. Glorious accomplishments like this depict that the Modern Public School not only focuses on academic excellence but also in extra-curricular activities,” said Principal of MPS, Alka Kapur.

MPS has played a phenomenal role in shaping Arjun’s career in track and field athletics. The school provided him with javelin and other top-class equipment for training. Arjun was also allowed to practice during school hours and his classes were compensated accordingly. Before he departs for the national camp for training prior to representing India at the Asian meet, the school will host a ceremony to cherish the accomplishments of Arjun and to wish him good luck.

Arjun will also be supported with a scholarship from the school which includes school fees exemption. Arjun’s father, presently a sweet vendor in Delhi, has also been a sportsperson in discus throw. He has been a major motivation for Arjun and has supported him in both academics and sports. Going forward, Arjun’s aim is to represent the country at the Olympics.

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