Bhubaneswar: SAI International School was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, noted scholar, spiritual thinker, author, a humanitarian, who served as the distinguished Chief Guest at SAI Confluence, on December 22, 2023, where outstanding achievements of national champions in diverse sports disciplines were celebrated.
The event showcased and applauded athletes who have excelled in swimming, chess, badminton, table tennis, gymnastics, skating, and karate, recognizing their exceptional skills and unwavering dedication.
The ceremony not only spotlighted individual accomplishments but also underscored the broader significance of embracing excellence in various sports. Dr Satpathy emphasised on the profound impact of sports in fostering holistic development and instilling a culture of achievement within the student community.
Special mention goes to ace swimmer Mannata Mishra for winning a Bronze Medal in Medley Relay in National Games Goa 2023 held at Goa.
SAI International is proud to share that SAIoneers Nayantara Karthikeyan, Shreya Suman Dash, Vaibhav Suman, Prachi Bharadwaj Padhi, Raiguru Suryansh Mohapatra, Aritro Mallick, Ayush Aryaman Badu, Akanshya Nayak, Yajat Gupta, and Divyanka Dibajyoti Pradhan in Swimming; Rakesh Ranjan Rout, in Table Tennis; Mirvee Dash, in Badminton; Nihira Nath, Sanchee Sahoo, Priyanka Nayak, and Suhana Jena, in Chess; SAIoneers Sohana Lenka, Aditi Todi, in Gymnastics; Aditi Agarwal, Shreeyansh Mishra, Titiksha Lenka, Tanush Muthuraj, A R Devansh, Shubham Muthuraj, Ayushman Nanda, in Skating; Sanjeeta Sahoo, Antra Agarwal, Rashi Gunwant, Jagruti Tripathy, Sakambari Panigrahi, and Anandita Patra, in Karate, have won various national and state level awards in their respective games.
The celebration of these national champions serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes, promoting the values of discipline, determination, and sportsmanship. SAI Confluence 2023 not only acknowledged the prowess of these sports achievers but also reinforced the school’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals through a comprehensive education that encompasses both academic and sporting excellence.