Alishba Fatima Jillani – a student of grade 10th at Delhi Public School Srinagar, secured a bronze medal at the 5th Pencak Silat Junior World Championship, held recently in Abu Dhabi from December 18 to 22. With a potent mix of attack, defence and composure beyond her years, she forced her way to the podium, making her school and country proud.
Congratulating Alishba on her success, the Principal Delhi Public School Srinagar, Shafaq Afshan said “Alishba’s win makes us all proud of her efforts and those of her coaches. At DPS Srinagar, we have always underscored the importance of nurturing talent and allowing students the freedom to excel in disciplines beyond straitjacketed academics. Her triumph is a vindication of our vision.”
The Chairman Vijay Dhar too congratulated the medalist and said, “To keep the flame of dreams lit high has always been our top most priority. At DPS Srinagar, we ardently believe in the power of dreams and their manifestation such that talent may see its ultimate fulfillment. Alishba’s win is a win of dreams over naysayers, of the path less trodden, and testament to our pledge to never let our students walk alone on the paths to success, no matter how unconventional they seem.”
