Rockvale Academy Shines as Students Compete in National Boxing Championship for the First Time

KalimNews, October 8, 2024, Kalimpong: In a remarkable achievement for Rockvale Academy of Kalimpong, two students have been selected to represent their school in the upcoming National Boxing Championship organized by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). This milestone comes after the students, Chhuman Tamang and Seamima Subba, both competing in the under-19 category, secured gold medals in their respective weight classes at the West Bengal and Northeast Region level of the CISCE National School Games & Sports.

Capt. Prakash Mani Pradhan, Principal of the Rockvale Academy praised the students for their outstanding accomplishments, highlighting the significance of this achievement for the academy and the broader CISCE community. "It is a proud moment for Rockvale Academy to have our students compete at the national level, showcasing their hard work and dedication," he stated.

Since the CISCE and CBSE affiliations to SGFI in 2018, Rockvale Academy has actively participated in a range of sports, including volleyball, badminton, table tennis, karate, and yoga. The academy has consistently demonstrated its commitment to fostering athletic talent, with students competing across 35 different events.

Chhuman Tamang and Seamima Subba

In addition to the two girl students of Rockvale Academy, Angela Rai from Saptashree Gyanpeeth is also participating in the national boxing championships. Chhuman Tamang (57-60 kg) and Seamima Subba (54-57 kg) will represent CISCE schools in the boxing competition, set to take place in Delhi during the fourth week of November 2024.

The academy's athletic prowess extends beyond boxing, with notable achievements in volleyball. Krishik Basor in the under-19 category,, who secured a silver medal and was named the best player, is also selected for the national volleyball team representing CISCE. Other talented volleyball players from Saptashree Gyanpeeth and St. Augustine’s School will join him in the competition scheduled for Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, from November 6 to 10, 2024.

Rockvale Academy has also excelled in table tennis, with Abrona Pandi Lepcha earning a gold medal in the under-19 singles quarter-finals and Neyrum Tshering Lepcha securing bronze in the under-17 category.

The achievements of Rockvale Academy's students not only reflect their individual talents but also the supportive environment fostered by their coaches, including boxing coach Suresh Rai, who also runs a boxing academy. With such a strong foundation and continued commitment to excellence, the academy looks forward to further successes in the upcoming national competitions.