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Anika Todi Shines At School Sports Stage With Two Medals

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Anika Todi, a student of The Riverside School, Ahmedabad, shone bright at the ISSO National Games: Athletics Championship 2025-26, held at Hyderabad. The Riverside School in Ahmedabad is known for its design-led curriculum and strong emphasis on holistic development. With its “I CAN” mindset approach, the school encourages students like Anika Todi to take charge of their learning and growth.

Anika Todi won silver medals in both shot put and javelin throw. Winning two medals at a national-level competition shows her hard work and talent. In competitive athletics, mastering one throw is hard; doing well in both shot put and javelin shows real versatility and strength. At events like the Indian Open Athletics Meet, javelin and shot put are listed side by side which highlights how important these throwing events are.

This is the third consecutive time that Anika Todi has won medals at the ISSO Nationals competition in the Under-17 category, demonstrating her talent. When an athlete consistently wins over years it speaks to her discipline and support system. The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) hosts tournaments where international-curriculum schools participate, offering a stage for young athletes to shine.

“Despite the rigorous demands of being an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level student, my passion for athletics helps me maintain focus and discipline in my studies,” says Anika Todi, about how she balances her studies and sports. Balancing academics and sports is a key lesson for student-athletes. Schools note that when students commit to disciplined practice schedules and good time-management, they often do better both on the field and in class.

Organised by the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO), and recognised by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) and the International School Sport Federation (ISF), the championship is India’s premier competitive platform for schools offering international curricula, including IB, Cambridge, German, and American boards. The ISSO guidelines affirm that participation is open to schools under these international systems. The SGFI plays a major role in promoting sport in Indian schools across age categories.

More than 800 athletes from 90 premier schools across India participated in the championship between October 30 and November 1. The events included sprints, relays, distance races, jumps, and throws across Under-14, Under-17, and Under-19 categories for both boys and girls. The scale of the event shows how school-level sports are growing in India. The ISSO schools list shows many international curriculum schools involved; the age-category calendar from SGFI mirrors this tournament style.

Anika Todi’s achievement is especially notable given the context: being part of a school whose education model encourages broader learning and development. The Riverside School fosters creativity and resilience in students important traits for athletes. Her ability to win a medal again for the third time in a row speaks of a sustained commitment.

Also, sports events like shot put and javelin demand physical strength, technique and practice habit. Young athletes competing at national level often train for years to refine their form and improve distances. With Anika Todi reaching silver in both, she shows promise of further growth.

The fact that she is an AS level student underlines the academic-athletic balance she maintains. Many athletes struggle to manage both; when one shines in sports while keeping academics in view, it sets a positive example for peers. The message from Anika Todi about focus and discipline is relevant to many young students.

For her school, The Riverside School, her success highlights how sporting excellence and academic programs can go hand in hand. Schools affiliated with international curricula and emphasising holistic education are increasingly supporting student-athletes. For the ISSO platform, achievements like those of Anika Todi help show how school sports are evolving in India.

In the broader sense, this story inspires other young athletes: if you have passion, discipline and support, you can compete at national events while staying on top of academics. Anika Todi stands as a role model in her age-group, especially for girls in athletics.

Congratulations to Anika Todi and her school for this fine performance. We look forward to her future successes on the field and in studies.