Arambha School Honors International Table Tennis Medalist Nischal Thapa Kshetri

Arambha Sanskar School, located in Golkupakha, has honored Nischal Thapa Kshetri for winning silver and bronze medals at the South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship. The event, held in Shimla, India, from April 8 to 11, saw Nischal claim a silver medal in the U-15 Boys Doubles and a bronze medal in the U-15 Boys Team event. Arambha’s Principal Naresh Prasad Shrestha and Vice Principal Dinesh Shrestha presented Nischal with a certificate of appreciation and a token of affection.

During the same occasion, Prajña Maharjan was also bid farewell as she prepared to participate in the International Christian Table Tennis Championship taking place in Incheon, South Korea. Nischal is currently in grade 9 and Prajña in grade 7 at Arambha, where both students receive full scholarships. A total of six players from Nepal, including Prajña, will compete in the May 27 tournament.

Other team members are Himal Bista, Yonggi Paudel, Suramya Shakya, Rijan Shakya, and Rivanmuni Bajracharya. Prior to the competition, the players will attend the Yang Yongja Table Tennis Mission International Camp in Incheon from May 16 to 26. The team is scheduled to depart this Saturday. Speaking at the event, Principal Shrestha stated that Nischal’s achievements have enhanced the reputation of not only the school but the nation as well. He also noted that Arambha has been providing scholarships to support talented athletes in pursuing their sporting careers. Principal Shrestha extended his best wishes to Prajña for success in her upcoming competition. Vice Principal Dinesh Shrestha added that Arambha emphasizes holistic development by giving special importance to sports and extracurricular activities alongside academics.