5th place at open championship level — in Std. 4
No age bracket. No handicap. Just the open field.
Abhidnya Vishwakarma from Std. 4 at the Shivane campus competed in the 400+D inline skating event at the 25th LXT Open Roller Skating Championship 2026–27 — an open championship with no age category restrictions.
She was up against older and more experienced skaters. Finishing in the top five at open level while still in primary school speaks for itself.
Abhidnya is one of three Walnut students who brought home results from this championship — Adneya Vishwakarma (Std. 8) won silver in the 500+D event and Yaksh Poojary (Std. 1) won silver in roller skating. Three students across Std. 1, 4 and 8. Same tournament. Same standard.
At Walnut, daily sports is not an extra — it is part of the timetable. Results like these are what follow when training is consistent, not seasonal.
Silver in 500+D inline skating — Std. 8
Silver medal. 500+D inline skating. Championship level.
Adneya Vishwakarma from Std. 8 at the Shivane campus won silver in the 500+D inline skating event at the 25th LXT Open Roller Skating Championship 2026–27.
Adneya is one of three Walnut students who brought home results from this championship — Abhidnya Vishwakarma (Std. 4) finished 5th in the 400+D event and Yaksh Poojary (Std. 1) won silver in roller skating. Three students across Std. 1, 4 and 8. Same tournament. Same podium standard.
That spread is not a coincidence. When sport is part of the timetable every single day — not a weekly slot, not an elective — students at every age group build the consistency it takes to compete at this level.
Two medals at South Asia level — now selected to represent India in Norway
South Asia championship. Two medals. India selection. Std. 9.
Rudra Dhawade from Std. 9 at the Shivane campus won two medals at the JKS South Asia Karate Championship 2026–27.
Silver in Kumite and bronze in Kata. Two different disciplines — one tests you against an opponent, the other tests you against yourself. Medalling in both at the South Asia level means the skill is not narrow. It is complete.
Rudra has now been selected to represent India at the Taekkyeon International Karate Championship in Oslo, Norway.
From the school dojo to the South Asia podium to an international championship in Norway — all while still in Std. 9. At Walnut, daily sport is not about ticking a box. It is about giving students the physical foundation and the competitive mindset to go as far as their ability takes them.
Silver in roller skating — in Std. 1
Championship level. Silver medal. Std. 1.
Yaksh Poojary from Std. 1 at the Shivane campus won a silver medal in roller skating at the 25th LXT Open Roller Skating Championship 2026–27.
Six years old and already on the podium at a championship. That does not happen without consistent, daily practice — not the kind you squeeze in before a competition, but the kind that is built into every school day.
At Walnut, every child plays sport every single day. It is part of the timetable, not an afterthought. When a student finds a sport they love, that daily foundation gives them a real head start.
District bronze in badminton — in Std. 3
District level. Boys U-9. Std. 3.
Anvit Kulkarni from Std. 3 at the Shivane campus won a bronze medal in the boys U-9 category at the Pune District Metropolitan Badminton Association Tournament 2026–27, held at W18 Sports Complex, Pune.
District-level competition at eight years old means going up against the strongest players across Pune in your age group. Coming home with a medal from that field is not a participation ribbon — it is earned.
At Walnut, every child plays sport every day. Not once a week, not as an elective — every single day. When that kind of consistency meets a student’s individual interest, results like these follow.
State gold in Kata — now selected for nationals
Gold at state level. Maharashtra selection. Nationals in Dehradun.
Rishita Pandit from Std. 10 at the Shivane campus won gold in Kata (cadet category) at the KAM State Championship 2026–27.
On the back of this result, Rishita has been selected to represent Maharashtra at the KIO National Championship in Dehradun.
Kata has no opponent across the mat. No teammate to lean on. It is a solo performance judged entirely on precision, control and form — every stance, every breath, rehearsed hundreds of times until it is second nature. That is what tough outside, smart inside looks like when the only person you are measured against is yourself.
Artistic Gymnastics Excellence – National Camp Selection
Four medals and a national camp call-up in Std. 10.
Nishad Naravane from the Shivane Campus delivered an exceptional performance in the Junior Age Group, securing:
- Gold Medal – Parallel Bars
- Silver Medal – Still Rings
- Silver Medal – Team Championship (Maharashtra)
- Bronze Medal – Floor Exercise
Four podium finishes across four different events reflect the versatility, strength and consistency required to compete at the highest level of gymnastics.
Nishad has now been selected for the India Team National Camp and is in contention to represent the country at the Asian Championship 2026 in Zunyi, China.
Years of early mornings, disciplined training and showing up every single day have brought him to this stage. At Walnut School, this is what being Tough Outside, Smart Inside looks like.
🏸 District-Level Badminton Success – Bronze Medal Achievement
Bronze at district level. Boys U-9. Std. 3. 🏸
Anvit Kulkarni from our Shivane Campus won a Bronze Medal in badminton at the Pune District Metropolitan Badminton Association Tournament 2026-27, held at the W18 Sports Complex, Pune.
Competing in the Boys Under-9 category, Anvit demonstrated determination, skill and confidence against strong competition at the district level.
The court doesn’t care how old you are. It only cares how well you play.
🥈 Roller Skating Excellence – Silver at the 25th LXT Open Championship
Silver medal in roller skating. Std. 1. 🥈
Yaksh Poojary from our Shivane Campus won a Silver Medal at the 25th LXT Open Roller Skating Championship 2026-27.
At just six years old, Yaksh has already earned his place on the podium, demonstrating confidence, balance and determination well beyond his years.
Achievements like these remind us that excellence has no age limit. Every lap, every practice session and every challenge helps build the foundations for future success.
🥇 Karate Excellence – Gold at State Championship & National Selection
Gold. State level. Now heading to nationals. 🥇
Rishita Pandit, a student of Std. 10 from our Shivane Campus, won Gold in Kata (Cadet Category) at the KAM State Championship 2026-27.
Her outstanding performance has earned her selection to represent Maharashtra at the KIO National Championship in Dehradun, where she will compete against some of the country’s finest young athletes.
The kind of discipline that shows up on the mat doesn’t come from one day of training. It comes from years of showing up.
At Walnut School, we believe in nurturing students who are Tough Outside, Smart Inside — resilient, focused and ready to rise to every challenge.
🥈🥉 International Karate Success – Two Medals for India
Two medals representing India. Next stop, Oslo. 🌍🥋
Rudra Dhawade, a student of Std. 9 from our Shivane Campus, won a Silver Medal in Kumite (U-14) and a Bronze Medal in Kata (U-14) at the JKS South Asia Karate Championship 2026-27.
His outstanding performance on the international stage has earned him selection for the Taekkyeon International Karate Championship in Oslo, Norway, where he will represent India against talented young athletes from around the world.
From Shivane to South Asia to Norway, Rudra’s journey reflects years of discipline, perseverance and commitment to excellence.
At Walnut School, we believe in building students who are Tough Outside, Smart Inside — ready to compete, learn and succeed on any stage.
