Auckland House Schools Shine at Chandigarh Skating Championship
Shimla/CHANDIGARH, October 26: Skaters from Auckland House School and Auckland House School for Boys, Shimla, delivered an impressive performance at the Chandigarh Open Speed Skating Championship 2026, held at the Sector 10 Indoor Skating Rink on October 25.
The championship witnessed participation from 162 skaters representing Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Delhi, competing in the 300m and 500m races under the Fit India and Khelo India initiatives.
Representing both Auckland House School and Auckland House School for Boys, the young athletes showcased exceptional speed, skill and determination, bringing home an impressive collection of medals.
**Girls’ Category — Auckland House School**
Naviya Verma secured two gold medals in the 300m and 500m races, while Aaruhi Shahi also clinched two gold medals. Ivaana Singh won one gold and one bronze, and Anaisha Thakur claimed two silver medals. Anwesha Sharma earned one silver and one bronze, while Aliyah Sakina and Chetna Sood secured one bronze each in the 300m and 500m events, respectively. Aaruhi Katoch added one silver and one bronze to the tally.
**Boys’ Category — Auckland House School for Boys**
Smaksh Barota clinched two gold medals, while Aayan Reakta and Avyaan Jadiak secured two silver medals each. Ayushman Anand added a bronze medal to the school’s achievements.
The outstanding performances reflect the dedication, discipline and sporting spirit of the students from both institutions, bringing pride to the Auckland House school community and highlighting their commitment to excellence in sports.
The championship was organised by Gagan Nasrali, Inder Pal, Pankaj Prabhakar, Pankaj Chaurasiya and Navneet Singh, with support from the Bharat Sports Management Group (BSMG).
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