Sports Day 2015

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LATEST HAPPENINGS

The Punjab Boys Under-14 team, led by Sameer Shergill, a proud student of Doon International School, Mohali, secured a historic fourth place at the 69th National School Games U-14 Boys Chess Championship.

This marks the first-ever top-four finish for Punjab in the National Championships, a proud milestone showcasing the state’s rising chess talent.

Doon International School, Mohali rejoices as fourteen prodigies qualify with flying colours for the 68th National Shooting Championship in Rifle and Pistol Events, 2025.

The distinction has been earned by the following young achievers:

Agamjot Sidhu (V-B)

Surya Partap Singh Chohan (VI-B)

Gurnoor (VII-B)

Gurfatehbir Singh (VIII-A)

Lavika Lakhani (IX-C)

Mansirat Kaur (IX-C)

Vivasvat Singh (X-A)

Usneek Kaur (X-B)

Maninder Singh (X-C)

Prabhpratap Singh (X-C)

Reet Bajaj (XI-Commerce)

Yash Middha (XI-Commerce)

Yashika Lakhani (XI-Commerce)

Nadrat Grewal (XII-Humanities) A special mention goes to Gurnoor of Class VII-B, who has showcased remarkable zeal and resilience by qualifying for the Nationals in the Deaf and Dumb Category of the Air Pistol Event.May these bright minds continue to keep their focus on the mark and deliver exceptional performances at the National Shooting Championship!

Basketball Brilliance in DIS Mohali!

Doon International School’s talented girls’ basketball team brought home the Bronze Medal at the prestigious Vivek Cup Tournament held at Vivek High School.

Shooting to the Stars

Doon International School, Mohali rejoices as fourteen prodigies qualify with flying colours for the 68th National Shooting Championship in Rifle and Pistol Events 2025. The distinction has been earned by the following young achievers:

1. AGAMJOT SIDHU (V-B)
2. SURYA PARTAP SINGH CHOHAN (VI-B)
3. Gurnoor (VII-B)
4. GURFATEHBIR SINGH (VIII-A)
5. LAVIKA LAKHANI (IX-C)
6. MANSIRAT KAUR (IX-C)
7. VIVASVAT SINGH (X-A)
8. USNEEK KAUR (X-B)
9. MANINDER SINGH (X-C)
10. PRABHPRATAP SINGH (X-C)
11. REET BAJAJ (XI-COMMERCE)
12. YASH MIDDHA (XI-COMMERCE)
13. YASHIKA LAKHANI (XI-COMMERCE)
14. NADRAT GREWAL (XII-HUMANITIES)

Gurnoor of class VII-B has showcased great zeal and resilience by qualifying for the Nationals in the Deaf and Dumb Category of Air Pistol Event.

May the bright minds continue to focus their aim on the mark and deliver an exceptional performance in the National Shooting Championship!

The two students Reet of Class VIII and Mannat of Class IX, from Doon International School, Mohali made their school proud by winning accolades at the Inter-school competitions hosted by Amity International School. Reet secured the first prize in the Collage Making Competition for her outstanding creativity, while Mannat won the third prize in the Best Out of Waste Competition for her innovative use of materials. Their achievements reflect their talent and dedication.

Doon International School achieved a remarkable feat by bagging the Second Runner-Up Trophy in the Mini Marathon organised by Shishu Niketan School, Sector 66, Mohali, on April 19, 2025. The event’s theme, “Stay Healthy, Stay Happy,” resonated with the students, who showcased their athletic prowess and determination.

Japleen Kaur shone brightly, clinching a gold medal in the Under-12 category. In the U-12 Boys category, Navpreet Singh and Angad Walia secured 4th and 5th positions respectively.

In the U-14 category, Arya Rawat and Aneesha demonstrated their endurance, securing 5th and 6th positions, respectively. In the U-17 Girls category, Priya and Navya Sharma showcasing their talent, with Priya securing 4th position and Navya Sharma 7th.

The outstanding performance of Doon International School’s students is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the school’s commitment to fostering athletic talent. The Second Runner-Up Trophy is a well-deserved recognition of their achievements.

Sameer Singh Shergill Crowned the Youngest Ever*Punjab State Chess Champion
Sameer Singh Shergill, a 12 year old prodigy of Doon International School, Mohali won the Blitz section of the Punjab Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2024-25 organised by All-India Chess Federation on January 11 and 12, in Ropar. The proud school is looking forward to a remarkable virtuoso performance by the mastermind Shergill, who will represent Punjab in the upcoming National Blitz and Rapid Championship to be held in Jharkhand.

Navya Sharma, a grade VII athlete at Doon International School, Mohali, made her school immensely proud by blazing through the 400-metre sprint race and clinching the silver medal at the District Athletics Tournament.

Nisha, a dedicated shooting coach at Doon International School, Mohali, had the esteemed honour of serving as a scorer at the ISSF Shooting World Cup 2024, held at the prestigious Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi from October 13 to 18. Shooting enthusiasts were treated to thrilling performances, including those of Olympic Silver Medalist Yusuf Dikec from Turkey and Bronze Medalist Manu Bhakar from India, allowing fans to once again celebrate their favourite champions.

By securing a silver medal in the 100m freestyle at the prestigious ‘Kheda Vatan Punjab Dian’ swimming tournament, Sargun Kaur has brought immense pride to Doon International School, Mohali. With her silver medal shimmering as bright as her determination, she hasn’t just made waves in the pool, her victory has left an indelible mark of pride.

The spectators rose to their feet as Eknoor, a student of Doon International School, Mohali gracefully made another victorious goal at the ‘Kheda Vatan Punjab Dian’ Handball District Competition. With her silver medal gleaming and her heart full of triumph, she not only returns to her school as a proud champion, but also as an inspiration to her schoolmates.

New Horizons Unfolded: The Victory of the Doonites in The District Basketball Tournament

August 23, 2024, began with a mesmerizing dawn as the bright sun bathed the District Basketball Tournament Under-19 Champions of DIS Mohali in a golden glow. Embracing their recent triumph, the victors prepared to take on their next challenge with renewed vigour at the State Tournament.

Three talented students from Doon International School, Mohali, have brought immense pride to their school by excelling in the Innovation Challenge 2, held by the ATAL Community Innovation Center at CGC Landran, Mohali, on August 9, 2024.

Moksh Kinger (Grade X) and Parth Luthra (Grade IX) achieved a remarkable second place and a cash prize of Rs 7,000 for their novel drone designed for ‘Disaster Management’. In addition, Japanpreet Singh from Grade VII secured an impressive third place and a cash prize of Rs 5,000 for his ingenious DIY refrigerator in the ‘Waste Management’ category.

Their standout performances demonstrated through live project showcases, were especially noteworthy given the fierce competition among the top 18 contestants from across the country. These accomplishments highlight the exceptional creativity and skill fostered within the Robotics Club at Doon International School.

Mantej Singh, a stellar student of grade IV from Doon International School, Mohali has achieved an outstanding feat by winning a bronze medal at the prestigious State Fencing Championship held at Sangrur. His exceptional performance has earned him a well-deserved qualification for the national competition, set to take place in Odisha next month. This remarkable accomplishment not only highlights his dedication and skill but also promises an exciting future in the sport.

“Perseverance goes a long way – Success is not final. It is the courage to continue that count.” The words of Winton S. Churchill were proved true by the young stalwarts of Doon International School when they exhibited excellent results in the CBSE Board Examinations of Grades X and XII.

Hargun Kaur was declared the District Topper in the Class X CBSE Board exams with 98.6%. She was followed by 25 other achievers who scored 90% and above. Apart from them, 21 students scored 80% and above and shared in the glory of success. This outstanding result reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of tutelage and the students’ perseverance and dedication. The Directors of the school, Mr. Charanjeet Singh Mann and Ms. Simrita Mann, along with the Principal, Ms. Ira Bogra congratulated the students and their proud parents on their accomplishments.

The young achievers carried forward the legacy of excellence as Unat Kaur Pannu from Class XII Humanities topped the school with 98.6%. She was followed by Seerat Kaur, Aaradhya Bajaj and Hartaj Singh as Medical, Commerce, and Non-Medical stream toppers with 96.6%, 95.8%, and 93.8%, respectively. 15 students got 90 % and above and 26 were included in a long list of Class XII achievers who scored 80% and above.

Doon International School has been honoured with the prestigious Education Excellence Award, recognising it as the premier educational institution in the Punjab region. The award, presented by Dr. Sarkar, Minister of State for Education, acknowledges the institution’s commitment to providing outstanding academic and co-curricular facilities to its students.

The Principal of the school Ms. Ira Bogra graciously accepted the award on behalf of the institution during a ceremony held on February 8, 2024, in Delhi. This recognition serves as a testament to the school’s unwavering pursuit of educational excellence and its significant contributions to the academic landscape.

The stupendous performance of Amrinder Singh, a grade V student of Doon International School, Mohali resulted in his grand victory in Khedan Vatan Punjab Diyan State Level Boxing Championship 2023. He brought laurels to the school by securing the first position in this championship.

“Success is the result of persistence and determination, and victory is the sweet reward for those who never give up.”

Navya Setia, Unat Kaur Pannu and Jasleen Kaur formed an exceptional team that clinched victory at the Inter School Parliamentary Debate Championship 2023-24, showcasing their outstanding oratory skills and teamwork.

Sameer Wins Chess Tourney
Sameer Singh Shergill, a class VI student of Doon International School, Mohali won the FIDE- rated below 1700 Amateur Mohali Open tournament held at Learning Path School on July 30, 2023. Sameer dominated the field with the perfect score of 6/6.

Champions of the Pool: Doon International School Makes a Splash in State Swimming Championships!!

Doon International School, Mohali once more took a lead in 34th Sub- Junior Punjab State Swimming Championships organized by Mohali Swimming Association. Two swimming champs from the school participated in Sub Junior Category. Agamjot Singh (class IV) bagged six gold medals in all the six events and Angad Singh Walia (class V) won 4 gold and one silver. Mohali district was declared champion in under 11 boys and overall champion in the Sub Junior Category in the State of Punjab. Ekamveer Singh Walia, a student of class X bagged 4 gold, two silver, and one bronze in the Junior category.

Winners of the Illustration Competition
The Knowledge Bus Global School, Mohali organised an Inter School Competition ‘Elysian 2023’. Navya Setia, a class XII student of Doon International School, Mohali secured II position and Khanak Sabharwal, a class V student secured III position in the ‘Illustration’ (Draw and Colour) category.

The School Rejoices in the Triumph of the Rifle Victors

Usneek Kaur, a class VIII student of Doon International School, Mohali bagged a silver medal and Divanshi Jindal, a student of the Doon International School Shooting Academy won a bronze medal in the District Rifle Shooting Championship 2023.

Sameer Singh Shergill takes the Crown!

Sameer Singh Shergill, a class VI student brought laurels to the school by winning the U15 District Chess Championship with a perfect score of 6/6.

CBSE North Zone II Swimming Meet 2022- 23 declared Doon International School as the champion school in the Under 11 Boys category. The honour was given because of the stupendous performance of the two students, Agamjot Singh of class V and Angad Walia of IV. Both the boys won gold medals in this championship.

Ekamveer Singh Walia, a class IX student of Doon International School, Mohali paved his path to success by wresting multiple medals in the 66th State Swimming Competition in Under- 17 category organized by Department of School Education Punjab held in Sector 78 Sports Complex Mohali from 18 to 19 November 2022. He bagged gold medals in 50 mtr freestyle and 4×100 mtr medley relay, silver medals in 400 mtr freestyle and 4×100 mtr freestyle relay and a bronze medal in 200 mtr freestyle.