St. Anthony’s Girls’ Shine at DSO Karate & Kickboxing Competitions

The students of St. Anthony’s High School truly lived this spirit at the District Sports Office (also known as DSO) Karate and Kickboxing Competitions held at the Dharavi Sports Complex.

The school was proudly represented by Choudary Zara (8th), Khan Faria (8th), Rimi Sangol (9th), Mumeenah Shaikh (7th), Ayesha Pathan (7th), and Maryam Khan (7th).

On 9th September, in the Karate event, Khan Faria displayed courage and determination, winning three consecutive matches and securing the bronze medal, while Choudary Zara impressed everyone with her skill and confidence, winning six matches to claim the gold medal. Though some of the others could not reach the finals, every participant gave their best and gained valuable experience for the future.

On 18th September, Zara and Faria also competed in the Kickboxing Competition. Despite it being a new sport for them, they stepped into the ring with confidence. Faria showed great spirit, reaching the finals and winning the silver medal in the Under-38kg category, while Zara fought bravely in the Under-60kg group against a tough opponent.

The students shared that they never felt discouraged when they lost, because true success lies in participation, learning, and the courage to try. They believe that every bout taught them something new about discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. With her victory, Zara will now proudly represent the school at the District Level Karate Competition.

The team expressed heartfelt gratitude to their Karate Teacher, Ms. Khan Taiyaba, our school P.E. Teacher, Sir Sevin Rodrigues, and Principal, Sr. Suman Minezes, for always motivating them and building their confidence to face challenges with strength and positivity.

By: Khan Faria, Std. 8 B