The Gaudium School: Forging champions in academia and athletics
A game-changer in sports education
At the heart of this vision is The Gaudium School's sports, a pioneering, fully integrated sports institution dedicated to shaping young athletes into global champions. Spanning 27 acres with a 2 lakh-square-foot outdoor training area and a 1 lakh-square-foot indoor facility, it places sports at the core of learning, guided by Olympians, world-class players, and Dronacharya Awardees.
World-class facilities and achievements
The Gaudium School
provides unparalleled professional coaching for aspiring young athletes across 12 disciplines, including athletics, swimming, badminton, gymnastics, football, cricket, table tennis, chess, squash, taekwondo, lawn tennis, and fencing. Students consistently win remarkable accolades.
Gymnastics
Nishka Agarwal (Grade 11 CBSE): A virtuoso gymnast and Khelo India athlete, she clinched bronze at the esteemed Gympies Gymnova Cup. Her stellar performances at the Senior Gymnastics Nationals secured two gold medals and two bronze medals. She is poised to represent India at the Gymnastics World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Narayani: A rising luminary, she captured bronze at the CBSE Gymnastics Nationals, securing a prestigious berth at the SGFI 2024-25 competition.
Vaishnavi Vyas (Grade 7 CBSE): A prodigious gymnast, she secured gold in the table vault at the SGFI Nationals 2025, complemented by two silver medals at the CBSE Gymnastics Nationals.
Thea Thota & Aryahi Ganesh (Grade 2), Athulya Mangaraju (Grade 3): Displaying mesmerizing finesse at the 2nd Premium Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics in Dubai, these young athletes seized gold and silver medals with aplomb.
Chess
Arjun Adireddy (Grade IX CBSE): A maestro on the chessboard, he earned bronze at the Asian Junior Chess Championship 2024, subsequently qualifying for the FIDE World Junior Chess Championship 2025 in Montenegro after a stellar performance at the Asian Chess Championship in the Philippines.
Aadya Reddy Konda (IB MYP 2): Exhibited remarkable strategic acumen at the ISSO National Chess Championship, paving the way for her participation in SGFI.
Swimming
Vivan Kaine Pradhan (Grade 10 CBSE): An indomitable force in the pool, he dominated the Sikkim State Open Swimming Championship, earning seven gold medals.
Agastya Gadapa (IB MYP 3): Demonstrated aquatic prowess by seizing bronze in the fiercely contested 50m breaststroke (Under-14 Boys) at ISSO Nationals.
Taekwondo
Samhita Reddy: A powerhouse of agility and precision, she claimed gold in the under-17 category at the ISSO Nationals Taekwondo Championship.
Yashita Roy (Grade 8 Cambridge): Showcased unwavering tenacity, securing bronze at ISSO Nationals in the Under-48-51 kg category.
Lawn tennis
Shanvitha Reddy Nukkala: She excelled in the International Tennis Federation circuit, finishing as the singles runner-up at J30 Uganda and a quarterfinalist at J30 Vietnam, while also winning the doubles title at J30 Uganda and reaching the quarterfinals in Nairobi, Hyderabad, and Vietnam, alongside participation in multiple J30 and J60 events.
Minal Shaikh (Grade 10 Cambridge): Conquered the court with finesse, clinching gold at the ISSO Lawn Tennis Nationals 2024 (Under-17 Girls).
Krishiv Balleneni (IB MYP 3): Demonstrated prodigious skill, earning bronze at ISSO Lawn Tennis Nationals (Under-14 Boys).
Football and basketball
Won Varsity Football – Under-18 Boys Championship
Under-11 Boys/Girls Football Team: Displayed exemplary teamwork, claiming gold and bronze at the ISSO National Championship.
Under-11 Boys/Girls Basketball Team: Fought valiantly to secure silver and bronze at ISSO Nationals.
Under-14 Boys Basketball Team: Demonstrated exceptional skill, securing third place at ISSO Nationals.
Kasheti Banerjee (PYP): Honoured with the prestigious Golden Gloves Trophy for her stellar goalkeeping prowess.
Badminton
Chaarvi: Ascended to the pinnacle with gold in Under-14 Girls Singles, earning the coveted Best Player accolade.
Sravas: Showcased unwavering determination, clinching bronze in Under-17 Boys Singles.
Under-14 Girls Team: An indomitable squad, seizing gold with unmatched skill.
Under-17 Boys Team: Battled fiercely to secure bronze.
Pioneering the future of holistic education
Guided by the indomitable vision of Founder & Director Kirthi Reddy,
The Gaudium
School
stands as a citadel of holistic education. The institution not just shapes sports luminaries but also sculpts future leaders poised to etch their legacy on the global stage.
By seamlessly interweaving athleticism with academia, The Gaudium School is revolutionising holistic education, setting an unprecedented benchmark for success. As India ascends as a sporting powerhouse, this pioneering institution remains at the vanguard, nurturing the champions of tomorrow.
For parents seeking an institution that harmonises world-class education with elite sports training, The Gaudium School stands as an unparalleled crucible where dreams metamorphose into reality.
Pullela Gopichand
Pullela Gopichand is the chief mentor for the sports program at The Gaudium School. 'Every child should have their physical literacy and movement vocabulary developed just as they do with alphabetical and numerical literacy. With children spending a significant amount of time at school, schools must provide the right infrastructure and skilled coaches to support their participation in the sport of their choice. This enhances their physical literacy and movement capabilities and ensures they grow in a safe and enriching environment. After all, schools play a crucial role in shaping champions—not just in sport, but in life.'
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