New Delhi, September 30 (HS). Budding athletes from Heritage Experiential Learning School, Gurugram, made a mark at the Dream Dash 2025 National Finale on Monday, clinching an impressive tally of 10 medals. Competing against some of the finest young talents from across the country, the school’s contingent displayed discipline, determination, and excellence, bringing laurels to their institution.
Dream Dash, India’s biggest national school athletics program, witnessed participation from over 7,000 students representing 400 schools across 15 cities. Following months of city-level qualifiers, the national finale was hosted in Delhi-NCR, where the Heritage squad emerged among the most successful teams of the event.
Adding to the thrill was the presence of Olympic legend and global sprint icon Usain Bolt. His words of encouragement and personal interactions with athletes became a once-in-a-lifetime inspiration for the young participants.The medal count for the school was spearheaded by Pratyush Nayak and Shubh Mantri, both of whom secured double gold in the 100m and 200m sprint events.
Nandika Jain struck gold in the 200m and silver in the 100m, while Rinayra Dalal earned a silver medal in the 100m sprint. Avni Agarwal claimed bronze in the 200m, and Seher Arora Suvarna added another bronze to the tally in her category. Ayan Nathani capped off the team’s success with a silver in the 200m race, taking the final medal count to 10.
Expressing her delight over the achievement, School Director and Principal Neena Kaul said, “Success lies in the hard work you put in. We are immensely proud of our students’ historic achievement. The passion and sportsmanship they have displayed truly reflect the ethos of Heritage Experiential Learning School.Meeting Usain Bolt will remain a lifelong source of inspiration for them.”
With this remarkable feat, Heritage Experiential Learning School has once again reaffirmed its commitment to holistic education—where students excel not only academically but also in sports and extracurricular pursuits, enabling them to stride confidently onto national and global platforms.
Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
