Welham Boys' School

Sports Accomplishments

Sports Captains 2023-24

SN Sport Captain
1 Athletics Gagan Aggarwal
2 Badminton Arjun Dang
3 Basketball Shrey Sai Vats
4 Chess Tejas Agarwal
5 Soccer Kritin Thokchom
6 Swimming Uriet Dewan
7 Gym Vihan Shukla
8 Hockey Aryan Rose
9 Cricket Aaradhay Jain
10 Table-Tennis Vinayak Poddar
11 Tennis Aaditya Kharkia
12 Skating Ryan Garg
13 Shooting Advik Rastogi
14 Yoga Nehal Rastogi
15 Squash Prakhar Lohia (Care Taker)
16 Volleyball Vivek Gupta (Care Taker)

Sports Accomplishments 2023-24

37th National Games 2023

Proud moment for Welham Boys’ School! Four of our talented students, Atulit Tripathi, Prakhar Lohia, Rohan Tulsiyan, and the exceptional Unnati Tripathi, showcased their skills at the 37th National Games 2023 in Goa. Unnati's incredible performance in Squash secured her a well-deserved Bronze medal. Welham Boys' School stands tall with immense pride!

75th Dehradun District Athletics Meet 2023

Welham Boys' School clinched the Under 14 Overall Championship Trophy at the 75th Dehradun District Athletics Meet 2023, hosted at The Doon School.

With an impressive tally of 4 Gold medals, 5 Silver medals, and 6 Bronze medals, our young athletes showcased outstanding talent and determination. A special mention for Nirvan Singh Bains, who was crowned the Best Athlete in the under 14 Category! Congratulations to Team Welham for their remarkable achievements!

Wynberg Allen Invitational Athletics Meet 2023

Welham Boys' School proudly competed in the prestigious Wynberg Allen School Invitational Inter-School Athletics Meet 2023, showcasing remarkable sportsmanship. The results speak volumes of our athletes' dedication and excellence, with an impressive tally of 4 Gold, 6 Silver, and 10 Bronze medals.

A special round of applause for Eshaan Raghav who was crowned the Best Athlete in the Senior Category, a true testament to his outstanding skills and commitment.

Congratulations to Team Welham for their outstanding performance and sportsmanship!

All India IPSC Athletics Meet U19

Welham Boys' School's young athletes showcased their remarkable talent at the All India IPSC Athletics Meet U19, held at Punjab Public School, Nabha, Punjab. The school's delegation participated enthusiastically and emerged as champions, securing the prestigious IPSC Marching Trophy.

The Welham Team also clinched an impressive total of 3 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals. This outstanding performance is a testament to the school's commitment to nurturing sportsmanship and athletic excellence, making the entire Welham community proud.

Uttarakhand State Squash Championship 2023

Welhamites showcased their exceptional squash skills at The Vantage Hall Residential Girls School in Dehradun, and the result is a dazzling array of medals:

In the Individual categories, they secured an impressive tally of 5 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals, and 7 Bronze Medals.
In the Team Categories, their performance was equally spectacular, earning them 3 Gold Medals and 1 Silver Medal.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our remarkable athletes for their unwavering determination, dedication, and exemplary sportsmanship.

Uttar Pradesh Squash State Championship

Unnati Tripathi from Welham Boys’ School emerges as a shining star, clinching two Gold medals in the Girls under 19 and Women’s categories at the Uttar Pradesh Squash State Championship, hosted at Cawnpore Club Kanpur. Her remarkable achievements have earned her a spot at the prestigious National Games 2023 in Goa, scheduled for November 1-5, 2023.

Unnati's dedication and hard work have propelled her to this incredible feat, and she continues to make her school and state proud. Let's rally behind this outstanding athlete as she prepares to compete on the national stage!

All India IPSC Swimming Championship

Welham Boys’ School proudly participated in the All India IPSC Swimming Championships hosted at Pestle Weed Dehradun. Notably, two talented Welhamites, Astitva Sharma and Uriet Dewan, qualified for the SGFI National team. This championship witnessed the participation of 365 students from 23 schools across India.
In the Under 14 category:

  • Astitva Sharma clinched the Silver medal in the 50m Butterfly and the Bronze medal in the 50m Freestyle.
  • Our 4X100m Freestyle and Medley relay teams both secured Bronze medals.
  • In the Under 19 category:

  • Yash Vardhan Mitruka secured the Bronze medal in the 100m Freestyle.
  • Uriet Dewan earned Silver medals in both the 50m Butterfly and 200m Butterfly events.
  • The 4X100m Medley relay team also secured the Bronze medal.

In total, our talented Welham athletes brought home three Silver medals and five Bronze medals.

Welham Boys' School, Making Waves of Victory!

Welham Boys' School excels at the Inter School Swimming Championship at Wynberg Allen, Mussoorie. The Welham Team clinched the 1st position in the senior category, and also secured the Runner-Up spot in the overall championship. The Team brought home a treasure trove of medals:
Gold - 07, Silver - 10, Bronze - 09

Uriet Dewan was crowned as the 'Most Promising Swimmer' in the senior category, and Astitva Sharma shone as the 'Most Promising Swimmer' in the junior category.

Congratulations to our outstanding Welham Boys' School team for this spectacular achievement!

Welham Boys' School Shines as Runners-Up at Doon School Junior School Tournament 2023

Welham Boys' School secured the Runners-up position at the Doon School Junior School Tournament 2023, where a total of 12 skilled teams competed fiercely. With determination and impressive skills, the young athletes from Welham Boys' School left everyone in awe with their performance on the field. After a series of intense matches, this achievement reflects their dedication and hard work. Their journey through this challenging competition truly demonstrates their commitment to excelling in both academics and sports. Congratulations to the Welham team for this outstanding accomplishment!

Unnati Tripathi Shines at 30th Asian Junior Individual Championships

Welham Boys’ School takes immense pride in its student, Unnati Tripathi, who participated in the prestigious 30th Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships held in Dalian, China, from August 16th to 20th, 2023. Unnati showcased her skills as a representative of India in this championship, particularly in the U-17 Girls category, where she advanced to the pre-quarterfinals. Her remarkable performance is a source of great pride for Welham Boys' School. Notably, Unnati stood out as one of the top 2 participants from India, sponsored by the Central Government for this significant event.

Shri O.P. Garg Memorial Invitational Soccer Tournament

Welhamites showcased their soccer prowess at the All India Inter School Shri O.P. Garg Memorial Invitational Soccer Tournament hosted by Shri Ram Centennial School.

The Welham Boys Under 14 Soccer Team clinched victory in the final match with an impressive score of 3-0 securing the Championship Title. Shrey Gupta's outstanding performance earned him the Golden Boot award for being the top scorer of the tournament.

22nd UK Open State Roller Skating Championship 2023

The 22nd UK Open State Roller Skating Championship, 2023 witnessed fierce competition among 40 schools from across the state. In an outstanding display of skill and determination, Welhamites clinched the highly coveted overall best performance trophy. Their exceptional performance was evident as they emerged victorious in the Senior and Junior Roll Ball matches, as well as the Junior and Sub-Junior Roller Hockey matches. Additionally, they secured the runner-up position in the Senior and Junior In-line Hockey matches. Notably, some of our talented players also participated in the Roll Ball nationals in the Senior and Sub-Junior categories. Congratulations to the entire team on their remarkable success!

INTER SCHOOL AQUA MEET

Welham Boys’ School’s Swimming Team lifted the Championship Trophy and proved their mettle at the Inter School Aqua Meet held at the Shri Ram Centennial School. With an amazing showcase of talent, our team of 23 students competed across diverse age categories, leaving an indelible mark. Their exceptional skills and dedication led to a remarkable achievement of 8 Gold, 8 Silver, and 5 Bronze medals. Astitva Sharma received special recognition as the Best Swimmer in the Junior category. The entire Welham community exults in this momentous triumph as we proudly hoist the championship trophy. Heartfelt congratulations to our outstanding swimmers and the coach for their remarkable achievements. Their unwavering commitment and hard work have truly paid off!

DEHRADUN DISTRICT SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP

Welham Boys’ School stole the show at the 6th Dehradun District Squash Championship held at Vantage Hall Girls' Residential School. The talented Welhamites achieved remarkable success by securing an impressive tally of 5 Gold, 5 Silver, and 11 Bronze medals across both individual and team events. The team competitions were fiercely contested, with Welham A Team clinching the Gold in the Open category by defeating The Doon School Team by 2-1, while Welham B Team secured the Bronze by triumphing over RIMC A Team with the same scoreline.

In the Boys under 15 category, the Welham A Team exhibited their prowess by claiming the Gold after a thrilling 2-1 victory against the RIMC Team, while the Welham B team demonstrated their skill by capturing the Bronze by defeating the RIMC B Team. The Individual category witnessed outstanding performances, with Manas Mohan earning the Gold in BU-11, Atulit Tripathi achieving Gold in BU-15, and Unnati Tripathi emerging as the Gold medalist in the Women's division. Other notable achievements include Prakhar Lohia's Silver in BU-19, Atulit Tripathi's Silver in BU-17, Nivan Agarwal's Silver in BU-13, Darsh Chachan's Silver in BU-11, and Mr. Hari Om Tripathi's Silver in the Men over 35 category.

Congratulations to Team Welham on their remarkable success!

GOLDEN JUBILEE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

In 1987, Welham Boys’ School began a tradition that has continued for 34 years - the All-India Golden Jubilee Basketball Tournament. This year, 12 teams from across India came together for the tournament, playing a total of 19 matches in a league cum knockout format.

The participating teams included The Doon School, PPS Nabha, La Martiniere for Boys, Kolkata, Mayo College Ajmer, amongst many others.

In the final against Welham Boys' School, The Asian School emerged as the winner of the tournament.

Shrey Sai Vats from Welham Boys’ School was awarded the Most Valuable Player title for his outstanding performance on the court, while Kartik from the Asian School was recognized as the Most Promising Player.

The closing ceremony was presided over by Mr. Riyazuddin, a former international basketball player.

Sports Accomplishments 2022-23

Soccer

Coach: Manoj Kumar Barthwal | Captain: Param Mehta
Tournament Venue Date/Month Result
Summer Valley Invitational Junior Football Tournament Summer Valley School, Dehradun 22nd August to 27th August, 2022 Semi Finalist
The Doon School Invitational Under-14 Football Tournament The Doon School, Dehradun 29th August to 3rd September, 2022 Semi Finalist
Selaqui All India Inter School Soccer Tournament Selaqui International School, Selaqui 3rd September to 6th September, 2022 Semi Finalist
Special Mention:
  • Ishan Kumar was adjudged Best Goal Keeper of the tournament during Summer Valley Invitational Junior U-15 Football Tournament-2022.

Skating

Coach: Pankaj Bhardwaj | Captain: Aryan Gupta
Tournament Venue Date/Month Result
37th Inter School Roller Skating Championship Shakun Sports Academy, Dehradun 28th August, 2022 2 Silver medals
21st Open UK State Roller Skating Championship Shakun Sports Academy, Dehradun 11th to 13th October, 2022 Individual Medal-
4 Gold
12 Silver
4 Bronze
Senior, Junior and Sub Junior Roller Hockey- Winner

Athletics

Coach: Arun Kumar Sharma and Abhay Singh | Captain: Maulik Khanna
Tournament Venue Date/Month Result
Inter School Invitational Athletics Championship Wynberg Allen School, Mussoorie 17th to 20th October, 2022 7 Gold
6 Silver
6 Bronze
57th All India IPSC Athletics Meet Punjab Public School, Nabha 31st October to 2nd November, 2022 1 Gold
2 Silver
1 Bronze
74th District Athletics Meet RIMC Dehradun 5th to 6th November 2 Gold
2 Silver
4 Bronze
Special Mention:
  • School Athletics team won the IPSC Marching Trophy.
  • School Athletics team Runner Up in Marching at the District Athletics Meet.
  • School Athletics team awarded Fair Play Trophy at the District Athletics Meet.
  • Arjun Arora, Maulik Khanna, Aditya Nitin and Chetan Chopra have been selected for SGFI National School Athletics Championship.

Basketball

Coach: Ajay Kailkhura | Captain: Aryan Tibrewal
Tournament Venue Date/Month Result
Under-18 District Basketball Championship The Doon School, Dehradun 4th to 8th September, 2022 Quarter Finalist
Expedition:
  • June 2022- 10 students and 3 staff members successfully summit and climbed a peak of height 5150 meters in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand under the supervision of Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. It has been proposed to name the summit as Welham Point.
  • May and July, 2022- Two groups from Welham boys participated in the cycling expedition from Manali to Leh covering a distance of 426 Km in a span of 8 days. The first group had 24 students escorted by 2 staff members and the second group had 16 students escorted by 2 staff members.

Squash

Coach: Hari Om Tripathi | Captain: Ansh Tripathi
Tournament Venue Date/Month Result
3 STAR SRFI National Circuit Squash Tournament Hamdard Public School, New Delhi 7th to 11th September, 2022 1 Gold
1 Silver
All India IPSC Squash Championship Mayo College, Ajmer 3rd to 7th October, 2022 1 Gold
1 Silver
36 th National Games Gandhinagar, Gujrat 1st to 5th October, 2022 Men’s and Women’s Quarter Finals
3 STAR SRFI National Circuit Squash Tournament Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex, Prayagraj 9th to 11th October,2022 2 Gold
Special Mention:
  • Ansh Tripathi and Unnati Tripathi have been selected for the Asian junior championship selection trials in April, 2022 Chennai.
  • Ansh Tripathi and Unnati Tripathi have been selected for the 36 th National Games, Gandhinagar, Gujrat from Uttrakhand State, in quarterfinals they lost to Commonwealth Games PSA players.

Swimming

Coach: Lalit Singh Rawat | Captain: Rishit Garg
Tournament Venue Date/Month Result
35 th All India IPSC Swimming Championship Genisis Global School, Noida 5th to 7th July 2022 2 Silver Medals
11th P.A. Kidd Swimming Championship Wynberg Allen School, Mussoorrie 18th to 19th September,2022 9 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals.
Special Mention:
  • Kautilaya Dava selected for SGFI Nationals.
  • Kautilaya Dava adjudged best swimmer in sub-junior category at the 11th P.A. Kidd Swimming Championship.
  • Dev Singhal adjudged promising swimmer in senior category at the 11th P.A. Kidd Swimming Championship.

Yoga

Coach: Gyan Singh Aswal | Captain: Saahil Gupta
Tournament Venue Date/Month Result
14 th Uttrakhand State Yoga Championship. Dehradun 4th September,2022 1 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze Medals

Disclaimer

Welham Boys’ School started life as Welham Preparatory School way back in 1937, when Ms. Oliphant invested her humble capital and started the School in a rented building, which she called White House. Later, she rented another building Bethany that today is our dining hall. Welham Boys’ School started life as Welham Preparatory School way back in 1937, when Ms. Oliphant invested her humble capital and started the School in a rented building, which she called White House. Later, she rented another building Bethany that today is our dining hall. Welham Boys’ School started life as Welham Preparatory School way back in 1937, when Ms. Oliphant invested her humble capital and started the School in a rented building, which she called White House. Later, she rented another building Bethany that today is our dining hall.