A Throw That Landed Gold

September 2, 2026

Eight years old. A javelin in hand. And a throw that travelled further than most children his age have dared to dream. Birwaan has returned from the Chandigarh State Athletics Championship 2026 with not one but two gold medals in the Under-8 Javelin event, a feat that would be remarkable at any age, let alone at eight.

At the 5th Chandigarh State Javelin Athletics Championship held on 7th August 2026, Birwaan threw 19.95 metres to claim the top spot. He then returned to the field on 26th August at the Chandigarh State Athletics Championship and threw 19.45 metres, gold again.

There is something quietly telling about a child who competes not once but twice on the state stage and walks away with gold both times. It speaks less of luck and more of something harder to name a steadiness, a focus, a willingness to stand at the line and let go.

Strawberry Fields High School is proud of Birwaan and the commitment he brings to his sport. We look forward to watching where that javelin takes him next.