Three Throwers, Three Medals: Javelin Day for SFHS

October 15, 2026

When Neeraj Chopra’s javelin landed at 87.58 metres at the Tokyo Olympics in August 2021, India won its first Olympic gold in athletics. For many young Indians, the javelin stopped being an unfamiliar event and became something to try. On Sunday, 11 October 2026, three SFHS students showed how far that idea has travelled.

At the Chandigarh North and South District Championship 2026, held at the Sports Complex, Sector 7, our students won three javelin medals across three age groups.

Zuber Pratap Singh Dhillon (5A) took Silver in the Under-12 Boys event with a throw of 26.10 metres. Aveer Pratap Singh Dhillon (1C) won Bronze in the Under-8 Boys javelin with 11.80 metres, and added a Silver in the 4×25 metre mixed relay. Our youngest medallist, Arjun Singh Phoolka (KG-C), won Silver in the Under-6 Kids Javelin with 8.10 metres. A javelin throw rewards coordination more than brute force: a controlled approach, a well-timed plant, and a clean release. From kindergarten to Grade 5, these three young athletes showed that each of those skills can be learned early and sharpened with practice.

Congratulations, Zuber, Aveer and Arjun!