Yahya Khan wins third consecutive gold at CISCE Nationals, qualifies for SGFI Nationals
Ranchi: Yahya Khan of Bengaluru has once again made his mark in the world of school sports, winning his third consecutive gold medal at the 4th CISCE Nationals held in Ranchi. Competing in the Under-17, 46-48 kg category, Yahya's performance has now earned him a spot in the prestigious School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Nationals.
Yahya’s journey to victory was no easy feat. He put in relentless hard work, following a rigorous routine of running or cycling to school every morning, and dedicating two hours each evening to practice. Along with maintaining a strict diet, his discipline and commitment helped him overcome tough competition. His exceptional performance in the ring earned him accolades from various coaches at the event, further solidifying his place as a rising star in his category.
Reflecting on Yahya’s achievement, his mother, Huda, expressed her gratitude towards those who supported him throughout his journey. “I sincerely want to thank his school, especially his Principal, Ms. Monica, who always believed in him and encouraged him at every step. She helped him manage both his academics and his sports commitments. I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to his coach, Abishek Samson, the man behind the machine, who consistently pushed him to excel. A special thanks as well to the Karnataka team coach, Mr. Anil Kumar,” she said.
Yahya’s dedication to the sport has paid off, with this gold adding to his impressive list of accomplishments. Recently, he also secured a silver medal in the Khelo India South Zone Talent Hunt, further highlighting his talent and potential for future success.
With his third gold medal in hand, Yahya Khan is now gearing up for the SGFI Nationals, where he will once again compete against the best in the country.
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Second PUC results: Life convict clears exam with distinction, DGP lauds effort
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Bengaluru: A life convict lodged in Ballari Central Prison has successfully cleared the second PUC examination.
Ashok Kumar S, who appeared for the examination under prison escort, secured 481 marks out of 600, registering 80.1 percent.
Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Alok Kumar (IPS), shared the development on his official ‘X’ handle, commending the inmate’s achievement.
In his post, he stated that it was heartening to see a life convict score over 80 percent in the examination, adding that the inmate had appeared from Ballari Central Prison under escort.
It’s heartening to see that one of our life convict prisoners Ashok has obtained 80.1% marks in PUC exam. He appeared under Prison escort from Ballari Central Prison for his exams.
— alok kumar (@alokkumar6994) April 9, 2026
Glad to see that Walls of the prison has not subdued his hopes for a better future. pic.twitter.com/Nzlcy076SR
He further noted that the achievement reflected that the “walls of the prison have not subdued his hopes for a better future.”
Alok Kumar in his post also shared the result sheet of Ashok.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) declared the second PUC results for 2026 on April 9.
A total of 6,32,200 students appeared for the examination across all streams, of whom 5,46,698 passed, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.48 per cent.
