ISM Patna, October 3, 2026: Bringing laurels to the institution and Bihar, Shivam Kumar, a BCA student of the 2025–28 batch at the International School of Management (ISM), Patna, clinched a bronze medal at the 10th Senior National Gatka Championship, showcasing his sporting prowess and competitive spirit at the national level.
The prestigious championship, organised by the Gatka Federation of India, was held from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at the Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Stadium, Srinagar. Competing in the Under-25 age category, Shivam delivered an impressive performance against competitors from across the country, securing the bronze medal.
Shivam’s achievement reflects his dedication, discipline and sustained training in Gatka, the traditional Indian martial art known for its combination of agility, technique, concentration and physical endurance.
He trained under the guidance of his coaches Bhola Kumar Thapa, General Secretary of Bihar Gatka, and Abhishek Kumar, General Secretary of Gatka West Champaran, whose mentoring and technical guidance played an important role in preparing him for the national-level competition.
Congratulating Shivam on his achievement, Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Director, ISM Patna, said that his success was a matter of pride for the entire institution. He observed that achievements beyond the classroom are integral to holistic education and that Shivam’s national-level accomplishment would inspire other students to pursue excellence in sports alongside their academic goals.
Dr. Sweta Rani, Academic Head, ISM Patna, also congratulated Shivam and appreciated his commitment, perseverance and sporting spirit. She said that his achievement demonstrated how discipline, focused preparation and determination could enable young students to distinguish themselves at national platforms.
Extending their congratulations, Admin, Ms. Neeru Kumari and Mr. Rajeshwar Dayal, Head, Department of Computer Applications, lauded Shivam for bringing recognition to the institution. They noted that his success would encourage BCA students and the wider student community to actively participate in sports and co-curricular activities and strive for excellence in diverse fields.
The ISM Patna fraternity congratulated Shivam, his coaches and his family on the achievement and wished him continued success in future state, national and higher-level championships.
