Students pursuing sports seek CBSE help

A national-level roller skater, Sagar Arora who scored 96% in commerce from BCM Shastri Nagar feels that CBSE needs to lend a helping hand.

Unlike the Punjab School Education Board, which granted grace marks to its sportspersons, it was a tough job for CBSE students also pursuing various sports to achieve glory.

A national-level roller skater, Sagar Arora who scored 96% in commerce from BCM Shastri Nagar feels that CBSE needs to lend a helping hand. “I missed my international championship in Belguim this March because of board exams. We want CBSE to recognise our sport talent,” he said, adding, “At times I have carried my books to camps all over India but did not expect 96%.”

Fateh Deep Singh, an international lawn tennis player, from BCM Shastri Nagar never attended classes throughout the year. However, son of an international weightlifter Ram Singh, also his fitness coach and dietician, he managed 70.4% in mass media.

“A career in tennis is my only aim. Teachers prepared me for boards in last few days with extra classes,” said Singh who represented India in Davis Cup and Junior World Cup twice. “He did not pass a single exam in last two years and was busy in tours to Spain for training. CBSE should help such students,” said Paramjit Kaur, principal.

A state-level skater, national-level tennis player, shooter and an athlete, Anmol Kaur Rai scored 95.8% marks in humanities. “Its all about how you manage your time,” she said.

Divya Goyal

Divya Goyal is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Ludhiana (Punjab). She is widely recognized for her human-interest storytelling and in-depth investigative reporting on social and political issues in the region. Professional Profile Experience: With over 13 years in journalism, she joined The Indian Express in 2012. She previously worked with Hindustan Times. Education: A gold medalist in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. Core Beats: She covers a diverse range of subjects, including gender issues, education, the Sikh diaspora, heritage, and the legacy of the Partition. She has also reported on minority communities in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Awards and Recognition Divya has earned significant acclaim for her sensitivity toward gender and social disparities: Laadli Media Award (2020): For her investigative report "Punjab: The Invisible Drug Addicts," which exposed the gender disparity in treating women addicts. Laadli Media Award (2023): For a ground report on the struggles of two girls who had to ride a boat to reach their school in a border village of Punjab. Signature Style Divya is known for "humanizing the news." Rather than just reporting on policy, she often focuses on the individuals affected by it—such as students dealing with exam stress, farmers struggling with diversification, or families impacted by crime. Her work often bridges the gap between West (Pakistan) and East (India) Punjab, exploring shared heritage and common struggles. X (Twitter): @DivyaGoyal_ ... Read More

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