At the glittering felicitation event attended by CEOs, educationists, foreign dignitaries and sports writers, Shrewsbury International School India also felicitated Paris 2024 Paralympic silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya for his remarkable performance in the men’s F56 discus category at the Stade de France, Paris Paralympic 2024.
An inspiring fireside chat with Paris 2024 Paralympic silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya was the central piece of this event which brought to the fore how the whole-person model of education is the cornerstone of British education and Indian values.
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The 150-acre Bhopal campus will nurture future champions and all-round achievers, continuing the 472-year legacy of Shrewsbury UK, which has produced notable alumni such as poets, statesmen, authors, and sports icons like former England cricketer James Tylor and England Women's cricketer Issy Wong.
Yogesh, whose sporting triumphs show that with training and discipline, no ambition is too great to be achieved, emphasised the value of holistic education in shaping young minds at the fireside chat during the event. He drew upon his own experiences as a sports person, and how he had to work hard to realise his full potential holistically. “Holistic education and a nurturing environment can unlock the hidden talents of every child,” Yogesh shared and added "Learning can never be one-dimensional and this is why Schools focus on 'Whole Person' education, via extracurricular activities including sports is so admirable. I am thrilled to be here and to meet educators and visionaries who know that championing the whole individual is not just about inculcating academic excellence but sporting excellence too."
Abhishek Mohan Gupta, Founder and President of, the Board of Management at Shrewsbury International School India added, "Yogesh Kathuniya exemplifies the values of resilience, inner virtues, self-actualisation, discipline and indomitable resolve that we have cherished at Shrewsbury since 1552. As he mentioned, we are bringing to India not just a rigorous academic curriculum, but more than 20 indoor and outdoor sports; including Indoor Rowing, Scuba Diving, and Fencing for the first time in the country. Incidentally, Shrewsbury School UK also has the distinction of having the world's oldest cross-country club, and we shall foster similar sporting traditions in India. Yogesh's presence by our side as we begin this journey has been a source of great joy and pride for us." He added, “ The school has also collaborated with Trinity College London to provide diplomas in disciplines such as music and dramatics.”
Dominic Tomalin, the Founding Headmaster of the school stated, "The institution is one of the seven recipients of a World Athletics Heritage Plaque and in India as well, we want our students to experience the all-encompassing Floreat model of 'Whole Person' model of education where sports, arts, culture and academics coalesce seamlessly. We will impart to our students the best practices of one of the oldest public schools in the UK along with the rooted wisdom of Indian value systems. We are thrilled to be able to play a part in helping India's young to realise their potential and look forward to nurturing the next generation of creative, enterprising, and innovative world citizens."