Jewel of Venkateshwar Intenational School, Dwarka

Raj Wadhwa

Age is not a barrier to achieve something unique. Yes, Raj Wadhwa has proved it, at the age of nine only. That’s why he is called a jewel of Venkateshwar International School, Sector-10, Dwarka. He is sure that he will cross English Channel one day. He is studying in third class and has won several medals in the field of swimming. He came into limelight when he won the silver medal at state level in freestyle and breast stroke.. His main strokes are Breast and Free style. But he won gold medals in almost all the categories i.e.; butterfly, freestyle, breast stroke, medley at Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj in school level swimming championship. Besides this, he won four gold medals in his own school in different swimming categories. On the occasion of Sports Day, in his present school, his Principal Mrs. Mrinalini Kaura too appreciated him for his excellent performance in swimming. Because he is the youngest participants in National Level Swimming Championship.
Basically, he started swimming at the age of five with his father Mr.Manoj Wadhwa, a businessman in Printing Industry. He born on 14th October, 1999 in Delhi. Mrs. Shalini Wadhwa, his mother is from teaching profession. Due to his God gifted talent, he even participated in National Level Swimming Championship (C.B.S.E.) held at Chennai. His parent feels proud of him because he starts shining at the very early age. He is flourishing his ability under famous swimming coach Mr. Jagdeep Singh. Mr. Singh is also expecting lot of potential in Raj. “I think, Raj will find berth in the upcoming national Swimming championship again.” claims Mr. Singh. Prachi Goswami, Jasdeep Singh, Simran Kaur, Anmol Grover, Milli Guleria, Gursharan Kaur and Akshay are also doing well in swimming. They all will bring glory in swimming field in the years to come..
Source: DwarkaParichay News & Information services