It is a matter of immense pride, joy, and honor that, with the grace of God and the blessings of all well-wishers, the talented students of St. Anthony’s Senior Secondary School, Udaipur, Parth Nandwana (Class 9) and Lavya Gupta (Class 9), secured third place in the National Finals of the Indian Army Quiz 2026, bringing national recognition to the school, Udaipur, and Rajasthan.
According to the school’s media coordinator, Vikas Sahu, the students were awarded a cash prize of ₹1,00,000 (One Lakh Rupees) for their outstanding performance. In the zonal round, the students showcased exceptional knowledge and confidence, winning by a remarkable margin of 80 points, and secured a place among the top six teams nationwide, qualifying for the national finals.
This achievement is especially significant as the students represented Rajasthan, Udaipur, and St. Anthony’s Senior Secondary School on the national stage and earned the distinction of being the third-best team in the country.
The school’s principal, Mr. William D’Souza, congratulated the students, teachers, and parents, stating that this accomplishment reflects the school’s academic excellence, discipline, and holistic development approach. The remarkable success was guided by mentors Mr. Jagdish Paliwal and Mr. Jaydev, whose continuous support and encouragement were instrumental in helping the students reach this milestone.
The school, through spokesperson Vikas Sahu, shared this proud achievement with the community and extended heartfelt congratulations to the students, teachers, and parents. The school also urged all parents to encourage their children to actively participate in academic, sports, and co-curricular activities, fostering overall growth and excellence.