Rakshan Jayabalan (VI-A) of MES Indian School won prizes in Silambam, an Indian martial art originating in Tamil Nadu, in two events held last month in India. In the 4th National Level 2023 tournament organised in Goa by the School Games Sports Development Foundation, India, Rakshan bagged the first prize in both single stick (age under -11) and double stick (age under -11) representing Tamil Nadu. He also won a gold (age 9-10 category) in the 7th National Level Silambam championship in Kochi, again representing his home state.