Basketball
Jaisal has been an active member of the school's basketball team since April 2022. In February 2024, he was appointed as the school basketball captain as well as captain of the Jaipur House basketball team. With a passion for the sport, he has participated in various tournaments, showcasing his skills on the court. In his first inter-house competition, Jaisal's team secured the second position, and he was chosen as the captain of the Jaipur House for the upcoming tournaments. Since then, he has participated in several other competitions, including the Under-18 district tournament in September 2022, where he displayed his talent and helped the team reach new heights. In the same month, Jaisal was part of the Asian Challenge hosted by Asian School, where he got an opportunity to play against talented players from different regions.
In October 2022, Jaisal also participated in Winmumby at Woodstock School, adding more feathers to his cap. Jaisal's talent didn't go unnoticed, and in December 2022, he represented Uttarakhand in the Youth Nationals Under-16 tournament in Indore, where he played three matches, showcasing his skills at a national level. With his continued hard work and dedication, Jaisal has also been selected to participate in two upcoming tournaments - the Welham Boys Golden Jubilee Basketball Tournament in April 2023.
In October 2023, he participated in Winmumby at Woodstock School and also stood third among seniors in the Inter-house basketball tournament at Doon School. Further, he was awarded the ½ colours in November 2023 and also represented Dehradun in the district Under-18 tournament, where the team were runners up.
Jaisal led his school team to an impressive victory at the 31st All India Afzal Khan Memorial Basketball Competition. The tournament, held from May 4th to May 8th, 2024, showcased the talents of 12 teams, including formidable contenders from outside the state. After intense semi-final battles, The Doon School and Asian School emerged as finalists. In a thrilling finale, Jaisal’s captaincy propelled The Doon School to secure their second consecutive championship, defeating Asian School with a final score of 53-46. This triumph stands as a testament to Jaisal's dedication, skill, and the teamwork of The Doon School basketball squad.
The Doon School Basketball team also went on to win the prestigious 30th Afzal Khan Memorial Basketball Tournament in May 2023 after a period of 23 years. Along with the team, Jaisal was recognized for his exemplary performance and magnificent display of skills, and was featured in the Doon School’s official Instagram page.
Jaisal's passion for basketball, coupled with his talent and dedication, has led him on a successful journey so far, and we can't wait to see what he achieves in the future.